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Celebrate Life #ENDCANCER With Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation

Meatloaf — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:34:00 +0000

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation was created in 1996 by Grammy-nominated songwriter and philanthropist Denise Rich, in memory of her daughter Gabrielle after her untimely death from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation funds the nation’s best and brightest young scientific investigators conducting research in the fields of leukemia, lymphoma and related cancers. Since its inception, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation has awarded grants totaling nearly $20 million and maintains its status as one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support for blood cancer research in the nation.

Today, the Junior Committee of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation has launched the first of four videos which will create a campaign and platform empowering youth to make a difference in the fight to end cancer. The Junior Committee of the Foundation is made up of up and coming youth entertainers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs.

The team at Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation are close friends of Campus Socialite and we couldn’t be any more excited about getting involved to help the cause. Watch the video, make a difference, be a True Campus Socialite!

On May 30^th hundreds of young entertainers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and influencers will unite at Lavo to raise money for cancer research. You can purchase tickets here.

Share This Video! Join us at the Millennial Ball on May 30th and do your part to help Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation!

7 Rock Stars You Wouldn’t Expect That Have Business Degrees

Meatloaf — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:45 +0000

Written By:

Drew Hendricks

Education and rock music don’t mix the same way a gin and tonic does. Pink Floyd often comes to mind… “We don’t need no education. We don’t need thought control!” Maybe it seems strange that this attitude continues to this day as more rock stars than ever finish school and then reap the benefits of bending to the will of the Industry.

Though many musicians are self-taught and do not have a music degree, that does not many that they don’t have degrees in other areas. In the same way many wouldn’t believe that Shaq has taken the time choosing between online business colleges, he earned his MBA online, many would be astounded to learn that few rock stars have tossed their caps in the air as well. There really are exceptions to every “rule”. Two country stars, three hip-hop legends and a country singer who is better known for his other line of work top the charts in this niche.

Trisha Yearwood

Long before she was an award-winning country singer, Ms. Yearwood studied business at the academic level. She first earned a two-year business degree from Young Harris College in 1985, which was followed two years later by a bachelor’s degree in music business from Belmont University. In addition to her multi-platinum music career, she also hosts a cooking show, “Trisha’s Southern Cooking”, that debuted on the Food Network earlier this year.

Ludacris

The “Southern Hospitality” rapper graduated with honors from Georgia State University with a degree in business. In addition to seven studio albums that have sold a combined total of more than 10 million units, the rapper (real name Christopher Bridges) also launched Karma’s World, a kid-friendly informational website.

Brad Paisley

Mr. Paisley is one of country music’s biggest heartthrobs. But back in the early 90’s, he was just another business administration major at Belmont University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1995, and followed up with studies at the Mike Curb School of Music Business. In 2003, Mr. Paisley received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Belmont. Earlier this year, the Grammy Award-winner established an endowed scholarship at his former school.

David Banner

He has produced singles for TI, Lil’ Wayne and Chris Brown, and released five solo studio albums (with his sixth, “MTA3: The Trinity Movement”, due out later this year). But David Banner (real name Lavell Krump) got his start at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business. While attending Southern, Mr. Banner/Krump also served as president of that school’s Student Government Association.

Jean-Jacques Goldman

Maybe you haven’t heard of him, but Mr. Goldman is one of the best-selling French pop stars of all time. This Grammy-winning singer and songwriter has collaborated with Celine Dion, Joe Cocker and Chet Baker, to name a few. But before all that, he attended one of Europe’s most prestigious business schools, the École Des Hautes Études Commerciales, where he earned a degree from the Lille Higher School of Business.

Guru

Keith Edward Elam (aka Guru) was one of the heavyweights of 80’s and 90’s hip-hop, thanks to his vocal stylings with the group, Gang Starr. But before he was a rapper, Mr. Elam was a business major at Morehouse College in Atlanta. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1983. He went on to take graduate classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, but eventually dropped out. Mr. Elam passed away in 2010.

Kevin Costner

OK, so he is best known for acting and directing. But the Oscar-winner is also known as the eponymous frontman of Kevin Costner & The Old West, a country outfit that has released three studio albums – the most successful of which, “Untold Truths”, peaked at #35 on the national charts. But before Mr. Costner was a famous actor/musician, he was a student at Southern California University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and finance in 1978.

You think rockers aren’t educated? Tell that to these brainiacs-turned-business graduates. If anything, this list proves one thing: just because you earn a degree in one field doesn’t mean you won’t find success in another. Long live the dream. Rock!

Chrystian Drops His First Single “Get It In”…Title To Live By

Tyler R. Spaulding — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:03:47 +0000

Our boy Chrystian just dropped his first single, “Get It In” off his upcoming debut album Genesis. As the summer approaches this title is extremely fitting, and the video proves this has the potential to be a club banger.

MTV boasts, “Columbus, Ohio, native Chrystian may be the next Usher, guys. And no, we’re not exaggerating even a little…the kid can sing, dance, write, and most importantly, he’s got swagger on a million trillion…Chrystian is poised to become the next big thing.” I’m normally not a huge fan of MTV (except Fantasy Factory which is kick ass) but I have to agree with them on this one.

