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SXSW 2015 Film Review
The Overnight Director/Screenwriter: Patrick Brice Two families meet at the park and set up a playdate that has unexpected outcomes for all. Cast: Adam Scott, Jason Schwartzman, Taylor Schilling, Judith Godrèche. (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL It's hilarious. The boundaries of bromance, marriage, friendship and even penis comedy are pushed to a very funny limit with this film. It's great to see Schilling doing great work outside of "Orange is the New Black." FINAL SCORE: 8/10
Manglehorn Director: David Gordon Green, Screenwriter: Paul Logan Reclusive small town locksmith, A.J. Manglehorn, who has never recovered from his losing his true love embarks on a new tenuous relationship with a local woman he meets at the bank. Cast: Al Pacino, Holly Hunter, Harmony Korine, Chris Messina. (U.S. Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL You probably don't remember how good it is to watch Pacino walk, talk, and move on screen. Thankfully, Green did and created this film with Pacino in mind. The slight, yet meaningful romance between Hunter and Pacino is wonderful to watch, plus he talks to animals (they don't talk back). FINAL SCORE: 8/10
Hello, My Name is Doris Director: Michael Showalter, Screenwriters: Laura Terruso, Michael Showalter An isolated 60-year-old woman is motivated by a self-help seminar to romantically pursue a younger coworker, causing her to stumble into the spotlight of the local hipster social scene. Cast: Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Stephen Root, Elizabeth Reaser, Jack Antonoff, Natasha Lyonne, Tyne Daly. (World Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL This movie almost makes me upset because it proves we should be getting to see Field front and center in a movie more often than this. She is an absolute joy to look at on the big screen, and very quickly in this film you don't see Field anymore, just the awkward Doris. Greenfield works great as the object of her affection. After the hilarious They Came Together, it's really impressive that Showalter was able to shift to such a sweet (yet still funny) film. FINAL SCORE: 8/10
The Final Girls Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson, Screenwriters: M. A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller Max and her friends are mysteriously transported into a famous 1980s horror movie that starred Max's mother, a celebrated scream queen. Reunited, they team up to fight the film's maniacal killer and find their way back home. Cast: Taissa Farmiga, Malin Akerman, Adam DeVine, Thomas Middleditch, Alia Shawkat, Alexander Ludwig, Nina Dobrev. (World Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL Of all the films at SXSW, this one had the most difficult task of sticking the landing. It does. Sure, there are moments that are fully fleshed out, scenes that attempt to emotionally switch too quickly, and a terrible odd choice to make it PG-13 instead of R, but the surprises are absolutely wonderful. There are moments that play on a movie within a movie that take films like Scream to a great evolutionary level up. FINAL SCORE: 8/10
Love & Mercy Director: Bill Pohlad, Screenwriters: Oren Moverman, Michael Alan Lerner Love & Mercy presents an unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, iconic leader of the Beach Boys. Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti. (U.S. Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL I love the spirit of this film. It is absolutely joyous to watch Paul Dano and John Cusack showcase the genius of Brian Wilson. It made me realize I need to buy Pet Sounds of vinyl. Most importantly, it made me realize how long it has been since I've been able to love Cusack on the big screen. I want to give everyone a hug. FINAL SCORE: 8/10
Moonwalkers Director: Antoine Bardou-Jacquet, Screenwriter: Dean Craig From Michel Gondry's acclaimed producer comes a hilarious, high-concept action comedy, directed by the ad world's boy genius Antoine Bardou-Jacquet (holder of the Guinness World Record for "Most Awarded Commercial). Cast: Ron Perlman, Rupert Grint, Robert Sheehan. (World Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL Well, that synopsis didn't give us much, did it? Perlman is a bad-ass CIA agent who is losing his grip after Vietnam. Grint is constantly down on his luck, and is looking for an easy break. Sheehan is on drugs. It's a wonderful pairing in a film about trying to fake the moon landing, just in case it doesn't work out for the United States. Oh, it's also bloody violent. My hunch is this will be a very enjoyable rewatch. FINAL SCORE: 8/10
She's The Best Thing In It Director: Ron Nyswaner Broadway legend Mary Louise Wilson teaches her first acting class, smashing her students' red carpet illusions. An examination of acting and the sacrifices required, featuring Frances McDormand, Melissa Leo, Tyne Daly, Valerie Harper and others. (World Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL You probably don't know the name Mary Louise Wilson. I didn't. This examination of acting should be necessary viewing for anyone who has every considered what it would take to be a character actor. Plus, it's lovely the film focuses exclusively on women in this world. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
BRAND: A Second Coming Director: Ondi Timoner BRAND: A Second Coming follows comedian/author Russell Brand's evolution from addict & Hollywood star to unexpected political disruptor & newfound hero to the underserved. Brand is criticized for egomaniacal self-interest as he calls for revolution. (World Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL I was only on the cusp of understanding what Brand had been up to lately. I'd seen a clip of two, given him a few moments on youtube, and that was it. It's fascinating. I understand the critique that he's an egomaniac. I understand his belief that he can make the world a better place. It's completely worth watching, no matter what your feelings on Brand. The only issue I had was that so much footage seemed to be in standard definition, when you know there is high-definition footage they could have used. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
Spy Director/Screenwriter: Paul Feig Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency's most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster. Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Miranda Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, Peter Serafinowicz, Morena Baccarin and Jude Law (Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL McCarthy is funny. I'm learning Byrne might be funnier. Plus, Statham shows that he's up for a joke as well. You'll definitely laugh, but when it's over you don't know how much you'd enjoy yourself a second time around. The film is incredibly predictable in plot and it potential laughs. McCarthy changes from bookish to a bad ass whenever the film needs her to, instead of ever figuring out exactly who she is as a character. Plus, they repeat a lot of humor and some of the non-sensical (rats infesting an office) don't serve a purpose besides a potential chuckle. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
Manson Family Vacation Director/Screenwriter: J. Davis The story of two brothers: one who's devoted to his family, the other who's obsessed with the Manson Family. Cast: Jay Duplass, Linas Phillips, Leonora Pitts, Tobin Bell, Adam Chernick, Davie-Blue. (World Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL You think you have an understanding of this film, and almost have a hint of wondering when it is going to wrap up. Then, quite nicely, the third act ups the level of emotion and attachment you have with the movie. I've seen Duplass act before, and here he seems to be nailing an impression of his brother Mark Duplass. Phillips is like the hippy off-spring of Nick Offerman, and the two of them together are a wonderful odd pairing of brotherhood. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
Ned Rifle Director/Screenwriter: Hal Hartley Ned Rifle is the third and final chapter of Hal Hartley's tragicomic epic begun with Henry Fool (1998) and continued with Fay Grim (2007). In this swiftly paced and expansive conclusion, Henry and Fay's son, Ned, sets out to find and kill his father. Cast: Liam Aiken, Martin Donovan, Aubrey Plaza, Parker Posey, Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, Robert John Burke, Bill Sage, Karen Sillas (U.S. Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL What an odd movie. It has it's own rhythm. Sometimes it feels like Hartley just doesn't care if the acting is good or not (I'm mainly thinking of Aiken and Posey here), but because there is so much good, and so many wonderful performances with dialogue that just continues to pop, I'm giving Hartley the benefit of the doubt. I didn't see the first two films in this trilogy. I'm going to correct that. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
Unexpected Director: Kris Swanberg, Screenwriters: Kris Swanberg, Megan Mercier An inner-city high school teacher discovers she is pregnant at the same time as one of her most promising students and the two develop an unlikely friendship while struggling to navigate their unexpected pregnancies. Cast: Cobie Smulders, Anders Holm, Gail Bean, Elizabeth McGovern. (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL I missed this one at Sundance, heard good things, and now I completely agree. Smulders' career is definitely one worth noticing since her TV days. The recent Results is good as well. This is an honest portrayal, that is never preachy, about socioeconomic backgrounds when it comes to pregnancy. Ugh, that didn't sound fun at all. Well, this film is, so make sure to put it on your radar. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
The Little Death Director/Screenwriter: Josh Lawson An outrageous romantic comedy about sex; secrets; fate; fetish; told through the lives and desires of five ordinary couples. Cast: Bojana Novakovic, Josh Lawson, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Patrick Brammall, Kate Box, Alan Dukes, Lisa McCune, Erin James, TJ Power. (U.S. Premiere) (film synopsis from sxsw.com)
OVERALL It's consistently funny and raunchy (I hate that word), until it's consistently tragic, yet somehow it all feels like it could have been edited slightly better. It bounces around between five couples and you learn the key pretty quickly ... just be honest. These characters can't because they are embarrassed about their fetishes. That's frustrating at times, but again, thankfully it's funny as well. FINAL SCORE: 7/10
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Once again it is time to post my card for the new
Sketch Challenge over at Try Stampin' Or Not On Tuesday
and here is my interpretation
Designed by Crystal
I did add 5 stamped images as I wanted to use all of
them as I thought they all went together.
