Monday, April 18, 2011

Mariah Carey On 'The X Factor': Star Confirmed By Simon Cowell

Slowly but surely, Simon Cowell's star-studded "X Factor" cast is coming together.

Rumors have circulated for months about who will join the ex-"American Idol" man's new British import singing competition, but since the announcement of producer LA Reid as one of the show's three judges, Cowell has gone silent with any confirmations, offering only a shortlist of candidates. He shot down the reports that Mariah Carey was set to be one of the judges, citing her pregnancy, but during a recent radio interview, he admitted that the star would have a role on the show.

"I think Mariah will have a role on the TV live shows," Cowell confirmed to host Jackie Brown. "I met her recently and she was on great form. And her idea was to be the judge of the judges, which only Mariah could come up with. She'll be involved in some form. I literally adore her. I love her to bits."



Miss Wyoming USA 2011 Kaitlyn Davis

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Kaitlyn Davis


Meet Miss Wyoming USA

Miss Wyoming USA 2011, Kaitlyn Davis is very impressive. The 20 year old from Laramie, WY is looking forward to competing in the Miss USA pageant. Kaitlyn Davis is no stranger to the Miss Wyoming USA stage being the first runner up to the crown in 2010. This extra year of training could prove very beneficial for her placement in the national pageant in June.

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CraigsEasy Is An Awesome Way to Search for Stuff on Craigslist

craigseasy image Craigslist is a major resource in buying or trading used goods, and this might be my new favorite tool for helping me shop second hand. Insead of searching item by item, you can search by glancing through just the images, thanks to a simple bookmarklet. You can start a search on Craigslist, click the button, and be able to view all the listings with their images on one page. Talk about time-saving! Watch a 45 second video on how it works. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

10,000 Students Take to DC Streets, Calling for Action on Climate & BP Spill

powershift-march.jpg Photo credit: Jamie Henn, 350.org I spent the weekend in DC at Powershift -- an important event that brings together thousands of students, community leaders, and activists from around the nation -- watching the next wave of the youth climate movement grow. There were Read the full story on TreeHugger

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Deborah Priya Henry, Miss Universe Malaysia 2011



Facebook becoming advertising giant

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 17 (UPI) -- Facebook executives say their advertising strategy is to create a personal relationship between marketers and the Web site's 600 million individual users.

The Los Angeles Times said Sunday that Facebook has plunged into the realm of targeted advertising with a new enthusiasm for matching up marketers with the personal interests that Facebook users list on their pages.

"This is an opportunity for brands to connect with you," said David Fischer, vice president of advertising and global operations. "When someone likes a brand, they are building a two-way conversation, creating an ongoing relationship."

But privacy advocates say users should be aware that Facebook's algorithms are monitoring what they put on their pages, including personal information, and parceling it out to ad producers.

"Facebook has perfected a stealth digital surveillance apparatus that tracks, analyzes and then acts on your information, including what you tell your friends," said Jeffrey Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy.

The Times said beefing up its role in the advertising industry could pay off in spades for Facebook as it attracts more big-budget brands and gets ready for an initial public offering expected as early as next year.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Other Stuff.....

Miss Virginia USA and her path to the crown

Posted by villagenewsonline.com on Feb 14, 2011, 08:29
On an icy winter night in December, Nikki Poteet, 23, finally had time to relax. The anticipation in her big, blue eyes made the occasion seem like first time in years she’d been able to sit and talk for any length of time; but, her eyes softened as she remembered how exhausting her year had been.




Charné Marshall crowned Miss Summer 2010 - by Clarice Theys
Posted by newera.com.na on Feb 14, 2011, 08:24
Miss Summer 2010 took place last Saturday and according to the organisers it was a big success.

The fresh and vibrant beauty pageant with the purpose to promote the natural beauty of the coastal areas and the young beauties living here, took place in the area just next to Dolphin Park.



Kelli from Canada, Toronto is the winner of Internet Beauty Contest for January 2011.
Posted by HeinRich@BelleModels.biz on Jan 16, 2011, 19:26
1 of the most exotic models; and as sweet as honey!
It was clear from day-1 that she decided to win this Contest! She put in everything and did it all right from the start.

More on Miss Scanlan

Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska
Teresa Scanlan Miss America Pageant official - ABC
Miss America Pageant 2010 TLC
17-year-old brown-eyed blonde Teresa Scanlan from Gering, Nebraska was crowned Miss America 2011 by 2010 winner Caressa Cameron on Jan 15, 2011 in Las Vegas. Teresa, the youngest Miss America in history, got much of her schooling at home, then graduated from Scottsbluff High School in the spring of 2010. She plans to attend Patrick Henry College until the fall of 2011.
The Miss America website has some very hi-res photos (free), downloadable as .zip files in their Miss America Photo Gallery.
TLC has a Miss America 2010 Video Gallery
Many 2010 Miss America Photos

After 84 years in Atlantic City, the Miss America pageant moved to Las Vegas in 2006.

Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan Meets With Top Government Leaders to Advocate for Women and Educational Initiatives

From The PageantCenter.com

Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan was in Washington D.C. this week spreading the message of the Miss America Organization's advocacy for higher education for all women.

Following a meeting with the Nebraska delegation on Capitol Hill, Teresa had a substantive discussion with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, did an interview with The Hill newspaper, and then met with Rep. John Kline (R-MN), Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, and Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) who is the ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Will Prince William and Kate Middleton break records?

The Guinness World Records folks are guessing that Prince William and Kate Middleton's April 29th wedding will set a record or two in some way. ..