#ma admission 2018

[have-a-hiddles]

Within Your Heart, A Story To Be Told

Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five

Pairing: Cardinal Copia/F!Reader

Words: 4.5K/16.4K

Warnings: Vague reference to suicide, but no such act occurs. Intense bullying both verbal and physical. Reader is a Sister of Sin and is written to be quite plump. Lots of swearing, both in English and Italian.

🔞 MDNI 🔞

A/N: I’m keeping Primo, Secondo, and Terzo alive. Because I fucking can. However, Sister Imperator is still the only one aware of Copia’s familial connection. Copia knows Imperator is his birth mother, but not that Nihil is his father.

Everything takes place circa 2018-2019 between Terzo getting dragged off-stage (30 September 2017) and Copia being anointed as Papa IV (March 2020).

Tucked away in a short hallway that only led to a janitor’s closet, hiding among discarded crates of merchandise, you struggled to breathe without sobbing. It was not the first time you’d had to utilize this barely frequented hiding spot. You’d been with the Ministry for nearly five years; yet you still remained unable to find your place. It seemed to be a lifelong fault of yours; never fitting in.

Your earliest memory was of being picked last for recess sports in elementary school; of stern-faced priests telling you to stop crying, stop being so sensitive. Boys will be boys and boys like to pick on their classmates. Maybe if you didn’t present such an irresistible target, they’d leave you alone. Always turning a blind eye to your skinned knees and bruised arms.

Middle school was no better. In fact, it was worse. Now, the girls got in on the bullying too. They mocked your chosen hobbies; reading, drawing, singing. The one time you got a solo in the school choir for a special Mass for some important visiting Cardinal, they made farting and oinking noises behind you, whispering and laughing just low enough that the Sister didn’t hear them. You’d faltered in your singing, trying desperately not to cry, your cheeks flaming red. You had worked so hard on this part! It was your favorite hymn! Sister had yelled at you and berated you for not practicing enough on your own. In the end, she took the solo away from you and gave it to another girl who wasn’t as good a singer as you were but was vastly more popular.

And high school? High school was pure torture. Everything that sucked about middle school, but now with hormones and heartache mixed in for a toxic cocktail. Other students now sought to humiliate you by dangling a mirage of hope. Some bold joker would sidle up to you to say something along the lines of: “Hey, my friend over there thinks you’re super cute. You should ask him out.” And naturally, naively you did, hoping against hope that said boy was telling the truth.

Said boy never was.

University life hadn’t treated you much better, although the overt bullying ceased. You tried to keep a low profile. Went to social events even though you were an anxious wreck the whole time; house parties that your exasperated roommates might drag you on, street festivals for arts and crafts by local artisans, concerts in crowded and often smoky clubs.

It was at one such concert that you first saw the band Ghost and had something of an epiphany. If the so-called “good” people were so horrible to you; then maybe the so-called “evil” people would treat you nicely. Twelve years of Catholic school with its mean nuns and creepy priests had soiled much of your interest in faith. You hadn’t been to Mass since graduating from Saint Hubert’s. Not even for Christmas or Easter. When you’d flat out refused to attend a Catholic university, your family had all but disowned you. And sadly, that changed very little for you. They’d never been much interested in you.

Then Ghost had returned to your city, now as their own headliner instead of an opening act. You’d ponied up the money for general admission tickets to the Haze Over North America tour even though the idea of being jostled around by a bunch of sweaty strangers made you feel nauseous. You’d queued up before anyone else even got there. You’d even caught sight of the band and roadies arriving, although you wisely did NOT rush over to them even though you really wanted to. You very briefly caught sight of Papa (still Secondo at that time!) in his full robes heading from a black SUV into the side of the venue.

You’d been all but clinging to the stage, watching them and, more importantly, listening. Secondo liked playing to the pit, often making eye contact with various individuals. He had a reputation of being something of a man whore and you could see where that idea had come from. Despite his papal robes and miter (or maybe because of it?), he exuded a dark and very tempting sexuality. Still, he didn’t see you, his mismatched gaze always seemed to go to someone just to your left or right.

Then came the encore, Monstrance Clock. The quieter instrumentals reminded you of that long ago choir that you had loved so much. You had closed your eyes to take it all in, your heart feeling as though it was expanding to press against your ribs, a shuddery sensation going through you. You were a virgin, yes. But you knew what an orgasm was; and although not quite the same, this feeling was very similar. Distantly, you remembered that many paintings and sculptures depicting a spiritual awakening often called them an “ecstasy”.

Hypnotizing horns of ram Paralyzing pentagram And the eerie sound of the monstrance clock Singing

Come together Together as one Come together For Lucifer's son

You then felt as though you were falling, but you weren’t scared at all. The sensation of a dark and heated cloak being draped gently over your shoulders, wrapping you in warmth and safety, made you feel completely protected and loved. It was a feeling you had searched for all of your life and never expected to find at a metal concert! When you finally opened your eyes, Papa was kneeling on the stage right in front of you with his eyes boring into yours. And despite his very stern and somewhat scary expression, you weren’t afraid. He’d narrowed his eyes briefly then nodded at you, claiming one of your hands and brushing his lips over your knuckles. When he rose to his feet, he looked to one of his ghouls and jerked his head in your direction.

When you’d stayed put long after everyone had left the pit, that same ghoul had darted out to you, explaining that Papa wanted to see you. To say you’d been surprised was an understatement. Backstage, Secondo had already removed his skull paint, although the absence did not lessen his presence. Under the watchful gaze of the Nameless Ghouls, he explained the Ghost Project and the Ministry. As Papa, he had a few subtle quirks that sometimes helped him find those who would be excellent additions to the faith.

And apparently Satan had singled you out. During Monstrance Clock, when you’d been so overwhelmed by the music; that had been something of a test. A test to see how you reacted to His Light, His Presence. A test you passed with flying colors by not panicking or blaming the feeling on some physical malady caused by the festival environment, by accepting the warmth of the Father of Outcasts.

Did you want to join their faith? You would be sheltered and cared for. You would be protected. You would have a job for which you would be paid. You would take classes to further your knowledge. And, oddly enough, your Catholic upbringing would prove to be an advantage. You already understood the ritual and hierarchy and language. You knew enough Latin to easily understand what the prayers meant. You understood nebulous concepts like transubstantiation and substance–attribute theory.

You’d agreed with almost no hesitation.

Everything after that was a blur. You’d packed up your few belongings and quickly been instated as a postulate in the New York ministry. You’d had very high hopes after being lauded for your intelligence and organization skills. You were set up as an assistant in the library, which also gave you plenty of time to study up even more on this new path you found yourself on. As such, for the first few months, you mostly kept to yourself, your hyper-fixation on learning temporarily replacing the bleeding need for companions. When you did try to make friends, swallowing down your fear as best you could, things did not go as planned. Attempts at jokes only got you blank looks. Trying to join in on conversations or activities only seemed to make others around you uncomfortable.

After two years, it was decided that you didn’t fit in at the New York ministry. And while they weren’t kicking you out, they thought you might do better in a different location. One year in Los Angeles later, it was decided you didn’t fit in there either. So, you’d been moved again, this time to the main Ministry in Sweden.

Two years into your life here and you were still longing for that feeling of belonging that you’d experienced for a scant few moments at the festival while Secondo had sung. Secondo had “retired” and it was Terzo’s turn under the miter. He was wildly successful; more personable with audiences than Primo or Secondo, more confident and charismatic. You’d never spoken to him directly. The handful of times you’d made eye contact (during Black Mass or on-site rehearsals) he had smiled and winked at you. But you knew full-well that he did that to everyone. It was a band-aid over a slit wrist, but it was better than nothing.

Abruptly, that had all changed too and now there was no Papa, but a Cardinal was “filling in” while he was also schooled in being the new Papa. You’d only seen him a few times, his red cassock drawing attention amongst all of the black and white of the habits you and your Siblings of Sin wore. He always seemed to be off in his own world, muttering to himself in Italian, probably going over prayers or sermons. Most people thought he was a tad weird. You, however, found him a bit fascinating.

Most of the other Siblings fawned over Terzo, which you could hardly blame them for. He was incredibly popular. Cardinal Copia, though? Something about him struck you with warmth whenever you did catch sight of him or overheard him at rehearsals with the band. You found him very handsome in an off-beat kind of way. Whenever he led Mass, you were more attentive than you ever were for any of the previous Papas. Something about him just called to you.

Whatever that something was, it was obviously one-sided. The Cardinal had never so much as glanced in your direction.

You were still working as a librarian, but no longer an assistant. You were the scribe of the ancient texts; carefully going through delicate parchment of dense Latin and digitizing them so they would never be lost. Being one of the younger members in the Ministry scholary, your grasp of technology was far and away better than that of the other librarians.

You didn’t know what you’d done to draw attention to yourself; but less than a month into your time in Sweden, you were re-living junior high school. A trio of your fellow Siblings; Kaser, Lynx, and Cantata, had decided that you were a fun target to torment; with plenty of ammo at their disposal. You were still awkward and anxious. You’d developed something of a nervous stutter and struggled more than ever to put your thoughts into words. Worse, your body had decided that freshman fifteen was meant to be a challenge; as you had gained thirty pounds, so you were much chubbier than most of the others; wide hips, a sizable ass, a rounded belly, and tits that refused to be contained by most bras. Like the long-ago middle school boys, they liked to painfully snap your bra strap. Or they would trip you in the hallways. Shove you into walls. Tug off your veil when they knew Sister Imperator was near so that she would scold you for having it off.

Their favorite thing, however, was to harass you about the fact that you’d been a postulate for five fucking years! Most postulates became novices within a year and then a full Sibling at three. Were you too stupid to pass the exams? Were you such a loser that even Satan didn’t want you? Were you afraid that Papa would turn you down?

That last one was closer to home than they knew. Part of a postulate’s “graduation” into a novice was to have sex with Papa; sometimes in private, sometimes on the altar in front of everyone. You simply couldn’t stand the idea of any of the Papas taking one look at you and deciding that he was not going to put his cock in someone as pathetic as you. It had never happened before to your knowledge (and you’d looked it up!) so there was no reason to fear such a thing. But fears are nothing if not irrational.

All of which led to your current predicament, sitting on a crate of Ghost merchandise near a janitor’s closet, hiding from your triad of bullies behind a double-stack of the same crates. If the closet hadn’t been locked, you’d have been in it. You sputtered and coughed, choking on your own tears. Were you always going to be so painfully lonely? You prayed as hard now as you ever had as a Catholic… and, like God, Satan was now frustratingly silent. Perhaps it was just time to accept that you didn’t fit in anywhere and never would. Maybe you’d ask to transfer to another Ministry just to escape your abusers; but you’d stay with the church since at least your work was satisfying.

Footsteps approached, prompting you to cover your mouth to silence yourself, not wanting another round of abuse if it was Kaser, Lynx, or Cantata. You curled yourself into the tightest ball you could, cursing your extra weight for making that very difficult.

“Eh, hello?” a soft voice, lightly accented in Italian. Oh, fuck… had they lied to Sister that you’d done something wrong to get you in trouble? They’d done it before; blaming you for something they’d done. Fucking hells bells, what had they done that would prompt one of the elder Italians (of which, there were many) be addressing you?

“I’m sorry!” you burst out, covering your face with your hands. “I was just, um… j-j-j-just… ah, taking a… m-m-moment-.“ Curse that idiotic stutter!

“No! N-n-n-no, sorella. It’s… ah… okay. I only… I mean I just was passing and I h-h-heard you.”

The foreign sound of someone else stuttering made you look through your fingers. At first, all you saw was red. A long, red cassock and black gloves.

The Cardinal.

You were so shocked by the revelation that the man who would soon be Papa was apparently a bit anxious and awkward too, that you didn’t say anything for a moment. You merely stared at him, your cheeks still stained with tears, but at least you were now breathing somewhat normally.

“You’ve been c-crying,” he pointed out as if it wasn’t obvious.

“It’s… it’s nothing, Your Eminence,” you shook your head, finally remembering your manners and lowering your gaze, wiping hurriedly at your cheeks. “You needn’t worry about it. You must have many more important things to do!”

A long silence followed, both of you seeming to size the other up with caution. Strange, he was so confident and eloquent when he performed Mass or gave sermons. And now he seemed genuinely lost as to how to talk to someone one on one.

“C-congratulations, by the way!” you finally blurt out. “If… if that’s the proper thing to say. I’m sure you’ll make a wonderful Papa. I’ve overheard some of the rehearsals and you sound amazing.”

That was at least true. The Cardinal had a beautiful singing voice and a powerful stage presence.

“Oh! Eh, grazie… thank you. It’s a great honor,” he smiled slightly, his black upper lip curling up at the corners in a way you found immediately endearing. “Not to be, eh, too forward, b-b-b-but… what has so upset you?”

“It’s… it’s nothing. It’s stupid. I just… I feel like… I don’t really…” you paused, closed your eyes, and took a deep breath. “I’ve never really fit in anywhere…and even though I’m trying so hard… I don’t seem to fit in here either. Square peg, round hole.” Woah, that was the most pulled-together thing you’d said in months!

