Archive for July, 2011

Conference Call: Ryan Seacrest Talks Super Bowl and ‘american Idol’

American Idol’s famous host has recently received news that his presence will be needed at the Super Bowl XLII. In a FOX conference call, Ryan Seacrest confirmed that he is indeed going to host his biggest event so far. He shared some details about his latest gig and also managed to comment on American Idol happenings as well.

According to Seacrest, his project for FOX is a new and experimental concept. The FOX Super Bowl pre-game is a live red carpet, where he will interview celebrities as they come to watch the game. It will be covered like a major event. Everything will be in adlibs as there will be no scripts, something Seacrest is very much comfortable about. He says he enjoys doing and saying things spontaneously. When he was approached for this project, he immediately got curious with the new format and he soon accepted the proposal to host.

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A football fan himself, Seacrest promised that only the pre-game will be covered and the game will not, in any manner, be disturbed or upstaged. He emphasized that there will definitely be no celebrities or guests in the commentary box during the game. He also made it clear that he will not be involved in the halftime show.

Asked on his comments about the ratings for American Idol, Seacrest believes that the ratings are still good considering that the show is still the most popular in America . American Idol judge Paula Abdul is also set to perform at the Super Bowl before the games start.

Aside from hosting a number of specials including New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, the Emmy’s and the SAG Awards, Seacrest hosts The Morning Show on 102.7 KIIS FM in Los Angeles . He is also a co-host for the daily E! News on E! Entertainment Television. In 2007, he started a 2-hour radio show called “The Entertainment Edge with Ryan Seacrest” which airs in the U.K.

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Groshan Fabiola

Are French People Rude ?

A number of Americans successfully spread that French people are rude. It is possible that those Americans were deprived of high human values, principles, and standards that denote finesse; and one day, they confronted their reality. What you just read means that if a person is visiting France ~or your home or mine~ he must offer kindness, respect, and consideration BEFORE expecting kindness, respect, and consideration.

 

Rude people are in France, U.S.A., China, Australia, and in every country of today’s world.

 

Unlike Mexicans in the U.S.A. [Incapable to decipher that they are in someone else's country and to act appropriately] you must act appropriately and become aware that you are in French people’s country. It is expected of you to denote finesse and consideration by NOT approaching them you speaking in English. Like Mexicans in the U.S.A., if you are incapable to decipher why it is so, visiting France may harshly confront you with your reality. Expectedly, you will not admit it; and so, you become one more spreading that French people are rude.

 

On the other hand…

 

Can you demonstrate that you have been raised by fine folks; that they taught you how to be a fine person; that high human qualities, values, and principles were passed on to you; that you feel embedded your obligation to be kind, respectful, and considerate to others everywhere you go; and that you are capable to learn ?

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Then, centuries-old traditions and culture, fine art and other refinements, exquisite entertainment and shows, heavenly meals and fine wines, interacting with refined people, and experiencing what is perceived as the handwriting of the mastermind behind nature are each well suited to go hand-in-hand with you on your way to become enriched and cultivated by all of it.

 

Let’s imagine an encounter.

 

You approach a French person and offer a salutation such as ”Bonjour.” To a man it is “Bonjour Monsieur,” but to a woman whose marital status is unknown to you it is “Bonjour Mademoiselle.” Should you know the woman is married, then, it is “Bonjour Madame.” Other sentences are “Thank You” and “Good Bye” for which you say “Merci” ~or preferably “Merci Beaucoup”~ and “Au Revoir.”

 

Let’s imagine another encounter.

 

You now approach a man. You politely smile as you say… “Bonjour Monsieur. Je ne parle pas le français. Parlez vous l’anglais ?” Do not panic. Below, you will find a way to say that sentence correctly; but you must say it even if you read it from a sheet of paper which would be a charming act !

 

Possessing the manners known to finer people make a mountain-like difference when approaching French people. Are they rude when noting that you are not one of the Americans they know or heard about ? – Most certainly, they will not be because you offered a proper salutation with a smile. Then, you denoted consideration recognizing being in their country by NOT approaching them speaking in English. Lastly, you sent the message that you have intellect to learn.

 

Once in France, you will see that French People Are Rude comes from Americans deprived of high human qualities, principles, and standards mandatory to know why ~when visiting France or your home or mine~ they must offer kindness, respect, and consideration BEFORE expecting kindness, respect, and consideration.

 

If you are an American who possess manners known to finer people, then, Bon Voyage to the land of Renoir !

 

Originally published here.


George Josserme

American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

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