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College of Communication Alumni :: My new website for tv series launches

My name is Pammy Salmon and I'm a COM '99 alumna. I write for television (specialty is kids tv) and recently ventured into adult-sitcom territory with a pilot script for a new series I've co-created/written. I also wrote the website content to help promote the series. We're looking for partners or anyone interested in reading the sitcom or stage-play version of the script.

If you like what you see or know someone else who may be interested, visit the Contact Us page on the website and shoot us an email.

Without further ado..."The Supers":

http://www.thesupers.tv/

Thanks and enjoy!
Pammy

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:31 pm (GMT -5)

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Savannah :: JGR Special Section on Comparative Heiophysics

Studies in Comparative Heliophysics: Coronal Mass Ejection�Magnetosphere Comparisons[/b]

Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 114, no. A9, 2009

Guest Editor(s): G. Siscoe

Articles:

Desai, M. I., and D. Burgess (2008),
Particle acceleration at coronal mass ejection�driven interplanetary shocks and the Earth's bow shock,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B06, doi:10.1029/2008JA013219
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Farrugia, C. J., N. V. Erkaev, U. Taubenschuss, V. A. Shaidurov, C. W. Smith, and H. K. Biernat (2008),
A slow mode transition region adjoining the front boundary of a magnetic cloud as a relic of a convected solar wind feature: Observations and MHD simulation,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B01, doi:10.1029/2007JA012953
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Lavraud, B., and J. E. Borovsky (2008),
Altered solar wind-magnetosphere interaction at low Mach numbers: Coronal mass ejections,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B08, doi:10.1029/2008JA013192
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Linton, M. G., and M. B. Moldwin (2009),
A comparison of the formation and evolution of magnetic flux ropes in solar coronal mass ejections and magnetotail plasmoids,
J. Geophys. Res., 114, A00B09, doi:10.1029/2008JA013660

Liu, Y., W. B. Manchester, J. D. Richardson, J. G. Luhmann, R. P. Lin, and S. D. Bale (2008),
Deflection flows ahead of ICMEs as an indicator of curvature and geoeffectiveness,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B03, doi:10.1029/2007JA012996
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Merkin, V. G., and N. U. Crooker (2008),
Solar concept of flux transport by interchange reconnection applied to the magnetosphere,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B04, doi:10.1029/2008JA013140
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Reeves, K. K., T. B. Guild, W. J. Hughes, K. E. Korreck, J. Lin, J. Raymond, S. Savage, N. A. Schwadron, H. E. Spence, D. F. Webb, and M. Wiltberger (2008),
Posteruptive phenomena in coronal mass ejections and substorms: Indicators of a universal process?,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B02, doi:10.1029/2008JA013049
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Siscoe, G., and D. Odstrcil (2008),
Ways in which ICME sheaths differ from magnetosheaths,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B07, doi:10.1029/2008JA013142
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Wu, P., N. A. Schwadron, G. L. Siscoe, and P. Riley (2008),
Initial condition influence on coronal mass ejection propagation,
J. Geophys. Res., 113, A00B05, doi:10.1029/2008JA013082
[printed 114(A9), 2009]

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:27 am (GMT -5)

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The Tanglewood II Roundtable :: MBBS In Ukraine

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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:06 am (GMT -5)

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Savannah :: message excerpt from Jim Dungey

From Jim Dungey, 5/19/2009

Without pretending that my reaction to your Savannah report is favourable I will rely on your tolerance and stick to verifiable facts. I have a copy of Fred Hoyle's 1949 Cambridge Monograph "Recent Researches in Solar Physics." His account of solar flares is "prompted by" Giovanelli's papers, and a magnetic neutral point is a crucial factor. Hoyle also proposes a theory of the aurora. He makes a major error in saying the flow of plasma is towards the sun, but he does not use the flow and makes the original suggestion that the aurora is caused by a neutral point mechanism similar to solar flares.

Reply from Nancy Crooker

I was delighted to receive your message, in spite of your unfavourable reaction to the report on the Savannah meeting. In my defense, I can only say that a limit on space prevented me from elaborating upon the item to which I assume you objected, namely: "An emerging paradigm that received new support at the conference is a common mechanism for coronal mass ejections and substorms." Hoyle's point about a neutral point playing a central role in both phenomena has been well-accepted by many space physicists for a long time, but little progress has been made in understanding the physical mechanism beyond that statement. The substorm community has been bickering for decades on the subject and has been ignorant of what solar physicists were doing with CME models. The point made in Savannah is that these two communities should work with each other to search for universal laws. As an example, the possibility of applying a CME mechanism to substorms was discussed in which the trigger is an imbalance of global magnetic forces (magnetic buoyancy or melon-seed effect). Only after outward movement begins in response to the imbalance does the neutral point play a role in greatly accelerating that movement through magnetic reconnection.