You silently prepared yourself to be told to try harder, not be so sensitive, don’t be so weird, or some other variation of unhelpful advice that authority figures always tossed at your feet.

“Sì, it’s very difficult. I understand.”

You snapped your eyes open to meet his uneven gaze head-on.

He continued, “Some people just seem to effortlessly be adored and others… others must work tirelessly to be accepted by even a few.” He sounded contemplative, even a touch sad. “It… it can be overwhelming, I know.”

“Are you saying that… you’ve had t-trouble fitting in? But you’re terrific on stage and at Mass! In fact, every time I’ve heard you talk, you’re always so sure of yourself!” you exclaimed.

He gave an ironic smile. “It helps, sorella, to have a sc-script. At the microphone, I already know what I’m going to say or s-s-sing. I don’t have to anticipate the questions or comments of others because I’m the only one expected to t-talk, sì?”

“Oh,” you said with a note of surprise. You’d never really thought of it that way. “I’ve not really ever spoken to an audience. Or sung. Not by myself anyway.”

“You sing, sorella?” he perked up, the motion making something warm slide over your heart.

“Yeah, yes. I mean… I used to. I sang in choir all through school and I was in the Mass choir in Los Angeles. I’d like to join the choir here, but they aren’t accepting new singers right now,” you shrugged, biting your bottom lip.

“The choir at the L.A. ministry?” his eyebrows rose. “You must be talented then, sorella. The choirmaster there is very exacting.”

You smiled, despite knowing that your cheeks were flaming red. That had been one bright point of the last few years. The confirmation that you did still have a good singing voice had meant a great deal to you. “He is. The rehearsals were grueling sometimes, but I loved it just the same. Music is just so… powerful. I can’t think of a better word. Even ‘powerful’ feels inadequate. It’s what brought me to the Ministry in the first place. I saw Papa Secondo during the Haze tour and, I don’t know… something just clicked in place.”

“Papa Secondo, eh? Small wonder, he was quite the commanding presence when he was Papa. Still is, actually. But, wait…” he paused, looking up and muttering in Italian. “Papa Secondo hasn’t been Papa since, what 2013? That was five years ago. You’ve been a postulate for that long?”

Motherfucking Christ on a popsicle stick, why did you have to mention Secondo?

“Um… yeah. It’s just… never felt like… the timing was right. And… if I’m honest, I’m scared,” you swallowed tightly.

“Scared?” he repeated with a cock of his head. “What is there to be scared of?”

“If I may speak plainly… it’s the whole… um… sex thing..?” Your words came out more like a question than an answer.

“You’re scared of… sex?” he said, seeming to only want to confirm that he had heard you correctly.

“Not exactly. I’m not afraid of the act. B-b-but I’m afraid of… it’s-s-s-s-stupid of me, I know… but I can’t help but be sc-sc-scared of being… rejected…” you managed to strangle out, eyes glued to your hands folded in your lap. “No one’s ever wanted me before. Why would this b-b-b-be any different?”

“Sorella, it’s not stupid. Fears like that are very… d-difficult to shake. However, being as currently said deed would fall to m-me, I can promise you that I will not be rejecting such a lovely soul.” His voice had gone a little lower and he drew closer to you, kneeling down so you were at an even level, although you didn’t look up at him.

A black leather glove obscured your view, curled fingers tucking up your chin, coaxing you gently into looking up at him. “Sorella, I promise it. I would be more than honored to help you complete your… eh… training, if that is the word.”

You chanced looking up and meeting his gaze. Even at a distance, it was obvious that the Papas and Cardinal all had one ghostly white eye. But this close, you could see that his other eye was a rather pretty shade of green. You’d always liked green eyes.

Apparently, your momentary contemplation of his eyes made him a little nervous, because he looked down, cheeks slightly flushed. “I-if-if you like, of course… I’m not… I mean… eh, Sathanas, no pressure? Is that the, eh, the phrase? If you don’t want to have me as your initiator, it’s eh… it’s o-o-o-okay. One of the other Papas would be happy to serve in my place. I know most people seem to like T-T-Terzo the best. And if I know him, he would never turn down an initiate,” he rambled slightly.

Under any other circumstances, you would have assumed that he was agreeing to make you feel better and then trying to pass you off to one of the former Papas to get out of the chore. But something about the Cardinal’s anxious patter convinced you that he was only trying to give you options, not avoid the task.

Completely on impulse, you clutched at his nervous hands, holding them still. This also served the purpose of stilling your own hands. “You don’t need to advertise the others to me. It will be you, Cardinal.”

He looked up from your joined hands with a half-smile. “It will, eh? Does that mean you’ve decided to go through with becoming a novice, sorella?”

Your breath stopped. You had just implied that hadn’t you? Shit. Shitshitshitshit! “I guess it does, Your Eminence.”

“Bene, sorella. I look forward to it,” he smiled, though his gaze returned to your hands. A small shift and he was able to press your hands into his, palm to palm, with your fingers entwined. The motion reminded you of something…

-Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,  Which mannerly devotion shows in this; For saints have hands that pilgrims’ hands do touch,  And palm to palm is holy palmers’ kiss.

The Cardinal chuckled softly under his breath, a rather deep sound that gave you delightful goosebumps. “Shakespeare, sì? Hmm, let me think…”

Fuck! Had you said that out loud? You must have! Random Shakespeare was not going to get you anywhere and of course you’d choose a passage rife with Catholic imagery.

- Have not saints lips, and holy palmers too?

Holy shit on a shingle, he was reciting Romeo’s part now? Oh Satan. Lucifer. Lilith. Hecate. Kelly Clarkson! What was the next bit?

-Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer.

-O then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do. They pray: grant thou, lest faith turn to despair.

-Saints do not move, though grant for prayers’ sake.

-Then move not while my prayer’s effect I take.

You’d both been leaning closer to each other and now were barely a breath away. You licked your lips nervously. That small gesture apparently spurned him on. He completed the connection, kissing you so sweetly that you thought you might actually pass out. You’d been kissed before; but those previous kisses felt nothing like this! Your lips felt as though they were burning, the familiar heat of arousal curling low in your belly.

-Thus from my lips, by thine, my sin is purged.

How could he even remember the next line after that! It took you a decent minute and a half to recover your thoughts and remember the next line.

-Then have my lips the sin that they have took?

He smiled, nearly grinned, teeth very white against his black upper lip.

-Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again.

You were ready this time, meeting his kiss with one of your own, tenderly mapping the sensation of his lips and the searing path of want as it spread in your veins. Fuck, you already had a little crush on Copia; this would inevitably push it into full-blown infatuation.

-You kiss by th’ book.

You practically moaned that last line as you both paused, foreheads pressed together, hands still palm to palm. He was panting ever so slightly, as were you.

“You understand what I mean about having a script, sì?” he whispered softly. “Neither of us stumbled or hesitated even once. Not what you were thinking when you began reciting, I know. But, for myself at least… I would not yet have had the nerve to kiss you. But with the Bard’s words to encourage… it felt very natural to kiss you.”

You felt your cheeks grow hot, although for once it was not from humiliation or shame, but from pleased embarrassment. The way he was looking at you! No man… hell, no person or ghoul or whatever… had ever looked at you the way Copia was looking at you. There was a hunger in his eyes that made your stomach do flips. But under that desire lurked a sweet, longing kind of affection.

A beeping noise interrupted your thoughts. “Cazzo!” he hissed and pushed back the sleeve of his cassock to reveal an old digital watch. “Perdonami per favore; I seem to be running late for rehearsal. Had I the choice, I would not be leaving you so… eh… abruptly,” he apologized with sincere regret.

“It’s OK,” you replied somewhat dreamily, still feeling a bit floaty from his kisses.

“I will look for your… ehm… initiation papers and authorize them. Then you n-n-nneed only set the date,” he assured you as he rose to his full height. “I must go, sorella.”

“Oh! Yes! Right. Don’t let me keep you. Rehearsal’s important,” you nodded hastily, not wanting to come across as needy even though you wanted to bury yourself in his chest and cling to him like a koala.

“It is, si,” he allowed, before looking down on you with a fond expression. “But you are important too, no?”

He turned to leave and was almost around the corner before he stopped and turned back to you. “Eh, mi scuzi, but… I didn’t get your name, sorella.”

“Huh? Oh! It’s Y/N, F/N L/N,” you replied perhaps a bit louder than you should have.

“Y/N… lovely,” he echoed with a small smile. “Arrivederci, Y/N.”

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2023 Movie Journey: Masterlist

if you’ve known me for any time at all, you should know by now that i will not watch very many movies this year. i’ll aspire to, i’ll think it’s a good idea, but it’s just not that likely to happen. however, that shouldn’t stop me from the fun of trying! 

my goal was to average one movie a week so by year’s end i’d have seen more than 50. that didn’t come close to happening, but i’ll keep reviewing them here and check them off my watchlist as i go. (this list just keeps getting longer but i enjoyed updating it for 2023.)

last year’s list is here, with every movie i reviewed linked now, in case anybody wants to read those and hasn’t before. 

4th man out (2015)

12 years a slave (2013)

80 for brady (2023)

a family man (2016)

a haunting in venice (2023)

a man called otto (2023)

a room with a view (1985)

a simple favor (2018)

a single man (2009)

a wrinkle in time (2018)

about time (2013)

admission (2013)

after yang (2021)

all the bright places (2020)

always be my maybe (2019)

american fiction (2023)

american gangster (2007)

ammonite (2020)

amsterdam (2022)

an education (2009)

ant man (2015)

ant man and the wasp (2018)

ant man and the wasp: quantumania (2023)

anyone but you (2023)

anything’s possible (2022)

aquaman (2018)

are you there god? it’s me margaret (2023)

arrival (2016)

atonement (2007)

august: osage county (2013)

babylon (2023)

bad education (2019)

barbie (2023)

be kind rewind (2008)

bedazzled (2000)

begin again (2013)

big eyes (2014)

billy elliot (2000)

blockers (2018)

bohemian rhapsody (2018)

bowfinger (1999)

boy erased (2018)

breaking (2022)

brideshead revisited (2008)

bright young things (2003)

burn burn burn (2015)

cairo time (2009)

call jane (2022)

can you ever forgive me? (2018)

catherine called birdy (2022)

chef (2014)

clemency (2019)

coco (2017)

colette (2018)

crazy rich asians (2018)

creed (2015)

creed 2 (2018)

creed 3 (2023)

crouching tiger, hidden dragon (2000)

crush (2022)

cyrano (2021)

damsel (2023)

daughter of the bride (2023)

dazed and confused (1993)

demolition man (1993)

devil’s knot (2013)

die hard 2 (1990)

die hard with a vengeance (1995)

dog day afternoon (1975)

dual (2022)

earth girls are easy (1988)

effie gray (2014)

ella mckay (?)

elvis (2022)

eurovision song contest: the story of fire saga (2020)

fast color (2018)

fighting with my family (2019)

fright night (2011)

galaxy quest (1999)

girls trip (2017)

glass onion: a knives out mystery (2022)

gone girl (2014)

good luck to you, leo grande (2022)

goodbye christopher robin (2017)

gosford park (2001)

gunpowder milkshake (2021)

happy death day (2017)

happy death day 2u (2019)

happy texas (1999)

heart of stone (2023)

her smell (2018)

holes (2003)

honk for jesus. save your soul. (2022)

honor society (2022)

how to talk to girls at parties (2017)

how to train your dragon (2010)

hysteria (2011)

i am not your negro (2017)

i don’t feel at home in this world anymore (2017)

i, tonya (2017)

if beale street could talk (2018)

inception (2010)

indiana jones and the dial of destiny (2023)

infinitely polar bear (2014)

jackie (2016)

jane got a gun (2015)

joyful noise (2012)

judas and the black messiah (2021)

judy blume forever (2023)

junebug (2005)

jupiter ascending (2015)

just mercy (2019)

kajillionaire (2020)

keeping mum (2005)

knife fight (2012)

kubo and the two strings (2016)

laggies (2014)

last holiday (2006)

late night (2019)

legally blonde (2001)

lemonade mouth (2011)

little (2019)

live free or die hard (2007)

logan lucky (2017)

love, simon (2018)

m3gan (2022)

ma rainey’s black bottom (2020)

magic mike xxl (2015)

magic mike: last dance (2023)

mansfield park (1999)

mars attacks! (1996)

mary queen of scots (2018)

master (2022)

master gardener (2022)

me and earl and the dying girl (2015)

meet the robinsons (2007)

megamind (2010)

memento (2000)

men in black international (2019)

mermaids (1990)

midsommar (2019)

migration (2023)

miss pettigrew lives for a day (2008)

miss sloane (2016)

missing (2023)

monkey business (1952)

monuments men (2014)

moonlight (2016)

moonrise kingdom (2012)

moonshot (2022)

moving on (2022)

mr. magorium’s wonder emporium (2007)

mr. mom (1983)

much ado about nothing (2011)

muriel’s wedding (1994)

nancy drew and the hidden staircase (2019)

