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Sgt. Bachmann's Lonely Heart's Club Band

2011-10-19T23:07:00.000-07:00

I described Michele Bachmann's clothing at Wednesday's debate as a majorette's uniform. My good friend Stupid Monkey Planet saw it a little differently. Either way, it was surely picked out by her fabulous husband, Marcus.

Click to watch a subtle animation. Created by Stupid Monkey Planet.

Halloween Horrors: Scary Movies to Avoid

2011-10-19T22:40:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again, and it's my fifth Halloween on the blog. So, for the next week and a half, I'll be re-running, re-writing or coming up with new lists of horror films to complete your Halloween weekend. The scariest, the goriest, the funniest, and of course the worst horror films. Let's start with the ones to avoid.

Images from source, Wikipedia

This is the ~~third~~ Halloween season for Greenlee Gazette, and one of my favorite times of the year. Why? Because it gives me an excuse (as if I needed any) to watch horror movies! I have several "Top 10" lists of various categories of horror movies that I've written over the last two years (which I'll be sharing again soon). I had my favorite scary horror movies, my favorite funny horror movies, and even "so bad, they're good" horror movies.

The one category I forgot? Well, I did a list of "bad" horror films, but there is something to enjoy about most of the movies in that list. No, this list is of horror movies so bad, they're just bad. Some of them may have one or two redeeming features, maybe one memorable scene. But by and large, anything on this list should be avoided. Do not get the DVD if it's at Big Lots for $3. Do not get it for 50 cents at a yard sale. Do not watch it on cable while you're laid up with the flu. Avoid. As in don't watch.

Greenlee Gazette's Top 10 Scary Movies to Avoid

In no particular order. . .

1. The Happening (2008) - This movie was marketed as sort of a psychological thriller/sci-fi/pseudo-horror film, you know. . .like every other M. Night Shyamalan movie. This overrated director/producer/writer hit his nadir with this one, one of the worst major studio films ever made. Technically, it doesn't look so bad. It's not the cinematography or the editing. I'll even give Shyamalan props for the production values in general. That does not make up for the utterly unbelievable, unconvincing and strange dialogue, plot and acting by all concerned. Mark Wahlberg couldn't even save this one. See my full review here:
DVD Movie Review: The Happening

2. Soul Survivors (2001) - This one slid under my radar for a long time. It has cover art evocative of practically every teen horror film of the last dozen or so years, with its lineup of sexy young actors, lead by Eliza Dushku. Or rather, she's featured most prominently on the box, but is a supporting actress in the movie. The film tries to do too much, tries to make itself deep, and in doing so, comes off as a convoluted mess. In fact, it feels like I've seen a similar concept in a different film. It has the type of ending that leves me thinking, "Okay, so why did I just watch that?" Casey Affleck and Wes Bentley are cuties, and I'm a huge Dushku fan, but this one is worse than just "meh." It's a waste of time.

3. The Fog (2005) - Don't ask me how I've avoided the original version of this film for 30 years, but I've never seen it. All the better then to watch the remake, right? I mean knowing nothing about the story, it could work all on its own merits. No. Dreadful. Boring. Pointless. I tried to make it through, and shut it off before it was over (possibly with 5 or 10 minutes to go, seriously). It's long, it meanders, and is not at all what it seemed to promise. John Carpenter has done much, much better than this. Sorry, even Superboy/Superman Tom Welling wasn't enough.

4. Cloverfield (2008) - Given the people behind this film (J.J. Abrams and Drew Goddard), and the premise (big monster attacks Manhattan, in real time), this should have been great. It's not. There are things of technical interest, the way the film is shot and constructed. But the story? No.

5. April Fool's Day (2008) - Unlike the original (see here), this movie isn't particularly funny, nor is it entertaining. It's only nominally a remake, and utterly skippable. Do so.

6. War of the Worlds (2005) - Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg and a concept by H.G. Wells. What could go wrong? Everything. As a long-time Wells fan, I've liked many different versions of this story, from the book to the 80s TV series. But this big, Hollywood "event movie" was even a bigger letdown than Cloverfield or The Happening. Not as bad as The Happening mind you, I just had higher expectations.

7. Psycho (1998 Remake) - Gus Van Sant remade--shot for shot--Alfred Hitchcock's beyond classic original. Why? Nobody knows, not even Vince Vaughn or Anne Heche.

8. Any Hellraiser film after the first two or three, maybe after the first (still a classic).

9. Any Halloween film beyond the original, with the possible exception of parts II, 4 and 5. I'll except the Rob Zombie remake, but his sequel is definitely in the "avoid" list.

10. Any post-Scream horror film, with DVD cover-art consisting of 4-6 pretty young actors, lined up for a glamor shot (see Soul Survivors, above).

George Carlin: The American Dream

2011-10-19T22:16:00.000-07:00

Many would call me a "lefty, liberal blogger," and I am a registered Democrat. But it's only because that is the party that fits best, not because I'm a big fan of it. It's just that I find the Republican party to be on the whole, nasty and mean. But I'm aware both parties have corruption, both parties are "playing the game." Lobbyists from every corporation have infiltrated them both. My only card is that the Republicans are worse. It can get depressing. Especially when I review this video, made a couple of years before George Carlin died. It's cynical. You could dismiss him as a grouchy old man. But he's right. He's so right.

Latest Debate Audience Cheer: Blame the Unemployed!

2011-10-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

I know that Herman Cain's pronouncement that "if you're not rich, or you don't have a job, blame yourself" is popular amongst arch-conservatives. And I get it, with the rich ones. They have no foundation upon which to base their conclusion. They figure, "hey, I'm rich, I've got a job," and they think that it is all due to their hard work, smarts, and good ol' American know how! But the fact of the matter is, a lot of jobs were sent overseas by some of those "job creators." The fact is, there are many more unemployed people than there are available jobs. The fact is, that everyone can't be rich. Economies don't work that way. And the wider the income disparity gets, the worse off rich people will be. Do they want an America, where they have to drive armored vehicles, hire bodyguards, and live under the threat of constant crime? Because that would be the end game.

But Herman Cain is all about the sound bite. And the current GOP/Tea Party crowd is anxious to lap it up. Like a crowd in the Roman Arena, they'll viscerally cheer whatever satisfies their id. When will the Tea Party--which is not for the most part made up of the 1%, or even the 10%--realize that the Republican party doesn't care about them, except for their vote, and maybe will throw a bone to their abortion/gays/guns/god agenda?

Miss Aruba 2011 Pageant will be held on December 3, 2011 - The winner will represent Aruba in Miss World 2012 Pageant

2011-10-19T22:04:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss Aruba 2011

Miss Aruba 2011 Pageant will be held on December 3, 2011. The winner will represent Aruba in Miss World 2012 Pageant. The first runner-up goes to Miss International 2012 Pageant. The second Runner-up goes to Miss Earth 2012 Pageant.

Here are this year’s finalists:
1. Lucianette Verhoeks
2. Erialda Croes
3. Ryanne Bowers
4. Allison Gir
5. Patrisia Koolman

Special thanks and credits to beautypageantnews

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Jessica Hibler was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2012 on October 8, 2011 - will represent Tennessee in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-10-19T22:02:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Jessica Hibler was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2012 on October 8, 2011 at the Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee. Jessica wins a $57,500 Lindwood cholarship and will represent Tennessee in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

Special thanks and credits to Miss Tennessee USA & beautypageantnews

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http://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Photos of Crowning Moment for Irene Esser, Miss Venezuela 2011 - She will represent Venezuela in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant

2011-10-19T21:58:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss Universe 2012

Irene Esser was crowned Miss Venezuela 2011 or Miss Venezuela Universe 2012 on October 15, 2011. Irene Esser is 19 year old and stands 1.78 m. She will represent Venezuela in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant.

Special thanks and credits to beautypageantnews

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan, Visualized

2011-10-19T21:49:00.000-07:00

Everyone who isn't a Herman Cain fan had a pretty strong hunch that his 9-9-9 plan was just a load of hooey. I mean the 9% national sales tax on top of our local and state sales taxes was the clincher for me. But people who are better at math than I am have nailed down just what is wrong with it. Get ready to use your scroll wheel.

Source: Washington Post

Elizabeth Taylor Really Had Violet Eyes

2011-10-19T21:33:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure that this shot of Liz, from Cleopatra is historically
accurate. Image from source.

Things can get a little heavy around here. So, thankfully, Stupid Monkey Planet sent me something a little lighter today. I always heard that Elizabeth Taylor had "violet eyes," but I guess I never tried to find out for myself. After all, I'm a child of the eighties, an era when Taylor was the butt of Joan Rivers' fat jokes. Anyway, file this away in your pop-culture brain zone. They really were purple.

[Excerpt]

Did Elizabeth Taylor Really Have Violet Eyes?

Elizabeth Taylor will be remembered for many things — her passionate performances in films, fondness for expensive jewelry, multiple marriages and, of course, those famous violet eyes.

Thanks to colored contact lenses, anyone can have violet-colored eyes these days. Taylor didn't come by her purple peepers that way; the first tinted contact lenses weren't commercially available until 1983. Taylor's eye color was the real deal. . .

Read more at: Life's Little Mysteries

Zanesville, Ohio: Wild Animals Set Free, Killed

2011-10-19T21:19:00.000-07:00

Tragic.

I suppose it's possible that you haven't heard about the dude who had tons of wild animals (Bengal tigers, lions, monkeys, etc.), set them free in Zanesville, Ohio, and then killed himself. But I doubt it. I thought I should mention it anyway, since I'm from Columbus, not so far from Zanesville. I knew people from there, and my step-dad used to have some exotic animals (snakes, turtles, alligators), but never knew anything like this.

I suppose the guy thought he was doing a good thing, releasing them? Or maybe he wanted them to savage the Zanesville populace. Whatever he was thinking, all he accomplished was getting most of them--some endangered--killed. On top of this, there's some back-and-forth about Governor Strickland passing an exotic animal ordinance, and Governor Kasich revoking it. I have no nice things to say about Kasich, and can see no good in revoking such a thing, but I don't know if in this case it would have made any difference.

[Excerpt]

Zanesville animals: 24 hours later, 1 monkey still on the loose

Only a few law enforcement officials remain on Kopchak Road at this time, and the road has been reopened 24 hours after the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office encountered exotic animals owned by Terry Thompson. And the three school districts that canceled classes on Wednesday -- Zanesville, West Muskingum and Maysville -- will be in session Thursday. . .