“Get It In” will be available on May 22nd and tour dates will be announced soon.

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5 Morbid Career Fields That Require Degree-Holding Graduates

Meatloaf — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Written by:

Drew Hendricks

Many people complain that their jobs are boring, but some careers that people have devoted years earning a. Every day there are jobs related to death and related causes. The following are jobs are a little twisted but someone has to do them. What’s more, attending one of many schools with online master programs, or bachelors for those just starting out, may not be quite enough because of the need for hands on experience in these fields. Here are several examples of the darker jobs graduates can look forward to:

Pathology Specialist:

Pathology refers to the general study of diseases and means long hours in the lab, working with particular samples. While this may not sound too macabre, many professional pathologists find themselves in jobs centered on death. For some, they spend entire years studying one cause of death. Others find jobs where they determine causes of death for different people every day. Forensic pathologists examine mysterious and possibly murderous deaths to find clues. All these jobs naturally require extensive medical training and degrees.

Funeral Director:

A funeral director takes loving care of the cold corpses that come in the mortuary, typically handling the grave process from beginning to end. In this particular case, that means overseeing the body as it is prepared for viewing, speaking with family members, and constantly working with cemeteries and graveyards. A two-year associate’s degree in mortuary science is a typical requirement, and also a real thing.

Caterer:

How did caterers make it on the list? If you are thinking of happy weddings, anniversaries, and business lunches, think again. Many caterers specialize in far darker celebrations. Consider the market for funerals, seances, and fundraisers for incurable diseases. What drinks and snacks go best with slideshows of the deceased? Someone has to decide. Professional caterers usually have degrees in the culinary arts.

Snake Milker:

This may strike you as morbid or not, depending on your point of view on snakes. If you think they have their good points, perhaps you would be a good milker yourself. Professionals work at serpentariums, encouraging snakes to bite at soft pads over and over in order to harvest their venom for research…or collections. Degrees in biochemistry and herpetology are usually a must.

Obit Writer:

Think how it would feel to write about death…day…after day…after day. Obituary writers are masters of a select type of writing designed to memorialize the deceased and effectively sum up every cause of death imaginable. Some even end up acquiring photographs of the deceased as part of their jobs. Journalism degrees dominate this field.

Danni Wells

Meatloaf — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:59:08 +0000

Who is Danni Wells? I don’t know, but I would love to causally run into her, tell her about how I read to the elderly and volunteer for Big Brother Big Sister. Then Motor boat that rack.

Red Bull Will Make Your Dreams Come to Life

Canadian Bacon — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:17:00 +0000

You know you’ve got a great idea that’s itching to get made and all you need is the opportunity to make that dream reality, right? Well, Red Bull is giving you that chance. Take the opportunity to have your greatest, most wildest dream or idea transformed into a reality. Check this out:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Red BullLaunchpad – Ideas Wanted – YouTube.

Now that you’ve got a picture of what’s at stake, check out the competition here to get an idea of what you’re up against. Next, get to work on a 30 second video explaining your phenomenal idea, then register with your Facebook account. The top ten ideas get voted on and one winner will win the chance of a lifetime. Red Bull Launchpad will get your idea off the ground!

Emily Ratajkowski

Anthony Mason — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:58 +0000

It should be a crime staring at Emily Ratajkowski in lingerie. Being barely legal at 19 doesn’t make matters any easier.

Simone Starr

Tyler R. Spaulding — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00:42 +0000

The former Ed Hardy model over a month ago had to flee to Sydney, Australia after allegedly running a drug ring. Either way, Simone Starr still looks pretty fine in a bathing suit.

Kelly Brook

Tyler R. Spaulding — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Kelly Brook on the sand and near the ocean makes grown men everywhere weep. She looks so hot in the sun, and luckily for us summer is just around the corner!

U.S. Government Could Save $13.7 Billion Per Year By Legalizing Weed

Tyler R. Spaulding — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:00:14 +0000

Finally, politics that we can all agree on. 300 economists have signed a petition calling on action to government about a political issue that actually affects us… Legalizing Pot. According to Huffington Post Harvard economist, Jeffrey Miron wrote a report claiming that the United States could save roughly $13.7 billion per year by legalizing weed. Let me just highlight his point one more time… PER YEAR. He claims that $7.7 billion would be saved annually by not having to enforce current pointless laws while the remaining $6 billion government would be saving unfortunately comes at our expense through taxes. Stephen Easton of Businessweek thinks the Harvard economist estimates are actually quite low. (In other words, he’s calling him soft) Easton believes the government would be saving closer to $45 to $100 billion per year if they made marijuana legal.

What all of these economist bring to the table when it involves legalizing weed is credibility, something your stoner friend doesn’t have when trying to make the exact same argument. There are numerous arguments to be made that would support what these experts are saying (higher revenues for states, helps create jobs, medicinal purposes, reduce crime rates, actually puts criminals in prison rather than pot smokers etc…) Let’s just hope somebody in Washington is actually listening for a change. Enjoy celebrating 4/20 and maybe next year we can all celebrate the holiday legally!