nanny mcphee (2005)

nanny mcphee returns (2010)

never let me go (2010)

newsies (1992)

no time to die (2021)

nope (2022)

northanger abbey (2007)

not okay (2022)

obvious child (2014)

on the come up (2022)

oppenheimer (2023)

other people (2016)

overboard (2018)

pacific rim (2013)

palm springs (2020)

parasite (2019)

paris is burning (1990)

passing (2021)

penelope (2007)

pete’s dragon (2016)

pirate radio (2009)

please stand by (2017)

polite society (2023)

pride (2014)

pride and prejudice and zombies (2016)

professor marston and the wonder women (2016)

return to oz (1985)

rise of the guardians (2012)

rita moreno: just a girl who decided to go for it (2021)

rocketman (2019)

roll bounce (2005)

rosaline (2022)

saving face (2004)

say anything (1989)

scream (2022)

scream 6 (2023)

see how they run (2022)

seeking a friend for the end of the world (2012)

she said (2022)

shoplifters (2018)

short term 12 (2013)

sing street (2016)

sleeping with other people (2015)

someone great (2019)

sorry to bother you (2018)

soul (2020)

spiderman: far from home (2019)

spiderman: homecoming (2017)

spiderman: into the spiderverse (2018)

spiderman: no way home (2021)

spin me round (2022)

spotlight (2015)

spy kids (2001)

stage fright (2014)

step up (2006)

talk to me (2023)

teeth (2007)

the 355 (2022)

the age of innocence (1993)

the anniversary party (2001)

the batman (2022)

the best exotic marigold hotel (2012)

the breadwinner (2017)

the children act (2017)

the color purple (2023)

the craft: legacy (2020)

the disaster artist (2017)

the divine order (2017)

the emperor’s new groove (2000)

the eyes of tammy faye (2021)

the fall (2006)  

the fallout (2022)

the fighting temptations (2003)

the five year engagement (2012)

the gentlemen (2020)

the godfather (1972)

the godfather part 2 (1974)

the godfather part 3 (1990)

the great gatsby (2013)

the hunchback of notre dame (1996)

the hunger games: the ballad of songbirds and snakes (2023)

the hunt (2020)

the iron lady (2011)

the kill room (2023)

the legend of tarzan (2016)

the little mermaid (2023)

the lost city (2022)

the marvels (2023)

the master (2012)

the matrix resurrections (2021)

the menu (2022)

the notebook (2004)

the old guard (2020)

the outfit (2022)

the photograph (2020)

the prestige (2006)

the prince of egypt (1998)

the prom (2020)

the queen (2006)

the royal hotel (2023)

the second best exotic marigold hotel (2016)

the secret garden (2020)

the skeleton twins (2014)

the spy who dumped me (2018)

the suicide squad (2021)

the super mario bros. movie (2023)

the trial of the chicago 7 (2020)

the truman show (1998)

the unbearable weight of massive talent (2022)

the united states vs. billie holiday (2021)

the velocipastor (2018)

the way he looks (2014)

the woman king (2022)

the wonder (2022)

their finest (2016)

this means war (2012)

tootsie (1982)

treasure planet (2002)

troop zero (2019)

two lovers and a bear (2016)

us (2019)

valley girl (2020)

velvet goldmine (1998)

violent night (2022)

venom (2018)

venom: let there be carnage (2021)

victoria & abdul (2017)

walk the line (2005)

wet hot american summer (2001)

what happens later (2023)

what we do in the shadows (2014)

where’d you go, bernadette (2019)

widows (2018)

wild target (2010)

wish (2023)

women talking (2022)

wonka (2023)

yesterday (2019)

young adult (2011)

zombieland: double tap (2019)

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Jukebox reviews part 43! For context, see my post “A Project” under  this same tag. If you want to see a full list of his EMCSA stories,  they can be found here, sorted alphabetically.And if you want to see some of his drabbles, check out his blog at @jukeboxemcsa

Access Babylon

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11/10/2018                                   mc mf fd sf

This isn't quite robotification, but it isn't *not* that either? Cyborgs are complicated. This is an interesting combination of two different flavors of programming-based mind control, and the way they intersect and one wins out over the other is a good story, but it doesn't do anything for me at all heat-wise. But if you like that sort of thing and sci-fi settings, this one's likely to be a good one for you. 5/10 spirals 

 Panties in Your Purse

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11/17/2018                                   mc ff

I love reistance play, but the public nature of so much of this is not to my preference. The same basic scene between Ella and Mikayla in a private office rather than a restaurant? I'd personally enjoy it much more. Still, the sense of the absolute loss of control here, even as she thinks she's trying to resist so firmly. It's a lovely sort of internal dialogue, and an eventual admission of surrender, and I love that part quite a lot. 8/10 spirals 

 Wake Up

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11/24/2018                                   mc mf md

Oh, this is *clever* and I like it. It's a different twist on something one of my girlfriends does sometimes - "when did you slip into trance" (or some varient thereof). But they're both getting at the same thing, the sense that someone could be anticipating it so much they never notice the change in state between anticipation and trance. This whole scene is lovely and hot and oh the clear sense of rapport and understanding between these two is absolutely perfect. 10/10 spirals 

 Repetition

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12/1/2018                                     mc ff

Cholula is my personal favourite hot sauce, so that specificity made me smile! (it does make anything savory in a tortilla taste better). I have to say, I'm impressed by Ximena's ability to listen to a lecture while also listening to brainwashing. I personally would find that *exhausting* - but then, I've never managed being unaware of someone speaking to me unless I was really deep in trance, so it might be easier for Ximena than for me. I like her Lady (and I love the honorific choice!) and her focus on safety and fulfillment while also focusing on the hot brainwashing stuff. This story feels like a slightly-improbable version of something that could happen, and that makes it better for me. 10/10 spirals 

 Five More Minutes

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12/15/2018                                   mc mf md

There's a lot of things I like in this story. I really, *really* want to like it. The vast majority of what's in it is right up my alley, but the framing of Jeremy just ... becomes a complete turn off for me specifically. I'm also in a super sappy/romantic mood today, which isn't helping with that. That said, if I ignore the framing of Jeremy at the beginning, this hits on slow, subtle changes in perspective that get rationalized away by the person slipping inevitably into trance, being brainwashed into obedience, and that's *good.* 8/10 spirals 

 Habit

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12/15/2018                                   mc

This is a clever induction, with a clever metaphor that builds in a reinduction tactic. The techinques shown here are solid, but for me, having it written rather than spoken makes it less effective than it could be, and I feel like I'm not quite the target audience for this script. Still, this is definitely a good script to study for folk who are still learning. 10/10 spirals on technique alone. 

 Queen of Hearts

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12/22/2018                                   mc ff

This story is a sequel to "The Joker" - from 2011, almost 250 stories ago! - and brings back Jo, Chantelle, and Madam Columbina. It makes me wonder just how it would feel to be caught by a hypnotist skilled in sleight of hand, who attaches triggers to cards and makes the ones she wants to appear when and how she chooses. Though I'd want a much more private demonstration; I'm not really much of an exhibitionist. Still, it's a lovely story, and I'm glad that Jo and Chantelle are so clearly happy with each other and Madam Columbina's control. It's a bit too much of a voyeuristic story for my personal preferences, but that's my only quibble 9/10 spirals 

 X-Ray Eyes

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12/29/2018                                   mc mm

Huh, this one is ... it doesn't really feel like mind control as I think of it? I can see why it is, but ... it just misses the elements I like. It comes off as just a nerd getting inside someone's head and playing on internalized homophobia (or, more likely, biphobia) to get him to agree. If you like more subtle persuasion as control, though, you'll likely enjoy this one? 6/10 spirals 

 Vertigo

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1/5/2019                                       mc

Sometimes, Jukebox paints a picture maybe a bit too well. This is one of those times. I don't *get* dizzy. I don't get vertigo. The descriptions in this story made me feel *both.* Which is fine, it passed quickly enough, and maybe some of that's because "Habit" got to me a little and I'm reading these in a block of a few, but either way, If you're prone to kinesthetic hallucination, maybe tread with caution on this one. (Or just have something firm and solid you can rest against that will ground you; it worked for me!) The setup on this story is solid, the trap she's in exceedingly well. I just wish there was a bit more payoff to it, a bit more sense of *why* whoever has her in this predicament put her in it to begin with. 8/10 spirals 

 Uh Huh

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1/12/2019                                     mc mm

Oh GOSH this story is so sweet and tender and cute but also hot and just ... it reminds me of some of my own "firsts", in a parallel but not really exact mirror sort of way. My reasons for being hesitant were different, of course, but I had some of those same hesitations and was lucky to have a partner who took just as much gentle care, if in a different way .... *anyway,* enough projecting my own memories on this story. This story is just *wholesome* and if you like sweet, romantic hypnokinky stories, this is absolutely one to read. It's also trans-positive (affirming? I want to say affirming, but I'm not sure, not being trans myself) and just it's good, y'all. 10/10 spirals

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Extravaganja, A Celebration Of All Things Cannabis, Is Coming To Franklin County

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Greenfield, Massachusetts is located in Franklin County's northwestern-most and least populous county. That will all change come April — for one day at least.

The 2020 Extravaganja Fest, a celebration of all things cannabis, will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 19 from noon to 8 p.m. 

The event is always held on the weekend closest to April 20 — a nod to the number 420 (or 4:20) which is closely associated with marijuana in pop culture.

Not only is this the first year that all cannabis is legal in MA, the 2020 Extravanganja celebration also comes with free admission, a welcome change from the $5 per person charge when the festival was held in Northampton.

The event is organized by the Cannabis Reform Coalition who expect a more open, relaxed celebration this year. 

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has approved 14 licenses for marijuana businesses in Franklin County alone and more than 80 recreational marijuana shops statewide. With sales over $470 million since November 2018, business is booming!

Now in its 29th year, Extravaganja expects as many as 6,000 to 10,000 visitors if the weather is good. The 29th annual event will feature food, live music, arts and crafts, displays of marijuana products as well as CBD and hemp, political discussions related to marijuana law, and open use of marijuana products.

Learn more about the upcoming event at the official website.

All activities at this political rally are done in the name of Civil Disobedience, and by attending you are in no way exempted from the law. By attending this event, you consent to being filmed, recorded or photographed.

Extravaganja 2023 

April 15, 12:00 - 8:00pm

at the Franklin County Fairgrounds

in Greenfield, MA!

Extravaganja Home (cecumass.wixsite.com)

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RKDF University Ranchi- Courses, Admissions 2023

Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation, often known as RKDF University Ranchi, is a private institution established in 2018 in Jharkhand. It is a state-approved university that has received government recognition in accordance with the Jharkhand Government Act. Further, it was registered with UGC under Act 2(f) of 1956.

RKDF University, Ranchi offers several UG, PG, and diploma courses in a variety of fields, including arts, science, business, management, engineering, agriculture, and more. The university offers various specializations in courses such as BA, B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, MBA, MSc, MA, BSc, BCA, MCA, and M.Com.

RKDF University Admissions are available in both online as well offline mode. Students have two options for applying: either fill out the online form or consult with the admission office at the university. Before submitting an application for the course of their choice, applicants must make sure they meet the eligibility requirements.

How to Apply for admission at RKDF university? Firstly, the students must buy an application form for INR 1000 and (INR 2000 for PhD courses). On the official website, candidates can also obtain the application form. Students must submit an online form with a demand draft for INR 1000 or (2000 for PhD courses). The form must be filled out in bold, non-overwriting letters using a black or blue ballpoint pen. It must be noted that students must submit both original and photocopied documents for final admission procedure.

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MBBS Abroad for Indian Students, Top Countries, Cost and Eligibility

MBBS Abroad Eligibility

Every country and their universities have got their own criteria. Universally accepted all over the world for Indian students looking to study MBBS ABROAD:-

An aspirant needs to complete 17 years plus as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is to be taken.

An aspirant should complete 12th standard.

The aspirant must have an aggregate of at least 50% or 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology respectively and must have English as a mandatory subject if the student is from the General category.

The aspirant must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from SC/ST/OBC.

One needs to clear NEET from 2018 onwards for admission in any country abroad.

Top Countries for Indian Students to Study MBBS Abroad for INDIAN STUDENTS ARE:-

Bangladesh

In recent times MBBS in Bangladesh has become the most demanding among the Indian students. There are various reasons for this, as listed:-

National Medical Commission approves MBBS Degree of Bangladesh.

The MBBS degree provided by the Government Universities is approved by the Bangladesh Medical and dental Council.

Similar syllabus of National Medical Commission (NMC) is followed.

Same Indian Author books and Journals for full 5 years of MBBS program are followed.

NMC Screening Test FMGE pass-out rate year after year is increasing very high.

Same tropical climate as of India.

The country of Bangladesh has the same Food Habits of India.

The medium of lectures and teaching in all medical colleges is in English.

The pattern of diseases for both the countries is same.

The same line of treatment followed in both the countries of India and Bangladesh.

All Medical colleges in Bangladesh have their Hospitals attached to the college building.

