Mishap at Miss USA

During the Miss USA pageant, Miss California gave an extremely controversial answer to a question about gay marriage and is feeling the backlash. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton asked Carrie Prejean about her views on gay marriage, she replied by saying they she believed marriage was between a man and a woman and that she did not agree with gay marriage.

Miss USA is supposed to represent everyone, and giving an answer like that clearly does not. Even if she truly believes that, these girls are trained on how to answer questions and to be politically correct. The answer she gave was outrageous, she is friends with gay people, and basically just said that she doesn't think any of them should have rights equal to hers. I understand why people are making such a big deal out of this and hope she does as well.

This video shows some of the backlash shes received, a video was made making fun of her views on gay marriage.

A Gaythering Storm from Jane Lynch

Venga : Functional Infusions

Venga functional infusions have become a staple at many delis and health food stores, these drinks come in several different flavors that all have specific health benefits. The makers of Venga, have invested a lot in the research and development of the drinks and met with leading beverage and nutraceutical experts to create the next generation of functional beverages that truly deliver.

Consumers have already found that these products deliver on their promise and in recent months I have become much more familiar with the product line. It is a local company, headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. Venga combines antioxidant rich teas with 100 percent natural fruit juices, vitamins and nutraceuticals in a preservative-free blend. These are ready-to-drink, non-carbonated drinks that comes in six distinct flavors[functions] to help drinkers achieve their goals, perform their best and relax.

These functions include Energize, Daily Dose, Rehydrate, Calorie Burn, Brainstorm and Health Zen. Calorie Burn is designed to help you achieve weight loss and the body you want, it is a blend of orange, kiwi, lime, green tea, and several metabolism boosting ingredients. Brainstorm is designed to improve the function of the mind, it is a blend of pomegranate, blueberry, blackberry, and rooibus tea. Health&Zen balances your immune system through a blend of orange, white grapes, pink grapefruit, and white tea. Rehydrate is a thirst quenching electrolyte replenisher that combines orange, passion fruit, mango, and green tea. Daily Dose is exactly what it implies, a daily dose of multi vitamins, it blends passion fruit, pink guava, skim milk, and rooibus tea. Energize is designed to fuel your body with an energy packed punch, it is a blend of red apple, dragon fruit, sea buck thorn, and yerba matte tea.

These beverages are delicious, i love them all. They have become a staple in my daily diet, I alternate flavors depending on my mood. Venga is a growing company and has recently gotten endorsed by the Body Zen elite triathlon team. This was a huge stride for the company, that i think we will be seeing a lot of in the future.

English Springer Spaniel

The springer spaniel is a great dog, I have grown up with them as pets my entire life. When my family decided to get another spaniel, I decided to do some research on the breed and share it with you. Picture is our new puppy Gracie.

The English Springer Spaniel is a compact, medium-sized dog with long floppy ears. Their tails are always docked and when they get excited their entire butt wiggles. The feet are small. The head is strong, refined and in good proportion to the rest of the dog. The length of the head should be about the same as the length of the neck. The stop is moderate with a groove rising between the eyes and gradually disappearing in the middle of the forehead.

The eyes of these dogs are medium-sized eyes have a loving expression to them. The eyes are either hazel or brown, depending on the color of the coat, I've had four during my life and all of their eyes have been brown. When the ears are pulled forward they should reach all the way to the top of the nose. They have teeth that all line up and they also have a powerful jaw. The medium-length coat is flat and sometimes wavy and feathered. They can be either brown and white or black and white.

Springers are great dogs with a friendly disposition. They are even tempered and loving, they love to run around, hunt, and go swimming. If you are thinking about getting a springer spaniel you should have a yard they can play in.

Pepperoni and Parmesan Pita Pizza

Cook yourself thin is a concept of making the dishes we love to eat but by replacing certain ingredients you can cut your calories in half and still have a tasty meal. In the time it takes to ring your order a pizza and have it delivered, you could have cooked the pizza, eaten it and cleaned up after yourself. You'll save half the calories and half the money as well.

