Three modern day heros: The Jonas Brothers

These are examples of picture fans make to show their love for these boys. They are giving back the loyalty the Jonas Brothers give to them. Since the beginning, everything they have been doing has been in the fans best interest. They always make sure the fans get the best experience out of every concert or event they put on. Whether it's the daily meet and greets or the free shows at concert venues that sold out particularly fast, the Jonas Brothers try their hardest because they know they would not be anywhere without their fan base.

http://www.nickssimplewins.com/

^The Jonas Brothers have many websites to raise awareness and money like these three. Chevy Rocks The Road is a promotion for the environment and using hybrid cars. Change For the Children and Nick's Simple Wins are both charities they have started to help many causes.

"Nearly every day I hear from someone like me who says that i make them feel it's OK to have diabetes and that's really cool that I can do that" Nick Jonas

The Jonas Brothers earned about $12 million in 2007, and have donated 10% of their earnings to their charity, Change for the Children Foundation.

^These two quotes also show that the Jonas Brotehrs really care for their fans. Nick is a type one diabetic and takes every opportunity he sees to help other diabetics. He loves being a role model and hero to many other kids, especially those who are in the same position as him. Many kids go up to Nick and tell him he saved their life because without a hero to guide them in dealing with their diagnosis, they wouldn't have been able to get through it. 

^This video is of Nick Jonas singing his song "A Little Bit Longer" at a concert. He wrote the song when he was diagnosed with diabetes and sings it every night to thousands of fans to inspire them to never let anything come in the way of following their dreams. He gave this speech during the song, dedicating it to every fan out in the crowd, knowing it would hit them somewhere in their heart.  

Nick: Drinking and smoking are not something I want to do. Not only because I have diabetes; it’s not the lifestyle I am into.

Kevin Jonas insisted, “The rings are a constant reminder to live a life with values. For me, it’s a personal thing. I’m not going to comment on the way other people live their lives. That’s up to them. ‘Chastity is an interesting term. Wearing these rings is a private decision that we made. It’s a constant reminder. You put a string around your finger to remember to wash your car or take your dog for a walk.”

^These are quotes that show the Jonas Brothers are heros to many fans because of their values and life goals. They have chosen to live without the need of sex or drugs because it's important for them to have standards and live by rules, no matter how famous they are. 

HOLD ON- Jonas Brothers
We don’t have time left to regret
Hold on
It will take more than common sense
Hold on
So stop your wondering, take a stand
Hold on
Cause there’s more to life than just to live
Hold on

Cause an empty room can be so loud
It’s too many tears to drown them out
So hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on



One single smile, a helping hand
Hold on
It’s not that hard to be a friend
Hold on
So don’t give up, stand ‘til the end
Hold on
Cause there’s more to life than just to live
Hold on

Cause an empty room can be so loud
It’s too many tears to drown them out
So hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don’t give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on

When it falls apart, and you’re feeling lost
all your hope is gone, don’t forget to
Hold on
Hold on

Cause an empty room can be so loud
It’s too many tears to drown them out
So hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
When you love someone, and they break your heart
Don’t give up on love, have faith, restart
Just hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on

^The lyrics to their song Hold On is one very good example of their inspiring words that help many people get through their day. This song is telling people if there is ever a time in your life when you want to give up on something or don't think you can get through it, hold on to your pride, love, dignity and everything else good in your life you have because the tough times will always come and go.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, The Jonas Brothers have grown to be some of the most famous people in the world, but that still hasn't stopped them from being as loyal to their fans and community as they can. I think being a hero doesn't have to be saving a life every day from a fire, or flying across the world in a comic book, all it takes to be a hero is making an impact in somebody else's life. The Jonas Brothers have shown being a hero to somebody is setting a good example and trying your hardest to help and please the people around you. From helping people every day deal with having diabetes, to showing it can be cool to make your own decisions and have your own values, these boys have definately become heros in many peoples eyes around the world.

Outside Reading

An article i read this weekend was about the release of "High School Musical 3" in theaters. It was a huge success. It turned out to bring in $40 million in the United States and $40 million in 19 other countries. Surprisingly, the movie was very well written and choreographed. It also wasn't as fake as "High School Musical" 1 and 2 were. I felt like the actors really progressed with their acting skills and played the parts extremely well. The article was comparing the movie to "Saw V" and many other movies that came out this weekend, all of which lost to "High School Musical" in box office earnings. I strongly encourage everyone to go see how good this movie is for yourself.

You can read the article here.