Hospitals are build up with a capacity of minimum 500+ or plus beds with a very high occupancy rate.

MBBS course fee in Bangladesh is significantly lower than that of the many private universities in India or Nepal.

The medical education in Bangladesh is empowered with experienced faculty and the existing high-end infrastructure aids further in enhancing the quality.

Besides, the medium of instruction being English does not require students to appear for language tests.

The colleges are NMC (Formerly MCI) approved and follow almost the same syllabus as their Indian counterparts.

The country also offers colleges that are exclusive to female students.

Cost: INR 28 – 45 Lakhs (whole program excluding hostel/mess fees)

Some of the best MEDICAL COLLEGES in Bangladesh: MBBS ABROAD

Dhaka National Medical College

Jahurul Islam Medical College

Community Based Medical College

Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College

Barind Medical College

Bangladesh Medical College

Green Life Medical College

Southern Medical College

Eastern Medical College

Holy Family Medical College

Cox’s Bazar Medical College

Jessore Medical College

Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College.

Kushita Medical College.

Satkhira Medical College

Sheikh Saira Khatun Medical College

Kalihati Medical College

Top Private Medical Colleges

Ad-din Women’s Medical College, Dhaka

Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka

Bangladesh Medical College

Barind Medical College, Rajshahi

Central Medical College, Comilla

Chottagram Ma-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College

Community Based Medical College (CBMCB), Mymensingh, Dhaka

Community Medical College, Dhaka

Sirajul Islam Medical College, Moghbazar, Dhaka

Delta Medical College, Dhaka

Dhak National Medical College

Enam Medical College, Savar, Dhaka

Eastern Medical College, Comilla

Sylhet Women’s Medical College, Sylhet

Gono Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka

Green Life Medical College, Dhaka

Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka

Ibn Sina Medical College, Dhaka

International Medical College, Gazipur

Jahurul Islam Medical College, Kishoregonj

Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College Sylhet

Khawja Yunus Ali Medical College, Sirajganj

Kumudini Medical College, Tangail

Labaid Medical College Dhanmondi, Dhaka (currently not operating)

Mainamoti Medical College & Hospital, Comilla

Maulana Bhasani Medical College

Medical College for Women and Hospital, Dhaka

North Bengal Medical College, Sirajganj

North East Medical College, Sylhet

Popular Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Prime Medical College, Rangpur

Rangpur Community Medical College, Rangpur

Islami Bank Medical College, Rajshahi

Sahabuddin Medical College and Hospital

Samaj Vittik Medical College, Mirzanagar,

H. Sikder Women’s Medical College

Southern Medical College, Chittagong

Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College, Gazipur

TMSS Medical College, Bogra

Uttara Adhunik Medical College, Dhaka

Nepal

Nepal is one of the beautiful countries in the world. It has a climate similar to that of India. Indians prefer Nepal as it is very near to India and also due to its pleasant weather. The biggest advantage of studying in Nepal is its Visa process. Since both countries have mutual considerations, visa and immigration processes are faster and easier. The cost of living is also less also makes it popular for studying MBBS are:-

An international accredited MBBS degree recognised by MCI, WHO and other professional medical bodies

Affordable fee structure for MBBS admission in Nepal. The country has many reputed institutions for pursuing higher education at low budget compared to private colleges in India.

All the colleges have hostels to house all the students with standard amenities. English is the medium of instruction.

The culture is exactly similar to India and local community is very friendly and accepts Indian students heartily.

The weather is pleasant for most part of the year. Various reputed medical colleges provide quality education to aspiring pupils.

The curriculum is carefully designed to cater to the international standards. The course duration is of five and a half years.

Country having well maintained laws and orders which enlists it in top safest countries

Cost: INR 30 – 45 Lakhs (whole program excluding hostel/mess fees)

Some of the best colleges in Nepal to study MBBS are: – MBBS ABROAD

National Medical College

Nepal Medical College

Janaki Medical College

Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)

Kathmandu Medical College

Egypt

MBBS in Egypt is the new trend among MBBS aspirants and a famous travel destination abroad. Students across the globe like India, China, Nepal, Dubai, Malaysia etc. being one of the oldest nations. It has become a source of legends and mysteries, which has created a charm that helps in both natural curiosity and academic curiosity. MBBS in Egypt means living in a sophisticated, diverse culture with international recognition. Egypt provides a multi-level and multi-faculty facility to students from every level and background. MBBS admission in Egypt is not only affordable but also qualitative. Apart from low cost MBBS programs, the scholarship is also provided to students in need both native and foreign. There are ten universities that are recognized not only around the globe but also in India by NMC [previously MCI].

The official language, followed by the people of Egypt, is Arabic. But if aspirants are not aware about the Arabic language, then English is the other option available. The course available is completely in English which makes it easier for completion. Apart from the medium of MBBS course as English the other advantages are:-

Affordable fee

Deserving students get a scholarship

After the completion of MBBS in Egypt, students get direct admission in PG studies in Germany.

Good climate

Affordable cost of living

Better learning environment

Globally recognized by MCI & WHO

Student can write USMLE and PLAB

European standard of curriculum

MBBS in Egypt is approved by the following international agencies

WHO – World Health Organization

MCI – Medical Council of India

IMED – International Medical Education Directory

ECFMG – Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

MRCP – Membership of Royal College of Physicians

USMLE – United States Medical Licensing Examination

GAME – Global Alliance for Medical Education

Best WHO and MCI Approved Medical Universities in Egypt: – MBBS ABROAD

Ain Shams University, Egypt.

Alexandria University, Egypt.

Cairo University, Egypt.

Helwan University, Egypt.

Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.

Mansoura University, Egypt.

Menoufia University, Egypt.

Suez University, Egypt.

Tanta University

Zagazig University

Cost: INR 22 – 28 Lakhs (whole program excluding hostel/mess fees)

Caribbean

Caribbean medical schools are known for the quality education and hospitality they provide in order to bring to the world a class of amazing doctors that can serve the world. Additionally, Caribbean Medical schools gives:-

More facilities and higher standard education to the students where they can easily crack their USMLE to get into the USA.

They also have strong partnerships with Medical Universities in Canada, UK, India, and other countries.

The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) are influential because of professionalism, integrity, accountability, transparency and collaboration.

It is the legally constituted body established in 2003 under the aegis of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), empowered to determine and prescribe standards and to accredit programmes of medical, dental, veterinary and other health professions education on behalf of the contracting parties in CARICOM.

Cost of pursuing medicine in the Caribbean is around INR 80 Lakhs to 1.5 Crore (all-inclusive).

Top Medical Schools (CAAM-HP accredited) in the Caribbean are: MBBS ABROAD

American University of Antigua

American University of the Caribbean

Saba University

St. George’s University

Ross University

American University of Barbados

Institute Technologic de Santo Domingo

International American University

Ukraine

Ukraine has world-class equipment to treat diseases. It has some of the best medical colleges which cost very less. It has universities which are affordable for Indian students to complete their UG and PG in medicine. The biggest advantage with Ukraine colleges is that almost all the colleges are globally recognized by international bodies like the Medical Council of India (MCI), World Health Organization, UNESCO, FAIMER, and AIMEE. The cost of living is less with high ROI in a short duration.

Cost: INR 20 – 38 Lakhs (all inclusive for 6 years)

Some of the most famous medical universities in Ukraine-MBBS ABROAD

Bogomolets National Medical University

Ternopil State Medical University

Donetsk State Medical University

Kyiv National Medical University

Vinnitsa National Medical University

China

China is one of the most preferred countries to study medicine for Indians. China has about 45 medical institutions that are approved by NMC/MCI. Chinese universities provide high standards of education. The tuition fee is also comparatively less when compared to India. It is one of the best choices for studying medicine abroad. Some of the highlights are:-

First great advantage of doing MBBS from China is foreign students are taught in English.

Cost of studying MBBS in China is very low than the private colleges in India.

Food and accommodation expenses are very economical in China.

No entrance test required to take admission and is done only on basis of 12th result.

Scholarship programs available to apply during MBBS study in China.

Top MCI accredited universities located in China.

Excellent clinical exposure being given to the students who are pursuing MBBS in China.

Cost: INR 20 – 35 Lakhs (for the whole program)

Some popular MBBS colleges in China: MBBS ABROAD

Ningbo University

Jiangsu University

Wuhan University

Southeast University

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a place where you can complete your medicine course within 12-18 lakhs. It is the most cost-friendly place to study medicine. The universities provide high-quality education with good infrastructure. All the institutions are recognized by MCI. The eligibility to get admission in Kyrgyzstan is through the marks obtained in 12th standard.

Cost: INR 17 – 24 Lakhs (whole program)

Some of the reputed institutions: MBBS ABROAD

Jalalabad Medical University

Asian Medical Institute

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University

International School of Medicine

Osh State Medical University

Russia

Europe Countries are really very expensive. Both the cost of living and educational expenses are relatively high. But there is a different scenario in Russia. The cost of living and educational expenses are very less compared to other European countries. The demand for the experienced and professional doctors is very high which increases the ROI in a span of time. So choosing Russia will be one of the good decisions for an Indian student.

Cost: INR 19 – 26 Lakhs (whole program)

Some of the good medical institutions in Russia are: MBBS ABROAD

Mordovia State University

Northern State University

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow

Siberian State Medical University

Ryazan Medical University, Ryazan

Kuban State Medical University

Poland

Since decades Poland is considered to be the best country concerning education. It is a country which follows the world-class European education system and standards. It is the most peaceful country with less crime rate. Most of the universities offer 6 years of education for medicine with 1 year of the preparatory course for a better understanding of the subject and practical knowledge.

Cost: INR 54 – 72 Lakhs (for 6 years)

Best colleges in Poland to pursue MBBS degree: MBBS ABROAD

Medical University of Gdansk

Medical University of Lublin

Medical Academy of Bialystok

University of Lodz

Germany

To get admission in German Medical College is little tough. To get a confirmation of admission in any university, the student has to clear the exams like IELTS or TOEFL and should have fluency in the German language. But once the student gets admission to German universities, the career gets completely secured.

Germany has the best colleges in the world with the usage of the most advanced treatments and technology. Many universities provide financial assistance to international students through scholarships. Students who pursue medicine in Germany will have global exposure and experience in the medical field. Unlike other countries, there are no separate undergraduate and postgraduate programs for Medicine in Germany. It takes at least six years and three months to finish a Medical degree in Germany, and that concludes with the State Examination (after which you can apply for the license for practicing medicine). Later on, you could continue your education to become a “medical specialist”, which, depending on the subject of specialization, can take another three to six years.

The best part – there is no hefty tuition fees.

Cost: Most of the state-funded universities charge zero or a very nominal fee (max INR 40,000 per year).

Some of the best medical colleges in Germany: MBBS ABROAD

Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg

Charite – Medical University of Berlin

University of Munich

Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

LMU Munich

Humboldt University of Berlin

Hannover Medical School

TU Munich

Eberhard Karls University Tubingen

University of Leipzig

Wurzburg University

Magdeburg University

Belarus

Belarus is a very small country. Though the country is small, it has the best colleges with affordable fees. All the colleges in Belarus are approved by MCI and WHO. They are highly recognized for their quality of education system. The medium of instruction is English which an advantage is for Indian students. Key Factors are:-

Pursuing MBBS from Belarus requires no donation

The medium of language is English at every level of the course

Studying in Belarus is a safe choice for Indian students

Lower tuition fee structure as compared to MBBS in other countries including India

Affordable transportation and living expenses

MBBS in Belarus provides globally-accepted degree at cost-friendly budget

Availability of in-campus hospitals for better practical knowledge

Opportunity to study at the Medical Council of India approved universities

Pursuing MBBS from Belarus comes with an easy admission process

A pleasant climate throughout the year in Belarus

Provisions by the Government of Belarus to offer scholarships to students coming from foreign countries.

Most famous medical universities of Belarus- MBBS ABROAD

Belarusian State Medical University

Gomel State Medical University

Vitebsk State Medical University

Grodno State Medical University

Cost: INR no donation or nominal fee – 28 Lakhs (for 6 years)

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UGC Approved Online Courses In India

As a growing country, India is now slowly and gradually growing in the field of education. And here mentioned are some important details and information on UGC Approved Online Courses in India. 

UGC Online Degree Courses Introduction 

From the recent act of UGC, the committee has taken out the recent and approved list of Online degree courses available in India. Under the University Grants Commission (Online Courses or Programmes) Regulations, 2018, the UGC approved online degree programs in May 2018. With the help of this historic ruling, higher education institutions (HEIs) are now able to provide degrees and other programs entirely online, in addition to other online courses and certificates. Six institutions were able to start offering UGC online degree programs beginning with the 2021 academic year by January 2020. The list of online degree programs that have been approved by the UGC is presented below. 

UGC Online Degree Courses Admission Process 

Requesting online learning Applying for an on-campus program or UGC Approved Online Courses is not all that different from applying for a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or short course. You will perform the same actions and offer related paperwork.

However, one major benefit of online degrees is that there is no deadline and that you can apply whenever you choose. Additionally, compared to on-campus degrees, application standards for online programs are typically more lenient.

