Jennifer Bourne

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Is BoCoCa the Little France of New York?

It’s no secret that NYC is full of French expats. If you include Patois and Cajun, more than 180,000 French speakers live in the city, with another 110,000 who speak French Creole according to the most recent survey by the Census Bureau. But while we all know where to find dim sum (Chinatown) and that a “preevyet” and “spaseeba” will come in handy when getting borscht in Brighton Beach, what of a Little France in the Big Apple?

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Do you speak Elvish? The story of Constructed Languages in Books, Movies and TV Shows

I have always been impressed by some writers' extensive imagination and their ability to create whole new worlds and mythologies. I think for example of Tolkien or JK Rowling.

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The value of after-credits scenes in movies

Do you know what my favorite scene in The Avengers is? Actually, you might not even have seen it. Does the Shawarma scene ring a bell?

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The Value of Film Screenings for Independent Filmmakers

How valuable film screenings can be for independent filmmakers and how they can benefit from meeting their audience in real-life, as most of them are usually presenting their work online.

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Find Out Which Films are On Location, Where and When

When you live in the US, New York and Los Angeles are the "Mecca" of film shootings. Chances are that you will run into film sets several times while walking down the streets.

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How to Turn Your Social Media Profiles into Your Resume

Unless you work completely out of the online world, our social media profiles are your best resumes. They are quick and easy to update and to share with potential recruiters. They not only list your work experience and education, but also show your skills, portfolio, and how you interact with others.

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4 Social Media Tools to Start Using Today

You check Twitter before you even brush your teeth in the morning? Your Facebook newsfeed is your second home? Ok, you are a social media addict. But are you managing your time on social media right? Are you taking full advantage of your social networks?

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L’apéritif: or, how to enjoy life like the French

‘On prend l’apéro?’ is so common it has almost become a clichéd phrase in France. Yet, there is more to it than meets the eye…

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7 Things You Learn When You Study Abroad

Studying or living abroad for a month, or two, or twelve, is an experience of a lifetime. You learn more about yourself and the world than you ever have before, and possibly ever will again.

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5 Pinterest Tips for Artists

You are an artist or visual content creator? Pinterest is the platform for you.

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5 Rules for Super Effective Hashtags on Twitter

How to use hashtags efficiently? How many is too many? Let's have a look at hashtags best practices on Twitter.

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Why You Should Participate In Twitter Chats

You share on Twitter everyday, tweet to other people, sometimes direct message them. But do you know you can have a real-time conversation on Twitter with dozens if not hundreds of people at the same time? Meet the Twitter chats.

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How to Gain Quality and Engaged Followers on Twitter

On Twitter, most people judge a person's influence by his or her number of followers. It is an important metric, but would you rather have 1 million non-engaged followers, or 100 active advocates of your brand or voice?

Here are some tips on how to gain quality and engaged followers on Twitter.

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Create the LinkedIn Profile That Will Get You Noticed

Here are some tips on how to build the best LinkedIn profile.

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How to Rock Your Twitter Bio

When Twitter users come across your profile, they will look at your bio, and, let's be honest, your picture. They will assess your popularity by the number of our followers, and will screen your tweets to have an idea of the kind of info you share.