I don't have who this little stamp set is from - shame.
It is a really cas card using red black and white card stock.
I inked the images in Memento Love Letter
The Live it Up is from that same set and
the bigger sentiment is from
I added a row of red gemstones after I embossed the sizzix border
around the sentiment and also on the shoe and handbag
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25 Fundamental Activities for RE/MAX Broker Associate
"The most common business mistake is not doing the obvious." Darren Hardy
- .. Be an expert in your market and your industry.
2. Have a theme for your marketing, dedicate yourself to getting to know something; differentiate yourself from the competition. What do you do that makes clients remember you?3. Be a "fanatic" investing your time efficiently. Dedicate your time to activities that produce money and don't do what doesn't produce income. Work at least 8 hours a day and don't waste your time.4. Maintain an updated database of clients and connections.5. Contact the people in your database monthly. Ask for referrals explicitly; enthusiastically thank your connections when they send you a referral.6. Dedicate two hours a day to proactively seeking new clients.7. Always maintain an updated brochure explaining your services.8. Always use the RE/MAX brand. It is the best real estate brand in the world and you are a part of it.9. Participate in RE/MAX events (nationally and internationally).10. Each month, estimate the probability (%) of selling each property you have listed. Have the owners lower the price when necessary.11. Each month, estimate the probability (%) of buying for each buyer you are working with. Focus on your serious buyers and ask them for exclusivity in working on the purchase with you12. Have monthly and annual goals, and develop a plan of action to achieve them. Find a coach that demands you keep focused on said goals.13. Make sure you have a minimum for how many properties and buyers you add each month.14. Dedicate two hours a week to studying Global Training materials and Mainstreet15. Have a personal development culture ("to be" is more important than "to do"). Develop the habit of reading, including re-reading certain fundamental books every now and again.16. Make sure each of your properties is updated on each website you use.17. Contact a RE/MAX colleague outside of your office every three months (a new person each time). Develop your own RE/MAX network.18. Maintain an active online marketing strategy. This should include your office/personal site, blog, Facebook, Youtube, etc.19. Keep track of these performance indicators on a monthly basis: number of new listings (current as compared to those acquired over the course of the month), number of contracts (acquired during the month), number of buyers that you are working with and number of transactions (monthly and annually).20. Celebrate the accomplishments, birthdays, and anniversaries of your clients21. Analyze your finances monthly. Get to know your income, spending, and savings.22. Save 10% of each commission you earn.23. Give 10% of your earnings to your community. What goes around comes around.24. Charge what your services are worth. Don't discount your fees. Stand your ground. Learn to negotiate.25. Offer top quality service, impress your clients, always go the extra mile for them.


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BY NATASHA BARSOTTI — Newly reelected American President Barack Obama has nominated Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge William Thomas to serve on the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
If confirmed by the Senate, Thomas would become the first openly gay African-American judge to serve on the federal bench, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) says. Thomas was among seven new federal judges nominated Nov 14.
Obama says the seven represent his "continued commitment to ensure that the judiciary resembles the nation it serves." Thomas is also the seventh openly gay life-tenured federal court judicial nominee named by Obama, the HRC notes.


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The Beijing Organizing Committee's choosing of former Olympic gymnast Li Ning to be the final torchbearer and the cauldron lighter must have rubbed the folks at adidas and Nike the wrong way.
The group did what it could to protect an official partner like adidas from ambush by trying to rid non-partners from the airwaves here, but in the end, BOCOG provided the greatest ambush of them all -- giving what will be part of China's legacy to these games to the namesake of the shoe and apparel company that competes directly with adidas and Nike , which is sponsoring some 20 Chinese federations.
Think Friday's torch lighting didn't have an impact on the company? Think again. Although he didn't even tell his wife about what he was about to do, speculation that Li Ning might be the final torchbearer drove up shares of Li Ning, traded in Hong Kong, by 3.7 percent on Friday. The stock extended gains today, surging as much as 5.9 percent in the morning session.
Most torchbearers wore adidas shoes as part of their deal, but one insider here in Beijing told CNBC that anyone who had a legitimate objection to wearing the adidas brand because of another a competing sponsor situation had the right to run with the torch in non-branded shoes and apparel.
Although Li Ning's rise to the top of the stadium made it hard to see, photos confirm that Li Ning wore unbranded red and white shoes and unbranded white wristbands. In terms of market share here in China, Li Ning is third behind Nike and adidas. I walked into the big Li Ning shop at Wangfujing -- where there is the big Niketown Beijing -- and there's really not that much to buy for the high end consumer. Wanting to have something Li Ning I bought a warmup that was meant to look like the outfit Li Ning wore in 1992 at the Barcelona games.
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shelby brakken grew up in the shadow of the space needle. the daughter of a glassblower, she spent her early years watching her dad create art on the daily, and she fixated on how glass looks like honey when it gets hot. he helped her take her first picture and in their basement darkroom, he taught her how to turn negatives into prints. the process was magic and she never looked back. through photography she became a storyteller and she has carried a camera with her ever since.
she is a lover of mix tapes and hardcover books and train rides. she takes her tea with milk and honey and she often wonders about the space-time continum. she feels that her parallel parking skills exceed expectation and she believes that salt water is the cure for anything. she usually remembers her dreams, she never turns down a good piece of fried chicken and sometimes she experiences fernweh: a consuming desire to be somewhere she's never been. when she is not photographing weddings, you can find her eating tacos in mexico, sitting by a fire in an idaho cabin or in her kitchen in portland with her two favorite small people: cooking fried eggs, dancing to prince and wearing socks that don't match.


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Nostalgic Boston memories of a simpler time including favorite restaurants no longer there, retro family road trips, travel attractions, TV and radio personalities and special hometown reflections. Also featuring old school Boston businesses still thriving today!
Musical Nostalgia: Where Were You When Your Favorite Song Played?
As a young kid growing into a teenager in the Boston area, I became attached to certain songs whether great or truly awful music. I felt so attached to the melodies, rhythms, harmonies, lyrics and vocals that, to this, very day, I can associate the Boston and New England places I was at when the songs played. I usually heard these songs on the older versions of WRKO, WMEX and WBZ, as well as WCOP 1150 AM, WEZE 1260 AM, and WVBF 105.7 FM (now WROR).
I think that part of this musical nostalgia and association simply comes from being introduced to music so early in life, and, thus, having that enthusiastic, fresh perspective outlook that could have well made some of these songs better than they really were -- but then again, maybe not. If it sounded good, they played it on the radio way back in the day. It took very little effort to love so many of these songs, as the simplicity of the music entered the mind like the way sugar consumption instantly offers happiness to the taste buds. Hmmm, maybe all those Skybars and Zarex fruit drinks played a role, too!
More importantly, these songs spurred emotions and personal memories. The connection to this music never went away. Since modern day radio in the Boston area plays virtually nothing from the past, I created a list on Spotify entitled "Soundtrack to Childhood." It's an amazing feeling hearing 16 hours of music from childhood and often I will experience goosebumps, a warm memory, and not afraid to say, a tear or two (for some reason "Day After Day' by Badfinger strikes an emotional response, perhaps having something to do with the melody). In my mind, I do think back to those places and times when the songs played and the connections becomes even stronger. The power of music is clearly undeniable!