There are frequently no selection criteria that emphasize excellence. Additionally, you can enroll in open universities regardless of your academic background. What a cool thing!

Here are the basic 4 steps you should keep in mind before enrolling in UGC Approved courses.

Step 1: Choose the colleges and programs you wish to apply 

You are an intelligent student, and you are aware that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket. Make a list of the three or more online programs and colleges you wish to apply to in order to improve your chances of being admitted.

Step 2: Verify the application deadlines

A distance learning master's program may have four or five submission deadlines per academic year, compared to the typical two admission sessions per year (if not only one!) for a regular master's program.

You can even enroll at any time of the year for some programs! Naturally, this improves your chances of acceptance and opens up the application process.

Step 3: Complete the online application 

Fill out an online application form, which most likely requires you to create an account with some personal data. Additionally, the electronic versions of the following files must be uploaded:

Documents Required 

Academic resume

A photocopied passport

Copies of your prior credentials and academic transcripts

Recommendations (from former academics or employers or both) (from former professors or employers or both)

Any additional documentation relevant to the academic program you've chosen or your chosen educational level

Step 4: Now you can simply check in the enrollment procedure and get done with your Online Degree course Admission. 

UGC Online Degree Courses List 

There are several courses available in India. But are they trustworthy? So, to help you find an answer to this question we have mentioned a list of UGC Approved Online Courses in India. 

UGC-Approved Online UG Courses

BA Bachelor of Arts

B.Com Bachelor of Commerce 

B.Sc Bachelor of Science 

BBA Bachelor of Busienss Administration 

BCA Bachelor of Computer Application 

UGC-Approved Online PG Courses

MA   Master of Arts

M.Com  Master of Commerce 

M.Sc   Master of Science 

MBA   Master of Business Administration 

MCA   Master of Computer Application 

UGC Online Degree Courses Eligibility Criteria 

BA: Candidates who meet the requirements may apply for the BA online program. Candidates for the online bachelor of English degree program are required to have completed class 12 with any board.

B.Com: You must have successfully finished the commerce stream of your 12th grade. Graduates from different streams who have Colleges have cutoff percentages. A score greater than or equal to the cut-off percentage is required.

B.Sc: You must have received at least a 50% mark in Class XII from a recognized board to be eligible for a basic BSc program. Some renowned universities demand 60%. 

BBA: Candidates must have successfully completed the 10+2 examinations from a recognized educational board in order to apply to a university. An eligibility requirement for the BBA entrance exam was a minimum score of 50% for general category applicants, and a minimum score of 45% for SC/ST applicants.

BCA: Merit-based admission to the BCA program is combined with an entrance exam. A minimum of 50% in the 10+2 or an equivalent test with computer application or computer science as an extra or core subject is required for admission to all Top BCA Colleges.

MA: holders of a bachelor's degree, especially in the arts, with a minimum duration of 3 or 4 years (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) The university where the degree was earned must be one that the UGC of India has approved. 55% overall minimum required for graduation.

M.Com: A minimum of 50% overall in BCom or BCom (H) from an accredited university or college is required to be eligible to apply for MCom.

M.Sc: The applicant must have received a science degree or its equivalent from a recognized board. The qualifying exam must have yielded a minimum aggregate score of 60% for the candidate.

MBA: A graduate degree in any discipline with a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern that received at least 50% of the total possible points from an accredited university Students who are currently in their final year of school are also eligible to apply.

MCA: Completed a BCA program, a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, or an equivalent degree; or completed a B. Sc., B. Com, or B. A. program including mathematics at the 10+2 or graduate levels with a minimum of 50% overall marks (45% for SC/ST);

Conclusion 

So, let us now wind up the blog by recalling what we saw earlier. Here we saw some important details on UGC Approved Online Colleges in India. And the admission procedure, Eligibility, UGC Approved Online Degree courses were mentioned here. We hope that you got the information and understood how much UGC Approval is important to be able to get access to quality education in the Online mode of learning which is considered to be the most convenient mode of education. If you still have any queries or doubts feel free to have a look at our FAQ section and clear your doubts. 

FAQs 

What are UGC Online Degree Courses? 

The UGC Act, which established the University Grants Commission as a governmental legislative entity, was passed in 1956. The UGC seeks to keep India's higher education at a high standard. In addition, the Ministry of Education oversees the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Therefore, in order to provide students with graduation courses, higher education colleges or institutes are required to obtain the UGC's approval.

Why choose UGC Online Degree Courses? 

By choosing a UGC-approved online degree course you can make your future secured in good way. The Online Degree programs approved by UGC are accepted worldwide. 

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Hi Liv! How is life treating you? Well, I hope.

I was mindlessly scrolling through fics and reccs but nothing seemed to hit the spot when I realised, right now I’m probably craving stories where Harry and Draco are so in love with each other that rather than an admission of it, you can see it in their actions.

Like every little thing they do just has such well intentions behind it, and it can have any kind of vibe to it, ranging from nobody else except this person matters to just simple I love you and would do anything for you.

I absolutely love the buildup from hate to love but as of now, it’s the more of being in love/ liking the other person and that sort of intensifying kinda vibe I’m looking for.

Please please help me, if you have any such reccs. Thank you so much.

Hi anon! I’m okay, just a bit tired after two very busy weeks at work 😩 what about you? I think I know what you mean, something like friends to lovers with domesticity and gentle pining where all their friends already think they’re together? :) I hope these work!

Blue Sky Is Living Here Today by ignatiustrout (2018, G, 5k)

Draco's a father, Harry's in love with him, and it's really hard to take things slow.

Closer by MA (2022, M, 5k)

All who know them are convinced that Harry and Draco are a couple. But that's just ridiculous.

Still Warm, Still Warm by @tsauergrass (2021, G, 5k)

Harry is up to something. Why else would he keep giving Draco presents?

Life goes not backward by @shealwaysreads (2020, T, 9k)

Harry still isn’t used to gifts, but this one is different. A story of coming home, finding safe ground, and the wild courage of putting down roots.

A Song, Incomplete by RurouniHime (2013, E, 11k)

Draco’s photograph took up the entire top half of the Prophet’s front page. Below the photo: DRACO MALFOY DEFENDS SON OF FORMER LOVER. As if that were breaking news.

the way you make me glow by @softlystarstruck (2022, M, 11k)

In a cottage next to the sea, love blossoms. Or perhaps it’s been there all along.

Poppiholla by @moonflower-rose (2021, M, 12k)

Harry had accepted that he would pine silently for Malfoy forever, but one, humid summer might change that.

Countdown by dysonrules (2013, M, 14k)

When the Wizarding world is plagued by random outbreaks of Dark Magic, the Ministry assigns Curse-Breakers to assist Auror teams on their missions. Harry shouldn't be surprised when Draco Malfoy is assigned to his team, but is Malfoy a Curse-Breaker, or a curse-bringer?

Take the Moon by MA (2022, M, 15k)

Harry Potter has always wanted a family of his own, and when a deadly blood curse forces him into a marriage bond with his best friend Draco Malfoy, it looks like he might just have found one. Living with Draco (biscuit-lover, no work/life balance, good hair) and his son Scorpius (also biscuit-lover, colour-codes his bricks, proud bearer of plastic swan-shaped garden ornament) gives Harry the routine and companionship he’s always craved. There’s also the matter of the really great sex (because what’s a marriage of convenience without a little fun, after all?)

Another Heart Whispers Back by @slytherco (2020, E, 53k)

At twenty-five, Harry Potter is still a virgin and sorely lacking in options to change that state anytime soon. To help him find a plus one for Ron and Hermione’s wedding, and maybe kill two birds with one stone, Harry’s friends set him up on a series of blind dates. The only problem is, there’s something not quite right with each of their candidates.

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Comment Profiter Des 3 Incitatifs À L’achat D’une Première Maison?

Accéder à sa toute première maison, tout le monde en rêve.

Mais le rêve semble parfois impossible à réaliser lorsque les ressources financières des acheteurs sont limitées.

Face à un accès à la propriété de plus en plus en restreint, les gouvernements fédéral et provincial déploient tout un arsenal de mesures visant à faciliter l’achat de votre toute première maison.

C’est ce que l’on appelle communément les incitatifs à l’achat et ils peuvent vous faire économiser gros sur vos versements hypothécaires.

Les incitatifs pour l’achat d’une maison à Québec sont conçus expressément pour vous aider à dire adieu à vos voisins de paliers et bonjour à vos nouveaux voisins de quartier!

Des mesures d’aide bienvenues

De nos jours, ces mesures d’aide offertes aux jeunes couples, aux familles en attente d’un enfant ou à celles qui brillent par leurs compétences monoparentales, sont de plus en plus nombreuses et accessibles.

Nous vous en présentons trois, soit l’Incitatif à l’achat d’une première propriété, le Régime d’accès à la propriété (qu’on appelle couramment le RAP) et le Crédit d’impôt pour l’achat d’une première habitation (CIAPH).

Sachez qu’il en existe d’autres qui sont, par exemple, proposées par votre future municipalité, comme le Programme accès famille 5 étapes simples de la ville de Québec.

Incitatif à l’achat d’une première propriété

Ce programme donne un coup de pouce financier à tous les Canadiens qui désirent acquérir leur première maison.

Si vous répondez à ses critères d’admissibilité, vous obtiendrez un prêt hypothécaire de 5 à 10 % du prix d’achat de votre propriété.

Comme c’est un prêt, cela signifie que vous devrez un jour le rembourser. Si vous ne vendez pas votre résidence, vous pourrez attendre 25 ans avant de rembourser selon le pourcentage initial de la valeur de votre propriété.

Qu’est-ce que ça veut dire? On vous l’explique.

Comment se calcule mon remboursement de l’incitatif achat première maison?

Si vous vendez votre maison ou si vous êtes arrivé au terme de vos 25 ans d’emprunt, vous devrez rembourser (d’un seul coup!) une somme correspondant au pourcentage initial (5 ou 10 %) de la valeur actuelle de votre maison.

Si le prix d’achat de votre maison est de 200 000 $, par exemple, vous avez obtenu un prêt de 5 %, d’un montant de 10 000 $.

Lorsque vous revendez ou au terme de vos 25 ans d’emprunt, ce 5 % vaudra peut-être 15 000 ou 20 000 $, et ce, tout dépendant de la variation de la valeur de votre propriété.

Comment savoir si je suis admissible à cet incitatif achat première maison?

Comme son nom l’indique, vous devez vous classer dans la catégorie des acheteurs de première propriété pour jouir de cette mesure incitative au logement. C’est donc dire que :

Cette propriété est la première maison que vous achetez

Elle est située au Canada et vous prévoyez en faire votre résidence principale

Au cours des 4 dernières années, vous n’avez pas résidé dans votre propre maison ou celle appartenant à votre conjoint

Votre revenu annuel total ne doit pas dépasser 120 000 $

Vous devez être en mesure de fournir une mise de fonds minimale de 5 % (votre mise passera donc à 10 % en obtenant les fonds supplémentaires de l’incitatif)

Votre emprunt ne doit pas être 4 fois plus élevé que votre revenu admissible

Vous ou votre conjoint devez être un accédant à la propriété

Vous devez être un citoyen canadien, un résident permanent ou un résident non permanent autorisé à travailler au Canada

Même si vous ne répondez pas à tous ces critères, vous pouvez tout de même vous qualifier à l’Incitatif à l’achat d’une première propriété si vous vous êtes récemment divorcé ou séparé.

Pour accéder à un incitatif plus alléchant, nous vous suggérons de vous tourner vers l’achat d’une maison neuve à Québec.

Les maisons neuves, contrairement aux maisons existantes ou aux maisons usinées, sont les seuls types d’habitation à pouvoir bénéficier d’un prêt de 10 %.

Découvrez sans plus tarder nos 9 étapes pour acheter sa première maison sans tracas et obtenez une foule d’autres idées et conseil achat maison neuve sur le blogue de Terrain Dev!

Voici comment avoir accès à cet incitatif

Vous avez enfin trouvé la maison qui plaira à toute votre famille, vous avez obtenu votre préapprobation hypothécaire et vous avez vérifié que vous remplissiez tous les critères d’admissibilité à l’incitatif achat première maison?

Il ne vous reste plus qu’à remplir les formulaires disponibles sur le site du gouvernement, et à les remettre à votre prêteur hypothécaire qui prendra ensuite le relais de votre demande.

Comme nous vous l’avons expliqué, l’incitatif est une aide financière qui facilitera l’accès à votre première maison, mais rappelez-vous que ce n’est qu’un prêt et que vous devrez le rembourser.

Régime d’accès à la propriété (RAP)

Le RAP, c’est le fameux Régime d’accès à la propriété.

Ce programme vous permet de retirer vos régimes enregistrés d’épargne-retraite (REER) afin de vous aider à accéder plus facilement à votre première maison.

Il peut tout aussi bien s’agir d’une maison existante que d’une construction à venir, tant qu’elle reste destinée pour vous ou pour une personne handicapée qui vous est liée.