MSNBC Shuffles Lineup

2011-10-19T20:55:00.000-07:00

Big Ed Schultz. Yeah, I'm not a fan.

I can't remember exactly when I started watching MSNBC. It was some time in George W. Bush's second term, maybe a little earlier, and Countdown with Keith Olbermann was just about the only show on television challenging the official word from the White House. The Karl Rove Alternate Reality Machine was in full swing, and the frustration from people like me was indescribable. Olbermann spoke to us, when nobody else--outside of comedy shows like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Real Time with Bill Maher and Saturday Night Live--would do it. So, I became a regular watcher.

By the time Countdown spawned The Rachel Maddow Show, I was really hooked, since was already a long-time fan of hers. But the problem was, this put a two-hour daily hole in my life, something that occasionally irks The Other Half. We thought we had the answer when Olbermann left MSNBC. But I quickly got hooked on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. I like O'Donnell quite a bit. But he's only appointment viewing by firtue of his time slot.

My regular routine was to set the DVR for both shows, exercise after I got home from work, and then catch up with both, sans commercials. On most days, I still finished at about 7pm. But we're getting toward the early evenings now, and I'll have to switch to the gym, rather than walking outside. I'll be home later. I was already wondering if I needed to adjust my viewing habits. And then I found out that MSNBC made the decision for me. They're switching The Last Word and The Ed Show in the lineup. I'm not a fan of Ed's. And Lawrence is now on at 8:00pm, prime time. So, except for the odd exception, I'll be down to 1 hour of cable news again. That's probably a good thing, for me (and The Other Half). I'm not sure what MSNBC is thinking, though.

[Excerpt]

MSNBC shakes up primetime

MSNBC has reshuffled its primetime lineup, with only Rachel Maddow staying in place at 9 p.m. Ed Schultz's "The Ed Show," which was moved to 10 o'clock from 6 p.m. earlier this year, will now start at 8, with Lawrence O'Donnell's "The Last Word" back in its original spot at 10. . .

Read more at: Variety

Herman Cain Puts $100K of Contributions into Herman Cain, Inc.?

2011-10-18T22:09:00.000-07:00

I ain't gonna say I've always thought he was a con man.
Okay, yes I am. Photo from TPM.

You never know where those campaign contributions are gonna go, do you?

[Excerpt]

Herman Cain Spends $100K In Campaign Cash On Herman Cain Inc.

Given any money to Herman Cain lately? There’s a decent chance some of it went directly into the coffers of a for-profit company Cain runs.

A review of Cain’s last two FEC reports shows the campaign transferring just over $100,000 in cash to Herman Cain T.H.E. New Voice, a company that promotes Cain’s books and political philosophy. . .

Read more at: Talking Points Memo

Keith Olbermann's Worst Persons in the World Oct. 18, 2011

2011-10-18T20:49:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since I've featured something from Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Since Las Vegas Cox Cable doesn't carry Current TV, it often slips under my radar. But this one is pretty good, and features some heavy (anti-) favorites like Harold Camping, Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain. So, take it away, Keith!

"Christian" Newswire: Celebrities Responsible for Gay Suicide

2011-10-18T20:38:00.000-07:00

Looks better with quotes around "Christian."

The word "Christian" is in the headline in quotes as snarky retribution for their use of "gay" in the same. In the case of the latter, the term for it is a scare quote, or possibly a futile protest that the dictionary definition of the word has more than one meaning. They do love their word definitions.

Anyway, I'm featuring the excerpted story below, only because I'm flabbergasted by its existence. It is about the suicide of a gay teenager, the latest in a string of them. Now, one could argue that publicizing particular suicides could cause the Werther effect, the very real syndrome of copycat suicides. But "Christian" Newswire doesn't go there. No, they believe that gay kids kill themselves because they haven't been made to feel bad enough.

These moral crusaders like to toss around words like perverse. But what is truly perverse is to blame gay teen suicides on people who try to make them feel better about themselves. Bill Keller, the subject of--and possibly the speaking-in-third-person author--of this piece has turned a real trick with this viewpoint. He also has absolutely, positively no idea what he's talking about.

Jamie Hubley killed himself because he was bullied
for being gay. It wasn't Anderson Cooper's,
Ellen DeGeneres' or Rachel Maddow's fault.

Keller says: "A 15-year-old has no real understanding of sexuality, and most are still trying to figure out life and how they fit in." Ask any adult when they knew if they liked girls or boys. I'd wager the high ninety percentile would peg it earlier than 15. Personally, I knew for sure at 14, and can recognize signs as far back as five years old.

Keller says: "The fact is, suicide is exponentially higher amongst those who choose the homosexual lifestyle, and while those in the media want to blame people like myself who take a Biblical stand on this issue, the fact is, they are the ones most responsible!" Yeah, I'm not sure Keller knows what "exponentially" means, but it is true that suicides are higher among gay kids. But it is precisely because of the hellfire, brimstone and bullying. Not solely because they're gay, but because of the reaction to it. And don't get me started on "choose," and "lifestyle." This is another of the many areas where Keller is clueless.

"Over the past 20 years, Liveprayer has helped thousands of men and women make the choice to turn from the sin of homosexuality." Bullshit. Prove it. And exactly how many have you driven to suicide, jackass?

Ugh. As you can see this claptrap pisses me off. And it probably just makes people like Keller happy to get my goat. But people like my Mom like to shrug and say that "most" people don't have a problem with gay people. "Just ignore them," she would say. I'm sorry, I can't. I've got to call them out.

[Excerpt]

Cooper, Maddow, DeGeneres, The Media, Responsible for the Suicide of Hubley

Bill Keller, the world's leading Internet Evangelist and the founder of LivePrayer.com, with over 2.4 million subscribers worldwide reading the daily devotional he has written every morning for 12 years on the issues of the day from a Biblcial worldview, is calling out Anderson Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Ellen DeGeneres, the media, and gutless pastors for the suicide of a Canadian teen who claimed to be "gay. . ."

Read more (if you dare) at: "Christian" Newswire

What Happens in Vegas: Contentious GOP Debate

2011-10-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

Yes, I watched the danged thing, but no more up close than most anyone else. And thank goodness for that. I watched from home with my Mac open on my lap, and my mouse constantly refreshing my twitter feed. With people like Patton Oswalt, Lizz Winstead, Kathleen Madigan, Ana Marie Cox, John Fugelsang and Aisha Tyler in my feed, it turns an interminable event into a party!

The candidates were throwing down, not throwing a party. Every single one of them is wrong about most everything, even though they all agree on several faux facts. But there is enough difference between them that they got to attack each other for being more wrong. Especially Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. Perry went after Romney hard on "illegals" who worked for him. Mitt dodged. Perry kept it up, until the crowd booed him. Perry's not smart enough to know that there are a lot of Mormons in Nevada, and some of them were in the audience.

Overall, it was every bit as bad as the other debates have been, with a little zazz, for the cat fights. Oh, and Michele Bachmann's majorette outfit (which I'm sure Marcus picked out).

[Excerpt]

Rick Perry And Mitt Romney Get Into Heated Fight Over Immigration

Mitt Romney and Rick Perry got into a heated exchange during Tuesday’s Republican debate in Las Vegas over the issue of immigration, with Perry accusing Romney of hiring illegal immigrants. . .

Read more at: Talking Points Memo

Concerns Over Religious Views of GOP Candidates

2011-10-17T22:07:00.000-07:00

Image from source, Google News

And how-do-you-do, I'm not talking about Mitt Romney! In fact, as it regards the religious beliefs of the GOP contenders to the throne, I'd much rather see Mittens than most of the rest of them. Rick Santorum is religiously obsessed with gays and abortion. Herman Cain sings odes to Jebus and pizza. Ron Paul is certifiable, whatever his particular religion. But it's Michele Bachmann (now much less a threat) and Rick Perry (still a small one) that worry me (the afore mentioned Santorum is unelectable).

[Excerpt]

Election-year goals of Christian group questioned

. . .The Texas governor opened the door to the discussion with a prayer rally he hosted in August, a week before he announced his run for president. Organizers of the Houston event, such as Lou Engle, leader of The Call prayer marathons, and Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, had for several years been under the watch of mostly liberal writers alarmed by the preachers' rhetoric. . .

Read more at: Google News

KFC's Cheesy Bacon Bowl

2011-10-17T21:33:00.000-07:00

I'd like to be appalled by this new Kentucky Fried Chicken menu item. But the truth is, I'm on the Atkins diet, and I put bacon in all kinds of things! In fact, leave out the breading on the chicken, and use mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes, and this one is just about Atkins-ready! Okay, I'd have to sub something for the corn, and maybe make my own gravy, but I may have to try it.

[Excerpt]

NEWS: KFC Tries To Prove Bacon Makes Everything Better With Their Cheesy Bacon Bowl

. . .Well, KFC is taking that power and adding it to their KFC Famous Bowl to create the Cheesy Bacon Bowl. All the goodness of a KFC Famous Bowl, sprinkled with chopped bacon, and all for just $3.99 at participating restaurants. . .

Read more at: The Impulsive Buy

Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the link.

Translate Right-Speak with Redstate-a Stone!

2011-10-17T21:06:00.000-07:00

Another one from Mike in Raleigh, a contributor to The Stephanie Miller Show.

Redstatetta Stone by Mike In Raleigh

Leading Conservative Site: "We Can Never Support Mitt Romney"

2011-10-17T20:45:00.000-07:00

Well, the FReepers do hate fudge packers. . .

When I saw this, I knew I needed to record and date it. One of the purest distillations of the Tea Party; ie. the Republican base, is the internet site, FreeRepublic.com. They were born during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and have had their finger on The Drudge Report-fueled fringe conservative pulse ever since. If you've never been there, I can't really recommend checking it out. It isn't for the faint of heart.

Any day at FreeRepublic will have something that makes you shake your head until it rattles. But this item really caught my eye:

[Excerpt]

Evidence. Click to embiggen.

Purpose of FR and why we can never support Mitt Romney

Our purpose and goal on FR is to restore, defend, preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States and to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity!!. . .

RINO Romney is one of the worst. We can thank him for being the chief architect of ObamaCare, which if we cannot get overturned and repealed, will finally accomplish the left's major objective of shredding the final remnants of our tattered constitution and ending our God-given Liberty forever (they think). . .