Here are some of my musical nostalgia song associations...
"Nashville Cats" by the Lovin' Spoonful -- Silver Lake State Park in Hollis, N.H.
"In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry -- our backyard in Arlington, Mass., during a summer barbecue.
"Merry Christmas Darling" by The Carpenters -- just outside Eric Fuch's model train store in Boston on a cold winter night
"Don't Pull Your Love" by Hamilton Joe Frank and Reynolds -- Driving past Manchester, N.H., on the way to the White Mountains with our grandma and grandpa from Michigan Ave., in Lynn, Mass. My grandpa wasn't feeling well and it worried me.
"I Am, I Said" by Neil Diamond -- Museum of Science, Boston
"Can't Get it Out of My Head" by the Electric Light Orchestra -- Taking a mystery ride on Routes 9 and 20 to West Springfield after my dad bought a Mercury Marquis station wagon with the phony wood paneling. The new car smell created equally strong memories.
"Mother and Child Reunion" by Paul Simon -- Newport, R.I., near The Cliff Walk
"To Sir with Love" by Lulu -- Dale Pharmacy, Burlington, Mass.
"Peace of Mind" by Boston -- Heading to the Acropolis Greek restaurant in Cambridge.
"Mandy" by Barry Manilow -- Driving to Bates Farm ice cream stand in Carlisle (which is now Kimball Farm).
"She'd Rather be With Me" by The Turtles and "You're Just Too Good to be True" by Frankie Valli -- Almy's department store in Burlington, Mass.
"Let's Pretend" by The Raspberries -- Arlington Pet Shop in Arlington, Mass., in the heights.
"Superstition" by Stevie Wonder -- Tropic Isle Aquarium, Framingham, Mass.
"Black Betty" by Ram Jam -- Hall's Nostalgia baseball card shop, Arlington.
"Key Largo" by Bertie Higgins -- Marshalls clothing store in Bedford, Mass.
"Joanne" by Michael Nesmith -- Hyannis, Cape Cod day trip.
"Mr. Bojangles" by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band" -- downtown Lexington, Mass.
"Take Me Home, Country Road" by John Denver -- Parmenter Elementary School music class, Arlington, Mass.
"Flirtin' with Disaster" by Molly Hatchet -- riding with a friend in his blue Ford Mustang in Winchester, Mass., heading toward a baseball card shop in Stoneham.
Just wondering, do you also associate an old song with a certain place or time?
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There's no getting away from the fact that all organisations need to embrace social media. Too often I meet business leaders who are daunted by this or see the activity as very risky - the fact is, people are talking about your brand on the various channels anyway, so you might as well be part of the conversation and influence this. In terms of a practical way of getting started, I often suggest creating profiles on the social media platforms relevant to the individual company and monitoring these. In this way it's possible to familiarise yourself with the channels, see how others use each one and start to research what is being said about your product and service, not to mention your industry.
There are lots of good reasons for doing this as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) latest guidance on social media monitoring sets out. Published at the end of July and available to all CIPR members, it's worth asking your PR practitioner about this because the report profiles all the latest social media monitoring tools, as well as how companies can establish workflows to help implement and manage insights.
[By the way if your PR person isn't a CIPR member, have a conversation with them about that too. The CIPR sets out professional standards, trains and qualifies PR professionals and provides a code of conduct so you can see what to expect from people who work in public relations. If you work with CIPR members, you get a higher standard and they are accountable if you ever have cause for complaint.]
The CIPR guidance defines social media monitoring as the 'detection of when and where your brand has been mentioned on the web'. It contrasts this with analytics, which is the ability to 'understand what is being said about your brand, including the frequency of mentions, the reach of mentions, the influence of those sources and the sentiment felt towards the brand.' Of course the latter only comes into play when you've become active on social media and are not just watching, which is why we're not talking about that further here.
You may well be asking what the purpose of monitoring is and thinking it's all a bit pointless or a drain on resources. In fact, the type of information that can be gained can be invaluable. For example by monitoring Twitter you might see a series of complaints about a particular aspect of your customer service that you weren't aware was an issue. Cascading that back and rectifying the situation – and telling customers the problem has been addressed - could quickly strengthen your client relationships, create loyalty, generate further sales and have a positive impact on your bottom line. Research has shown that responsiveness is a key part of building trust among customers.
Some of the additional ways in which the CIPR states monitoring can be beneficial include: - Identifying risks and issues at any early stage - Measuring sentiment (how people feel about your brand, including against competitors) - Testing new campaign concepts - Identifying industry trends - Identifying gaps in the market - Identifying potential candidates for recruitment.
The list is a lot longer than that and takes into consideration how the information can help different departments within an organisation but this gives you a feel for the type of information that can be gathered.
So, social media monitoring is not to be sneezed at and as a bare minimum should definitely form part of the annual SWOT analysis that your business does (it does do that, right?!).
Making sure you use the information that you've gained is critical which is why the workflow element to the CIPR's report is so important. After all, if you don't respond to customers and enhance your product and service in light of their feedback, the activity becomes completely worthless. The key is – as ever – to seek professional advice if you need support in this area and there are plenty CIPR members around who will be more than happy to help.


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Jeff is an expert in the car industry with 28 years of experience. He strives to create life long relationships with customers by giving them a place they can trust and rely on. He is a family man with strong values and steadfast integrity. He has built this company to offer the highest quality pre-owned vehicles. Hoover Southtown is not just a business, but a family!
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MD Program
Four Year Program (MD)
General Information
Boston University School of Medicine has a proud history of placing medical education in the context of each patient's life, his or her neighborhood, and the larger community. The BUSM curriculum offers students the opportunity to study medicine in a flexible, supportive environment that stimulates a spirit of critical inquiry and provides a sound base of knowledge in the biological, social, and behavioral sciences. This focus begins the first week of medical school, when students begin patient care (in Introduction to Clinical Medicine), their own professional identity and development (professionalism lectures and Exercise in Human Behavior in Medicine). At the same time they begin their study of Essentials of Public Health.
In addition to patient care and lectures, students also begin focused learning in small groups in their integrated problem solving course, which is also incorporated into the early curriculum. In the curriculum reform initiative we began in 2005, there is vertical and horizontal integration of the curriculum across all years: bringing clinical cases and challenges into the early, traditionally preclerkship years, and by revisiting anatomy, pharmacology and genetics in the later clerkship years of formal clinical training.
Boston Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for the school of medicine and was created by the formal merger of Boston City Hospital and Boston University Medical Center Hospital (BUMCH) in 1996. BCH was founded in 1855, and BUMCH in 1864. It has the largest trauma center in New England, and the Emergency Department had more than 129,000 visits in 2008. The BMC Mission is "Exceptional Care without Exception" and we live that mission in the care of our underserved patients, 30% of whom do not have English as their primary language.
Medical students see the comprehensive care of our patients aided by our unique ancillary services: the only hospital-based food pantry in the country, legal partnerships to aid in the medical care of our patients, and the center for refugee health and human rights to name a few. Our clinical skills center is also an integral part of each student's evolution into a clinician. In this center, students get feedback on their history and physical's on "standardized patients" in videotaped encounters, and formal assessment in end of 1st year and end of second year exams. These structured encounters allow students autonomy in an educational setting. The students continue in the center in their second and third years, culminating in an end of third year exam, structured to provide feedback in preparation for the USMLE clinical exam.
Eligibility and Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Boston University School of Medicine should apply to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Information and application materials are available at www.aamc.org. Candidates may apply between June 1 and November 1, but early application is strongly recommended. Applicants are expected to receive a bachelor's degree from an US or Canadian accredited college located in the US or Canada. All prerequisites must be completed before a student can matriculate at BUSM. All applicants must take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and should communicate directly with the Association of American Medical Colleges for information concerning these examinations.