Depuis 2019, le montant maximal que vous pouvez « raper » est plafonné à 35 000 $ par période admissible.

Si vous retirez plus, votre émetteur de REER l’imposera et vous bénéficiez d’une période de 15 ans pour rembourser les fonds empruntés.

Comment savoir si je peux RAPER?

Vous devez être considéré comme un acheteur d’une première habitation (sauf si vous êtes en rupture de mariage ou d’union de fait)

Vous ne devez pas avoir résidé dans une maison vous appartenant ou appartenant à votre époux ou votre conjoint de fait au cours des 4 dernières années

Vous devez posséder une entente écrite pour l’habitation que vous vous apprêtez à acheter ou à construire pour vous ou pour une personne handicapée vous étant liée

Vous devez être résident canadien

La propriété devra être exploitée comme lieu principal de résidence

Si vous avez déjà RAPÉ, vous devez vous assurer que votre solde du RAP remboursable est à 0 avant d’effectuer un nouveau retrait

Crédit d’impôt pour l’achat d’une première habitation (CIAPH)

Cette mesure non remboursable est en vigueur depuis 2018 au provincial et depuis 2009 au fédéral.

Vous pouvez donc obtenir deux fois le montant de votre crédit d’impôt.

C’est un montant fixe, d’un maximum de 750 $, que vous recevrez sous la forme d’un remboursement d’impôt au cours de la même année où vous avez acheté votre propriété.

Comment savoir si je suis admissible au crédit d’impôt pour ma première maison?

Votre nouvelle résidence doit faire partie des habitations admissibles

Vous devez être considéré comme un premier acheteur

Vous ne devez pas avoir résidé dans une maison vous appartenant ou appartenant à votre conjoint de fait (ou époux) au cours des 4 dernières années

Vous devez faire de votre maison votre lieu de résidence principal

Types d’habitation admissibles au CIAPH

Habitation située au Québec

Maison individuelle

Maison jumelée ou en rangée

Maison usinée

Appartement se trouvant dans un condominium

Appartement se trouvant dans un immeuble à logement

Comment obtenir votre crédit d’impôt

Joignez le formulaire crédit d’impôt pour achat d’une habitation que vous pouvez trouver sur le site de Revenu Québec à votre déclaration de revenus ou demandez l’aide de votre comptable.

Besoin d’aide pour accéder à votre première maison à Québec?

Notre équipe est à l’écoute de tous vos besoins, n’hésitez pas à la contacter pour tous vos projets résidentiels à Québec.

Contenu original publié le : www.terraindev.com

Lien vers le blog : www.terraindev.com/2021/03/04/incitatifs-achat-premiere-maison

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Analysis: White guilt, apologies and why Hollywood is a cauldron of race issues at the moment

New Post has been published on https://appradab.com/analysis-white-guilt-apologies-and-why-hollywood-is-a-cauldron-of-race-issues-at-the-moment/

Analysis: White guilt, apologies and why Hollywood is a cauldron of race issues at the moment

Despite complaints about “cancel culture” and racist insistence that people who talk about these important issues are “playing the race card,” Hollywood can’t seem to get away from conversations about race and diversity.

And while hopefully those discussions can lead to progress, lately they have led to controversy for some.

Osbourne said she didn’t necessarily agree with Morgan’s comments, but defended his right to make them. She herself was accused of being less than respectful when she berated Underwood for appearing to get emotional and insisted that if anyone should be crying over the conversation, it should be Osbourne herself.

Her perceived “victimhood” not only didn’t go over well, but the incident led to both an apology from Osbourne and an investigation by CBS into happenings on the set of “The Talk.”

Chris Harrison: “The Bachelor” franchise and its issues with race have long been discussed.

From its lack of diversity to last year’s outrage over “Bachelorette” star Hannah Brown using a racial epithet while jamming to a song, it’s safe to say the reality show has generated some headlines on matters of race.

But things came to a head this season after the casting of the first Black “Bachelor,” Matt James.

Longtime franchise host Chris Harrison has had to step aside from his duties after controversial comments he made during an interview with Rachel Lindsay, the first Black “Bachelorette,” who has been working for the TV show “Extra.”

During the chat, Harrison appeared to defend contestant Rachael Kirkconnell for being photographed at an antebellum plantation-themed fraternity formal event in 2018.

Harrison apologized, and James ended up giving Kirkconnell the final rose but then broke up with her over the controversy.

Billie Eilish: This instance was not so much an apology aired but rather yet another time a White artist has felt compelled to acknowledge a Black artist when an institution — in this case, the Grammys — did not.

Last Sunday, Eilish took home the final award of the evening, the prestigious record of the year, and used her acceptance speech to explain why rapper Megan Thee Stallion, one of her fellow nominees, really deserved it.

“You are so beautiful, you are so talented,” Eilish said. “I root for you always. You deserve it, honestly.”

If the moment felt familiar, it was because we had seen it happen before.

Adele tearfully gushed about Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” album deserving to win album of the year in 2017, instead of her album “25.”

Three years before, White rapper Macklemore apologized to rapper Kendrick Lamar for winning rap album of the year instead of the Black artist.

Race and identity politics can be complicated, but what’s not hard to understand is that these incidents happen because disparities and a far-from-level playing field absolutely exist in this world and in Hollywood.

Until that changes, someone is going to end up feeling sorry for it, or at the very least need to acknowledge it publicly.

For your weekend

Three things to watch:

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’

Calling all superhero geeks.

The time is now to finally see how the Justice League film fared in the hands of Zack Snyder, thanks to the release of this extended director’s cut. Joss Whedon had stepped in to complete the 2017 film after Snyder left the project due to personal tragedy.

“The result of this fresh take, strictly from a creative and filmmaking standpoint, is fascinating: How did two different directors — Whedon, who birthed the ‘Avengers’ franchise on screen; and Snyder, who tackled adapting the famously unadaptable ‘Watchmen’ — approach the same material?” is how my Appradab colleague Brian Lowry described the project.

The movie premieres Thursday on HBO Max (which is owned by Appradab’s parent company).

‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’

Ripped from the headlines, as they say, this film uses re-enactments to tell the story of the college admissions scandal that landed several wealthy parents — including celebs Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman — in legal trouble.

The story dominated the news for months, and now you can relive it all by heading over to Netflix, where it’s currently streaming.

‘Minari’

Now that the Oscar nominations are out, you may want to check out some of the nominees.

“Minari” is up for six categories, including best picture. The drama draws on director Lee Issac Chung’s childhood to tell the tale of a Korean American family trying to survive in rural Arkansas in the 1980s.

The film is currently available to stream on several services including Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

Two things to listen to:

Justin Bieber recently told Billboard there is a message behind his new music.

“I just want to be somebody who can say, ‘Look, I did some things that I’m not too proud of, but I took a look in the mirror and decided to make some changes, and you can too,” he told the publication. “There was a time where I really did have my identity wrapped up in my career, but I really do have an overflow of feeling like my purpose is to use my music to inspire.”

His sixth studio album, “Justice,” drops Friday and is Bieber’s second album release in 13 months. (“Changes” came out on Valentine’s Day 2020.)

With marriage to model Hailey Bieber and more private time — thanks to quarantining and no cellphone to limit who can get a hold of him — the now 27-year-old former teen idol appears to be at a new stage in his life and career.

Last year, Lana Del Rey announced she would be delaying her new album, “Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” for a few months.

Now, we get to see if it was worth the wait.

The studio album from the singer is the much-anticipated follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2019 collection, “Norman F**king Rockwell,” and expectations are high that she will continue to deliver her special brand of artistry when it drops Friday.

One thing to talk about:

It’s not breaking news that award shows and their voters appear to be out of step with the general public.

But this year’s best supporting actor category for the Oscars is even more confounding.

That’s because the two stars of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya, are both nominated in the category.

Which begs the question: “Which one is the actual star of the film if neither scored a best actor nod?”

I reached out to the Academy about this and a rep declined to comment. So we’ll just have to be content with the fact that the two won’t have to compete with the late Chadwick Boseman, a best actor nominee who is favored by many for what is believed to be his final on-screen performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

Something to sip on

Looking for something to watch? We asked some of our friends around Appradab what they binge-watch to decompress.

Fredricka Whitfield, Appradab Newsroom anchor

Not at all uplifting, nor did they help me decompress, yet I indulged in “Killing Eve,” “The Undoing” and some “Lovecraft Country.”

Michael Smerconish, Smerconish anchor

“Call My Agent!” Who’d have thought I’d get hooked on a French TV show with subtitles — but I love it.

Kate Bolduan, At This Hour anchor

How can I limit it to just one?! Now, a year into Covid, here are some of the favorites that have gotten me through — “The Queen’s Gambit,” “Succession,” “Billions,” “The Spy,” “Kids Baking Championship (seasons 1-9),” “The Men Who Built America” and “The Mandalorian.”

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2022 movie of the week: masterlist

if you’ve known me for any time at all, you should know by now that i will not watch very many movies this year. i’ll aspire to, i’ll think it’s a good idea, but it’s just not that likely to happen. however, that shouldn’t stop me from the fun of trying! and this year i’m aiming for a slightly different type of goal. 

my plan is to watch one movie a week. if i happen to watch more than that, great, but it’'ll be a bonus and won’t count for a following week. i’ll review my weekly movie same as i review all the movies i watch, and check them off my watchlist as i go. (my watchlist just gets longer every year. maybe 2022 is the year i finally make a dent!)

4th man out (2015)

892 (TBD)

12 years a slave (2013)

a family man (2016)

a man called otto (2023)

a room with a view (1985)

a simple favor (2018)

a single man (2009)

a wrinkle in time (2018)

about time (2013)

admission (2013)

after yang (TBD)

all the bright places (2020)

always be my maybe (2019)

ammonite (2020)

amsterdam (2022)

an education (2009)

ant man (2015)

ant man and the wasp (2018)

anything's possible (2022)

aquaman (2018)

arrival (2016)

atonement (2007)

august: osage county (2013)

babylon (2023)

bad education (2019)

be kind rewind (2008)

bedazzled (2000)

begin again (2013)

big eyes (2014)

billy elliot (2000)

black panther: wakanda forever (2022)

blockers (2018)

bohemian rhapsody (2018)

bowfinger (1999)

boy erased (2018)

brideshead revisited (2008)

bright young things (2003)

burn burn burn (2015)

cairo time (2009)

can you ever forgive me? (2018)

catherine called birdy (2022)

chef (2014)

clemency (2019)

coco (2017)

colette (2018)

crazy rich asians (2018)

crouching tiger, hidden dragon (2000)

crush (2022)

cyrano (2021)

demolition man (1993)

devil’s knot (2013)

die hard (1988)

disclosure (2020)

disenchanted (2022)

do revenge (2022)

dog day afternoon (1975)

downton abbey (2019)

downton abbey: a new era (2022)

dreamgirls (2006)

dual (TBD)

earth girls are easy (1988)

effie gray (2014)

eighty for brady (?)

encanto (2021)

enola holmes (2020)

enola holmes 2 (2022)

eurovision song contest: the story of fire saga (2020)

fantastic beasts: the crimes of grindelwald

fantastic beasts: the secrets of dumbledore

fast color (2018)

fighting with my family (2019)

fright night (2011)

galaxy quest (1999)

girls trip (2017)

glass onion: a knives out mystery (2022)

gone girl (2014)

good luck to you, leo grande (2022)

goodbye christopher robin (2017)

gosford park (2001)

gunpowder milkshake (2021)

happy death day (2017)

happy death day 2u (2019)

happy texas (1999)

her smell (2018)

hidden figures (2016)

high school musical (2006)

high school musical 2 (2007)

high school musical 3 (2008)

holes (2003)

honk for jesus. save your soul. (2022)

honor society (2022)

how to talk to girls at parties (2017)

how to train your dragon (2010)

hysteria (2011)

i am not your negro (2017)

i don’t feel at home in this world anymore (2017)

i, tonya (2017)

i wanna dance with somebody (2022)

if beale street could talk (2018)

inception (2010)

infinitely polar bear (2014)

jackie (2016)

jane got a gun (2015)

joyful noise (2012)

judas and the black messiah (2021)

junebug (2005)

jupiter ascending (2015)

jurassic world: dominion (2022)

just mercy (2019)

kajillionaire (2020)

keeping mum (2005)

knife fight (2012)

kubo and the two strings (2016)

laggies (2014)

last christmas (2019)

last holiday (2006)

late night (2019)

legally blonde (2001)

lemonade mouth (2011)

little (2019)

logan lucky (2017)

love guaranteed (2020)

love, simon (2018)

ma rainey’s black bottom (2020)

magic mike (2012)

magic mike xxl (2015)

mansfield park (1999)

marry me (2022)

mars attacks! (1996)

mary queen of scots (2018)

master (2022)

me and earl and the dying girl (2015)

meet the robinsons (2007)

megamind (2010)

men in black international (2019)

mermaids (1990)

miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children (2016)

miss pettigrew lives for a day (2008)

miss sloane (2016)

mixtape (2021)

