Emmestyle

I've been thinking a lot about the connection between the state of our nation and how it relates to self esteem. Additionally, I cant help but think that the devastating peril our environment currently faces comes from the lack of positive self esteem we as citizens have. Logically if we don't feel well about ourselves, how can we be proactive for anyone or anything else including the environment? When we feel good about the path our lives are on, we make a multitude of decisions that positively affect the whole, naturally. Now more so than every before, quite the opposite is occurring. The complete disregard of our actions and their long term effects must finally be addressed. Undeniably, we are at a critical breaking point on many levels.

Overall, as a nation at war, our health has never been poorer, our children are rebelling for insight and guidance, the enviro, political, socio economic systems designed to support the variety of daily demands are maxed-out and embarrassingly we are internationally known as one of the worst environmental offenders. I'm sure you agree that enough is enough. The elephant has lived in the room long enough and it's time we stop the gota-have-it-now consumer ride and get back to the basics. We've known that what make us happy doesn't come neatly shrink wrapped in a plastic package or with more horse power, but we find ourselves stuffed to the gills with inconsequential things, enough to fill four homes still feeling unsatisfied. Ah, the life of a modern day American!

The good news is, joy, happiness and contentment is right in our grasp but we can't look to others to do the job for us. It's up to us, and we know it. Politically we've elected a president to help lead the change we've been wanting to see in our country but we need to do our part in following through and pushing it over the tipping point. On a personal level, we need to begin at home and reflect on our personal lives and work toward feeling better about our goals, dreams, self image, commitment to our fitness and health, to making better business decisions, considering the carbon footprint we have on the environment and to prioritize one's family at the top. We need to ask questions and seek out answers. If something doesn't feel right, it's time to speak up and teach your children to do the same.

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Merry Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Good Kwanzaa... Wishing you and your loved ones good health, joy and rest during this break.... xxEmme

Hey everyone, right as I am typing this, i have three camera guys sitting behind me and shooting for the Health Show that Joan Lunden is hosting on Lifetime... I hope you all are great and will check in with you very soon, Peace, Emme

What a weekend! Not only was i deeply honored by this award from SU's Varsity Club, I got a chance to catch up with old friends, get in a boat again with some alums for an excellent row this past Saturday. I also got a chance to check out The Ernie Davis movie: EXPRESS! It's one to not miss. One word of warning, don't forget your tissues. Quite a talented and brave young man who took a stand on racial injustice in our country back in the '50's and '60's through the love of his sport, football!

The LetterWinner of Distinction Award Being named a Syracuse University Varsity Club LetterWinner of Distinction is the most prestigious honor a former varsity student-athlete can receive.

To be eligible for this award, candidates must have:

Completed their education at Syracuse at least twenty years ago. Earned at least one varsity letter Gained distinction in their respective careers and communities Brought honor to themselves and SU through their contributions and activities The LetterWinners of Distinction are chosen by an anonymous committee of their peers.

Athletic Director: Daryl Gross

Honorees: Emme: '85 Rowing Jeffrey Bastable '69 football Frank Comfort '67 Swimming John Lobon '73 Football WAley Mahle '65 Football Mark Roadarmel '61 Lacross Carl J. Eilenberg '53 Honorary '78 crew team: Tom Evancie Gerald Henwood Andy Mogish Bill Purdy Bill Reid John Shamlian Art Skip Sibley Ozzie Street David Townsley

Keira Says No to Bigger Bust The 23-year-old Says She's Proud of Her Natural Body and Doesn't Want Film Promos Enhanced

By JUJU CHANG, COLE KAZDIN and KELLY HAGAN July 29, 2008 —

Call it truth in advertising: Waifish actress Keira Knightly has balked at having the digital wizards enhance her breasts in publicity photos for her new film, "Duchess."

The sultry star of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Atonement" feels she doesn't need cleavage to be sexy and insists on being portrayed as the A-cup beauty that she is rather than being air-brushed into a more voluptuous C-cup.

"Keira Knightly is essentially giving young women permission to stand up in their communities and their schools and their families and say, 'Look, this is the way I look and it is OK," said "Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters" author Courtney Martin.

The 23-year-old's chest has been the subjected to scrutiny before. In promotions for "King Arthur" in 2004, the actress' A-cup was morphed into a C-cup on posters. At the time Knightly admitted, "those things weren't really mine," though she still went along with the publicity campaign. "I think that's incredibly brave and could have a huge impact on young women," Martin said of Knightly's decision.

Techniques like airbrushing and enhancements are nothing new and often seen on magazine images, like when tennis ace Andy Roddick's bulging biceps garnered attention on a Men's Fitness cover. "Titanic" star Kate Winslet also faced whispers when a svelte version of her appeared on GQ's cover. The red-haired actress criticized the picture publicly and said the magazine reduced the size of her thighs by a third.

A Few Simple Clicks

Altering a photo in the digital age can be as simple as a few clicks. This applies to still photos and videos.

ABC News correspondent Juju Chang went to New York's Post Works, a leading film production house, to see just how easily images can be manipulated.

"A lot of people don't realize you can change anything," said digital artist Ben Murray. "If a character is drinking a can of Coke, I can change it into a can of Pepsi."

Hollywood can change sets, lighting and even props all in post-production.

Chang brought images of herself just after her maternity leave in April, and within minutes Murray shaved off the baby weight, was able to ditch a pearl necklace and change the clothing's color.

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