While we do our best to give equal consideration to all applications that are completed prior to our published deadlines, we have a very large applicant pool and early applications may be more likely to receive a favorable review. In order to be eligible to apply to BUSM, applicants must have satisfactorily completed at least two years of undergraduate study, including all prerequisites, at an institution of higher education located in and accredited in the U.S. or Canada. Further information is available on our Requirements page.
Degree Requirements
Every candidate for the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Boston University must be at least twenty-one years of age and of good moral character. He or she must have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to the School; give evidence of having been enrolled in an accredited medical school for at least four full academic years, two of which must have been spent in the regular third- and fourth-year courses at Boston University School of Medicine; and have discharged all financial obligations to Boston University. The degree of Doctor of Medicine is awarded on recommendation of the faculty and may be granted cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.
MMEDIC Program (Modular Medical Integrated Curriculum)
General Information
In 1977, the faculties of the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine developed a combined program designed to integrate the liberal arts and the basic medical sciences.
The MMEDIC program currently admits to the School of Medicine, subject to review as described below under Program Requirements, a limited number of qualified students who have completed two years of undergraduate study in the College of Arts & Sciences or other undergraduate colleges at Boston University. It offers an integrated curriculum composed of undergraduate and medical school courses, enabling those preselected students to fulfill portions of the requirements of the curriculum at the School of Medicine during the latter two years of undergraduate study. The MMEDIC program thus introduces certain of the preclinical subjects into the undergraduate program. Portions of the junior and senior years are spent taking modular courses that not only enable the student to fulfill undergraduate requirements, but also allow for the completion of certain requirements ordinarily undertaken in the first year of the School of Medicine. In addition to the modular courses, students are expected to complete requirements for their field of concentration and pursue electives in the humanities and social sciences.
Eligibility and Admission
The program is designed to admit a limited number of students who expect to enter their third year of undergraduate study in September. Acceptances are determined during the preceding spring and summer. Admission into the program, and thereby to the School of Medicine, is based on academic record, letters of recommendation, and involvement in college and community activities, as well as on less tangible qualities of personality, character, and maturity. Applications are evaluated by the Joint Admissions Committee composed of representatives from the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine. If deemed eligible, the applicant is contacted for a personal interview with members of the committee.
Program Requirements
MMEDIC students must demonstrate their ability to master the modules of instruction and must exhibit a high degree of maturity, integrity, and emotional stability to be promoted to the medical phase of the program. Four modules of instruction must be completed prior to entry into the School of Medicine, at least two of which must be in biochemistry, physiology, or medical histology. At the conclusion of each semester, the faculty Committee on Promotions reviews the student's progress.
Students are expected to maintain a 3.20 GPA cumulatively and a 3.00 GPA in the sciences for all courses taken after entry into the program to be eligible for promotion to the next curricular year and, ultimately, to the School of Medicine. Failure to meet the above criteria will result in appropriate action by the Committee, including academic probation, remedial coursework, or dismissal from the program. Students who have not achieved a 3.20 GPA cumulatively and a 3.00 GPA in the sciences for all courses taken after entry into the program are ineligible for promotion to the School of Medicine.
Students must take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) in the spring of the third year of undergraduate study. It is expected that students will achieve a combined score of at least 510 on the three numerically scored sections of the MCAT. The results of the MCAT are considered by the Committee on Promotions when it makes the final decision as to whether to promote students to the medical curriculum. Before entering their first year in the School of Medicine, students in the program must also complete the usual required premedical courses (one year each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, English composition or literature, and humanities).
Students may not apply to other medical schools and remain in the program. Students who for any reason (academic, motivational, ethical, or emotional) are found to be ill-suited for the program may be transferred without loss of credit into their undergraduate college. Such students may apply for entry to the School of Medicine or any other medical school by the conventional premedical route. Students may transfer voluntarily out of the program at any point and continue their undergraduate education at Boston University. Upon entering the School of Medicine, the student will continue the program approved in the Outline of Study that will best fulfill the student's educational needs.
Additional information may be obtained from the Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, Preprofessional Advising Office, 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room B-2, Boston, MA 02215. Further information is available by phone at 617-353-4866 or at http://www.bu.edu/academics/busm/programs/modular-medical-integrated-curriculum/.
Early Medical School Selection Program (EMSSP)
Program Summary
The Early Medical School Selection Program was developed with a consortium of historically black colleges and universities in 1982. In order to make the program more diverse, it has been expanded to include students from colleges with large hispanic populations and the Indian Health Service. The program provides an early and more gradual transition into the medical school curriculum through provisional acceptance into medical school at the completion of two years of undergraduate study. Students accepted into the program will remain within their undergraduate colleges through the junior year and must complete the maximum number of required science courses prior to entering the senior year at Boston University. During this senior year, students will retain their degree candidacy at their undergraduate institutions.
Students will take MMEDIC courses and participate in individualized programs of study in the senior year which will satisfy undergraduate academic requirements while providing a gradual transition into the medical school curriculum. The September following the granting of the baccalaureate degree from their undergraduate institutions, students who have performed at the prescribed level will matriculate into the School of Medicine at Boston University and pursue a decompressed medical school curriculum, having already fulfilled requirements for certain medical school courses. Upon completion of the School of Medicine requirements, the degree of Doctor of Medicine wil be granted by Boston University.
Requirements for Admission
United States citizens are eligible to apply during the sophomore year of college, upon the recommendation of their premedical advisors. Admission to the program is based on the academic record, letters of recommendation, scope and quality of college and community activities, and such factors as personality, character, and maturity of the applicant.
Requirements include: Biology (1 year) with laboratory; and General Chemistry (1 year) with laboratory. In addition to the normal distribution of courses in the humanities and social sciences, applicants are strongly urged to complete the equivalent of 1 full year of physics (with laboratory) prior to beginning the senior undergraduate year at Boston University. Students are required to spend the senior year in residence in Boston University housing. Students must take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) no later than the spring of the fourth year of undergraduate study, and are required to file an AMCAS application in the fall of the senior year.
Applications for the Early Medical School Selection Program may be obtained from the Director, Early Medical School Selection Program, Boston University School of Medicine, 715 Albany Street, Room A-4, Boston, MA 02118, 617-638-4163. Go to Top
Seven-Year Program of Liberal Arts and Medical Education
The College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine of Boston University offer a combined curriculum designed to improve the quality of medical education while shortening the overall period of study. Qualified applicants include students who are completing four full academic years of secondary education and who are currently high school seniors, or students who have completed high school but have not enrolled in any college-level, degree-granting program.
The first three years are spent in the College of Arts & Sciences, where the student takes premedical sciences and elective courses in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, the second summer is spent taking a required biology course and elective courses in the humanities and social sciences, so that the undergraduate requirements are completed by the end of the third academic year.
Following completion of the required premedical courses in the first two years of study, students may enroll in certain modular medical courses in the third academic year. Many of these courses are equivalent to those taken in the first year of medical school. Completion of modular courses with equivalency credit will decompress the medical school curriculum.
All students are required to complete a minor concentration in a discipline that is approved by of the College of Arts & Sciences. Acceleration is made possible by the 12-week summer session. Although the program is accelerated, the student has three summers completely free for pursuing other interests. Students in this program must meet all liberal arts, residence, and course-distribution requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Additional information concerning this seven-year program may be requested by mail from the undergraduate admissions office at Boston University Office of Admissions at 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Further information is available by phone at 617-353-2300, by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, or at http://www.bu.edu/academics/cas/programs/seven-year-liberal-arts-medical-education-program/.
Administrative Policies Relating to Federal Guidelines
Veterans Information
In cooperation with the Veterans Administration, the University participates in numerous veterans benefits programs, including educational assistance, work-study, rehabilitation, deferred payment, and tutorial programs. Students who are eligible for veterans benefits or who would like more information about VA rules and veterans programs should contact the Boston University Office of Veterans Affairs, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, 617-353-3678.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ensures confidentiality of student educational records and restricts disclosure to or access by third parties, except as authorized by law. Parents of dependent students, as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, are accorded full access by the University to their dependents' educational records, with certain exceptions, and they may receive copies of their dependents' grade reports each semester from the Office of the University Registrar.