Here's Romney's record on some of our primary issues of concern compared to Obama's:

Issue:	Obama	Romney
Pro-Abortion	check	check
Gun-grabber	check	check
Gay rights	check	check
Gov forced healthcare	check	check
Tax payer funded abortion	check	check
Man-made global warming	check	check
Liberal judges	check	check
Liberal appointees	check	check
Ted Kennedy pal	check	check
Proven liar	check	check
Fraud	check	check
Liberal Progressive	check	check
Enemy of Reagan/Bush	check	check
Enemy of the tea party	check	check
Enemy of Liberty	check	check
Defender of the Constitution	no	no
Conservative	no	no
Works across the aisle	no	yes
Architect of ObamaCare	no	yes
Domestic Enemy	check	check
Useful idiot	check	check

Source: FreeRepublic

Now, obviously, there are many things to take issue with here, but that really isn't my point. The fact that President Obama has in no way "grabbed guns," is beside the point. No, this post is just to chronicle the viewpoint of the lead FReeper, Jim Robinson, and all of his fringe-right followers. Why? Because the fringe has officially taken center stage. And I want proof, in the likely event that Willard Mitt Romney is the nominee, that they said they "can never support Mitt Romney."

Mitt Romney Gets the "Bad Lip Reading" Treatment

2011-10-17T19:44:00.000-07:00

Poor Mittens!

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Belarus - Anastasiya KHARLANAVA

2011-10-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Belarus - Anastasiya KHARLANAVA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Anastasiya KHARLANAVA

Age : 21

Height : 176

Languages : Belarusian, Russian & English

BIOGRAPHY

Anastasiya studies mechanical engineering at University and hopes to one day create a charitable foundation to help children with leukemia. Her hobbies include: painting, singing, crafts, playing the piano and volleyball. Anastasiya has a very small family, she is extremely close to her mother who has continued to support her with every decision.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Belarus is the most remarkable country in the world. It is full of good, responsive, nice and open people. We have a wonderful nature, a rich history and many attractions.

Future ambitions ?

I want to create a charitable foundation to help children with leukaemia. Hopefully Miss World will give an impetus to implement this.

Describe yourself

I am an open and friendly person. I love music, travelling and meeting new people.

Personal Motto?

Per aspera ad astra (to the stars through difficulties).

Favourite food ?

I love pizza, cabbage rolls and shish kebabs, potato pancakes, Belarusian dishes, cottage cheese, fruits and vegetables.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite composers are Beethoven and Mozart. My favourite book is ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My most memorable time was spending a week in Disneyland, Paris.

Special Talents ?

My ability to play the piano.

Any other interesting facts ?

I shot the calendar for the largest enterprise in the country, Belaruskali. We had to descend into the mines with the miners.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Belize - Kadejah TUNN

2011-10-17T19:01:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Belize - Kadejah TUNN

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Kadejah TUNN

Age : 17

Height : 163

Languages : English & Spanish

BIOGRAPHY

Kadejah has just completed high school and hopes to continue her education so that she can achieve her dream of becoming one of Belize’s leading attorneys. Her hobbies include: dancing, football, ballet and playing the recorder. She is extremely artistic and enjoys interior decorating and creative design.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Belize is a beautiful country centrally located in the heart of central America.

Future ambitions ?

To become one of Belize’s leading attorneys.

Describe yourself

I am a perseverant person, driven to achieve only the best in life.

Personal Motto?

Never give up! Success is achieved in the effort we put in our endeavours!

Favourite food ?

My favourite food is pizza.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite musical genres are reggae, dancehall and soca.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have dogs.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My graduation ceremony was my proudest moment as it was an achievement I worked very hard for. I made my mom proud.

Special Talents ?

I can recite monologues.

Any other interesting facts ?

I am very artistic and creative in design. I create displays for functions and special occasions, and I interior decorate.

GALLERY

courtesy photo of miss world website

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Cape Verde - Tirzah Ellen TOMAR DA CRUZ LIVRAMENTO ÉVORA

2011-10-17T18:54:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Cape Verde - Tirzah Ellen TOMAR DA CRUZ LIVRAMENTO ÉVORA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Tirzah Ellen TOMAR DA CRUZ LIVRAMENTO ÉVORA

Age : 17

Height : 173

Languages : Creole, Portuguese and English

GALLERY

courtesy photo of miss world website

BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - China PR - Chen LIU

2011-10-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - China PR - Chen LIU

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Chen LIU

Age : 25

Height : 180

Languages : Chinese & English

BIOGRAPHY

Chen has a University degree in music and aspires to become a famous musician or music teacher. Chen sings, dances, plays the piano, paints, runs and swims. She describes herself as a girl full with love and a talent for art.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

China is not only country with a long history and ancient culture; it is a developing state with a modern civilisation and fashion industry. My hometown is famous for its beer, ice and snow.

Future ambitions ?

To perform musical drama.

Describe yourself

I am a girl full of talent and love for art.

Personal Motto?

Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, and press on towards the goal with my gratitude.

Favourite food ?

My favourite foods are fruit, vegetables and seafood.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I enjoy listening to classical music, jazz, musical and opera.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My proudest moment was having my mother run alongside me in the 400m sprint. She ran with me all the way through, right to the end. This taught me persistence is essential.

Special Talents ?

I enjoy art, sport and language.

GALLERY

courtesy photo of miss world website

source: (Thank you and credits to
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Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Philippines - Gwendoline RUAIS

2011-10-17T18:17:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Philippines - Gwendoline RUAIS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Gwendoline RUAIS

Age : 21

Height : 181

Languages : Filipino, English and French

GALLERY

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Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Saint Barthelemy - Johanna SANSANO

2011-10-17T18:11:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Saint Barthelemy - Johanna SANSANO

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Johanna SANSANO

Age : 21

Height : 1.74

Languages : French, English, Spanish & Creole

BIOGRAPHY

Johanna has a bachelor degree in Journalism. Her future ambition is to have her own new and exciting TV show which is aired around the world. Her hobbies include: dance, reading and listening to music. Johanna’s favourite food is Lobster and she describes herself as somebody full of dreams and ambition.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

St Barthelemy is more than a paradise island. St Barthelemy is a dynamic place with a cultural society.

Future ambitions ?

To have my own TV show.

Describe yourself

Ambitious and full of dreams but realistic.

Personal Motto?

You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough.

Favourite food ?

It is a hard choice but I would have to say lobster.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite music is soul and hip-hop. My favourite author is Paulo Coelho.

Special Talents ?

Professional dancer.

Any other interesting facts ?

I am interested in music and hip hop.

GALLERY

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Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - United States - Erin CUMMINS

2011-10-17T18:05:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - United States - Erin CUMMINS

ERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Erin CUMMINS

Age : 19

Height : 177

Languages : English

GALLERY

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BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

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Shanese Brown is the new Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 - She will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

2011-10-17T17:53:00.000-07:00

Shanese Brown is the new Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012

Samara Ham has resigned so Shanese Brown, the first runner-up, is the new Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012. She will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012. Shanese placed 3rd runner-up last year and will be the first returning runner-up to represent Tennessee at Miss Teen USA since Rachel Smith in 2002!

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22 year-old Audrey Bolte was crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012 on October 15, 2011 - She will represent Ohio in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-10-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

Audrey Bolte Crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012

Audrey Bolte (22 year old, Batavia, Ohio) was crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012 on October 15, 2011 at the Vern Riffe Center For the Arts in Portsmouth, Ohio. She will represent Ohio in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

Miss USA 2012 , the 61st Miss USA pageant. It will be held in June of 2012. The winner will represent the United States in Miss Universe 2012. Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella of California will crown her successor at the end of 2012 Miss USA Beauty Pageant.

Miss Ohio USA 2012 results:

- Winner: Audrey Bolte
- 1st runner up: Megan Wise – Miss River City USA
- 2nd runner up: Sarah Newkirk – Miss Ohio Valley USA
- 3rd runner up: Kelsey Stevens – Miss Aurora USA
- 4th runner up: Becky Minger – Miss Sylvania USA

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Latest News on Miss World 2011 - Meet the contestants - Photos/Profile/Biography

2011-10-17T04:51:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011, the 61st Miss World pageant, will be held in a venue to be determined by the Miss World Organization. Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

Miss World 2011, the 61st Miss World pageant, will be held in Ordos,China on December 10, 2011. Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event

Miss World 2011 Contestants: Do clicks the links to view the contestant's photos/profile/biography/news

Albania - Isi Topçiu-Ulaj

Angola - Edmilza Dos Santos

Argentina - Antonella Kruger

Aruba - Gillain Berry

Austria - Julia Hofer

Australia - Amber Greasley

Bahamas - Sasha Joyce

Barbados - Taisha Carrington

Belize - Kadejah Tunn

Belarus - Anastasia Harlanova

Bonaire - Benazir Berends Charles

Botswana - Karabo Sampson

Belgium - Justine De Jonckheere

Costa Rica - Paola Chaverri

Czech Republic - Denisa Domanská

Ecuador - María Verónica Vargas

France - France Laury Thilleman

Ghana - Stephanie Karikari

Japan - Midori Tanaka

Liberia - Meenakshi Subremani

Luxembourg - Stéphanie Ribeiro

Malawi Faith - Chibale

Mauritius - Laetitia Darche

Mexico - Cynthia de la Vega

Russia - Natalia Gantimurova

Slovakia - Michaela Ňurciková

South Africa - Bokang Montjane

Venezuela - Ivian Sarcos

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Beam Me OUT, Scotty: Zachary Quinto Comes Out

2011-10-16T23:25:00.000-07:00

I may not have it so much in "real life," but I've got exquisitely attuned celebrity gaydar. I suspected that Zachary Quinto was gay when he first started starring in NBC's Heroes. I can't put my finger on it, it sort of just registered. So, I'm a) happy to be vindicated; b) happy that Mr. Quinto is now able to be himself; and c) thrilled to have such a high-profile, handsome role model. Okay, role model might be pushing it. But he's a visible presence, one admired by many. It's as relevant as Neil Patrick Harris or Ellen DeGeneres. But it will be nice when the announcement fails to register at all.

[Excerpt]

‘Star Trek’ Star Zachary Quinto Comes Out as Gay

Zachary Quinto, best known for starring on the TV series “Heroes” and as Spock in the most recent “Star Trek” movie, has come out as gay in an interview with New York magazine. . .

Read more at: ABC News

What Happens in Vegas: Terrible Racing Accident

2011-10-16T23:08:00.000-07:00

It's a bad couple of weeks for thrill-seeking in Nevada.