Outside reading

I read an article on People.com about Jennifer Hudsons' tragedy. Her mother and brother were shot to death and nephew is now missing. This happened in their Chicago home. Hudson is mourning and has many people with her. Many celebrities and friends are praying for her and her family during this hard time. All her family really wants now is the safe return of her 7-year-old nephew. Police have been working hard and found one suspect in connection with the shooting, but have no other leads they have spoken about. This is a very sad event to happen to anyone and I hope they have success.

I read an article on the front page of the sunday Star Tribune called Secret, double life of a Walgreens druggist by James Eli Shiffer. Neil Thompson was hired as a pharmacist at Walgreens in 2005 and worked for 3 years to figure out how they scammed the government. He went back to law school and got a degree at age 45 and then he worked as an undercover investigator in the back offices of Walgreens. He and another employee developed a case where Walgreens overcharged insurance companies. It's a pending law suit, totaling $9.9  million and Thompson stands to win over $400 thousand. He said "I would have done it even if there wasn't a reward." I think this was very patriotic of him to do if he really did it for all the right reasons.

People Magazine Article

In the October issue of People Magazine, I read an article about a man named Lance Merrill and his story of Jani, his 19-year-old daughter's death. Jani died in 2006 of a heroine overdose after three times in rehab and many attempts to quit. Lance started DADD (dads against drug dealers) after she died and is actively bounty hunting. He put his daughter's drug dealer in jail for 81 days and is still catching many more. A lot of people are questioning him and his authority  but many are also very thankful for his loyalty to this huge problem in Utah. The police force loves him and does everything they can to help. The Merril family has helped an enormous amount of drug addicts and their families because they don't want the same thing that happened to them happen to others.

Tempted by Cecily Von Ziegesar Post 2

Jenny is shopping for her halloween costume at a thrift store in town when she comes across a white robe. she tries it on, sees it fits perfectly, and figures she can touch it up with a few of her sewing skills to make it the perfect greek goddess costume. At Waverly each year, the staff comes up with an amazing halloween ball and it also becomes the biggest dress to impress party because of its costume contest. Tinsley, the queen bee of the Waverly Owls, expects to win every year. But this year Jenny is definately giving her a run for her money. With the help of her best friend Brett and her crafty makeup skills, Jenny is sure to impress the whole school. Even though everyone thinks the contest is why she looks so perfect, Jenny has something, or someone, else in mind. She has been getting secret messages from somebody and has chosen the halloween party to hopefully find him. Good luck Jenny, i hope the hallowwen ball is all you expect it to be. 

Jonas Brothers Yearbook by Lifestory Magazine

 In the very first article of the Jonas Brothers' year 2007 magazine, they talk about how they have gotten to be so big and where they came from. The Jonas Brothers started out in Wycoff, a small town in New Jersey. They began their careers in 2006 when Nicholas, the youngest of the three was singing in a hair salon while his mother was getting a hair cut. An agent gave him their number and he started broadway.  As time went by, older brothers Joe,16 at the time, and Kevin, 18 at the time, wanted to start a band. They recorded their first album It's About Time under Columbia Records in 2007. Because of poor advertisement and sales, they were soon dropped but picked up almost immediately by Hollywood Records, a branch off of Disney. Their careers really started building with Year 3000, Poor Unfortunate Souls, and many more theme songs for various shows and CD's. Finally, they came out with their self titled album Jonas Brothers and started getting even more serious with this profession. Their biggest break was when Miley Cyrus, Nick's girlfriend and the most popular teen in the music business decided to take them on tour as her opening act. From then on, the Jonas Brothers have been rapidly growing in popularity and have now dropped thier 3rd album A Little Bit Longer. They have accomplished many amazing things in two years, including the only band other than N*SYNC to have three records on the top 10 charts simultaneously. The Jonas Brothers will now and forever be know as one of the greatest pop bands of all time.  

Tempted by Cecily Von Ziegesar

Recently, i started the It Girl series. The It Girl is a spin off of Gossip Girl's character Jenny Humphrey. She was a 8th grader who was just beginning to join the "in crowd" at Constance Billard High School, the most elite private school in the upper east side. She started modeling, and running with Blair Waldorf, the queen of the school. When she got into too much trouble, she got kicked out of school and her father sent her to Waverly Academy and this is where the story begins. Waverly Academy is a coed boarding school that is really no different than Constance, they just cover up the scandal more. Jenny fits right in with the poular kids, but struggles when she finds out she really can't trust anyone but Brett Messerschmitt, her best girl friend. As of right now, Jenny is just settling in and getting ready to attend her first boarding school halloween party.