The University assumes that its undergraduate students are financially dependent unless a parent or the student informs the University Access Officer in the Office of the University Registrar that the student is financially independent. Students may provide this notification to the Access Officer via the Financially Independent Student Form, a copy of which may be secured from the Access Officer in the Office of the University Registrar.
Students have the right to inspect their educational records, with certain exceptions. If they believe these records are inaccurate, they may request an amendment and, if denied, have the right to a hearing and to place a letter of disagreement in their file if the outcome of that hearing is negative.
Students are eligible under the Act to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Family Policy and Regulations Office, Federal Office Building Number 6, Room 3021, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202, if they believe Boston University failed to comply with the requirements of the Act. The University's policies and procedures for implementation of this Act are enumerated in the Compliance Manual, copies of which are available to students at the Office of the University Registrar, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02215.
The University does not release personally identifiable information contained in student educational records except as authorized by law. Boston University has designated certain types of personally identifiable information as "directory information." These include the student's name; local or dorm address and telephone number; College of registration; degree program and major and minor; dates of attendance; part- or full-time status; degrees, honors, and awards received; and hometown for press releases. Students may restrict release of this information if they wish, and this data will not be released by the University except as authorized by law. The Student Activities Office (Associate Director, GSU, 775 Commonwealth Avenue) and the Athletics Department (Director, 285 Babcock Street) may release or publish personally identifiable information on students who participate in officially recognized activities and sports. If students wish to restrict release and/or publication of this information, they should contact the Student Activities Office and the Athletics Department directly. Students are informed of their rights under this law by the University Registrar. The parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students each year are informed of their rights under this law, and how to exercise them, by the Provost.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Information on Boston University's Equal Opportunity Policy can be found at the Equal Opportunity Office website. Inquiries can be addressed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 25 Buick Street, Boston, MA 02215 or 617-353-4475.
Grievance and Arbitration Procedures under Title IX
Information on Boston University's Title IX Policy is available online. A record of all formal grievances is kept in the office of the Dean of Students, East Tower of the George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue. Copies of all written statements, letters, etc., relating to a grievance should be sent to that office.
Student Retention Information
Statistics for the student retention rate at Boston University are available on request from the Office of Analytical Services, 25 Buick Street, in accordance with the Education Amendments of 1976, Section 493A.
— Published by Trustees of Boston University, 147 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215.


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Advice, Tips and Itinierary for Traveling to Dublin & the Isle of Man
So I said about, oh, ten weeks ago, that I was thinking about posting some of my American traveler's observations and advice for Dublin and the Isle of Man. Well, I finally lit a fire under my own ass and compiled my thoughts and advice. Here's hoping it is helpful to someone planning their own trip...
Some general observations about Ireland and the Isle of Man:
The people we met were very friendly. I was a little worried that people would consider us annoying 'murricans, but that didn't happen at all. They'll say hi to you and gladly give your totally lost tourist self directions without being annoyed. I think I've just lived in the northeast for too long, and since my first thought when someone approaches me on the street is that they're going to try and scam me, I figured everyone else in the world had the same mindset. Not true.
Restaurant service is VERY relaxed. As a former waitress who always strove to pass potential secret server tests with flying colors, this took a little bit of getting used to. It's not that service was bad—far from it—but it was more laid back. Like they wanted you to actually relax and enjoy the meal that you were paying for at your own pace, without breathing down your neck about your happiness with the food preparation or whether you require condiments for your mushy peas. (?!?!) What a concept. It was actually quite nice, and we definitely lingered at meals longer than we normal would have. In the U.S., servers are supposed to drop the check right after dessert is declined, or if dessert is ordered, within minutes of it being served. When we were in Europe, we always had to ask for the check when we were ready to go.
Pubs don't always serve food. I never really thought about it, but in the U.S., it's rare to find a bar that doesn't serve at least your basic microwaved chicken wings and potato skins. On our trip, we found quite a few pubs that only served alcohol. This isn't too big of a deal as long as you don't wait until you become hungry to try and find a place to eat. Then, of course, it will seem like you can only find pubs that serve booze. Which, alternately, can work to take the edge off the hanger, but only briefly.
Many pubs that do serve food sequester the eaters from the drinkers in separate rooms. I guess the thinking is that the drinkers can get boisterous and the eaters might want to enjoy a peaceful meal. And often times, if you're ordering food, you don't have a server—you have to belly up to the bar and order the food for your table there.
This may be my strangest observation, but the public bathroom situation was pretty great. As in, they are very private, often times with walls and doors from floor to ceiling so you're in your own enclosed room. I once read this list on Thought Catalog about things non-Americans find weird about America, and more than one bemoaned the lack of privacy in American public restrooms. I really didn't understand what they meant when I read that, but now I do.
Europeans are a lot more energy conscious than we are (f*cking up again, America!) Almost all of their toilets were low flow and they used hand dryers instead of paper towels in the bathrooms. All outlets have an on/off switch, so if you leave your phone charger plugged in, you can turn it off without unplugging. The strangest energy difference we encountered was in our Dublin hotel room, where the electricity in our room would not work. We almost got to the point of calling the front desk when we realized that we had to leave our key card in a slot by the door in order to activate the electricity. So if we weren't in the room, the electricity wasn't on, thereby wasting lots of money and energy. Smart, huh? Luckily, Ireland doesn't get disgustingly hot like it does here.
Things that are really helpful to know about traveling to Ireland and the Isle of Man:
If you sign up for international data and roaming, you'll probably need to restart your phone so that it can find the local network. Since you can now leave your phone on in airplane mode during the flight, plus the fact that you'll be jet lagged, sometimes you forget this basic IT advice. It took me several hours to figure this one out. Duh.
On a related note, make sure you bring a real map of the city you are in. Google maps is a lifesaver, but in case your data isn't working, a paper map is really helpful. We did not think to do this. (All of the people over age of 40 reading this are like, "Wow, you're a moron!")
Make sure you have a credit or debit card that has a chip in it, along with a traditional magnetic strip card option. In Dublin, we didn't have problems with our typical magnetic strip cards. In the Isle of Man though, they pretty much only took cards with chips in them, which have a completely different reader. We had no idea this could be an issue and just got lucky that Scott has a chip card (I didn't). Some of our family members had issues withdrawing from the ATM too, since their cards didn't have a chip. You definitely don't want to be overseas without access to cash.
Make sure you're staying someplace with WiFi. Again, this may seem a bit obvious, but some of the nicer hotels in Dublin charged a daily fee for internet access, and our cottage in the Isle of Man had NO wifi. It is nice to unplug, but let's be honest, it's also nice to upload photos to Facebook to make your friends jealous, and this will gobble up your data faster than you think.
Don't take any nite-nite medicine on the plane. The best thing is to try and sleep on your own (you won't, but try anyway) and stay up for the entire first day of your trip, then crash hard that night. Then you'll be rested and skip most of the jet lag. Also, when you take Advil PM it makes going through customs much more stressful because you're all foggy and afraid of saying the wrong thing. It's not worth it.
What to pack for Ireland and Isle of Man (in the spring):
I can't speak for the rest of the year, but I think this would probably a pretty solid list for any point. When we were in the Isle of Man, we read somewhere that the hottest recorded temperature on the island was 84 degrees. Ha. Hahaha!
Lots of layers. I brought several jackets with different levels of "American Touristy-ness": a wool blazer, a peacoat rain jacket, a sporty rain jacket, a fleece. I would also recommend gloves and a hat for the Isle of Man—it can be windy and cold. The weather in both places tends to be cool and damp, and it can change quickly in the Isle of Man.
Definitely a rain hat or something with a hood and an umbrella. You never know when it will start raining, but you can bet that it will at some point.
A dressy scarf. This worked double and triple time for me as an accessory that distracted that I'd already worn the outfit before on the trip, as a practical neck warmer, and as a sleeping mask on the airplane. OK, it was more like a bobushka than a sleeping mask. Either way, it worked.
