Cory Monteith's Emmys Honor Isn't Appreciated by Everyone

zondag 22 september 2013

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by Kiri Blakeley 34 minutes ago

Cory Monteith will be honored at tonight's Emmy Awards, and while you would think this would be a given and all-around thumbs up decision, apparently it is causing some controversy. The in memoriam honors will include not only Cory but James Gandolfini, Jonathan Winters, Family Ties creator Gary David Goldberg, and Jean Stapleton. Unfortunately this left out TV legend Jack Klugman, famous for The Odd Couple and Quincy. And Jack's son, Adam, is furious about it, telling the Hollywood Reporter: "I think it's criminal."

Adam feels like the Emmys are dissing his father solely to try and spike ratings. He said:

I don't mean to say anything disparaging about Cory, but he was a kid who had won no Emmys and it was a self-induced tragedy.

I agree that between Cory and Jack, Jack should be honored. I have no idea why they can't just honor the both of them. Take out some stupid joke routine. Jack should definitely be remembered at the ceremony.

However, Cory shouldn't necessarily be cut out. The reality is that the Emmys won't exist if people don't watch it, and if producers think that his honor will draw a younger crowd who will keep ratings up, then that is just the reality of the business. No one ever said show business was easy, fair, or soft-hearted.

Emmys spokesperson Ken Ehrlich defended Cory, saying:

No matter what we do, there will be people who feel we had other options and could have done other things.

As TMZ points out, Larry Hagman, star of Dallas, is also being overlooked.

Perhaps so, but Jack Klugman, a TV legend, does seem like a huge oversight. It's too bad they couldn't have found something else to cut. At the end of the day, I think Larry and Jack would have understood the need for ratings better than anyone. And Adam should take comfort in the fact that Jack will be remembered for a very long time, by many people.

Do you think Cory deserves to be honored over Jack?

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Plans to Honor Cory Monteith at Emmy Awards Create an Unexpected Backlash

dinsdag 17 september 2013

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by Jill Baughman 1 hour ago

It's been over two months since Cory Monteith's untimely, tragic passing, yet his name is still making headlines, this time because of a controversy brewing in regards to the Emmy Awards. It seems that in addition to the "In Memoriam" segment, on Sunday, the Emmys will separately honor Cory, James Gandolfini, Gary David Goldberg, Jean Stapleton, and Jonathan Winters.

And apparently this has some people very, very angry.

Many commenters are saying Cory didn't have enough of a career to be honored with the other four on this list. They're pissed that Andy Griffith was passed over. And they're saying that the Emmys are glamorizing his OD by making such a huge deal in honoring the death of a druggie.

Suffice to say: Wow, people on the Internet sure can be a bunch of insensitive jerks.

Look, I don't agree with the decision to single out actors who have passed away as somehow being more "honor-worthy" than the others, but their decision to include Cory makes sense. Cory and the cast of Glee spoke to a younger demographic. The ratings game is all about harnessing this young demographic, and the producers behind the Emmys probably thought this tribute would be a good way to lure them in and get them to watch the show (it may sound insensitive, but that's how our sick, sad world works).

Many 18-year-olds know who Cory is and that he passed away a couple months ago. Sad to say, but ask them who Jonathan Winters (a comedic genius and pioneer) was, and they'd probably shrug and continue playing Candy Crush on their iPhone.

Anyway, each of these tributes will be delivered by costars and close friends. For example, Edie Falco will be remembering Gandolfini, with whom she worked on The Sopranos, while Jane Lynch will be talking about Cory. Of course fans of Glee will tune in to see what Jane has to say about her fallen costar.

Not only does it feel weird debating who is and isn't worthy of being on this list since these actors are no longer with us, the things people have been saying about Cory have been cold, cruel, and completely unnecessary. He was one of the lead actors on an extremely popular television show, and many fans, young and old, were touched by and are still trying to process his death. There's no doubt that he had talent and legions of fans, and he was very open and honest about his struggles with addiction. Instead of "sensationalizing" his drug use, we can only hope that Lynch will talk about her friend in a way that shows how drugs can easily cut off a life and career that had so much promise. And, come on, no one's giving him an Emmy here.

