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Nominated for 39 Emmys, including 4 nominations for Outstanding Drama Series in just six short seasons, Northern Exposure is one of the most unique television shows of its time. Half-drama, half-comedy, the show built itself a large cult following, experiencing widespread critical acclaim as well as viewer popularity. The brainchild of St. Elsewhere creators Joshua Brand and John Falsey, Northern Exposure premiered in July 1990 on CBS, lasting only five years (cancelled in July 1995). But the show’s cutting edge wit and originality have earned it a place among the most hallowed and venerable of TV classics

Northern Exposure follows the exploits of recent medical school graduate Joel Fleishman (Rob Morrow) who, failing to read the fine print in the government papers accompanying his student loans, is forced to practice medicine for several years in the frozen tundra of Alaska. Even more unsettling is that he’ll be the only doctor in the small logging township of Cicely, a place filled with oddball characters and never short of strange occurrences. The wealthy entrepreneur, ex-NASA astronaut Maurice Minnifield owns Cicely and is determined to turn it into an ideal vacation paradise (with Fleishman being part of his plan). Other notable characters throughout Cicely include beautiful bush pilot (and Fleishman love interest) Maggie O’Connell (Janine Turner), KBHR radio deejay Chris Stevens (John Corbett), aspiring filmmaker Ed Chigliak (Darren E. Burrows), and husband/wife team Holling (John Cullum) and Shelly Vincoeur (Cynthia Geary) who run the local watering hole, The Brick. With its classic “fish out of water” theme, Northern Exposure provides some memorable moments as hero Joel Fleishman learns to appreciate the finer points of rural Alaska

The Northern Exposure (Season 3) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere “The Bumpy Road to Love” in which Maggie learns of Rick’s extensive past of lovers when a statue is commemorated in his honor. Meanwhile, a disagreement hinders Maurice’s pursuit of Officer Semanski and Joel is kidnapped by a reclusive mountain man and his hypochondriac wife Other notable episodes from Season 3 include “Jules et Joel” in which Joel gets injured, prompting a visit from his twin brother Jules, and “Things Become Extinct” in which Joel experiences feelings of isolation as he searches for other Jews living in Alaska

Below is a list of episodes included on the Northern Exposure (Season 3) DVD:

Episode 16 (The Bumpy Road to Love) Air Date: 09-23-1991
Episode 17 (Only You) Air Date: 09-30-1991
Episode 18 (Oy Wilderness) Air Date: 10-07-1991
Episode 19 (Animals ‘R’ Us) Air Date: 10-14-1991
Episode 20 (Jules et Joel) Air Date: 10-28-1991
Episode 21 (The Body in Question) Air Date: 11-04-1991
Episode 22 (Roots) Air Date: 11-11-1991
Episode 23 (A-Hunting We Will Go) Air Date: 11-18-1991
Episode 24 (Get Real) Air Date: 12-09-1991
Episode 25 (Seoul Mates) Air Date: 12-16-1991
Episode 26 (Dateline: Cicely) Air Date: 01-06-1992
Episode 27 (Our Tribe) Air Date: 01-13-1992
Episode 28 (Things Become Extinct) Air Date: 01-20-1992
Episode 29 (Burning Down the House) Air Date: 02-03-1992
Episode 30 (Democracy in America) Air Date: 02-24-1992
Episode 31 (Three Amigos) Air Date: 03-02-1992
Episode 32 (Lost and Found) Air Date: 03-09-1992
Episode 33 (My Mother, My Sister) Air Date: 03-16-1992
Episode 34 (Wake Up Call) Air Date: 03-23-1992
Episode 35 (The Final Frontier) Air Date: 04-27-1992
Episode 36 (It Happened in Juneau) Air Date: 05-04-1992
Episode 37 (Our Wedding) Air Date: 05-11-1992
Episode 38 (Cicely) Air Date: 05-18-1992

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Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report, a blog where you can find more reviews like this one of the Northern Exposure (Season 3) DVD.

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The job market for college graduates is said to be at its best right now. However, the average salary isn’t as promising if you fall within the majority of graduates, even with the vast amount of jobs available. And, if you had to take out student loans to pay for education, the amount of money you make at a new entry level job isn’t comparable to what you owe student loan companies for your education.

In a recent article from USNews.com, “America’s Best Colleges 2007,” at least fifty percent of college students in the U.S. receive a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. Some of the most popular majors fall under Liberal Arts: English, Public Relations, Political Science, Journalism, etc. But while choosing a Liberal Arts major may appeal to your interests, it doesn’t show promising income for the future.

According to a NACE Salary Survey from Spring 2006, liberal arts and educational careers have the lowest average salary for entry level positions. Entry level positions for careers within a Liberal Arts major pay an average of $30,958 annually.