You'll need the following ingredients for this pizza;

• 4 white pita pockets


• 1 chopped tomato


• 2 pinches of powdered sugar


• 2 pinches of hot chili powder


• 2 sun dried tomatoes, sliced thinly


• thinly sliced pepperoni


• 1/4 red onion, sliced thinly


• 1/2 yellow pepper, sliced thinly


• 10 green olives, halved


• 2 pinches shredded basil leaves


• handful of grated Parmesan


• Ricotta cheese


• Balsamic vinegar

Preparation for the pizzas is as follows

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF.


2. Run a sharp knife in from the edge of each pitta bread and follow the outline to remove the top layer of bread and create a border for the pizzas.


3. Place the pitas directly onto the top shelf of the oven and cook for two minutes to toast.


4. Divide the tomatoes among the pittas and spread out evenly.


5. Sprinkle each with the sugar and chili powder. Top with the sun dried tomatoes, pepperoni, red onion, pepper and olives. Sprinkle over the Parmesan and dot the ricotta on top.


6. Bake the pittas directly on the oven shelf for eight minutes.


7. Serve immediately, scattered with the basil and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Juicy Summer Bags

Every season Juicy puts out a fun line of handbags and this year is no different. While their summer line has been trimmed down a little due to the slow economy, they still managed to give us lots of great stuff. Two of my favorite things I previewed at Bloomingdales during their summer trunk show was the Padlock Medium Freestyle Tote and the Stewart Print Dahl Tote.

The Freestyle tote is super cute, and since we are all trying to save some money this bag can be used into the fall. It is made of soft grained leather and has double shoulder strap. The bag is outfitted with antiqued brass hardware, a padlock and tassel detail. Like most Juicy bags it has a fun interior lining with a sassy phrase, the top has a magnetic closure and it has a cell phone pocket and a few additional slots for everything else. It retails for $350 and also comes in white leather.

The Stewart Print Dahl Tote is also a great bag, it is a printed canvas tote with leather trim and double shoulder straps. Goldtone hardware and bow accent make it look great for summer. Top concealed magnetic snap closure ensures that all your stuff will stay where you want it to be. This bag also has an interior zip, cell phone, and additional pockets. Lined with juicy logo and a sassy phrase. It retails for $250 and also comes in pink.

Problem Solving

Problem solving is an extremely important aspect of everyday life and without the basic skills to solve problems, performing even the simplest tasks may become difficult. At any job a part of every employee’s job is to master the skill of solving job-related problems on a daily basis. I think you will find that once these simple steps are implemented in your daily routine things will run smoother and you will ultimately be less stressed. There are several steps involved in the process of problem solving, they are:

• Identifiying the problem


• Developing a plan to solve the problem


• Implementing the plan

Problem solving is crucial to any project or business, when something fails or goes wrong corrective action must be taken to prevent the same thing from happening in the future. The key to handling problems in a professional manner it not to let your emotions get in the way, one must analyze the problem and examine underlying causes before coming up with a solution or means to achieving it. Through proper analysis it is possible that we will be able to foresee future issues and try to fix them before they can become an issue. However, we live in an imperfect world where problems are a constant issue, so using these three simple steps we should be able to prevent and quickly fix many issues.

Wish 4 Peace Scarves

Scarves have been a wardrobe staple for years, and have recently come back into style. In these tough economic times everyone is looking for a deal and paying hundreds for an accessory especially a scarf isn't an option for many.

These super cute silk scarves are less then a hundred dollars making them a steal compared to similar scarves that retail for hundreds. Each carve is hand died so every single one is slightly different, they are also adorned with peace signs so they are spreading a good message each time they are worn. The dimensions of the scarves are 40" by 72"and come in pink, tangerine, and turquoise. A scarf is a great addition to any outfit, and look amazing when layered over a simple top and jeans. The Wish 4 Peace scarves are available at Bloomingdales for $85.