[Excerpt]

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Indy 500 Champ Killed in Huge Wreck

Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup on Lap 13, flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside Turn 2.

Wheldon, 33, was a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, including this year’s race. . .

Read more at: SportingNews

Blast from the Past: Halloween Horrors

2011-10-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

Okay, you guys. It's been one of those weekends, where I had more social obligations than time to blog. But I like to keep the blog current, so I wanted to keep my date with Blast from the Past, especially since I missed it last weekend. So since I managed to catch the premiere of The Walking Dead after our guests left, and since Halloween is once again on the horizon, here are some of my favorite scary films.

Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS BELARUS WORLD 2011 - Anastasia Harlanova's Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-10-16T20:42:00.000-07:00

Birth Name: Anastasia Harlanova
Birth Date: (age 21)
Birth Place: Minsk
Occupation:
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
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BIOGRAPHY:

Anastasiya studies mechanical engineering at University and hopes to one day create a charitable foundation to help children with leukemia. Her hobbies include: painting, singing, crafts, playing the piano and volleyball. Anastasiya has a very small family, she is extremely close to her mother who has continued to support her with every decision.

PHOTO GALLERY

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Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS BELIZE WORLD 2011 - Kadejah Tunn's Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-10-16T20:36:00.000-07:00

Birth Name: Kadejah Tunn
Birth Date: ( age 17)
Birth Place: Belize City
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Height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
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BIOGRAPHY:

Kadejah has just completed high school and hopes to continue her education so that she can achieve her dream of becoming one of Belize’s leading attorneys. Her hobbies include: dancing, football, ballet and playing the recorder. She is extremely artistic and enjoys interior decorating and creative design.

PHOTO GALLERY

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18 year-old Cherry Liu was crowned Miss Earth Taiwan 2011 on October 10, 2011 - She will represent Taiwan in Miss Earth 2011 pageant

2011-10-16T02:37:00.000-07:00

Cherry Liu, Miss Earth Taiwan 2011

Cherry Liu, the 18 year-old student, was crowned Miss Earth Taiwan 2011 on October 10, 2011. She will represent Taiwan in Miss Earth 2011 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand this December.

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Kerry Moxam was crowned Miss Earth Jamaica 2011 on October 13, 2011 - She will represent Jamaica in Miss Earth 2011 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand

2011-10-16T02:34:00.000-07:00

Kerry Moxam, Miss Earth Jamaica 2011

Kerry Moxam was crowned Miss Earth Jamaica 2011 on October 13, 2011 in the finale held at Ocean 21. Kerry will represent Jamaica in Miss Earth 2011 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. The first runner-up was Jody Shaw and the second-tunner up was Natasha

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Hasleen Kaur was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2011 on April 14th, 2011 - She will represent India in Miss Earth 2011 Pageant

2011-10-16T02:32:00.000-07:00

Hasleen Kaur, Miss India Earth 2011

Hasleen Kaur was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2011 on April 14th, 2011. The New Delhi model will represent India in Miss Earth 2011 Pageant to be held in Bangkok, Thailand this December.

Hasleen Kaur profile/bio:

Age: 22 years
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 54 kgs
Vital statistics (in inches): 32-26-36
Place of Birth: Binnaguri, District Jalpaiguri (West Bengal)
City: New Delhi
Profession: Model
Relationship Status: Committed
College: Indian Institute of Mass Communication (Adv & PR)
Favorite Actor: Sean Penn
Favorite Sportsman: Dhyan Chand
Favorite Movies: A walk to remember, Marley and Me, Saving Private Ryan, Seven Pound
Love is…Mother
Food is…Fuel
Sex is…Bonding
TV Appearances: Television ad for Beat

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Ankita Shorey was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India International 2011 on April 14th, 2011

2011-10-16T02:29:00.000-07:00

Ankita Shorey, Miss India International 2011

Ankita Shorey was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India International 2011 on April 14th, 2011. Ankita Shorey will represent India in Miss International 2011 Pageant.

ANKITA SHOREY PROFILE:

AGE::24 YRS
HEIGHT::5″8 INCHES
WEIGHT::50 KGS
VITAL STATISTICS IN INCHES::34-25-36
Profession: Model/actor
Relationship Status: Single
City: Mumbai
College: Jesus And Mary college, New Delhi
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22 year old Audrey Bolte was crowned Miss Ohio USA 2012 on October 15, 2011 at the Vern Riffe Center For the Arts in Portsmouth, Ohio

2011-10-16T02:25:00.000-07:00

Irene Esser , Miss Sucre 2011 is the winner of Miss Venezuela 2011 during a contest held on October 15, 2011 - Photos of Irene Esser, Miss Sucre 2011

2011-10-16T02:18:00.000-07:00

Miss Venezuela 2011 winner is Irene Esser (Sucre)

Miss Sucre 2011, Irene Esser won the title Miss Venezuela 2011 during a contest held last October 15 at the Venevision Estudio 1 in Caracas. She was crowned by Vanessa Goncalves, Miss Venezuela 2010.

19 year old Irene Sofia Esser Quintero is from Rio Caribe. She stands 178m tall and will represent Venezuela in Miss Universe 2012 competition.

Miss Venezuela Mundo 2011 or Miss Venezuela World 2011 is Miss Distrito Capital, Gabriella Ferrari. She is 20 years old, stands 176m tall and from Valencia. She will enter the Miss World 2012 next year.

23 year old Miss Guarico, Blanca Cristina Aljibes won the title of Miss Venezuela Internacional 2011 or Miss Venezuela International 2011. She stands 176m tall and from Valencia. She will compete in Miss International 2012.

Miss Venezuela Tierra 2011 or Miss Venezuela Earth 2011 crown was given to 23 year old Miss Yaracuy, Osmariel Villalobos. She is from Maracaibo and she stands tall at 172m. She will compete in Miss Earth 2012.

The 1st run-up place was given to Miss Carabobo, Isabela Ramos. She is 21 year old beauty from Valencia who stands 181m tall.

Rest of the top 10 Semi-finalists:

* Miss Lara - Carla Rodrigues
* Miss Miranda - Isabel Zamora
* Miss Nueva Esparta - Gabriela Quinones
* Miss Tachira Milagro Manrique
* Miss Zulia - Maria Gabriela Criollo

Special Awards:

* Belleza Integral: Miss Distrito Capital - Gabriella Ferrari
* El Mejor Cuerpo: Miss Barinas - Astrid Lozada
* La Mejor Presencia: Miss Distrito Capital - Gabriella Ferrari
* Miss Naturalidad: Miss Tachira - Milagro Manrique
* Miss Pasarela: Miss Vargas - Sara Coello
* Miss Personalidad: Miss Bolivar - Fanny Ottati
* La Piel mas linda: Miss Portuguesa - Andrea Baptista
* El Mejor Rostro: Miss Guarico - Blanca Cristina Aljibes
* Miss Interactiva: Miss Zulia - Maria Gabriela Criollo
* Miss Elegancia: Miss Sucre - Irene Esser
* Miss Fotogenica: Miss Distrito Capital - Gabriella Ferrari
* Miss Amistad: Miss Nueva Esparta - Gabriela Quinones

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Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 Complete Results - The winner of Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 is Park Sae Byul (Miss Korea) - Photos of the winners

2011-10-16T02:09:00.000-07:00

Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 Winner | Park Sae Byul (Korea)

Miss Korea, Park Sae Byul won the coveted crown of Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 competition held last October 15 at the Busan Yachting Center in South Korea where 47 international beauties competed. Miss Asia Pacific World was formerly known as ‘Asia’ or 'Pacific' or Australasia' or ‘Asia Pacific’ Competition since the 1960s.

24 year old Park Sae Byul is from Daegu and she stands 5'6" tall.

Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 Complete Result:

* Miss Asia Pacific World 2011: Miss Korea, Park Sae Byul
* 1st run-up: Miss France, Florima Treiber
* 2nd run-up: Miss Russia, Anna Botova
* 3rd run-up: Miss Indonesia, Alessandra Usman
* 4th run-up: Miss India, Tanvi Singla

Rest of the top 15 Semi-finalists:

* Miss Canada, Golnaz Harandi
* Miss England, Laura Louise Keetley
* Miss Estonia, Diana Arno
* Miss Hungary, Ivett Venczlik
* Miss Nepal, Sahana Bajracharya
* Miss Netherlands, Angela van den Broek
* Miss Sweden, Anna Lundh
* Miss Ukraine, Diana Starkova
* Miss USA, Tingting Chen
* Miss Vietnam, Trương Tùng Lan

Special Award:

* Best Style Dress Award: Miss Indonesia, Alessandra Usman

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Walmart Heiress Arrested for DUI

2011-10-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

Good night, Alice. Image from Raw Story

She's Alice Walton, bitch! And she can get a "first time" DUI even though it wasn't her first time, and even after having killed a person with her car in the past. It pays to be one of the richest people in the world. As Stupid Monkey Planet--who sent this link to me--said, "You or me... prison."

[Excerpt]

Walmart heiress spends birthday in jail for DWI

The daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton spent the final hours of her birthday in jail Friday night after being arrested for drunk driving.

Texas Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Gary Rozzell told The Weatherford Democrat that Trooper Jeff Davis stopped Alice Walton on Interstate 20 in a construction zone for a traffic violation. . .

Read more at: The Raw Story

Over Time with Bill Maher, October 14, 2011

2011-10-15T14:37:00.000-07:00

With Penn Gillette and Thom Hartmann.

Ep. 228: October 14, 2011 - Overtime

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012 pageant will be held at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce, on November 7, 2011 - Meet the contestants

2011-10-15T02:51:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012 Contestants

The 58th Annual Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant will be held at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce, on November 7, 2011 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Viviana Ortiz, who won the title of Miss Puerto Rico 2011 (photo above), will crown her succesor as Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012, who will then represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2012.

Meet Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012 Contestants

Miss Aguada	Miss Aguadilla	Miss Aguas Buenas	Miss Arroyo
Miss Bayamón	Miss Camuy	Miss Canóvanas	Miss Carolina
Miss Cataño	Miss Cayey	Miss Coamo	Miss Dorado
Miss Florida	Miss Guayama	Miss Guaynabo	Miss Gurabo
Miss Hormigueros	Miss Humacao	Miss Lajas	Miss Las Piedras
Miss Loiza	Miss Luquillo	Miss Mayagüez	Miss Morovis
Miss Naguabo	Miss Orocovis	Miss Rio Grande	Miss Sabana Grande
Miss San Germán	Miss San Juan	Miss Toa Alta	Miss Toa Baja
Miss Trujillo Alto	Miss Utuado	Miss Yabucoa	Miss Yauco

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FOX "News" Apologizes for Saying Obama Would Apologize for Hiroshima

2011-10-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

An apology from FOX "News?" And over an untrue story about an apology, at that. I would say that this must be an anomaly though. Were they to make this sort of thing a policy, they'd have to dedicate a daily program to nothing but apologies.