Really comfortable shoes. I was trying to avoid 1) packing too many pairs of shoes and 2) looking really touristy, so I packed a really comfortable pair of boots that I wouldn't mind walking in, and my most toned down pair of sneakers (ie, not my neon orange running shoes). I was really proud that I managed to bring only two pairs of shoes for the entire trip. This was an accomplishment for me.
Our Dublin Itinerary
Here's what we did in Dublin that I would highly recommend. We only had two days there, but managed to fit in a lot:
Jam Art Factory in Temple Bar (print from Yellowhammer Illustration)
Temple Bar neighborhood
We did a historical walking tour of Dublin which was probably the most awesome part of our trip. I can't recommend it enough!
Christ Church in Dublin
The Jameson tour (it's not the actual factory anymore, but it's still fun. Plus, they let you drink. When in Dublin...)
The Cobblestone was recommended to us by a few people for a great place to catch traditional Irish music. When we arrived, the musicians were on a break and it was very quiet with a few people drinking at the bar. We felt a little out of place, but I'd check it out again—I think we just went in at a weird time.
Farrington's had really good food (not pictured, but also in Temple Bar)
Our Isle of Man Itinerary
The Manx Museum is a good starting point. It is very thorough, so I wouldn't recommend trying to see the whole thing unless you're a die-hard museum lover.
Pony trekking. This was amazing.
The Liverpool Arms had realllllly good food.
The church at Kirkmichael. I mean, if you want to see the lambie lawnmowers.
The Calf of Man, for the wildlife, hiking, and seals.
Castle Rushen. The setups were a bit cheesy, but it was still cool to see an OUBLIETTE.
The Boatyard Restaurant in Peel. This place had really good food and was cutesy in a fun way. The kind where the salt is in a sardine tin and your bill is served rolled up in a glass bottle.
Peel Castle was more run down than Castle Rushen, but left a lot to the imagination and I really enjoyed it.
The Manx Electric Railway, which we took to...
Snaefel, the highest point on the Isle of Man.
Checking out the night sky, but do it in the boonies if you can. We laid in the middle of the road at midnight and the sky was amazing.
The Laxey Woolen Mills have all the tartan and sheepskin you could ever want.
The church and crosses at Maughold were really awesome.
Tynwald for the history.
The Royal George in Ramsey had great food and good beer selection.
We wanted to go to Okells, but they weren't giving tours when we were there because they were busy brewing for the TT crowd. But I bet it would be fun to visit. PS: it's pronounced "oakles," not "oh-kehls" as we learned!
The Point of Ayre and its amazing views. Plus lots of rocks.
Port Cornaa for the hidden beauty.


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Mahaiwe Movie of the Month
What could be nicer on a hot summer evening than to retire to an air-conditioned cinema for an evening at the movies. But for some of us these days, the summer blockbusters provide a little too much in pyrotechnics and not enough storyline. The Mahaiwe Theater in Great Barrington has the perfect antidote: three more movie classics as part of its "Movie of the Month" schedule.
Still to come are Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (July 15th), Singin' in the Rain (Aug. 19th), and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Sept. 30th). All screenings are on Saturdays at 7 PM. Tickets are $7. Purchase movie tickets at the Mahaiwe box office in person to avoid additional online service fees.
Based on Tennessee Williams" Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) is an American classic starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives. The movie follows Brick, a football-player-turned-drunk, and his wife, Maggie's, relationship struggles amidst a reunion with Brick's dying father.
On a lighter note, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen's Singin' in the Rain(1952) portrays one production company's transition from silent to sound films. Starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and the then 19-year-old Debbie Reynolds, the film includes such songs as "Singin' in the Rain," "Good Morning," and "Make 'Em Laugh."
Paul Newman and Robert Redford are Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the 1969 Western classic directed by George Roy Hill. Outlawed robbers, the two antiheros flee to Bolivia in search of a better criminal career.
The Mahaiwe, located 14 Castle Street in Great Barrington, presents world-class music, dance, theater, classic films, Live in HD broadcasts and arts education programs for the southern Berkshires and neighboring regions. Don Buchwald & Associates have been longtime sponsors of movies at the Mahaiwe,
For tickets or information, click on the link below or call 413-528-0100.


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My son got some teeth pulled recently and was only able to eat soft foods. Smoothies started getting old so I searched for something different. Necessity being the mother of invention, I ended up creating a simple, healthy (and soft) breakfast that everyone loved. I introduce to you:
Gather up your ingredients and let's get started!
Pour three cups of milk in a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil, watching it carefully to make sure the milk does not burn. When the milk comes to a boil, add one cup of steel cut oats and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. (You could substitute the milk with almond, hemp, rice milk or whatever works best for you.)
Keep a close eye on your milk. If it starts to foam up and boil over, lower the temperature. Lower the heat and boil the mixture for about 12 minutes. You could boil for about 10 if you prefer your oats a little more al dente. We like ours soft.
To puree your strawberries, just pile a couple of handfuls in the blender (I used a magic bullet and it worked perfectly). I made, in total, about one cup of the puree. You may not need as much or may prefer more. You can adjust to your liking.
Add 3 T maple syrup to your oats.
This is just a guide to start with but feel free to adjust more or less to your own personal tastes.
You can see that the mixture is done. It has the consistency of a rice pudding and it's nice and creamy,
I added about 1/4 of the mixture to a bowl. Next I added a pack of stevia for a little extra sweetness. I then added 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree and swirled it into the oatmeal (If you used a frosting tube, you could really make it look arty.)
I garnished it with a few banana slices and voila! A hearty and healthy way to start your day!


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Don't let assumptions and misinformation hold you back in choosing the major you think you might want. Take this short quiz and learn more about choosing YOUR major. Do you think the following statements are "True" or "False"?
My major will determine my career.
FALSE. Even someone in a highly structured major like electrical engineering might end up doing a variety of things. More than half of all college graduates pursue careers that are not directly related to their major. In the liberal arts, the list of career options are endless including: business, education, government, health care, the arts, or non-profit organizations.
My major will limit my choices for graduate or professional schools.
FALSE. Consider the art studio major who entered medical school, or the communications major who decided to pursue a Ph.D. in counseling psychology. Granted, no one is accepted into medical school without the appropriate science prerequisites, admissions test scores, and a statement of purpose which demonstrates a commitment to the field. Most college grads do not know long term career objectives until 3 to 5 years experience in the job market. This may partly explain why two thirds of UCSB students who graduate wait before continuing their education.
Engineers and business economics majors are more employable, and make higher salaries than liberal arts.
FALSE. Factors other than your major often play a more important part in determining your employability. Related work experience will often make any student more marketable. The ability to interact with others, cope with pressure, speaking skills, problem solving ability and the ability to cope with change were rated as the top 5 skills most valued by recent graduates in preparing for their current professional position. Strong writing and computer related skills were next on the list. Salaries may appear initially higher for engineering majors, but surveys show repeatedly how liberal arts majors often do better in management tracks where salary potentials often bypass those without such a broad based education.
The earlier you choose a major the better.
FALSE. Imagine you are traveling down an interesting city street and you can't see where it may lead. Continue traveling. Should you see a more interesting street, you can try a new direction. The important thing is to start walking. More than half of UCSB students change majors at least twice before they graduate. Many students remain undeclared until the end of their sophomore year.
Most college students choose their majors based on how much money they can make.
FALSE. According to NACE's 2010 Graduating Student & Alumni Survey, the top 4 criteria cited by college grads were personal satisfaction with the job's responsibilities and challenges, enjoyment, opportunity to use skills/abilities and personal development. This is not to say students don't seek financial independence and success. How much is enough will always be a personal decision to assess in view of one's personal lifestyle.
Your GPA is the most important criteria employers look for when hiring.
FALSE. GPA is actually 7th out of 10 criteria used by employers surveyed. Related experience, communication, leadership, teamwork and computer skills are more important.