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:37 pm (GMT -5)

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Housing :: 1 Bedroom Sublet near Coolidge Corner $975/mo. (Jan 1, 2010)

1 bedroom available for sublet in 2 bedroom, 1 bath basement level condo January 1, 2010 to August 31st 2010.

$975/month plus utilities, heat and hot water included

Washer and dryer located in the apartment.

Located near Park St and Washington in Brookline, about 4 blocks from Coolidge Corner. Near bus lines 65 and 66 and approximately .5 miles from the D line and .5 miles from the C line.

Other tenant is a Speech Pathology Master's student at BU, who has a small dog.

If interested email Kaitlyn Cavanaugh at kac@bu.edu or call 617-879-0632.

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:31 pm (GMT -5)

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Savannah :: message excerpt from Michael Mendillo

From Michael Mendillo, 11/26/2008

"Identification of universal physical laws and processes that are unique to heliophysics" is a null set-----the laws of physics are universal in themselves....We need to...be clear on the differences between universal laws of Nature and local input and boundary conditions for them.

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:49 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: Project Leader - PFAC

Project Leader - PFAC

About Us: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA has consistently been rated as one of the top health delivery organizations in America. Most people think of us as one of the Harvard University teaching and research hospitals that give Boston its reputation for technical excellence in medicine. That's true, but we're much more than that. We're a whole system of community outpatient facilities with a reputation for treating our customers with care, compassion and respect. We are renowned for excellence in patient care, biomedical research, teaching, and community service.

Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Social Work, the Patient/Family Advisory Council Project Leader is responsible for the development and implementation of a hospital wide Patient/Family Advisory Council (PFAC). Acting as an internal project leader working smoothly across multiple departments and areas of the Medical Center, the project leader must possess strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, as well as specific knowledge of program development and change management.

Working with the Director of Social Work and other hospital leaders, provide leadership in: developing and implementing a hospital wide Patient/Family Advisory Council (PFAC) by September 2010.
� Draft mission statement, goals and objectives for PFAC.
� Determine structure of PFAC and develop bylaws for Council
� Develop a recruitment strategy for Council members which will include patients, family members and staff. This includes Development of advertising and recruitment materials.
� Develop selection process; interview prospective council members and make final decisions regarding candidate suitability.
� Develop orientation, training and continuing education for PFAC members
� Provide ongoing support and facilitation for the PFAC
� Serve as a resource for the steering committee and Council members.
� Develop outcome measures and mechanism for tracking accomplishments.
� Provide project support to PFAC subcommittees including scheduling of meetings; gathering of information relevant to furthering the work of the committee.
� Track, record, analyze and report project updates to the Social Work director and PFAC steering committee.

Qualifications/Requirements:
-Master�s Degree in Public Health; Health Care Administration or Master�s in Social Work with a macro concentration preferred.
-3-5 years experience in healthcare. Experience in program development/project leadership required.
-Given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously.
-Must have expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of patients and staff
-Meeting facilitation skills and the ability to lead group discussions-Ability to multi-task and to simultaneously work on different projects.
-Ability to manage, analyze and report on data. Knowledge of quality improvement and outcome measurement highly desired.

Please apply at www.bimccareers.com using ref# 09-2307. EOE.

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:17 pm (GMT -5)

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Job Postings :: PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ENTRE NOSOTRAS

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ENTRE NOSOTRAS
Health Services - Entre Nosotras Program

Responsible for the daily operation of the Entre Nosotras/Between Us Program which provides prevention and risk reduction education targeting at-risk Latinas in the greater Boston area. Develop and maintain collaborative programming with community-based programs, social service agencies, and substance treatment programs to provide and increase access to sexual health care services for at-risk Latinas. Implement program activities according to respective program goals and objectives, including supervision of staff and peer facilitators, communication with coalition members and community partner, and program monitoring and reporting. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a Bachelor�s degree in Health Education or a related field required. Must have at least three years of relevant experience. Excellent knowledge of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis prevention and sexual health including general reproductive health, family planning, and women�s health required. Must be experienced in HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis family planning and reproductive health education and community health education. Must be experienced in a variety of outreach strategies including street and venue-based outreach. Extensive knowledge and experience working with women, adults, and people in substance abuse recovery program and correctional settings required. Must have excellent group facilitation skills and an ability to work with a variety of curricula. Ability to develop culturally competent health modules for use in conducting health education with target population, including evaluation monitoring required. Must have experience in supervision of health education staff and volunteers. Flexibility in working hours and locations required. Must have computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs and internet. Bilingual/bicultural required. Ability to read and write in English and Spanish required. Must have the ability and experience working in communities of color and in particular Latinas. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

Email: hr@bostonabcd.org (Please indicate the job title you�re interested in the subject line! Attachments in Microsoft Word ONLY, please.)