So let's stop dissecting Cory's career and saying that he's a "minor" actor and that how he died makes him any more or less worthy to be on this list. We should be placing blame on the Emmys who are saying that one star's death is more important to honor than another's. Regardless, it's a shame that Cory's passing has led to this kind of exploitative controversy.

What do you think about Cory Monteith's inclusion on the "special" Emmys "In Memoriam" segment?

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US Military's Medal of Honor Goes to an Ordinary Dad With an Extraordinary Story

maandag 26 augustus 2013

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by Jeanne Sager 6 hours ago

A lot is being made over Ty Carter today, and rightfully so. Army Staff Sgt. Carter is being presented with the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama this week. He's only the fifth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Carter is a true American hero, a man who has already collected eight other medals -- including the purple heart. But if there's one story that really sums up who the man receiving the nation's highest military honor is, it's the way he learned that he would be awarded the Medal of Honor.

The story -- as told to the Stars and Stripes -- goes that Carter was on a family vacation, a trip to Crater Lake that he'd promised to his wife and kids. He'd been ordered to take a detour, to stay within cellphone range. And so it is that a man the nation owes a debt of gratitude learned he would be receiving the country's highest award while he:

sat on the back of his camper, parked near a gas station in the remote Oregon woods, with his two dogs asleep and his kids arguing and his wife feeding the baby.

It sounds so ... normal, doesn't it?

He sound like any dad in America.

Perhaps that is because Ty Carter IS like any dad in America.

He's a heroic dad, a dad who, faced faced death multiple times to assist comrades during a firefight with Taliban insurgents in October 2009 when Combat Outpost Keating was ambushed. Two dozen men were injured and eight died during that fight, making it one of the deadliest battles for Americans in the Afghan war.

But still, Ty Carter is a dad. An American guy who takes a camper on vacation with his wife, kids, and dogs.

That doesn't negate his heroism. If anything, it only serves to ? what a hero he is. Ty Carter had more than just his own life on the line that day in 2009. He was a husband, a father, a breadwinner out there on the frontlines.

It's easy to conflate the images of these action movie "heroes" with the heroism of everyday men and women in the military. Easy, but misleading.

America's heroes are not the Vin Diesel or Arnold Schwarzenegger types.

They're regular men and women, ordinary folks like Ty Carter who, when push comes to shove, rise to extraordinary.

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Novia, quien pidió 80 de sus 'amigos' que las damas de honor debe haber sido en realidad

vrijdag 23 augustus 2013

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por Maressa Brown hace 13 horas

De todas las decisiones de que una novia tiene que hacer de su día grande, que va a ser una dama de honor pueden ser uno de los más emotivos, desafiante y potencialmente desgarrador! Porque incluso si estás absolutamente seguro de que quieres tus tres amigos más cercanos, o sólo tus hermanas y cuñadas, su decisión es segura ser interrogado. Incluso usted puede conseguir un viaje de culpabilidad de un familiar o amigo. Lamentablemente es sólo una de esas realidades molestas y estresantes de planear una boda. Y de vez en cuando, todo lo que molesta el estrés lleva una novia para ir contra sus mejores instintos y optando para hacer que ciertas personas o un determinado número de personas sus damas de honor...

Una novia recientemente fieltro tan presionado para que por favor que ella pidió 80 mujeres a las damas de honor. LOCO!