monkey business (1952)

monuments men (2014)

moonlight (2016)

moonrise kingdom (2012)

moonshot (2022)

mr. magorium’s wonder emporium (2007)

mr. mom (1983)

much ado about nothing (2011)

nancy drew and the hidden staircase (2019)

nanny mcphee (2005)

nanny mcphee returns (2010)

never let me go (2010)

newsies (1992)

no time to die (2021)

nope (2022)

northanger abbey (2007)

not okay (2022)

obvious child (2014)

on the come up (2022)

other people (2016)

pacific rim (2013)

paddington (2014)

paddington 2 (2017)

palm springs (2020)

parasite (2019)

paris is burning (1990)

passing (2021)

penelope (2007)

pete’s dragon (2016)

phoenix rising (2022)

pirate radio (2009)

please stand by (2017)

pride (2014)

pride and prejudice and zombies (2016)

professor marston and the wonder women (2016)

return to oz (1985)

rise of the guardians (2012)

rita moreno: just a girl who decided to go for it (2021)

rocketman (2019)

roll bounce (2005)

rosaline (2022)

saving face (2004)

say anything (1989)

scream (2022)

see how they run (2022)

seeking a friend for the end of the world (2012)

shoplifters (2018)

short term 12 (2013)

sing street (2016)

sleeping with other people (2015)

someone great (2019)

soul (2020)

spiderman: far from home (2019)

spiderman: homecoming (2017)

spiderman: into the spiderverse (2018)

spiderman: no way home (2021)

spin me round (2022)

spotlight (2015)

spring awakening: those you’ve known (2022)

spy kids (2001)

stage fright (2014)

step up (2006)

suicide squad (2016)

teeth (2007)

the 355 (2022)

the anniversary party (2001)

the batman (2022)

the beguiled (2017)

the best exotic marigold hotel (2012)

the breadwinner (2017)

the children act (2017)

the craft: legacy (2020)

the disaster artist (2017)

the divine order (2017)

the emperor’s new groove (2000)

the eyes of tammy faye (2021)

the fall (2006)  

the favourite (2018)

the fight (2020)

the fighting temptations (2003)

the five year engagement (2012)

the gentlemen (2020)

the godfather (1972)

the godfather part 2 (1974)

the godfather part 3 (1990)

the great gatsby (2013)

the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society (2018)

the hate u give (2018)

the hunchback of notre dame (1996)

the hunt (2020)

the iron lady (2011)

the legend of tarzan (2016)

the master (2012)

the matrix resurrections (2021)

the notebook (2004)

the old guard (2020)

the outfit (2022) 

the photograph (2020)

the prince of egypt (1998)

the prom (2020)

the queen (2006)

the second best exotic marigold hotel (2016)

the secret garden (2020)

the skeleton twins (2014)

the spy who dumped me (2018)

the suicide squad (2021)

the trial of the chicago 7 (2020)

the truman show (1998)

the unbearable weight of massive talent (2022)

the united states vs. billie holiday (2021)

the velocipastor (2018)

the way he looks (2014)

the woman king (2022)

their finest (2016)

this means war (2012)

tootsie (1982)

treasure planet (2002)

troop zero (2019)

turning red (2022)

two lovers and a bear (2016)

us (2019)

valley girl (2020)

velvet goldmine (1998)

venom (2018)

venom: let there be carnage (2021)

victoria & abdul (2017)

walk the line (2005)

west side story (2021)

wet hot american summer (2001)

what we do in the shadows (2014)

where’d you go, bernadette (2019)

widows (2018)

wild target (2010)

wonder woman 1984 (2020)

yesterday (2019)

young adult (2011)

zombieland: double tap (2019)

[louanagi]

1. Un projet personnel et professionnel

a.    Qui suis-je ? Je me présente

Je m’appelle Lou Ana Girard, j’ai 20 ans. Je suis actuellement en master grande école en 1 ère année. J’ai obtenu un bac littéraire au lycée Louis Feuillade à Lunel (34). Après mon bac, je suis partie en BTS MUC (management des unités commerciales) au lycée Saint Stanislas à Carcassonne (11). J’ai intégré l’ESC Clermont Business School en 2019.

b.    Mes qualités personnelles

Je suis une personne qui s’adapte très vite aux situations. Je suis quelqu’un de déterminée, quand je veux quelque chose je mets tout en œuvre afin de pouvoir réaliser mon objectif. Mes différentes expériences font de moi une personne qui aime le travail en équipe et qui est force de proposition.

C.    Traits de caractère : 3 points forts, 3 points à améliorer

Points forts :

-       Déterminé comme je l’ai dit plus haut je me donne les moyens de réussir et je sais ce que je veux.

-       Esprit d’équipe grâce à mes différentes expériences j’ai appris l’importance du travail en équipe.

-       Autonome je sais analyser les situations et prendre des décisions afin de les améliorer.

Points faibles :

-       Impatiente j’aime que les choses soient vite et bien faîtes. J’ai du mal à comprendre pourquoi les personnes peuvent être aussi longue dans certaine situation.

-       Franche j’aime que les gens soient transparents avec moi, comme je le suis avec eux. Ça m’est déjà arrivé de blesser une personne en lui disant ce qui n’était pas bien. Il faut que j’apprenne à le dire de manière plus diplomate.

-       Opiniâtre quand j’ai une idée en tête je ferai tout pour la réaliser et il faut argumenter pour me montrer que j’ai tort.

D.    Mes valeurs

Pour expliquer mes valeurs, j’ai choisi de les exprimer à travers des citations :

-       Tout seul on va plus vite, ensemble on va plus loin.

A travers mes expériences et ma formation j’ai compris qu’être ensemble était une force qu’il faut exploiter. C’est important de pouvoir discuter et confronter nos idées afin que le rendu final puisse être le plus pertinent possible. On vient tous d’un milieu différent et on a tous des pensées différentes c’est pour cela qu’ensemble on est plus pertinent.

-       Pas de rêve que des objectifs. 

Comme je l’ai dit plus haut, ma détermination est ma force, lorsque je veux quelque chose je n’attends pas que cela tombe du ciel, je me donne les moyens de réussir.

e.    Ce qui me motive dans la vie : mes appétences et mes centres d’intérêts

J’aime le sport, j’ai fait du Krav maga pendant 2 ans cela m’a appris à forger mon caractère et ne jamais rien lâcher. Pendant mes études j’ai dû arrêter le Krav maga, cependant j’ai continué le sport avec de la course à pied et du fitness.

Cela me permet d’évacuer mon stress, me défouler et de pouvoir me concentrer sur ce que je fais.

Je suis aussi très intéressée par la cuisine, cet univers me rappels les différents voyages que j’ai pu faire à travers le monde. C’est une ouverture d’esprit pour moi que de comprendre leurs mélanges et leurs origines culinaires.

La cuisine est pour moi un moyen de mieux comprendre mon corps car l’alimentation est très importante pour notre santé.

1.   Que savais-je faire avant d’intégrer le programme ?

a.     Quelles étaient mes compétences formelles ?

-       M’exprimer à l’oral

-       M’exprimer à l’écrit (mail, courrier, … )

-       Réaliser des plannings

-       Vendre (étapes de la vente)

-       Gérer des conflits

-       Réalisation de tableau de bord

-       Établir un bilan d’opération commerciale

-       Utiliser des outils informatiques

b.     Quelles sont mes compétences informelles ?

-       Écoute (je suis capable de prendre en compte ce qu’on me dit. Je sais reconnaître les besoins du personnel et des clients)

-       Adaptation (grâce à mes expériences je sais m’adapter à tous les types de situation).

-       Rigueur (j’ai le souci de bien faire, je suis très pointilleuse lorsque je réalise des tâches).

-       Ponctuelle (je déteste arriver en retard)

-       Organisation (je suis une personne très organisée et j’aime contrôler les choses).

-       Curiosité (j’aime apprendre et connaître des nouvelles choses)

-       Persévérance (lorsque je veux quelque chose je fais tout pour l’obtenir)

-       Réactivité (j’analyse les situations et je prends des décisions rapidement afin de gérer une situation)

c.     Stages en entreprise avant ma formation

J’ai réalisé un stage de 2 ans chez Orchestra Saint Aunes (34). Ce stage m’a vraiment permis de découvrir le commerce. En effet c’était le magasin du siège. On était donc un magasin test. Durant ces deux ans, j’ai pu voir la mise en place de nouveaux services : carte de fidélité payante avec différents essais sur le prix. Nous avons aussi pour lutter contre la concurrence mis en place une boxe de livraison de couche à domicile où en magasin.

J’ai réalisé aussi le métier de vendeuse : préparation des soldes, merchandising, conseil client, rangement, réception de commande, gestion de crise avec le client, période de noël, mise en place d’une opération commerciale.

Pour mon stage, j’ai aussi organisé un défilé pour présenter la collection printemps/été 2019. J’ai dû gérer : la communication, la sélection des articles, la sélection des mannequins, les invitations, le mailling, l’évènement.

Ce stage grâce à ma tutrice ma vraiment permis d’ouvrir les yeux sur le commerce et de mieux l’appréhender. C’est ce qui m’a poussé à continuer mes études dans ce secteur.

J’ai aussi des expériences en centre de lorisir, chez McDonnald’s, Leroy Merlin.

d.     Projets menés en dehors de ma formation

J’ai passé mon BAFA, c’est un diplôme que j’ai souhaité passer afin de pouvoir travailler en centre de loisir. Je me suis spécialisée dans l’handicaps chez les petits de maternels. J’ai passé mon BAFA à 17 ans.

1.   Ma formation actuelle

a.    Les objectifs pédagogiques de ma formation :  

En faisant une école de commerce je souhaitais pouvoir intégrer des associations afin de pouvoir développer d’autre compétences.

Je souhaite aussi avoir un niveau d’étude plus élevé avec des compétences concrètes afin de pouvoir espérer avoir des postes à responsabilité.

L’école de commerce est pour moi un tremplin afin de pouvoir me lancer pleinement dans la vie professionnelle en développent mon réseau et mes compétences.

b.    Mes objectifs :

Quel est l’axe sur lequel j’ai :

Le moins progressé

-  Les langues 

Le plus progressé

-       Le travail d’équipe

Quelles sont les compétences sur lesquelles je dois encore progresser ?

Je dois vraiment progresser sur les langues étrangères : l’anglais et l’espagnol.

Comment vais-je procéder ?

Sachant que je souhaite faire de l’alternance, je souhaite progresser en prenant des cours d’anglais à l’extérieur de l’école et en essayant d’oser plus discuter avec les étrangers qui viennent dans notre école.

Parmi les objectifs que je m’étais fixés en rentrant à l’ESC Clermont, quels sont ceux qui sont :

Atteints

Intégrer des associations (SEGMA et GO2C)

Trouver une alternance (Directeur de magasin chez LIDL)

Aisance orale

Animation de réunion

Non atteints

Parler Anglais

Faire mon stage à l’étranger

Être dans la classe 100% anglais

c.    Mes compétences (MGE1, MGE2, Césure)

·       Au début de la formation

-       Marketing

-       Mise en place d’un événement

·       A la fin de la 1ère année de formation (2018-2019)

-       Aisance orale

-       Étude marketing (Cours et SEGMA)

-       Négociation vente (Cours et GO2C)

d.    Pour chaque expérience professionnelle réalisée pendant le parcours :

Stage des admissibles :

-       Ma mission :

Lors des admissibles j’étais dans le pôle commercial. J’étais chargé de trouver des partenariats afin de pouvoir accueillir les étudiants qui venaient passer les concours pour entrer à l’ESC Clermont.

Par la suite, il y a eu le confinement. Notre travail a changé. Nous devions conseiller les élèves à travers un forum et du phoning afin de leur donner envie de venir à l’ESC.

Nous avons aussi beaucoup travaillé sur la communication en tournant des vidéos et en faisant des lives sur instagram et facebook.

Tout au long on a dû promouvoir le programme. Pour que tout ce passe dans le respect nous avons aussi mis en place une charte.

-       Contexte de ma mission :

J’ai travaillé dans l’école de commerce ESC Clermont Business school. La culture de l’entreprise est la proximité ainsi que l’esprit de famille. La taille humaine est mise en avant dans nos actions.

L’école se situe 4 boulevard Trudaine 63000 Clermont Ferrand.