Please direct resumes and inquiries to:
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
Human Resources
Department 161
178 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111

PHONE 617-357-6000
TTY 617-423-9215
FAX 617-423-7693

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:45 pm (GMT -5)

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Lost & Found :: lost blue scarf lyle and scott

if found please call 6179592069
or email anishkanoria@gmail.com

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:32 pm (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: OVERNIGHT LIVE-IN STAFF

OVERNIGHT LIVE-IN STAFF

Permanent housing program for nine elderly women in renovated Victorian home in Jamaica Plain. Overnight Staff person will have private room in congregate setting (shared bathroom and kitchen) in exchange for on site emergency coverage between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Includes a stipend of $50/week and 52 nights/year off. On call management staff are available for telephone consultation during these hours if needed. Knowledge of homeless population a plus.

Respond: Hearth, Inc.
1640 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118,
fax: 617-369-1566 or email: pjones@hearth-home.org

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:00 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: CLINICIAN

ABOUT THE AGENCY:
The mission of Life Resources is to serve adolescents and their families who are at risk of or experiencing a crisis in their lives. Over the years, Life Resources has dedicated itself to working with troubled youth with whom no one else is able or willing to work by giving them the opportunity to develop the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral skills necessary to be positive, caring, and constructive members of the community.

Life Resources currently operates three residential treatment programs in Southeastern Massachusetts: Pilgrim Treatment Center in Braintree, Phaneuf Youth Treatment Center in Brockton, and Bishop Ruocco House Treatment Center in Lakeville. Within all of its programs, Life Resources is committed to implementing a strength-based approach to programming that includes clinical and family services, education, vocational training, recreation, and community service. A key component of our residential treatment programs is the Therapeutic Adventure Program that specializes in custom designed experiences integrating traditional adventure based practice with principles of psychotherapy.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

CLINICIAN

Life Resources, Inc. is currently seeking applicants for the full-time position of Clinician.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master or Doctoral Degree, licensure at the independent practitioner level and two years relevant work experience.

Must have good organizational, time management, and case documentation skills.

Preferred:
Knowledge of and experience in child and adolescent treatment and residential treatment.

Responsibilities:
Include providing individual, family, and group therapy; working with the clinical team to implement treatment plans; and case coordination.

Competitive salary, full benefits.

Please send resumes to resumes@liferesourcesinc.org . No phone calls please. AA/EOE

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:59 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Career Job Postings :: Social Worker-DC

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: CFSA-10-P003 POSITION: Social Worker, DS-185-9/11/12
OPENING DATE: 10/19/09 CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

IF �OPEN UNTIL FILLED�

11/02/09 SALARY RANGE: DS-185-09 $52,589 - $65,657 PA
FIRST SCREENING DATE: DS-185-11 $59,903 - $75,689 PA
DS-185-12 $67,600 - $86,482 PA
TOUR OF DUTY: 8:15 A.M. TO 4:45 P.M.
WORK SITE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Monday � Friday
Evening hours and weekends, as required