Cuando se trata de averiguar quién tendría como damas de honor, los 26 años profesor de baile llamado Katie Dalby sentía tuvo que elegir entre tres cuñadas, su sobrina, su primo, su mejor amiga, y... 74 miembros de la Academia de baile zapatos de Boogie! Porque dice que "no quería excluir a nadie", les pidió todo a las damas de honor. Así tenía 80 mujeres--de dos a 17 años de edad--vestida de rosa y su alrededor en su gran día en Harwich, Essex, Reino Unido

Claro, se ve muy bien, al menos a juzgar por la foto del espejo funcionó de la feliz pareja sentada en medio de la tropa de una fiesta nupcial en una configuración de gran corazón ... Pero, ¿te imaginas tener que lidiar con eso muchas personalidades? ¿Muchos vestidos para ser ordenado y alterado? ¿Muchas personas en un lugar al mismo tiempo, tratando de sacarlos para enfocar y mirar a la cámara? Suena como una pesadilla.

Hola, si esta loca en definitiva decisión Katie feliz y su día especialmente memorable, más poder con ella. Las novias deben siempre seguir sus instintos y quien quieren en su partido nupcial... Pero yo soy un firme creyente de que es perfectamente aceptable... excepto algunas personas incluso aconsejado! La novia no debe ser presionada para incluir a todas las mujeres especiales en su vida como damas de honor. De lo que he oído, la mayoría prefiere evitar el gasto y estrés y ser huéspedes de todos modos!

¿Que opinas sobre la elección de la novia? ¿Te sientes presionado a tener ciertas personas como damas de honor?

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Are College Honor Societies Worth the Fees?

zaterdag 10 augustus 2013

Are College Honor Societies Worth the Fees?

It is nearly back-to-school time for college students, and many of them will soon be bombarded with invitation letters to join various honor societies. Local chapters usually cost between $30–100 or more to join. It can be difficult to know if it is really worth the cost, or if the tradition is arcane and unnecessary for future success. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding if joining an honor society is right for you or your child. Here’s what you need to know:

Some honor societies include members from all academic areas, while others are specific to certain majors and career fields, such as business or pharmacy. The more specialized honor societies allow students to network with fellow students who have the same career focus, as well as alumni already working in the field. Meeting the right people can lead to internship opportunities and even job offers—in fact, studies show that between 60–80 percent of all jobs are obtained through networking. But remember, being a member is not enough. You have to plan on going to meetings and events to make helpful contacts, and so the fees may not be worth it if you don’t plan to fully participate.

It is worth mentioning that there are ways to be involved and make connections beyond attending events and meetings. Even the oldest honor societies have kept up with the digital age and are active on sites like Twitter and Facebook. Just remember that being a passive consumer of online media is no better than being a wallflower at a meeting. To get your name out there you have to be invested and involved.

Honor societies are sometimes criticized as just being résumé fillers. It is difficult to know if a prospective employer will be impressed by membership in an honor society or if it won’t really matter. The key to knowing if a particular society is valuable for your résumé is to ask yourself if it is professionally relevant or prestigious. For example, Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 and is one of the most respected, selective and well-recognized honor societies. While I would not go so far as to say that being a member fundamentally changed the course of my career, I have been told more than once that it was the reason I was granted that all-important first interview.

Many honor societies offer substantial scholarship opportunities for members. Paying for college is difficult, so the more opportunities a student has to bring the cost down, the better. Scholarships can range from a couple hundred to thousands of dollars, and can be designated for a variety of expenses such as books, tuition and even travel-enrichment opportunities. Before you join an honor society, it is worth asking about what scholarship opportunities are available from both the local chapter and the national organization.

Membership in college honor societies can come with perks long after your college days are over. Membership can get you special discounts on everything from cell phone plans and insurance to hotels and résumé services. Many societies also offer professional development opportunities like conferences that can help you get ahead after you are hired, so even after you land your dream job, it can pay to stay involved. Staying involved also lets you keep an eye out for new talent when you are in a position to do the hiring.

Unfortunately, not all honor societies are legitimate. Since almost all societies charge a joining fee and it can be hard for students to know the difference between a real society and a fake one, it is easy for students and their parents to be scammed out of their hard-earned money. Additionally, there are some societies that have let their admissions standards fall so low that they can no longer really be considered valid. A quick way to check on the status of an honor society is to see if they are a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. However, just because a society is not a member doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not authentic, so you may want to check with your college advisor for advice.

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