Ce qui m’a plus

-       Relationnel

-       Le contact entreprise

-       Le travail sur les réseaux sociaux

Ce qui m’a déplus   

-       Le fait de ne pas avoir eu l’esprit d’équipe qu’on aurait dû avoir si nous n’avions pas eu le confinement

Ce que j’ai acquis :

Savoir (je connais)

-       La méthodologie du feedback

-       La méthodologie Tech gestion de projet

-       La méthodologie de l’encrage

-       La méthode de vente des 6C

Savoir-faire (je sais)

-       M’adapter

-       Utiliser One drive

-       Utiliser le salon virtuel

-       Utiliser Teams

-       Travailler en groupe

-       Faire des affiches

-       Communiquer sur les réseaux sociaux

-       Réaliser du street marketing

-       Réaliser du phoning

Savoir-être (je suis)

-       Responsable

-       Respectueuse des règles

-       Dynamique

-       Déterminer

-       Ecoute

-       Compréhensive

Ce qui est important :

Une des choses importantes dans mon stage des admissibles c’est l’adaptabilité qu’on a dût avoir. En effet avec le COVID19, tous nos projets qu’on avait mis en place ont dû être annulé. A distance nous avons dû remettre en place un nouveau plan d’action sans changer nos objectifs. Nos objectifs qui étaient :

-       Remplir les places des filières de master grande école

-       Accueillir les étudiants

-       Répondre à leur question

-       Être numéro 1 dans le classement majeur prépa

-       Leur faire aimer la ville

Tout cela en distanciel.

Réalité du poste visé :

Avec ce stage, le métier est un métier de promoteur ou de commercial. En effet dans ce métier, nous devons nous déplacer, expliquer et donner envie aux personnes de venir en l’occurrence acheter notre programme en se différenciant des concurrents. Organiser ces déplacements.

Réalité du secteur :

Le métier de commercial se situe dans un secteur indispensable dans chaque entreprise. En effet, ce métier a pour but de lier les clients à l’entreprise. Leur but est de développer leurs clientèles en augmentant le chiffre d’affaire.

Stage au Palais des thés :

-       Ma mission :

Lors de mon stage chez Palais des thés j’ai dû mettre en place le DUERP. C’est un document obligatoire qui doit s’adapter à chaque boutique. Je l’ai adapté pour 5 boutiques (Montpellier, Nîmes, Clermont Ferrand, Avignon, Béziers). Puis j’ai aussi créé un livret d’accueil qui sera donné à chaque nouvel entrant dans une des cinq boutiques. En plus de ça, j’ai dû réaliser des ventes : ces ventes sont des ventes assistées avec une forte connaissance produit.

-       Contexte de ma mission :

J’ai réalisé ces missions dans la boutique de Clermont Ferrand : 21 rue des gras 63000.

-       Avis :

Ce qui m’a plus

-     Le fait de devoir faire les réunions par skype

Ce qui m’a déplus

-       Le fait que ces documents doivent être adapté à chaque boutique

-       Travailler en équipe

Ce que j’ai acquis :

Savoir (je connais)

-       Les règles de mise en place d’un DUERP  

Savoir-faire (je sais)

-       Reconnaitre les différents types de thés

-       Reconnaitre les thés d’exceptions

-       Recevoir et conseiller un client

-       Animer une réunion

-       Préparer une réunion

Savoir-être (je suis)

-       Curieuse

-       Prise d’initiative

Ce qui est important :

C’est la mise en place du DUERP qui est un document indispensable dans une entreprise. Le DUERP est le Document Unique d’Évaluation des Risques Professionnels. Ce document doit recenser les risques auxquels le personnel peut être confronté. L’écoute des besoins des salariés et la mise en place des actions à mener sont primordiales.

La création du livret d’accueil a permis d’accueillir et d’intégrer un nouveau salarié dans des bonnes conditions.

Réalité du poste visé :

Avec ces missions, le métier visé est un métier de responsable des ressources humaines. Il contribue au bien être des salariés.

Réalité du secteur :

Dans chaque entreprise, au siège social un service RH est présent. Les méthodes utilisées sont en constante évolution. Il est important de se tenir au courant de chaque nouvelle technique.

4.   Quel métier vise-je ?

a. Mon réseau

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-ana-girard/

b.   Mon plan d’action pour atteindre mon objectif professionnel

1.

Directeur de magasin chez Lidl en alternance

2. 

Directeur de magasin chez Lidl

3.

Responsable vente secteur chez Lidl

4.

Directeur des ventes chez Lidl

5.

Responsable des ventes régionales chez Lidl

6.

Responsable des approvisionnements chez Lidl

7.

Création d’une entreprise

8. 

Développement de mon entreprise

Je commence par l’étape 1 et mon objectif final est l’étape 8.

[johnroeee]

                 Over 100,000 students took the UPCAT 2019.

          Katulad ng mga matatalinong Grade 12 na estudyante mula sa iba't ibang eskwelahan sa Pilipinas, minsan ko rin pinangarap na makapasa kasi wala namang masama kung gagawin ko 'yon. I mean, who wouldn't want that, right? Sa sitwasyon ko, I promised that in case I pass UPCAT, I'd really push myself studying at UP.

          Naisip ko rin kung ano ang pakiramdam na makapag-aral sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, ang tahanan ng mga Isko't Iska, na kung saan ang prinsipyo ay dangal at husay. Besides, the title that one gains when he becomes a graduate of the university is sure a privilege that he'd be proud of with forever because he achieves it through the odds.

          Unfortunately, I did not pass the admission test.

          Masakit, oo. Lalo na't naging pangarap ko ang makapasok sa UP sa loob ng anim na taon. Before, I looked up too much to our seniors because they passed the CAT and for once, I told myself that I'd be one of the Cagayanos who'll be studying at that university. Someday. It's a big dream of me, actually. Masyadong mataas kung tutuusin at masyado ring imposible mangyari, considering my academic performances.

          Aminado ako sa liit ng kakayahan ko, malayong maipasa ko ang UPCAT. Nakaramdam ako ng sobrang laking disappointment sa sarili.

          I thought I already gave my best. I realized it's not really about giving the best. Rather, it's about being at your best.

          My classmates from Aquamarine knew how much I wanted to pass UPCAT and with that, I felt so much pressure then. Everybody expected too much from me. Days and months before the results were suffocating me with anxiety and nobody knew what's really going on in my mind.

          As a consequence, nagulo ang plano ko kaya kailangan kong bumalik sa zero ulit. Kung ano ang susunod kong gagawin. Studying at CSU is my second option. It means, hindi pa huli ang lahat para sa akin. I passed the entrance test but none of the course choices indicated I will want to pursue later on.

          I do not have concrete plans. If I did, it all crashed down after I failed UPCAT.

          On June 13, I jotted this in my planner...

Here's the list of things in my mind before entering college [DRAFT];

Magparecon sa UPLB since pasok ang UPG ko na 2.591 sa recon cut-off na 2.800. Besides, kapag mag-retain at hindi magbago ang percentile score criterion per subtest noong 2018, I'll probably apply in the following courses;

BS Agriculture, BS Mathematics and Science Teaching, BS Developmental Communication, BS Forestry. Depende pa raw ito kung may unfilled slots sa mga degree programs indicated in my application dahil sa ilang passers na hindi nag-confirm ng kanilang admission.

Kapag nagkataon na maipasa ko ang appeal for recon, minimum percentile score requirements per subtest, at interview, I'll consider studying at UPLB for good.

If makapasa man sa whole process of reconsideration pero hindi rin sa isa sa apat na courses abovementioned, hindi ako tutuloy sa UP. At kapag din nag-upgrade ang Recon guidelines ng UPLB, especially the minimum percentile score per subtest at hindi pasok ang scores ko, goodbye UP na talaga

Plan B ko ang CSU. My first and second course choices are RT and Chem. Eng. respectively. As of May 19, ako ay pre-enlisted na sa ChE pero 'di pa enrolled. Dahil hesistant pa ako.

Nagpa-enlist ako sa DVM noong June 9. Siyempre, waitlisted ako.

Mas gusto ko ang DVM over ChE.

Hindi muna ako mag-enroll online on June 15 para mag-inquire sa CVM. This is because I am crossing over a bridge of uncertainty. Maliban doon, ito ay para ma-secure ang slot ko sa ChE in case hindi ako pumasa sa evaluation bilang waitlisted applicant ng DVM by the first week of July.

Ang kaso, ChE is rushing every one for settlement and finalization. Kung hindi ako makapag-enroll bago ang mid-July (13-17) sa ChE, automatic withdrawal sa slot ko. Worse part is, kapag hindi rin pumasa sa DVM, I'll be endorsed to other courses na available (na iniiwasan kong mangyari).

Kung admitted naman sa DVM at dahil six years din ang itatagal ko dito (kung papalarin), hindi na ako mag-UP. Kahit maipasa ang appeal.

My friends were asking about my plans but I couldn't give them concrete and final frames of it. Not yet. Ilang Linggo rin akong nanahimik, nagninilay at kinakalma ang sarili para makapag-isip ng susunod na hakbang.

The past few weeks taught me something. My visions of the ending were foreshadowed. I lost focus on the possible conflicts in the middle of it. I got too delusional about the feeling that I'd passed UPCAT.

          Ang mali ko, I chose UPCAT as my Plan A kahit alam kong dehado. I was too inconsiderate of my capacity. Hindi ko pinili ang bagay na kung saan siguradong maipapanalo ko sa huli.

          But that's life. Hindi naman palaging anchored ang mga plano natin sa mga mangyayari talaga.

P.S. Kung may mali man ako sa facts about UPCAT Recon, please spare me.

[euniceyounice7]

CCTV all around China

What’s the case with China? What’s happening in China? Are the citizens of China living peacefully or frighteningly? Let’s explore more in this week’s blog!

In China, there are 802 million active internet users, representing 57.7 percent of the population, which in comparison, the United States only has 300 million internet users approximately. Yet, the Chinese government, President Xi Jinping, has made the world wide web not so wide as there are several issues (McCarthy 2018).

The Great Firewall of China

The Great Firewall of China has created barriers that limits the flow and exchange of information, in other words, the foreign websites and news agencies such as Facebook, YouTube, Google, Twitter, Reuters and BBC are barred from entering China’s internet (Maags 2019). Instead, China had their own version of Google, called Baidu, WeChat that is equivalent to Facebook and YouTube that is substituted by Youku. Furthermore, Dennis and Kahn (2019) asserted that the Chinese government restricted nine types of information, comprising post that might disrupt social order, and information that might harm the state’s dignity and interests. Additionally, Maags (2019) stated that public belief likewise influenced subtly by governmental social media accounts or “”50-cent army”, the state-employed bloggers that post positive news and comments about the government online to convince and influence public opinion. Nevertheless, there are Chinese citizens that refuse to believe and blindly follow the official propaganda. They responded using metaphors and code words to condemn the government and the lack of freedom of speech by accessing the internet via virtual private networks (VPNs) to avoid the Great Firewall (Maags 2019; Heaven 2019). 

Censorship in China

Censorship in China is another issue faced by the Chinese citizens. Kristof (2019) noted that President Xi Jinping that is anxious and insecure regarding Hong Kong protesters, religion and Winnie-the-Pooh related topic, has lead him to be frightened that real information will penetrate the Chinese echo chamber, undermining his propaganda department’s personality cult around a kind “Uncle Xi”. One example of censorship is the banning of Winnie-the-Pooh at China’s movie theatres and internet, due to commentators that suggested it looks alike with the overweight President Xi (Kristof 2019). According to Kristof (2019), President Xi wanted to censor information in China as well as the discussions and forums in the West these days.  

China’s Social Credit System

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOk27I2EBac)

Moving on, the China’s Social Credit System is a ranking system that helps monitor the behavior of its vast population by ranking all of them based on their “social credit” (Ma 2018). According to Ma (2018), the citizens’ score will decrease or increase depending on their behavior. This is a new technology that controls its population in a creepy and terrifying ways, which will be implemented in 2020 to ensure a safety living in China (Matsakis 2019). Each individual is given 1000 points and is consistently observed and rated based on their behavior via the pilot system (Jones 2019). They can earn points by doing good deeds such as helping the needy, donating money and praising the government on social media. In oppose to that, those behave badly such as criticizing the government, smoking in non-smoking zones, and stealing will lead to a decrease in the points. Rewards and privileges for the citizens with good behavior include receiving priority for children’s school admissions and higher opportunity of promotion at workplace. In contrast, the citizens with bad behavior will be punished by prohibiting to book train or flights ticket, public shaming, restriction in getting the best jobs and banning citizen’s children to study in the excellent schools (Ma 2018; Jones 2019).

Is China’s AI technology the answer to the future?

Personally, I think yes. This can be supported by O’Meara (2019) statement as AI technologies promise advances in communications, health care, transport and fundamental breakthrough that can potentially shape China’s future directions and reap the most advantages. For example, AI technology, incorporating huge patient data sets for training software to predict disease that needs research and development has created a distinctive opportunities and great potential workforce for China’s researchers (O’Meara 2019). 

Does China’s Social Credit System help the citizens to behave well and ensure a safety living?

I think it helps the citizens to behave well and ensure a safety living, at the same time, the citizens will live frighteningly as well. Implementation of China’s Social Credit System can assist in reducing crime, so citizens can live peacefully. Citizens with good score will be given privilege and rewards. In contrast, it will also permanently affect the next generation that is innocent and this is unfair for them in the future especially when they wanted to enrol in the best school but restricted to do so due to the previous generation’s bad score. Also, imagine Chinese citizens walking on a road with thousands or millions of surveillance cameras tracking them, they have no privacy and completely transparent as all the personal data is controlled by the government and there is limit in freedom of speech on politic issues.

That’s all from me, thanks for reading!

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