Thirty one thousand a year doesn’t seem so bad, but if you paid for school with student loans and attended a private university, it may take about thirty years to pay back your student loans. According to an article in 1010 Wins, two out of three students in New York borrow money to attend college and some 460,000 college graduates in “the empire state” will carry more than $6.4 billion in debt (www.1010wins.com).

No matter what university you choose to attend, the national average a college graduate owes in student loans is about twenty thousand dollars. The 20,000 as obtained from the National Center for Education, is reflective of federal loans. In other words, the five thousand borrowed per year towards tuition via Stafford. The total cost including private loans or parent “co-signer” loans is differing. The total cost per school year multiplied by four, is your personal total loan cost.

With everything in consideration, the cost of college and the salary most college grads will earn make career planning and financial projection seem less than promising. If you are using student loans to pay for education, and anticipate a career in liberal arts make sure to be attentive to your financial situation.

http://www.jitterbrain.com. Sharon edits all lifestyle and career content on Jitterbrain.com. The author of this article is Paige Sullivan. Paige is experience in many crafts and has shown success in relating to Jitterbrain’s target market: the pre/current/post grad student.

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Is it possible for recent university graduates to get a job where they can save over $1000 a month, get flown around the world, and have their accommodations furnished and paid for?

If this seems too good to be true, you’re right about one thing: it is good, but, in fact, it also happens to be true.

Almost everyone has heard of teaching English as a second language overseas. But, most people don’t think that it applies to them. “Most people think that you have to be a certified teacher, or have some special training, when in fact, university graduates of any major are able to do this,” says Jason Cresswell, co-owner and CEO of Access South Korea Now (ASK Now Inc.).

According to Cresswell, who himself spent five years teaching in South Korea, the main qualifications are that the applicant be a native English speaker, be a graduate of university, and have a passport from a country where English is the first language (Canada, the United States, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa). Beyond that, the person must be willing to commit to a year in another country.

When asked why the schools are willing to pay such a good salary to recent grads, and even pay for their flight and apartment, Cresswell responds, “English is the international language. Korean people are ambitious and aspire to travel, do business outside of their borders, and be part of the global community. In order to accomplish these goals, they must be able to communicate in English.”

So that explains the demand end of the equation, how about supply? “Take a survey amongst your friends. See how many of them who have graduated would be willing to pack their bags and leave the comfort of their familiar surroundings in exchange for a place and culture they know nothing about.”

While it’s true that most people aren’t able to pack up and leave for a year, there are those who are perfectly suited to this. ASK Now’s website, www.asknow.ca, features comments from some of those whom Cresswell and company have sent to South Korea. “I’m the VIP foreigner wherever I go.” “We’re not sure if one year is long enough to see everything.” “We have learned the Westerner mantra, Beware of Soju (Korean alcohol)” and “We went to Japan and met a bunch of other foreigners there.”

Reading the comments, you can tell immediately that the type of person suited for this opportunity is adventurous, curious, and looking for a major change in their life.

It is not only money that is a motivator. Travel, exposure to a new culture, and having a stand-out resume are also reasons people go.

“It’s great for those just entering the full-time job market. They spend a year or two paying off student loans, return home, and stand out immediately from their competition when applying for a job,” says Cresswell.

An employer faced with choosing between two candidates with similar education would be very likely to favor a candidate with international work experience. It shows the person can adapt to change, is independent, and can be trusted to finish what they start.

What if you can’t speak Korean? “No problem,” says Cresswell. “My first year in Korea, I barely learned any Korean. On the plane ride home after my first year, I decided I would be going back and that I should learn some more of the language. I did. It made my experience much better. Actually, it allowed me to meet, and eventually marry my wife who didn’t speak English.”

Cresswell married his wife, So Young, a Korean model, after a courtship in Korean. “Learning the language worked out well for me,” he understates.

When asked about the cost of using his company’s services, Cresswell responds, “Free. And if you deal with a company that wants to charge you to find a job, you should discontinue your relationship with them. We are paid by the schools to find qualified, quality candidates.”

If you’re intrigued by this opportunity and you can picture yourself packing your bags, visit http://www.asknow.ca to learn more. According to the website, qualified and eager candidates can begin their new life in as little as a month.

Jason Cresswell is co-owner and CEO of ASK Now Inc., a company that helps university graduates find employment teaching English in South Korea. He spent 5 years teaching and traveling to countries such as South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan. He is married to a Korean model, speaks Korean, and divides his time between Canada and South Korea. Jason is available for interviews for radio, television, newspaper, magazine, and other media.

Jason Cresswell ASK Now Inc.
jason@asknow.ca http://www.asknow.ca
705-673-7179 or 705-662-2043

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