Game of Thrones Won Six Creative Arts Emmy Awards

HBO probably had a blast last weekend.  They brought home the most number of awards from the Creative Arts Emmys, which recognizes technical and production expertise.  Almost half of it is from their medieval fantasy series, Game of Thrones. The epic series received trophies for art direction, special effects, costumes, makeup, sound mixing and sound editing.


Game of Thrones is based on the novels written by George R.R. Martin and because the most of their filming is done in Northern Ireland majority of the casts are British and Irish. It used to be shown during Sunday nights and season 2 had its finale last June. Next season is scheduled March next year.

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iPhone 5: Is it Really Worth the Wait?

Last September 12, people who attended the Apple event had mixed emotions about the newest iPhone. Some people were dismayed because they find it boring. Some say they weren't really surprised because almost all of the information leakage about it were true. But of course, Apple loyal fans don't feel that way.

Personally, I think there's nothing really revolutionary with the new iPhone but I don't think it will really hurt their sales badly, even with Samsung's "it doesn't take a genius" campaign. The new iPhone doesn't really have anything new to offer aside from the improvements but they have a very strong brand.

One of my friends shared this Jimmy Kimmel Live's First Look:iPhone 5. It's so hilarious I thought it's great to share it.

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My Thoughts on This Year's September 11 Memorial

This year's September's memorial could have been a great way for the presidential candidates to be visible but I'm glad that both President Barack and Mitt didn't go to New York. Otherwise, the true purpose of the day would have been overshadowed by politics.

President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama observed the moment of silence at the White House. While Mitt Romney went to Reno, Nevada to address the National Guard Association.

The true legacy of 9/11 will not be one of fear or hate or division. It will be a safer world, a stronger nation, and a people more united than ever before.

-President Barack Obama

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El Monte Lifeguards Fired Due to Gangnam Style Parody Video

I, together with the other 6,000 +++ people who signed the petition of the 14 life guards for them to get their jobs back, believe that the decision to fire these kids over a harmless and funny video is a clear example of the upper management's failure of judgment. I agree that the action taken was exaggerated. A write up or a lesser disciplinary action would have been more acceptable. On the other hand, I disagree that what these kids have done is an embarrassment. I think that the video is a manifestation that the kids love what they are doing and the video was supposed to show how fun their workplace is but it was all messed up thanks to the "supposedly grown- ups."

Here's the video and see if there's something embarrassing about it or if they deserved being fired:

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Jennifer Lawrence and the Silver Linings Playbook

The 37th Toronto International Festival opened last weekend and the most talked about celebrities who attended the event are Kristen Stewart, Miley Cirus, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. That is based on the articles I saw after searching about the said festival. The focus on Kristen is understandable since that was the first time she showed herself to public after the news about her affair went public.

There was one article though that caught my attention. It was about Jennifer Lawrence's extreme change in her style and it says that it is a marketing strategy for her upcoming film "Silver Linings Playbook." Honestly, I haven't heard about the film before because when you say Jennifer Lawrence the first thing that come to mind is "The Hunger Games." Looking on the picture below, I agree that it's difficult to tell that the picture is the same person. What more if you're not familiar with how Jennifer Lawrence looks like?

The writer praised the film and mentioned that it might be a ticket for Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro to be nominated and win for an Oscar.

"Silver Linings Playbook," is a comedy drama film and here's the trailer:

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