Oscars 2012

It is known as Hollywood's biggest night, and it celebrated its 84th year. Last night was the annual Oscar Awards which honors the best of the best in Hollywood over the past year. What makes this night different from any other award ceremony is that is is a simple, elegant night.  Which is exactly what was brought to us. Actors and Actresses from across the country and world appeared live at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angelas. The simple interviews, the simple dresses, the simple awards. But when it comes to Hollywood, NOTHING is just simple.  Throughout the night, there were many "mishaps"  that stunned audiences. Starting off with Sasha Baron Cohen spilling something on Ryan Seacrest, then there was the whole Angelina Jole flashing audiences (by accident of course) and let's not forget the random Cirque Du Sole performance we got in the middle of it all. (Not much of a mishap, but still not simple) Above all the Oscar Ceremony seemed to have gone back to a simpler time...especially when it ended the night with the Best Picture of "The Artist" which is a silent film. talk about simpler. Right? But over all, another great night for Hollywood. Oh and I almost forgot about Billy Crystal. Great Job in your hosting, kept it simple, even with your show stopping musical numbers. 

Here is a list of last nights winners....just in case you missed it. 

Best Picture: The Artist

Actor in a Leading Role: Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Actress in a Supporting Role: Octavia Spencer, The Help
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Director: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist

Original Screenplay: Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen

Adapted Screenplay: The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon and Jim Rash
Animated Feature Film: Rango

Foreign-Language Film: A Separation (Iran)

Documentary Feature: Undefeated

Cinematography: Hugo

Art Direction: Hugo

Film Editing: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Visual Effects: Hugo

Sound Editing: Hugo

Sound Mixing: Hugo

Original Score: The Artist, Ludovic Bource

Original Song: "Man or Muppet," The Muppets; music and lyric by Bret McKenzie

Costume Design: The Artist

Makeup: The Iron Lady

Animated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Documentary Short Subject: Saving Face

Live Action Short Film: The Shore

 VISIT THIS SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2012 OSCARS

http://www.eonline.com/redcarpet/2012/oscars/news/winners-complete-list-from-the-2012-oscars/295915 

The Fears of Being a Journalist

On February 22,2012, 2 more journalist were killed in Syria while they were covering conflict zones in the city of Homs.   Marie Colvin, a veteran to correspondence, as well as photographer Remi Ochlik were both killed. 

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/22/world/meast/syria-journalist-deaths/index.html?npt=NP1

 What scares me the most personally is how I want to be a journalist. I want to report all over the world. I am deathly afraid of being killed in those kind of environments. As I have learned in my studies of journalism, and reporting, especially foreign correspondence.  It is a dangerous field. And you need to devote a lot of time and pretty much your life.  It is almost like being in the army.   You are dedicating your life to your career. You are putting yourself in dangerous situations, there really isn't anything different except wearing a uniform and carrying a weapon...unless you count a microphone and camera a weapon.

I would personally like to give my regards to Marie and Remi for their work throughout the years, giving inspiration to hopeful journalist like me.

Suicide Awareness: That's What You Missed On Glee

It is all song and dance until someone is harassed for their sexuality. For those of you who do not follow Glee, you are missing a lot. The show just doesn't show the lives of teenagers who belong to a glee club and sing about their wonderful lives until they graduate...then continue to sing about their wonderful lives. They talk real topics, by using song. When it comes to music, I feel artists are able to make a connection with their audiences with songs and lyrics. And Glee did just that.

I last night's episode "On My Way" the theme, which is normally the theme was overcoming adversity, was overcoming adversity with the addition of bullying over the internet and in person.

Max Adler's character Dave Karofsky, the bully who had terrorized Chris Colfer's character Kurt Hummle for being homosexual is not being bullied for the same thing. Adler's character was forced to go to another school, and was outed by another student after he had been seen with Colfer at a local restaurant. Adler's character enters his schools locker room where the word "FAG" is spray painted on his locker, making him run out. The next scene we see him laying in his room crying while reading terrorizing messages to him on the internet. With all of this hate and self loathing, he can't think of anyway out but suicide.  He proceeds to dress in a suit, and attempt to hang himself in his closet. Luckily, his father found him before he could potentially die, and rushed him to the hospital.  After receiving the news, the "New Directions" devote everything they sing to living for the day and living for the moment. Singing songs about inspiration and loving yourself.

Kristen Dos Santos spoke with the actor about one of the most shocking moments in Glee history, and how he felt to be the one to deliver it.

Go to eonline.com to find out more

http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/glees_max_adler_spills_on_one_of_series/295674

On the note of suicide, I feel that the topic should be brought to the public eye has an important matter.  Yes it is a very serious topic. But it is serious enough and happens more than people wish to know. And that is why it it important to talk about.   Suicide is the result of so many situations, and it just takes one thing to make someone think that there is no way out. Therefore, I wish to make a point to announce that March 1st, 2012 is Suicide and Self Harm Awareness Day. Please make an effort to help those in need, and if it's you...help yourself.

Please Visit this site for more information

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Caffeine Kick

In today's generation, there are many ways to consume a form of caffeine and energy, such as coffee, caffeine strips, Five Hour Energy shots, the various energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster.  If that was not enough, we now have another way to consume our daily energy.

The new caffention...as I am calling it is called "AeroShot." An AeroShot shot contains 100 milligrams and dispenses in 3 to 6 puffs.

An invention that comes in a chap stick like container which shoots out a mixture of caffeine and vitamin B in your mouth dissolving into your body.  Seems like a pretty simple way...now my concern is just how people will hang onto these things. I know when it comes to chap stick, I can never seem to hang onto it for more than a few weeks, then I lose it. That is the only concern I have, but New York State Senator Charles Schumer, has some more concerns." The product could be very dangerous," Schumer says. " The businessman staying up late who doesn't want to drink a cup of coffee that's OK. But what about the kids who go to bars and take several shots of AeroShots so they can drink more?"  Schumer finds this very concerning, he even wrote a letter to Food and Drug Administration urging them to examine its safety and legality.As for now, the FDA will review the senator's concerns, but as of now the AeroShot is on sale in convenience stores for about $3.

The inventor of AeroShot, David Edwards says the product is safe and was tested before it was introduced.

As for now, caffeine has a new way of being consumed. My only fear is that coffee will no longer be an option. We will only have shots and strips.