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History of the Oscar Statuette

On April 15, 2011, in Arts and Entertainment, by admin

The Academy Award of Merit, or the Oscar Statuette, designed to symbolize film achievement, is constructed of gold-plated britannium on a black metal base, stands at over a foot tall, and weighs eight and a half pounds. It is designed as an Art Deco styled knight poised with a sword in hand, standing upon a film reel with five spokes, each of which symbolize the original five branches of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Producers, Directors, Writers, Actors, and Technicians. (Now the Academy is divided into fifteen branches: actors, directors, cinematographers, producers, executives, writers, art directors, musicians, sound, visual effects, make up artists and hairstylists, public relations, documentary, feature animation, and short film.)

The Academy did not officially nickname the trophy as the Oscar until 1939, but the beginnings of the statuette’s nickname, Oscar, are dubious. Battling stories include:

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9 Tips for Effective Communication

On April 10, 2011, in Communications, by admin

We all communicate, whether at home, work, school or play. In fact, the art of communication is the first thing a child learns as soon as he is born.

In its simplest form, it has been described as the process of giving and receiving information. While this is true, most of the time, some of the information being given may be lost in transmission because of interruptions and other distractions that interfere with the communication process. These tips will help you to improve on your communication regardless of what end of the conversation you are on.

  • Speak Clearly and Concisely.

As much as possible, be clear and concise when you speak so that your listeners wouldn’t have a hard time trying to figure out what you are trying to say. Pay particular attention to your diction and pronunciation. If you have a problem with some particular words, you might want to practice them over and over again when you are alone so that it does not get in the way of your communication. Another helpful tip is to engage the service of a speech therapist.

In today’s society, it would seem virtually impossible for an adult to exist without having an automobile. However, there are plenty of ways for people to get around if they cannot afford a car. It can be a bit inconvenient at times, but paying a few dollars for the bus or train is more affordable than paying $500 a month for a car and insurance. Here are a few tips on how to get around without owning a car.

Car-pooling is always a great option for someone who works with their friends, especially if the only thing a car would be used for is going back and forth to work. In many cases, friends will be happy to have their gas money paid for each week. For about $25 a week, the transportation is taken care of and very few of the costs associated with having a car are absorbed.

The man behind the establishment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1927 was Louis B. Mayer, boss of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios. The organization’s goals were defined as developing a means of honoring notable achievements in film in order to encourage even greater efforts and achievements in the future of the industry.

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have been distributed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in recognition of excellence and achievement within the film industry since 1929, making it the oldest awards ceremony in the history of all media. These awards established the paradigm upon which the Grammys, Emmys, and Tonys are based (its music, television, and theatre industry equivalents, respectively).