Here's something you can count on though: some FOX "fans" will file the "Obama apologizes to Japan for Hiroshima" in their litany of things they believe are true. Count on it. It'll be right up there with Obama believing there are 57 states.

[Excerpt]

Fox & Friends: We Should Have Clarified That Our Report On Obama Apologizing To Japan Was False

. . .Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy made a statement on the show on Friday to clarify that the show's earlier report that President Obama had planned to apologize to Japan for Hiroshima was, in fact, not true. . .

News of the Weird: Woman Ages from 23 to 73 in Days

2011-10-14T19:42:00.000-07:00

Wow. Just wow.

[Excerpt]

Nguyen Thi Phuong, Vietnamese Woman, 'Ages' 50 Years In Days

The thought of going from age 23 to age 73 can be pretty daunting, but could you imagine going through the physical 50 year aging process in a matter of days?

Nguyen Thi Phuong was 23 years old when she switched medications to treat an itchy allergic reaction to seafood. A mixture of drugs left her skin sagging and wrinkled in a matter of days. . .

Read more at: Huffington Post

God Writes His Memoirs: The Last Testament

2011-10-13T21:01:00.000-07:00

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As an atheistic agnostic, I've always wondered why God supposedly talked and interacted with people in the Old Testament, but doesn't anymore. And yet God is "unchanging." And why does the accounting of God and his son, Jesus end two thousand years ago. God didn't have anything left to say? He didn't have an opinion on say, the Spanish Inquisition? It's a logical problem that has never adequately been explained to me.

But what if God came out with Book Three?

[Excerpt]

God Really Did Create Adam and Steve

We've all heard members of the religious right rambling their silly, anti-gay slogan, "God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve." Well, on this National Coming Out Day, God is coming clean and admitting they're wrong: He did, in fact, create Adam and Steve. . .

Read more at: Gawker

More new photos of Natasha Kashimoto, Miss International South Africa 2011

2011-10-13T20:09:00.000-07:00

Natasha Kashimoto, Miss International South Africa 2011

Photos of Natasha Kashimoto, Miss International South Africa 2011, struting her stuff in front of the camera in Somerset West. Natasha leaves for Chengdu, China on Wednesday 19 October to join contestants from more than 70 countries at the 51st edition of the Miss International pageant.

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Adrianna Wojciechowska is Miss International Poland 2011 - Adrianna Wojciechowska will represent Poland in Miss International 2011 on November 7, 2011

2011-10-13T20:05:00.000-07:00

Adrianna Wojciechowska, Miss International Poland 2011

Adrianna Wojciechowska will represent Poland in Miss International 2011 in Chengdu, China on November 7. Adrianna is 25 year old and stands 1.79m. Adrianna was selected and supported by the regional organizer of Miss Polonia of Łódź Voivodeship – “IGO-ART” Agency.

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Sen. Scott Brown, Plagiarist?

2011-10-13T20:02:00.000-07:00

Senator Sexy. Image from Jezebel

Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) is most famous for his nude picture in Cosmopolitan, and for his winning of Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Since that election, he's become something of a moderate Republican (as much as such a thing exists), and lost a lot of the support he had from diehard tea partiers. Now, he may just my lose some more.

[Excerpt]

Scott Brown in plagiarism flap

Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) is being accused of plagiarizing from the website of former Sen. Elizabeth Dole.

A part of Brown’s welcome message on the student resources page of the senator’s official website was taken verbatim from the welcome message on Dole’s website, language that was used in the former North Carolina senator’s campaign kickoff in 2002, The Boston Globe first reported. . .

Read more at: Politico

Latest photos of Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes

2011-10-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

More marvelous photos of Miss Universe Leila Lopes by Fadil Berisha. Fadil Berisha is an Albanian American fashion photographer living in New York. He is the official photographer for Miss Universe, Miss USA.

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Woman Turns Out to be Alive at the Morgue

2011-10-13T19:48:00.000-07:00

The daughter of the not-dead, from MediaIte

Gaaahhhh. This story reawakens a childhood fear of mine (and a current one of The Other Half): being buried alive. Thank goodness this lady's still breathing "corpse" was discovered before it came to that.

[Excerpt]

This (Still) Exists: Woman Goes To Identify Mother At Morgue, Discovers She’s Actually Still Alive

Here’s kind of a good news/bad news type of story.

In Brazil, a young woman was called in to identify the body of her mother. When they brought the body out, Rosangela Celestrino got wonderful good news; her mother was actually still alive! The bad news? This means she was stuck in a refrigerated morgue drawer for two hours. . .

Read more at: MediaIte

Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the nightmare, and the link.

Rick Perry's History Lesson

2011-10-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

As you've probably by now heard, presidential candidate Rick Perry said that we fought the Revolutionary War in the 16th century. The gaffe wouldn't be much of an issue if Perry didn't have a record of sounding kind of thick. And based on the knowledge of American history held by Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin, it's seemingly a trend. I'll stop writing, and let Mike in Raleigh, contributor to The Stephanie Miller Show illustrate. . .

Rick Perry's History Lesson by Mike In Raleigh

Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan Ends Medicare & Social Security

2011-10-12T21:27:00.000-07:00

I'm guessing this is like the small print on the TV screen that they display for 2 seconds during a pizza commercial. Or maybe it's just as simple as Michele Bachmann said: the devil's in the details.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Legislator Behind Guns in Bars: Arrested for DUI

2011-10-12T20:36:00.000-07:00

Irony alert! He didn't just get caught driving drunk, he was caught drunk with a gun! I'd say it was a case of unintended consequences, but. . .mercy. What was the point of allowing guns in bars in the first place? Other countries must think we're insane.

[Excerpt]

Rep. Curry Todd Arrested for DUI

Rep. Curry Todd Arrested for DUI: MyFoxMEMPHIS.com

Local state representative Curry Todd has been arrested in Nashville. He is charged with DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

Police picked him up around 11:15 Tuesday night. . .

Read more at: MyFoxMemphis

In a peculiar bit of synchronicity, I was thinking about finding this story at the same time I found Stupid Monkey Planet's email. So, thanks again, Monkey!

Rick Perry and Mormons (and Mitt Romney)

2011-10-12T20:17:00.000-07:00

The beginning of Mormonism, as chronicled by the
documentary film, South Park: All About the Mormons.
Image from IGN.

When Barack Obama was elected, I predicted that the thinly-veiled racism that was popping up here and there would give way to full-fledged N-words-a-poppin.' Oddly enough, it hasn't happened for the most part, which shows arch conservatives to have a bit more self control than I'd imagined. So, imagine my surprise when that self control cracked in regard to this election cycle's Mormon issue.

Most Mormons are devout believers in God and Jesus, have a strong focus on the families and values. Oh my heck, they don't even drink coffee, smoke cigarettes or touch alcohol! But their God and Jesus are different from evangelicals' version. So Mormons are in the same boat Catholocism was back in 1960. All of it is fiction to me, so the distinctions are ridiculous. Yes, Mormonism is wacky. So is every other religion that isn't yours.

Whoa, got off track there. Okay. When Rick Perry entered the race, he took all of the wind out of Mormon Mitt Romeny's sails. And Rick is super-duper "right kind of Jesus" to the base of the Republican Party (tea baggers). But Perry's fortunes have waned, and though another "right kind of Jesus" believer, Herman Cain has ascended (have you noticed, he's black?), it is widely believed that Romney will ultimately be the nominee. Which means that Rick Perry--if he wants to stay in the race--will have to go all out to beat him. Is he willing to play the M-card? Well, he didn't apologize for the preacher dude who introduced him, and called Mormonism a cult. And look how he treated these fundamentalist Mormons. . .

Image from source, The Daily Beast

[Excerpt]

Rick Perry’s Illegal Raid On A Mormon Sect

We all remember the image of hundreds of Mormon mothers, clad in pastel prairie dresses, trooping in and out of Texas courthouses, trying for three months to reclaim their children. It was the spring of 2008, and it would become the largest custody battle in U.S. history. . .

Read more at: The Daily Beast

Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the link, and the refresher course.

Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS AUSTRIA WORLD 2011 - Julia Hofer's Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-10-12T19:30:00.000-07:00

Birth Name: Julia Hofer
Birth Date: (age 19)
Birth Place: Mayrhofen
Occupation:
Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Measurements:
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Julia is currently a student studying Tourism. She speaks fluent French, Italian and English. Hobbies include: jogging, climbing, hiking, swimming and volleyball. Julia has studied Tae Kwondo for 6 years and describes her personality as shiny and new.

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Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS BAHAMAS WORLD 2011 - Sasha Joyce's Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-10-12T19:27:00.001-07:00

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Sasha is a Graduate of Business Administration and Management and aspires to open her own after school community centre. Sasha was the founder of her University’s International student organisation and has represented the Bahamas at International track and field competitions.

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Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS BAHAMAS WORLD 2011 - Sasha Joyce's Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-10-12T19:27:00.000-07:00

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Sasha is a Graduate of Business Administration and Management and aspires to open her own after school community centre. Sasha was the founder of her University’s International student organisation and has represented the Bahamas at International track and field competitions.

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Miss World, 2011 Contestant - MISS BARBADOS WORLD 2011 - Taisha Carrington's Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-10-12T19:24:00.000-07:00

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Taisha describes herself as extremely creative and aspires to become an architect and interior designer. She hopes to design large scale buildings in Barbados to boost her country’s tourism. Hobbies include: art, dancing, drama and poetry. Taisha has five dogs, a tortoise and a stray cat.

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21 year-old Eleni Miariti is the new Miss World Greece 2011 - She will represent Greece in Miss World 2011 pageant

2011-10-12T19:10:00.000-07:00

Miss World Greece 2011

Eleni Miariti (21, 1.78m) is the new Miss World Greece 2011. She was selected from the group that took part in Miss Universe Greece 2011 held on July 15. Miariti will represent Greece in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6, 2011.

