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4 Trivial Oscar Secrets


Thursday, February 21st, 2008


Oscars | Online Education | Online DegreesCome this Sunday, the eyes of millions of Americans will be glued to their TVs. Hours before the ceremony even starts, media parasites will swarm around the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood blabbing endlessly about who will win this award or that award, what they will wear. The excitement will get turned up a notch when the stars arrive. They will look like they just want to get inside, get their gift bags, and partake of the free champagne as the ugly media leeches sidle up to them and ask them questions. The look on the stars’ faces will say, “Standing next to you makes me nauseous, but I’ll be cordial so you don’t defame me all over the tabloids tomorrow morning.” Once the bloodsuckers have had their fill, the stars will make their way inside, the music will swell, and the massive self-congratulatory and self-promoting pat on the back that is the Academy Awards will ensue.

 
Ah, yes. The Oscars have certainly become an American tradition. You and I both know how things will go, with the exception of a few surprises- you know, Cuba may do a backflip or Adrian may lay a big wet one on Halle, stuff like that. However, despite our familiarity with the whole ritual, there are still some things that the public at large is still unaware of when it comes to the Oscars. So, in the spirit of education, I’ve provided some of these little known trivia:
 
1. The statuette stands on a film reel.
You wouldn’t know it looking at the statuette on TV, but the famous golden guy is actually standing on a reel of film. The film reel has five spokes, with each representing one of the five branches of the original Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers and Technicians. Bet you didn’t know that.
 
2. No one knows where the name ‘Oscar’ really came from.
While theories abound, no one knows for sure who first coined the name Oscar. Bette Davis called the award Oscar in 1936; Walt Disney in 1932. It may have been dubbed such by an executive secretary to the Academy who commented that the statuette reminded her of her Uncle Oscar.
 
3. Oscar is Latino.
I’m sure you’ve wondered where the golden statuette got its chiseled physique. Well, wonder no more! Oscar was modeled after Mexican actor, screenwriter, and director Emilio “El Indio” Fernandez, who posed nude for Academy sculptors.
 
4. Oscar winners don’t really own their statuettes.
Academy rules stipulate that Oscar winners cannot sell their statuettes, which have been known to sell at auction for six figures, unless they first offer to sell them back to the Academy for $1. Big difference. This has led to the legal implication that the statuettes do not belong to the winners.
 
As you watch the Academy Awards this Sunday, your enjoyment will be amplified as you think about those choice, only-for-the-elite details I just shared with you. You may share them with your companions to sound smart and in-the-know. On the other hand, you may forget them entirely, entranced instead by Gwyneth’s Gucci dress.
 

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Indiana Jones 101


Friday, February 15th, 2008


Indiana Jones | Online ClassesSo, at the movies last night I saw the new teaser for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I was raised in the golden age of Spielberg and Lucas. So, needless to say, as soon as they started playing the now iconic John Williams score, I was signed, sealed, and delivered. My brain automatically resolved to be one of those fan boys decked out with fedora and whip on opening night. (Don’t diss or I’ll have to display my whip skills, and you don’t want that.) The movie that followed the trailer, Jumper, was lame, eclipsed by the coolness of the Indy teaser. (The only people having any fun were the twelve-year-old boys behind me.)

 
Riding this wave of euphoria, I determined that I would write today on something related to the legendary archaeologist/adventurer/one-man army, as I can scarcely think of anything else. Luckily for me, Indy is a “part-time” college professor. I write about education and careers. Bam! I’ve got an article.
 
What kind of education would it take to be Indiana Jones? To say the man has a diverse skill set is an understatement. He’s not just an archaeologist and a linguist, but he’s also not just a soldier of fortune. If some college were to create an Indiana Jones major, what would it look like? For those who want to be Indiana Jones (myself included), the following courses are currently offered at universities nationwide:
 
Nazi Germany  
Introduction to Hittite
Self-Defense: Boxing
Old Egyptian Texts
Horse Management
Firearms Safety
Christianity and the Roman Empire
Leadership and Military Science
 
So, future Indies, good luck to you in your quest! And I’ll see you in line on opening night.
 

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5 Careers in Love


Thursday, February 14th, 2008


Do you enjoy hooking your friends up with Mr. or Mrs. Right? Do you take pride in guiding your friends through the minefield of love with uncannily brilliant advice? Do you have a knack for setting up the most romantic of dates? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these, you may have a bright future in the love field.

Most of us like to be in love. The sweet nothings. The tender kisses. The stolen glances and telling looks. These all add up to a very exhilarating, pleasurable experience that most of us enjoy very much.
 
Some of us, however, thrive on helping others find the thrill of romance. They live to help even the most love-challenged of us find and keep that special someone. In honor of this Valentine’s Day, we present the following list of careers in love.
 
Date Doctor | Online Programs1. Date Doctor – This career, popularized by the 2005 movie Hitch, assists the romantically deficient in hooking up with the mate of their dreams. Part-therapist, part-coach, part-fashion critic, part-artist, date doctors must be absolute masters of the uncertain domain that is the dating scene.
 
2. Matchmaker – Although more prominent a few centuries ago than now, professional matchmakers still live among us, hooking up well-matched couples. In Asian countries like Singapore, matchmakers are employed by the government to promote social development.
 
Matchmaker | Adult Online Courses3. Romance Therapist – These patient souls sit all day and listen to the romantic woes of others. They may deal with intimacy issues, squabbling couples, or hopeless non-romantics. Bring your patience, tough love, and a lot of tissues- you’re going to need them.
 
4. Romance Travel Agent – These professionals specialize in setting up the perfect getaway for couples or singles. They know the best spots, hotels, restaurants, and deals. If you’re looking to make the most of a weekend with you and your sweetheart, give these guys a call.
 
Card | Online Education5. Greeting Card Writer – Some people know just the right sappy things to say to get the tears welling, hearts fluttering, and love flowing, and they can be an enormous resource to those of us who don’t. These people write the cards that say exactly how we’re feeling but can’t put into words. They also write the cards we wish we thought of but know that our sweethearts will swoon over.

 

If these careers look like a good fit for you, go forth and spread the romance. And if anyone asks you what industry you work in, tell them, "I’m in the business of love."




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