orientation

Orientation
$34.98
I'm a serious SA fan, and I jumped at the chance to hear more of their covers and rareities. Fair notification for those looking at this album: this isn't precisely the pinnacle of SA's output. A few of the tracks appear elsewhere, and their cover of "Wind Beneath My Wings" -- while novel -- doesn't really sound like they brought much fresh to the party. The primary reason to get this disc is for the acoustic version of "Mary Lou", one of SA's critical tracks about relationships and a great song in its original form. Some might prefer this version for the improved intelligibility of the lyrics and more introspective cadence. In any case, if you've got to devour all things Sonata, this is not a bad way to go. Otherwise, try snagging all the main albums first, and look at Takatalvi as the first option for EPs.

Orientation/Jump, Push, Fall [HD]
$2.99

Orientation and Fitting In [VHS]
$89.95
In this episode of the Human Edge, Dr. Natasha Josefowitz explains the importance of understanding the process of acceptance and integration in a new work environment. Dr. Josefowitz identifies the differences between the customary hazing and on-the-job harassment. She defines what individuals, managers and organizations can do to avoid problems and focuses on successful solutions to common workplace situations.

Freshman Orientation
$14.98
A fair-to-middling low-budget comedy, "Freshman Orientation" has some good-natured fun lampooning the stereotypes and cliches of college life. Kewpie-faced Clay Adams is an undergrad frat pledge who pretends to be gay in order to snag the girl of his dreams. Just how this paradoxical turn-of-events comes about need not be reiterated here. Suffice it to say that it involves fraternity and sorority initiation pranks that wind up at cross purposes with one another.

Suffering from its own case of identity confusion, director Ryan Shiraki's screenplay reinforces stereotypes even as it's working hard to beat those stereotypes down. Gays, in particular, may find themselves evenly divided between encouragement and dismay over how they are portrayed in this film.

Still, there are enough moments of loopy charm to make the film worth seeing on a slow, rainy afternoon, and Sam Huntington and Kaitlin Doubleday have appeal and charisma to spare as Clay and his girl. And, as an added bonus, they are joined by John Goodman and Rachel Dratch in minor supporting roles.