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Odilia Garcia was crowned Miss World Peru 2011 or Miss Mundo Peru 2011 on June 25, 2011 at the Fortaleza del Real Felipe in Callao

2011-10-12T19:05:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss World 2011

Odilia Garcia was crowned Miss World Peru 2011 or Miss Mundo Peru 2011 on June 25, 2011 at the Fortaleza del Real Felipe in Callao. Odilia García is 24 year old and stands 1.84 m. She will represent her country in Miss World 2011 pageant in London.

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Irina de Giorgi was crowned Miss Earth Schweiz 2011/Miss Earth Switzerland 2011 on June 5, 2011 - . She will represent Switzerland in Miss Earth 2011

2011-10-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

Irina De Giorgi, Miss Earth Switzerland 2011

Irina de Giorgi was crowned Miss Earth Schweiz 2011 or Miss Earth Switzerland 2011 on June 5, 2011 in Zurich

Irina de Giorgi was 22 year old and stands 1.73 m. She will represent Switzerland in Miss Earth 2011 pageant in bangkok, Thailand. When asked, “What makes Miss Switzerland proud of her country?” she replied, “I am proud of my country because it is beautiful, clean, environmentally conscious and well-run. Cleanliness is taught to us at a very young age, whenever or wherever we go, either in the cities or in the country, we learnt to take our rubbish back home with us if there are no bins available. Honesty is something that is bred into everyone, e.g. we have small stands or displays which are placed on the outskirts of many country villages, selling either bunches of cut flowers, roses, fresh fruit juice, vegetables or eggs etc. There is also a small box where one can put the money into for the produce – it is very rare that someone will ‘forget’ to pay.”

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Erin Cummins is Miss World United States 2011 (US Miss World 2011) - She will represent United States in Miss World 2011 pageant

2011-10-12T18:55:00.000-07:00

US Miss World 2011

Erin Cummins (19; 1.77m; Seattle, Washington) has been appointed as the new US Miss World 2011 by Elite Models, license holders of Miss World in the United States. She will represent the United States in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6, 2011.

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Erin Cummins, Miss World United States 2011

Erin Cummins is Miss World United States 2011

Model Erin Cummins has been selected to represent the United States in Miss World 2011 pageant to be held in London, England, on November 6. Erin is 19 year old and stands 1.77 m. Last year, Alexandria Mills, also a model from the USA, was the Miss World winner. Good luck to Erin Cummins!

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Darling Janeth Trujillo Balmaceda is Miss Mundo Nicaragua 2011 - She will represent Nicaragua in Miss World 2011

2011-10-12T18:49:00.000-07:00

Miss Mundo Nicaragua 2011

Darling Janeth Trujillo Balmaceda (26, 1.75m, Ciudad Darío) is Miss Mundo Nicaragua 2011. She will represent Nicaragua in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6. The new national director of Miss World in Nicaragua is Denis Dávila. The last time Nicaragua competed in Miss World was in 2005.

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Road to Miss World 2011

Darling Trujillo was chosen as Miss World Nicaragua 2011 by new national director Denis Davila. Darling Trujillo, who is a model recently won the international contest Piel Dorada, in Costa Rica, will represent Nicaragua in Miss World 2011.

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Bill Maher on The Rachel Maddow Show

2011-10-11T22:13:00.000-07:00

Two, two, two great things in one!

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Chris Christie Endorses Mitt Romney

2011-10-11T21:40:00.000-07:00

Oddly, I named this photo "ChristieRomney," but it is
some of the religious right wondering if Romney
is "Christ-ie" enough.

This seems kind of odd, or at least a little early to me. But it's kind of funny. Ann Coulter once said, “If we don’t run Chris Christie, Romney will be the nominee and we’ll lose.” (Source)

[Excerpt]

Christie: 'Romney's the man we need to lead America'

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney on Tuesday, calling it an "easy decision" to back the former Massachusetts governor's presidential campaign. . .

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Glenn Beck is Insane

2011-10-11T21:02:00.000-07:00

In other news, Glenn Beck is still around. This is about the Occupy Wall Street protestors, but honestly, it could be about anything.

National Coming Out Day 2011: I'm Out for 15 Years!

2011-10-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

But you knew that.

Awesome Low Carb Recipe: Beef Fried Rice (Cauliflower)

2011-10-11T20:48:00.000-07:00

This is probably my fifth time around on the Atkins Diet. And as it is every time I actually stick to it,* it is working. I've lost 15 pounds in five weeks. As usual, I lost five pounds the first week, five the second, and then it took three weeks for the next 5. It could take three more to see a full 20, which is my goal.** But I'll get there for sure, because this time around, I'm getting very creative.

Ranchburgers

I already know many of the tricks:

- Pepperoni, olives, pickles, cheeses, boiled eggs, sunflower seeds, low-sugar beef jerky, almonds and pumpkin seeds all make great snacks, in moderation.
- Soups that are low-carb ready are easy to make and hard to goof up (see hamburger and chicken soup recipes).
- Low-carb variations of pizzas, tuna melts and my obscure favorite, school cafeteria ranchburgers can be made using low-carb tortillas and breads that are much tastier than in the early days of Atkins.
- These and many other tips are covered here.

Cheesy Baked Fauxtatoes

I've started getting creative this go-around. I'd already made "mashed fauxtatoes" out of cauliflower (which is steamed and mashed cauliflower with butter, garlic, and whatever spices make you happy), and it's okay. But not great. I wanted some recipes that were either good or near great. I'm not expecting the world here, but I very nearly got it with my Cheesy Baked Fauxtatoes. I've already run the recipe twice, I'm so in love with it.

But you know how it is. I wanted more. I've experimented with radishes (fried, with onions and bacon). Passable, not terrific. I've experimented with flax seed meal, to pretty great effect. Flax seed bread is so much better than soy flour breads. I've tried it with garlic and cheese, but I haven't improved that one enough to share yet. So I went back to cauliflower. What if I grated it into a rice-like consistency, and tried to make a Asian-type dish with it?

It's awesome.

Beef Fried Faux Rice & Stir Fry
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Low-Carb Beef Faux Fried Rice

Small/medium cauliflower head
Soy sauce
1/2-package of Steak-Ums (or other meat)
Chopped onions (or green onion or chives or shallots)
Garlic
2 eggs
Olive oil

Use food processor or cheese grater to reduce cauliflower head to rice-sized pieces. Set aside.

Beat two eggs in a bowl. Set aside.

Pour some olive oil in a big, flat skillet, and get it hot. Toss in whatever onions you like, and some garlic. I just put a dash of this and that, whatever seems like it would be good. Toss in the Steak-um product (chopped up), or chunks of chicken or pork, or whatever meat you want to use. Just about anything would work. Stir it around for a few minutes until meat is cooked. Drain.

Stir in cauliflower. Keep the fire hot, stirring a lot. When it looks like it's starting to brown, sprinkle in however much soy sauce you want. Scoot the mixture to one side of the skillet, then pour the eggs onto the empty side. Scramble the eggs, and then stir together with the "rice" mixture. You can continue to cook if you think it's necessary. Give it a taste, you decide.

I also put oil in a second skillet at the same time, and did some stir-fry vegetables, also with some soy sauce. It was awesome. Did it taste or feel exactly like rice? No. Did it taste like cauliflower? No. But was it even a hint of "Atkins blah?" No. It's very, very good. When taking my finished bowl back to the kitchen, I actually picked around the skillet for more morsels.

I should note that this recipe is cobbled from several I read online. It doesn't crib from any one in particular. And I added my own touches. Feel free to take mine, and do what you want with it!

* And by stick to it, I mean that I do the 20 grams of carbs induction phase, move to the slightly more carbs second phase, and if my weight plateaus, I schedule a "cheat day," and then go right back on induction. This works.

** While a total of 20 pounds lost would be great, and puts me in the "normal" range, it also puts me at 160 pounds--my 30-year-old self's fat weight. If I could get my 5-8½" body down to 155, 150, dare I say it, 145 or below? That would be awesome to do without a major illness! But 160 or slightly less would be a victory.

Product Placement: Collectible KETCHUP?

2011-10-11T20:03:00.000-07:00

I'm aware that there are collectors of almost anything: bottle caps, belt buckles, beer cans, rocks. . .but how many people actually collect ketchup?

Huda Naccache is Miss Earth Israel 2011 - She will represent Israel in Miss Earth 2011 to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2011

2011-10-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss Earth 2011

Huda Naccache, the Arab-Israeli model, is 22 year old and stands 178 cm. She will represent Israel in Miss Earth 2011 to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2011. Recently, Huda Naccache sparked controversy when she posed wearing a skimpy bikini on the cover of an Arab-Israeli magazine, Lilac, but Naccache brushes it aside with a flick of her long, dark hair.

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Alan Grayson on Real Time with Bill Maher

2011-10-10T22:18:00.000-07:00

Getting legit clips of Real Time with Bill Maher is dodgy business outside of the weekly authorized Over Time segments. But here it is encapsulated in "photo novel" style. Keep scrolling, it's worth it.

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Herman Cain: Lower Taxes for Rich, Tax the Poor's Food!

2011-10-10T21:38:00.000-07:00

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Actually, Herman Cain's ludicrously simplistic 9-9-9 plan (OMG, what is that upside down?) would tax everybody's food, not just the poor. It would also lower the rich's taxes to 9%, while raising the poor's to the same number. But back to taxing the food. One of the 9s in there is a 9% national sales tax. On top of the state and local sales tax we already have. Here in Las Vegas, that would put the sales tax at 17.5% overall. That's on food, clothes, cars, appliances. . . How long do you think it would take for a black market on high ticket items to form?

If this lunatic manages to become President, and then manages to implement this plan (a highly unlikely scenario), I predict a mad burst of buying right before the tax goes into effect, followed by a sustained period of nearly zero purchase of high-ticket items.

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Herman Cain: Tax Poor People’s Food To Finance Massive Tax Break For The Rich

The centerpiece of former pizza czar Herman Cain’s presidential campaign is his “999″ plan, which would slash taxes on the wealthy, drive up deficits to the worst point since World War II, and force low-income Americans to pay a massive nine times their current tax rate. In an interview this morning with CNN’s Candy Crowley, Cain even said food and clothing would not be exempt from the 9 percent national sales tax he would put in place if elected president. Indeed, he said it would be “fair” for a poor person to pay as much in sales taxes as Crowley does. . .