There is only one "right job" for you in terms of your ability.
FALSE. Most people change jobs an average of 6 or 7 times during a lifetime. Your abilities, interests and values can mean many different employment options.
Double majors do not necessarily make you more marketable.
TRUE. You may actually find a minor through the writing program or in another language which would complement your educational and career plans more effectively.
Most people are "underemployed" in jobs that don't match their personal interests and abilities.
TRUE. Unfortunately it is estimated that more than 85% of the U.S. population are underemployed. More reason to take time to research and plan for a future that will lead to a rewarding career/life.
"Without work all life goes rotten. But when work is soulless, life stifles and dies."
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Some 19th Century Berkshire Squires; A county history 1800-1900
John Trigg (Self published, 2005) A5, 168pp, Softback
This well researched book contains a wealth of information on the lives and considerable powers of country squires. It will appeal to both family and local historians. It begins with a detailed table of contents that immediately demonstrates the wide range of topics covered within this subject. Each chapter is split into headed paragraphs on individual topics. For example: chapter one, A review of the 19th century, Berkshire, includes town & country, workhouses, medicine, temperance, celebrations, and cricket, law and order, religion and 'goings on'. With other chapters covering subjects such as land ownership, magistrates, farming, the Swing Riots, servants, the Reform Bill, family events and village schools. A pictogram shows at a glance, the many areas of life in which these influential men would be involved.
The ownership of land was seen as a symbol of some status and in 1873 a survey of land owners in England showed that of a population of 31 million people, just 7,400 men owned four-fifths of the land between them. Often they would be politicians or members the judiciary, gave them enormous power over the lives of not only their household staff, but others in their employment, tenant farmers, local villagers, rectors, craftsmen and teachers. In some cases an entire village would be under the ownership of the squire.
There is a weights and measures glossary, a comparison of money with today's' equivalents. Also included is a list of events from 1799 to 1899.
The villages mentioned in this book are: Aldermaston, Ashdown, Basildon, Benham, Buckland, Bucklebury, Buscot, Colshill, Crookham, East Hendred, Englefield, Lockinge, Marcham, Midgham, Pusey, Ramsbury, Shrivenham, Shaw, Thatcham, Welford, Woolley Park and Woolhampton. Not only are the land owners named but also some tradesmen, manufacturers, innkeepers, criminals and many more.
There is an extensive bibliography for those wishing to explore further.
Mary Smith


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fajita vegetables, Beyond Burgers®, chipotle salsa, cilantro + avocado
Serves: 2 Servings |
Time to Table: 20 Minutes |
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3. Cook Patties: Push fajita vegetables to one side of the pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil and burgers. Cook 3 minutes on each side.
4. Dice Avocado: Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Using a paring knife, cross-hatch the flesh and scoop out with a spoon.
To Serve: Place one patty on each plate. Top each with chipotle salsa, fajita vegetables, cilantro and diced avocado.
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I have recently upgraded one of the machines in the studio. After a long and careful debate, I decided to purchase a full-sized Dell workstation. I have no plans of dumping my Apple hardware any time soon, but am becoming more and more open to the thought of having a mixed OS pipeline. With the current state of available software, this may not be as crazy as it sounds.
Back in December, I decided to explore some "non-Mac" options, specifically for video editing, color correction and finishing. Actually, I have always had a pc box around. Most recently I have had a small Dell Dimension that drives various printers and the Graphtec plotter in my office.
There are far too many details about the two manufacturers to discuss in a single post, but in general, the differences between the way the two systems work are very minor. Perhaps the Mac is more user friendly, but this only really matters if you are doing generally consumer tasks, and my use goes well beyond that most of the time.
The idea behind Windows is that it is pretty open to any hardware you want to use. This means that there are a lot of junky $600 laptops running Windows, but it also means that there are A LOT of options when it comes to high-end hardware. Even better, there is a huge amount of used parts floating around online. If you take the time, you can put together a pretty sweet machine for about $1000, which is about what I spent here. (before I started making upgrades).
The last thing holding me in my Mac seat was the expense of re-licensing all of the software that I use, and up until recently, that would have been a very expensive. With the introduction the the Adobe Creative Cloud, that issue has been resolved. Licensing is agnostic, and very affordable, Adobe has also expanded its range to include key pieces of workflow software that was missing from it's line, or missing altogether on the Windows side of the isle.
This particular machine is probably overkill for many users. If you rarely go beyond PS and Lightroom you may be better off picking up an iMac or something of similar spec from Dell or HP. But if your work includes rendering out large, high resolution files, or real time performance is important, it is hard to beat the T7400 in the bang for buck category. If you don't believe me, look up the current price on an 8 core Mac Pro.
The video here is just an overview of the machine that I bought/built.
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Every home needs an easy strawberry jam recipe without pectin (specifically store bought pectin) and low sugar. Because I'm a firm believe your jam shouldn't have more sugar than it does fruit.
Like any pioneer woman, the beginning of summer marks jam and jelly season on our homestead. Fingers are sure to be stained with the berry of the moment and snack breaks are taken at the bush with the most ripe fruit.
Homemade strawberry preserves are the first berry recipes to hit my canning jars come spring. My husband loves strawberry jam, it is his absolute favorite. I've yet to meet a jam I didn't like, but he's partial to this one.
One of the reasons we preserve our own food is so we have a full stocked pantry that isn't dependent upon the grocery store, is healthier without chemicals and GMO ingredients, and to save money. Using a strawberry jam recipe without store bought pectin and low sugar stays keeps us within these guidelines, and is how the pioneers and our great-grandmother's made jam.
Because I want my homemade strawberry jam to taste like strawberries, not a bucketful of sugar.
If you already have jars (canning jars will last for decades as long as they're not chipped), then your only cost is lids, sugar, and pectin. Now you can eliminate the store bought commercial pectin, cutting your cost even more with this low sugar no pectin strawberry jam recipe.
I don't know about you, but homemade jam that contains more sugar or as much sugar as it does fruit, just doesn't sit right with me. Not only is this low sugar strawberry jam recipe healthier, it's also much more frugal without pectin from the store and loads of sugar.
Plus, I'm all about recipes that don't rely on store bought items. Anyone else feel they were born a century to late and should have been besties with Laura Ingall's Wilder in Little House on the Prairie? You, too! Good, grab your apron, your Mason jars, and let's get to jamming.
Lemon and apples are both very high in natural pectin. My grandmother never used pectin and now you don't have to either. Surprisingly, you just get a hint of the lemon, so if you want it to be stronger, add the juice of one more lemon. Think strawberry lemonade in a jam. Oh, yes, don't mind if I do.
If making things from scratch the old-fashioned way without chemicals and a ton of store bought ingredients, you're going to love The Made-From-Scratch Life.
Included are my great-grandmothers and grandmother's recipes for jams and jelly without store bought pectin. Learn how to preserve food the old-fashioned way complete with charts, lists, and time tested recipes! P.S. check out the bonuses –> The Made-From-Scratch Life
Our FREE Jam & Jelly Troubleshooting Guide– how to test if your jam has reached the setting or gelled point before putting in jars and processing, what 3 easy steps to take if it's not reaching the gel point, and how to salvage it if it didn't gel. Bonus, the fruit acidity and pectin level chart!
(When you sign up for our FREE Guide you'll get the option for a super special pricing to join our Home Fruit Preservation e-Course!) Click here!
That fruit canning ecourse is exactly what I needed as a new canner! Well worth the $7.
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Classic Zester- this little beauty makes getting that pectin luscious lemon zest into your strawberry jam without the bitter pith so easy.
Stainless Steel Canner– (Safe for glass top stoves) this water bath canner won't rust like the granite wear runs and will be your trusty side kick in the kitchen for years to come.
6 Piece Canning Set- The jar lifter is worth five times the price of this. Best part, this 6 piece set is 79% off at time of posting. I use mine with every canning project and can't believe I ever canned without it. No more burnt fingers!
