The introductory First Gear, half-day class and the Second Gear, full-day course are the basic safety programs, intended for the everyday driver to improve their winter skills, and both maximize hands-on driving time.

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In keeping with its island resort style, it offers a wide variety of half-day excursions that are best in class, with its private boats available for charters to explore other islands such as Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore, Burano and Murano, in a style and freedom much better than the commercial tours.

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Students keep their day jobs while attending a three-and-a-half-hour class each week, run by mentors including Evernote CEO Phil Libin and Mint.com founder Aaron Patzer.

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At the same time, over the past six and a half years, the special interests have had a field day at the expense of the middle class and hard-working families.

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