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Rachel Maddow: GOP's Social Agenda Not Getting Enough Attention

2011-10-10T20:21:00.000-07:00

FOX "News" talks about the mainstream media (believing themselves outside of it). Sarah Palin talks about the lamestream media (believing herself to be clever). But when it comes to politics, what they're really talking about is the beltway media. And the beltway media likes story lines. Narratives. Conflict. And the horse race. But they often miss the real story going on. Sometimes it's probably inadvertent, when a story steamrolls its way through cable news and the rest of the press. Other times, it's probably on purpose; playing up the aspects of a story that sell, and ignoring the rest.

For a while now, social issues like homosexuality and abortion rights have been downplayed when at all possible by the political press and by politicians. For instance, we were told that the Tea Party movement was only concerned with freedom and liberty and low taxes. They weren't a socially conservative group. Which has turned out to be bull pucky. The Republicans sold themselves as jobs, jobs, jobs in 2010, and captured the House of Representatives and many Governor's Mansions. And far from focusing on jobs (on which they've done next to nothing), they've concentrated on abortion, gays, and curtailing voting rights.

So, it is important to point this out as loudly and often as possible: the Republican agenda is an extreme, socially conservative mass of wackos.

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Chen Jian Feng from China is the winner of the Manhunt International 2011 competition held onon October 10, 2011

2011-10-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

Manhunt International 2011 winner Chen Jian Feng (China)

Chen Jian Feng from China was the winner of the Manhunt International 2011 competition held at the Seoul Millenium Hall, Seoul, Korea on October 10th, 2011. Chen Jian Feng is 26 year old and stands 1.88 m. He works as a model in China.

Manhunt International 2011 final results:

- Winner: Chen Jian Feng from China
- The first runner-up: Nelson Sterling from Dominican Republic;
- The second runner-up: Gianni Sennesael from Belgium;
- The third runner-up: Truong Thanh Nam from Vietnam.
- The fourth runner-up: Martin Smahel from Slovak Republic.

The top 16 completes with Australia, Bulgaria, England, Hawaii, Indonesia, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines and South Africa.

Special Awards:
- Popularity vote: Truong Thanh Nam from Vietnam;
- Mister Talent: Mister Korea
- Best National Costume: Mister Indonesia.

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Amaury Doble from Puerto Rico was the winner of Mister Earth 2011 & Nilson Vidal from Venezuela was the winner of Mister Young Earth 2011

2011-10-10T20:14:00.000-07:00

Mister Earth 2011 is Amaury Doble from Puerto Rico

Amaury Doble from Puerto Rico was the winner of the Mister Earth 2011 tittle. Nilson Vidal from Venezuela was the winner of the Mister Young Earth 2011 tittle.

The contest was held at the Barcelo Premium hotel in Guatemala City, on October 9th. Special awards: Mister Photogenic and Mister Friendship went to France; Mister Elegance went to Puerto Rico; and Best National Costume went to Guatemala.

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Sarah Feliz is the winner of Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2011

2011-10-10T20:12:00.000-07:00

Sarah Feliz is the winner of Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2011

Sarah Feliz was crowned Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2011 or Miss Republica Dominicana Tierra 2011 at the recently concluded finals held at THE RENNAISANCE JARAGUA HOTEL in SANTO DOMINGO , DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. She will represent Dominican Republic in Miss Earth 2011 Pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. Congratulations for a job well done, Mr. Juan Rojas and to all his staff , students, models , sponsors and supporters.

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Mathilda Florin is Miss France Earth 2011 - She will represent France in Miss Earth 2011 pageant

2011-10-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss Earth 2011

After Genevieve de Fontenay’s separation from Endemol’s Miss France, Comite Miss France -the original license holder of the Miss France trademark has crowned its winner under the Miss France banner in Paris. Mathilde Florin, the real Miss France will be the representative to the 11th Miss Earth pageant in Thailand.

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Science is Cool: Cricket Cojones!

2011-10-10T20:04:00.000-07:00

Remember that AC/DC song, "Big Balls?" Well, it may have just been written for a cricket.

[Excerpt]

Cricket Sets Testicle Size Record

The Tuberous bushcricket's testicles account for 14 percent of its body weight. To put that in perspective, the testicles of a man weighing 200 pounds (91 kilograms) with that ball-to-body ratio would weigh 28 pounds (12.7 kg). . .

Read more at: Live Science

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SNL: Hank Williams on FOX & Friends

2011-10-10T15:03:00.000-07:00

I forgot to post this one yesterday. It was the highlight of a pretty solid episode of Saturday Night Live this weekend, hosted by Ben Stiller. It's a pretty spot-on takedown of the oddly named FOX & Friends.

Unplanned Vacation Day

2011-10-10T00:06:00.000-07:00

Don't bother me. I'm on vacation.

Ah, the economy. We like to have an "attitude of gratitude" about having a job. But the waning benefits of regular employment can be a strain. I, for instance, have found Columbus Day to be a new work holiday. Unpaid. I don't blame my bosses. It's a way to save money, and keeping me employed and the business functional is the primary thing. And really, an extra day in the weekend can be its own reward. But I'm not sure it's going to lead to extra blogging. I'll let you know. . .

What Happens in Vegas: Local Priest Steals Over $.5 Million

2011-10-09T20:34:00.000-07:00

The devil made him do it? Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the link.

[Excerpt]

Priest Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars

. . .Kevin McAuliffe, 58, of Las Vegas worked as a priest and pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church in Summerlin. In the plea agreement, McAuliffe admitted he stole money from the church’s gift shop, votive candle collection, the missions and novenas fund, along with the general bank account. . .

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Patricia da Silva is Miss International Portugal 2011 - More photos of Patricia da Silva

2011-10-09T20:08:00.000-07:00

Patricia da Silva, Miss International Portugal 2011

Miss International Portugal 2011 Patricia da Silva biography:

My name is Patricia Da Silva and I´m 21 years old. I was born and I live in Switzerland, but my parents are from Portugal and therefore I am also a proud Portuguese. Every year, I go to Portugal on holiday to calm down my longing. I am in the 3rd year in medical study but now I’ve stopped my studies for one year to be concentrate in my obligations as Miss Republica Portuguesa International 2011.

In my free time I like to spend with my family and colleagues.I like to do sports and reading books are also a part of my hobbies. I was crowned Miss International Portugal 2011 and I will represent my country from 20 October – 7 November in China in the Miss International 2011.

I am very proud to represent my country and I will try to do my best. Patricia da Silva stands 1.77m and weighs 52kg. Her measurements are 88 – 60 – 88.

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Christina Clarke was crowned Miss Washington USA 2012 on October 9, 2011 - She will represent Washington in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-10-09T20:05:00.000-07:00

Christina Clarke Crowned Miss Washington USA 2012
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Christina Clarke Crowned Miss Washington USA 2012

Christina Clarke was crowned Miss Washington USA 2012 at the state pageant held on October 9, 2011 at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 South 152nd St., Burien, Washington. She will represent Washington in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Kalani Jorgensen was crowned Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2012 on October 9, 2011 - She will represent South Dakota in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

2011-10-09T19:59:00.000-07:00

Kalani Jorgensen Crowned Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2012

Kalani Jorgensen was crowned Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2012 on October 9, 2011 at Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center, 301 South Splitrock Boulevard Brandon, Brandon, South Dakota. She will represent South Dakota in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

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More photos of Miss Earth Germany 2011, Manou Volkme - She will represent Germany in Miss Earth 2011 Pageantr

2011-10-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

Miss Earth Germany 2011 Manou Volkmer Photos

Road to Miss Earth 2011:

More photos of Manou Volkmer, newly crowned Miss Earth Germany 2011. She was crowned on October 02, 2011. She will represent Germany in Miss Earth 2011 Pageant, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in December.

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Taylor Neisen was crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2012 on October 9, 2011 - She will represent South Dakota in Miss USA 2012Pageant

2011-10-09T18:54:00.000-07:00

Taylor Neisen Crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2012

Taylor Neisen was crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2012 on October 9, 2011 at Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center, 301 South Splitrock Boulevard Brandon, Brandon, South Dakota. She will represent South Dakota in Miss USA 2012Pageant.

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Jackie Jerlecki was crowned Miss Indiana 2011 - She will represent Indiana in Miss America 2012

2011-10-08T22:41:00.000-07:00

Jackie Jerlecki is Miss Indiana 2011

Road to Miss America 2012

, Goshen native and the daughter of Natalie and Matt Jerlecki, was crowned Miss Indiana 2011, officials posted on the Miss Indiana Pageant Twitter site Saturday night June 25, 2011.. Jerlecki won the preliminary contest Thursday for her vocal performance. She is a graduate of Goshen High School and Bowling Green University.

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Samara Ham was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 on October 8, 2011 at the Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee

2011-10-08T22:38:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

Samara Ham was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 on October 8, 2011 at the Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee. Samara is Miss Spirit of the South and is 17 year old. She wins a $57,500 Lindwood scholarship and will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant. The pageant was produced by Greenwood Productions, Inc.

Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 final results:

- Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 winner: Samara Ham (Spirit of the South)
- The first runner-up was Shanese Brown (Voice of TN, 3RU last year)
- The second runner-up was Hannah Robison (Kentucky Lakes)
- The third runner-up was Miss Lincoln County
- The fourth runner-up was Kailey Hollander (Franklin)
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Bárbara Franco was crowned Miss República Portuguesa 2011 or Miss Mundo Portugal 2011 - More photos of Bárbara Franco, Miss República Portuguesa 2011

2011-10-08T22:35:00.000-07:00

Road to Miss World 2012

Bárbara Franco was crowned Miss República Portuguesa 2011 or Miss Mundo Portugal 2011 on August 27, 2011 at the Olga Cadaval Cultural Center in Sintra.

Bárbara from the island of Madeira is 19 year old and stands 1.74m. She has the measurements of 82 – 59 – 91. She loves sports, traveling and fashion. She will represent Portugal in Miss World 2011 Pageant in London, England on November 6.

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Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Albania - Isi Topçiu-Ulaj

2011-10-08T22:30:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Albania - Isi Topçiu-Ulaj

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Albania
Name : Isi Topçiu-Ulaj
Age : 18 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Hometown : Tirana
Languages : Albanian, Italian, English & French

Isi Topçiu-Ulaj will represent Albania in Miss World 2011

Isi is currently studying economics at university and hopes to become a criminal psychologist. She speaks Albanian, Italian, English and French. Hobbies include: singing, volleyball and basketball. Isi can also play the piano and the guitar.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

BIOGRAPHY

Isi is currently studying economics at university and hopes to become a criminal psychologist. She speaks Albanian, Italian, English and French. Hobbies include: singing, volleyball and basketball. Isi can also play the piano and the guitar.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

My country is beautiful and vulnerable in almost every aspect: democracy, education, health and welfare.