8 ounce jelly jars- These are the perfect size for jam and jelly making. I use these for pickled garlic as well. Can you ever have too many canning jars? In case you were wondering, the answer is no my friend.
Instructions for easy homemade strawberry jam
Makes approximately 4 pints.
Note: Always inspect your jars of jam and jelly before using. If the seal is broken, jar is leaking, off odor, off appearance, or any signs of mold, do not eat or taste it. Throw it out. Check the seal when you go to use jar, even if it sealed when you put it in the pantry. Seals can sometimes come undone over time.
One reader wrote in saying the lemon flavor in a batch she did that didn't set was strong, but after re-cooking the jam until it reached its gelling point, the lemon flavor is barely detectable.
A delicious low sugar strawberry jam recipe that let's the fruit flavor shine instead of sickly sweet sugar. Best part, this strawberry jam recipe without pectin means no purchasing extra ingredients!
Note: because we're not using store bought pectin the cook time to reach a gel point can vary based on the ripeness and water content of your berries at harvest. Please download the free Never Buy Jam or Jelly E-book with our troubleshooting guide if your jam is not gelling for help.
Keywords: low sugar strawberry jam , strawberry jam recipe without pectin , strawberry jam recipe
There you have it, all the tips and instructions to make delicious homemade low sugar strawberry jam without store bought pectin!
Did you grab your FREE jam & jelly troubleshooting guide with the bonus charts? Snag it here and never worry about failed jam or jelly again!
Melissa K. Norris inspires people's faith and pioneer roots with her books, podcast, and blog. Melissa lives with her husband and two children in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. When she's not wrangling chickens and cattle, you can find her stuffing Mason jars with homegrown food and playing with flour and sugar in the kitchen.


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A spectacular residence in a premier boutique building with striking city and ocean views enjoyed from all the main living areas. Offering an immediate WOW factor from the moment you enter and designed for today's casual lifestyle where convenience and glamour combine to create a comfortable oasis in downtown Boca Raton. The dine-in gourmet kitchen is part of the open great room enhanced by custom cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances. Complete with 2 spacious balconies this upscale interior design includes high ceilings, contemporary baths and a generous floor plan with wood flooring throughout.Enjoy clean modern elegance which includes a private keyed elevator to your front door, covered garage parking, pool, and fitness center plus a secured entry with concierge service. 5 Palms is composed of only 16 condos offering carefree luxury living at a choice in-town address and just a short distance to the beach, Intracoastal, Mizner Park and all downtown Boca Raton has to offer, including premier shopping, dining and entertainment.
Bike Storage, Elevator, Exercise Room, Lobby, Manager on Site, Trash Chute
Cable, 3-Phase Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, Water Available
2+ Spaces, Assigned, Covered, Garage - Building
Elevator, Fire Sprinkler, Foyer, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Volume Ceiling, W/D Hookup, Walk-in Closet
Auto Garage Open, Central Vacuum, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Alarm, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Washer, Water Heater - Elec
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Nr. of stores located in the mall/center : 22
Location : 4841 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M2N 5X2
State : Ontario
City : Toronto
Phone : 416-226-5151
Phone 2 : 416-226-5151 x 233
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Sheppard Centre offer more than 22 brand name stores. Sheppard Centre is located in Toronto, Ontario - 4841 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M2N 5X2 (GPS: 43.762466, -79.410298).
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Sean Qualls
Sean Qualls has illustrated a number of celebrated books for children, including Dizzy by Jonah Winter, which was named to both Kirkus Reviews' and School Library Journal's Best Book lists and whose illustrations were praised as a "masterful combination of narrative and emotion" by the Horn Book Magazine. In 2009, Sean received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his work on Before John Was a Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford. The Case for Loving is Sean's first book with Selina Alko as an author and illustrator duo, but it is by no means their first collaboration. The two are married and live in Brooklyn, New York, with their two children, Isaiah and Ginger.
Visit Sean's website at www.seanqualls.com.
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"If It's Metal We Can Do It"
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Perhaps we are perfectionists by nature or more drawn to the creative work, but either way Arrowtown Engineering delivers a high quality finish.
If it's metal we can do it
Decades of experience, kiwi ingenuity and in-house manufacturing facilities allows us to deliver any metal work requirements. We think it comes down to an attitude. That's why Arrowtown Engineering supplies creative metal solutions, not just metal work.
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The Oshman family is in a season of endings and beginnings right now.
- On January 22nd, after more than a three year battle with ALS, my mother graduated to heaven. We rejoice for her sake, but continue to mourn for our sake. She was a great mother, and excellent grandma to her six grandchildren.
- On February 24th, after nearly ten years of ministry to the military community in Okinawa, Japan, we will say goodbye to a people and a ministry we have loved dearly.
- On Tuesday, our adopted daughter's immigrant visa was finally approved by the U.S. consulate. While our adoption of Rebekah has been complete for over two years, this development is the final piece we needed to bring Rebekah to the states. Upon arrival in the Minneapolis, Rebekah will officially become a U.S. citizen.
- As we close one chapter of life and ministry, a whole new chapter is about to be opened. On March 3rd, Jennifer and I will fly to Orlando, Florida for a week long interview and orientation with Pioneers International, as we hope to become church planting missionaries in the Czech Republic.
- This new journey will present many great opportunities and difficult challenges for each of us in many different ways. Please pray for us as we begin raising up a prayer and financial support team, apply for visas, learn a new language and culture, and once again transport our family to a new continent. Lord willing, we hope to arrive in the Czech Republic in early Fall of this year.
As I reflect on all of this, I am grateful for God's sovereignty and steadfast love for us. And I am reminded of God's promise in Lamentations 3:22-24: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."


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A grand French country style home, a lakeside cottage and a clever architectural farmhouse are just three of the homes featuring in the acclaimed NZ House & Garden Tours 2014.
This is the sixth year of these popular tours which gives people the rare opportunity to visit some of the country's most spectacular and unique homes.
Homes in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will be opening their doors to the public for this year's tours, and all to benefit two very special charities – the Cancer Society of New Zealand, which works to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer for all people affected as the result of a cancer diagnosis and Look Good Feel Better, which delivers workshops to build the confidence and wellbeing of women as they undergo treatment.
For the first time, NZ House & Garden Tours is visiting the beautiful rural location of Clevedon/ Alfriston in Auckland. Nine stunning country homes feature on this tour and it promises to be a delightful day out in the countryside.
Christchurch tour visitors will also get to enjoy a day in the countryside and have the chance to step inside some very special rural homes located in the Amberley region and surrounding areas. This tour route passes several wineries and excellent cafes making for a fun day out.
All proceeds received are allocated to the six regional divisions of The Cancer Society of New Zealand and the regional branches of Look Good Feel Better, according to where the ticket purchasers live. This allows everyone who supports the event to help people affected by cancer in their own community.
Tickets are available now and are strictly limited. Last year's event was a sell-out, so get in quick.
To purchase tickets for the NZ House & Garden Tours 2014, go to www.ticketmaster.co.nz.
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White Sky Shaved Ice
This picture has been circulating through social media today thanks to Formosa Vintage Museum Cafe. I want to post it on my blog as it was taken in a corner of Wanhua (萬華). The picture dates to 1960, so if the seller is still around, he's in his early sixties. He's selling beef jerky (that's what he's holding), Snow White Bubble Gum and some kind of product with a maple leaf (next to the Snow White).
In the background, the signage moving from the left is 天白菓冰 (White Sky Shaved Ice) or 先白菓冰 (Mr. Shaved Ice), a popular summertime dessert here in Taiwan. I am not sure because the first character is slightly cut and either name would have been catchy. Next up is a shoe store followed by a tailor. Two signs in English. Hmm. The horizontal sign on the right is more difficult; I need to think about it or ask someone. It seems a service is being provided.
I googled Snow White Bubble Gum and came up with this: http://goo.gl/tHWvPb . I haven't seen Snow White Bubble Gum, which was "healthful" and "delicious," before. I wonder if the company that produced this treat is still in business. If they are, they probably heard from Disney's lawyers years ago.


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