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-12 AREA OF CONSIDERATION: UNLIMITED
NO. OF VACANCIES: SEVERAL

AGENCY: Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), Office of the Deputy Director for Agency Programs (ODDAP)
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: X Permanent Term (13 months to 4 years) NTE:
Temporary (Up to 1 year, Not-to-Exceed)
X This position IS in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME - LOCAL 2401 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction.
This position IS NOT in a collective bargaining unit.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-period will result in forfeiture of employment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The incumbent provides a variety of child welfare casework services to children and to families to investigate, assess and remediate situations, allegations and reports. Conducts home visits to assess strengths and needs of families; contacts collateral source; reviews pertinent information; makes appropriate referrals. Responds to crisis situations and intervenes to resolve immediate problems. Utilizes various counseling and therapeutic techniques in an attempt to address social, environmental, emotional and medical problems. Maintains medical, physical, social and psychological histories; counsels families, children and youth, both individually and in-groups. Provides assistance in seeking employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for assigned caseload. Maintains statistical data which reflects an account of clients served and the number and types of activities performed in order to provide services. Serves as an experienced member of an interdisciplinary team to provide written and oral case presentations regarding the impact of the child and/or the family�s condition and the psycho-social implications. Identifies the needs and strengths of children and the families as they relate to the overall treatment plan. Prepares a variety of reports; represents the CFSA at administrative reviews, court hearings and other meetings. Coordinates implementation of court orders. Maintains up-to-date case records for documentation of case activity, to include electronic case management data entry. Attends administrative reviews and court hearings to provide status information regarding the child�s and/or the families� psycho-social condition and CFSA compliance with recommendations contained in the case plan. Determines the appropriateness of established goals, services and/or permanency planning based on the status findings. Contacts and maintains ongoing communication with collateral contacts. Supervises and conducts family visits as appropriate.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: These positions require the following:
� A Master�s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
� One (1) Year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
� DS-09 requires a D. C. Graduate Social Worker License.
� DS-11 requires a D. C. Graduate or Independent Social Worker License.
� DS-12 requires a D. C. Independent Clinical Worker License.
All positions require a valid Driver�s License.

SUBMISSION OF RANKING FACTORS

The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you meet the ranking factors that have been determined to be of importance for the position for which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc., that indicate the degree to which you possess the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

1. Extensive Knowledge of the Child Welfare Field to provide social work services for individuals and families;
2. Knowledge of related psychiatric, psychological and medical practices used in the evaluation and treatment of children and families, to serve as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team;
3. Comprehensive knowledge of human behavior dynamics; sensitivity to cultural diversity, age, and religious differences affecting child rearing, family and kinship patterns, attitudes about illness, medical care and communication pattern, to conduct home visits or investigations develop case plans and provide counseling;
4. Knowledge of pertinent resources, legal status and related policies and procedures as they affect children and families; and
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS: Pursuant to the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Amendment Act of 2004 and Mayor�s Order 90-27 Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to complete a Drug and Alcohol Test, Criminal Background Check, Child Protection Registry (CPR) and Traffic Records. Employment with the CFSA is subject to satisfactory findings.
DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE ACT OF 1988: �PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988, THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED TO FILL THIS POSITION WILL, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, BE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR, IN WRITING, NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER CONVICTION OF OR A PLEA OF GUILTY TO A VIOLATION OF ANY CRIMINAL DRUG STATUTE OCCURRING IN THE WORKPLACE.�
Applications received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to received consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies.
How to apply: All applicants, agency employees and other D.C. government employees must submit the District of Columbia government employment application (DC2000). The District of Columbia government is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender or sexual harassment), age, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, genetic information or political affiliation. Applicants will only be notified if an interview is granted.

TO APPLY:

FAX TO:
EMAIL TO:

(202) 727-5750
cfsa.jobs@dc.gov

WEBSITE:
TELEPHONE:

www.cfsa.dc.gov
(202) 724-7373

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DC HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 1977, AS AMENDED, DC CODE SECTION 2.1401.01 et seq., (�THE ACT�) THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PERSONAL APPEARANCE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, FAMILIAL STATUS, FAMILY RESPONSIBLILITIES, MATRICULATION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, DISABILITY, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR PLACE OF RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS. DISCRIMINATION IN VIOLATION OF THE ACT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. VIOLATORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:58 am (GMT -5)

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Housing :: Sublet (1BR in 2BR) for Summer ($825/month)

The apartment is on 48 Brighton Avenue in Allston. 1 Block from the B line turn at Comm. Ave, the 57 stop, and star market. (10 minutes from campus t, 20 min walk)

Available: May 2009- August 2009
Laundry: In the building

Included: Heat and Hot water. Possibly Bed and Desk if needed.

Other Tenant: Currently an Engineering Undergrad

Bonus: The Room is Huge, quiet area and reduced noise because of top floor of building, friendly management staff directly in the building. Clean.

email: nfountou@bu.edu

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:54 am (GMT -5)

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SSW Housing Exchange :: Furnished large room $525 near BU Central

Convenient, affordable, on-campus apartment available.

Rent $525 - unbelievable! - includes heat, electricity, hot water, and gas.

Address: 90 Saint Mary's Street, only 7 minutes walk to BU Central. Near 2 subway stations: Saint Mary's C line (only 1 minute walk), and BU Central (5 minute walk).

Fully-furnished, large room, two windows. Shared kitchen and baths.

Lease starts Nov 15. BU grad students/BU visiting scholars only.

Contact nbtnghi@yahoo.com or call 617-869-5329.

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:42 am (GMT -5)

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Housing :: Furnished large room $525 near BU Central

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:40 am (GMT -5)

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