Future ambitions ?

To become a professional criminal psychologist.

Describe yourself

I am a simple and peaceful person and have lot of love for the world and life.

Personal Motto?

Live your life and don’t spend too much time thinking about the future, you will neglect the present.

Favourite food ?

Italian food.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I enjoy rock and pop music and thriller books.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

I would not be able to say the proudest moment of my life, but I can say that the happiest moment was being a part of this contest.

Special Talents ?

Singing.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Angola - Edmilza Nicosia Mota Dos SANTOS

2011-10-08T22:28:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Angola - Edmilza Nicosia Mota Dos SANTOS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Angola
Name : Edmilza Nicosia Mota Dos SANTOS
Age : 20 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Hometown : Malanje
Languages : Portuguese

Edmilza dos Santos will represent Angola in Miss World 2011

BIOGRAPHY

Edmilza is currently at University studying psychology. Hobbies include: Walking, dance and fashion. Edmilza loves seafood and the great outdoors. Her personal motto is: ‘respect nature’. She describes herself as simple and a great communicator.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Angola is a beautiful city full of nature.

Future ambitions ?

To complete an education in Psychology.

Describe yourself

I am good at communication. I am simple and creative.

Personal Motto?

Respect nature.

Favourite Music / Books ?

Amar (perola).

Do you have any pets ?

Yes, one cat.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My proudest moment was being accepted for college in 2007.

Special Talents ?

I enjoy dancing, magic and design.

Any other interesting facts ?

I enjoy catwalking and style and design.

Favourite food ?

Seafood.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Argentina - Antonella Cecilia KRUGER

2011-10-08T22:27:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Argentina - Antonella Cecilia KRUGER

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Argentina
Name : Antonella Cecilia KRUGER
Age : 18 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
Hometown : Buenos Aires
Languages : Spanish & English

Antonella Kruger will represent Argentina in Miss World 2011

Antonella is studying International Law at University in Argentina. She is passionate about all types of dancing, in particular Salsa, Tango and Ballet. Antonella is very close to her large family, her mother has eleven brothers in total.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

My beautiful country is a sovereign state divided into 23 provinces and one enormous city, Buenos Aires, capital of the nation. It is the second largest state in Latin America and eighth in the world. It consists of plains, plateaus and mountains, which has a wide variety of climates.

Future ambitions ?

My ambition is to become a successful Attorney General.

Describe yourself

I am a very humble, never forget that everything he has achived, he did it with effort and support of his family. I like helping people, and being with my family. I think nothing is impossible, but nothing is magical and easy, you have to fight for your dreams and happiness.

Favourite food ?

Potato Bombs.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I like music of all styles and I love the book of Marco Denevi ‘Rosaura a las diez’.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have two little dogs: Andy and Chiquita.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

When they told me I had won a scholarship for my merit in the study and my high scores during the three years of high school.

Special Talents ?

Dancing.

Any other interesting facts ?

Ecology, Natural life, History.

Personal Motto?

Nothing is impossible if you do it with passion, without hurting others to get it, life puts you through tests, but harder than the journey, the reward will be the happiness.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Aruba - Gillain Alicia BERRY

2011-10-08T22:26:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Aruba - Gillain Alicia BERRY

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Aruba
Name : Gillain Alicia BERRY
Age : 23 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hometown : Oranjestad
Languages : Papiamento & English

Gillain Berry will represent Aruba in Miss World 2011

Gillain has a degree in hospitality and tourism management. She speaks Papiamento, English, Dutch and Spanish. Hobbies include: yoga, fitness, samba and volunteering at her local aids awareness organisation. Gillain hopes to one day open her own nutrition centre in Aruba.

BIOGRAPHY

Gillain has a degree in hospitality and tourism management. She speaks Papiamento, English, Dutch and Spanish. Hobbies include: yoga, fitness, samba and volunteering at her local aids awareness organisation. Gillain hopes to one day open her own nutrition centre in Aruba.

INTERVIEW

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

Aruba is located approximately 15 minutes off the coast of Venezuela in the Dutch Caribbean.

Future ambitions ?

I want to study International Business Management in Holland.

Describe yourself

I am a very driven and goal orientated person. I love to laugh and always look on the bright side of every situation.

Personal Motto?

Happiness is not a feeling, it’s a choice. Attitude determines altitude.

Favourite food ?

My favourite food is sushi. I am a pescitarian so I only eat seafood.

Do you have any pets ?

My favourite book is ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ and I enjoy all types of music except heavy rock!

Special Talents ?

I can dance the Samba.

Any other interesting facts ?

I volunteered at El Faro, an aids awareness organisation.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Australia - Amber Jade GREASLEY

2011-10-08T22:24:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Australia - Amber Jade GREASLEY

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Australia
Name : Amber Jade GREASLEY
Age : 18 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hometown : Brisbane
Languages : English

Amber Greasley will represent Australia in Miss World 2011

Amber is soon to begin a bachelor degree in Journalism. Her future ambition is to become a positive role model for young people. Hobbies include: yoga, reading, netball, photography and writing. Amber describes herself as dedicated, motivated and compassionate.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

I have lived in Cashmere for the past 7 or 8 years which is about an hour out of the city and surrounded by gorgeous bush and wildlife.

Future ambitions ?

To become a positive role model to young people, to promote healthy body image and active living and provide assistance to disadvantaged children.

Describe yourself

I describe myself as dedicated, motivated and motivating, compassionate and excited for life. I have a happy, positive attitude and love having the opportunity to meet new people.

Personal Motto?

Dream it, believe it, achieve it.

Favourite food ?

My mum’s home cooked roast lamb.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I am a big Harry Potter fan and love anything written by Dan Brown. Musically, I love acapella, ballads and anything pop in the top 20.

Do you have any pets ?

Yes, I have two dogs, Lilly and Winston.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My proudest moment would be the day the ‘Shoe4Africa’ representatives came to collect our shoe donationa and I saw the piles of thousands of shoes I had organised collection for.

Special Talents ?

Presenting, photographic video production, writing and digital media.

Any other interesting facts ?

I was a member of the outreach committee at high school and attended a number of social justice forums which sparked my interest in charity/volunteer work.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Austria - Julia HOFER

2011-10-08T22:22:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Austria - Julia HOFER

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Austria
Name : Julia HOFER
Age : 19 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.75 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Hometown : Mayrhofen
Languages : German, French, Italian & English

Julia Hofer will represent Austria in Miss World 2011

Julia is currently a student studying Tourism. She speaks fluent French, Italian and English. Hobbies include: jogging, climbing, hiking, swimming and volleyball. Julia has studied Tae Kwondo for 6 years and describes her personality as shiny and new.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

My hometown is very small. There are about 5,000 people living in this beautiful landscape.

Future ambitions ?

To work as a model.

Describe yourself

I am a beautiful woman with a shiny personality and humour who wants to help people.

Personal Motto?

I want to help people in everyday life.

Favourite food ?

My favourite food is salad with chicken.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite genres of music are R&B and house.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have a small dog.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My most memorable day was the day I took my final exam.

Special Talents ?

I know traditional Austrian dancing.

Any other interesting facts ?

I have practiced Tae Kwondo for six years.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss Universe 2011 Contestant - Bahamas - Sasha JOYCE

2011-10-08T22:19:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Bahamas - Sasha JOYCE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Bahamas
Name : Sasha JOYCE
Age : 23 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Hometown : Freeport
Languages : English

Sasha Joyce will represent Bahamas in Miss World 2011

Sasha is a Graduate of Business Administration and Management and aspires to open her own after school community centre. Sasha was the founder of her University’s International student organisation and has represented the Bahamas at International track and field competitions.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

The Bahamas is so diverse, from the people to the islands and the bays that make it up. My hometown, New Providence, is the capital and the heart of the Bahamas.

Future ambitions ?

To obtain my Masters in Social Work and Business Administration and to open my own after-school community centre.

Describe yourself

I am a very sincere and honest individual. I believe in always placing your best into anything you do. Life is what you make it.

Personal Motto?

Why take second place when first is open. If you do this, you’ll have a tendency to do this for the rest of your life.

Favourite food ?

Anything my mother cooks, more specifically, her macaroni and cheese.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite music is anything I can relate to. My favourite book is ‘Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry’.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have three goldfish and dog, Geno. He’s a miniature Schnauzer.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

The day I graduated from university and the day I taught two children to swim in one day.

Special Talents ?

Track and field.

Any other interesting facts ?

I was the founder of my University’s International Student Organisation. I was featured in the Nassau Tribune as Athlete of the Week. I have represented the Bahamas at international track and field competitions.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Barbados - Taisha CARRINGTON

2011-10-08T22:16:00.000-07:00

Miss World 2011 - Barbados - Taisha CARRINGTON

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Miss World Barbados
Name : Taisha CARRINGTON
Age : 18 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
Hometown : Bridgetown
Languages : English & basic Spanish & French

Taisha Carrington will represent Barbados in Miss World 2011

Taisha describes herself as extremely creative and aspires to become an architect and interior designer. She hopes to design large scale buildings in Barbados to boost her country’s tourism. Hobbies include: art, dancing, drama and poetry. Taisha has five dogs, a tortoise and a stray cat.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Barbados is an island rich in culture and history, known for its ability to live up to high standards of larger countries.

Future ambitions ?

To become an architect in visual arts and interior design and design large scale buildings such as 5* hotels in order to boost my country’s tourism.

Describe yourself

I am a charismatic, determined and talented young lady who has big dreams and works to accomplish them.

Personal Motto?

Determinations seldom fails.

Favourite food ?

My favourite meal is sweet potato pie and chicken.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I love most genres and prefer to read educational material.

Do you have any pets ?

Yes! I have five dogs, a tortoise and a stray cat we feed but does not stay the night.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

The proudest moment of my life would be the day I learned I had received the 2nd highest grade in an Art examination in the Caribbean.

Special Talents ?

I am good at visual arts, painting, sculpting, pottery and murals.

Any other interesting facts ?

I was featured on CNN at the age of five to prove that I had drawn a fruit basket since it was found unbelievable that a child of five could draw so succinctly at such a young age.

source: (Thank you and credits to
http://misscontest.blogspot.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)

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