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Well we’ve heard that celebs are tweeting but do you wonder what they are saying? Here’s a few of the latest celebrity tweets.

Kirstie Alley: “YOu know that is the # one thing I noticed in biggest loser.How much younger they all looked un-fat..Vanity will lead me to my goal.again!!”

Kim Kardashian: “Should I cut bangs again? I’m getting a hair cut now and can’t decide!”

Ellen DeGeneres: “Gov. Arnold S. said he voted against prop 8 and knows that one day it will be overturned. Thanks for being a govenor to ALL Californians.”

Paula Abdul: “Looking forward to the next couple hours. Going to the spa with the girls, can’t wait to get pampered. We’ve worked so hard, we deserve it!”

Mariah Carey: “On my way to a photo shoot for my new fragrance which comes out in september. I was in the studio til 7 am so I’m a tad sleepy-but,SGSHW!”

Pink: “im staring at a picture of bubba, contemplating asking him to be my 2nd husband.”

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So here’s the latest in reality TV Premiering for the Summer. I’m not usually into reality TV except for dancing, singing and other performances but I just might give this one a try. Here’s the description according to the show website:

A groundbreaking, live event airing throughout the month of June it’s the ultimate “Swiss Family Robinson” as ten celebrities are dropped into the heart of the jungle to face fun and comedic challenges designed to test their survival skills. America is the puppet master, controlling their favorites by putting them into challenges and tasks to win food, supplies and luxury items. In each episode, friendships will be tested, hilarity will ensue and viewers will decide which celebrities stay or leave. While all participants will be playing for their favorite charities, the last remaining star will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle, winning the largest share of the prize for donation.The new season, set in the jungles of Costa Rica, debuts at 7 p.m. Monday on NBC.

Second City alumni Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton,Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt (stars of MTV’s “The Hills”), NBA star and TV personality John Salley (“Best Damned Sports Show Period”), supermodel and reality TV star Janice Dickinson (“The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency”), 2007 “American Idol” contestant Sanjaya Malakar, actor Stephen Baldwin (“The Usual Suspects”) and professional wrestler and beauty queen Torrie Wilson.

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Looking for something to do this weekend read this event description from Londonderrynh.net.

By admin Tallit Etz Hayim Synagogue of Derry, New Hampshire will host an arts weekend, “Traditions and Visions of the Changing Role of Art in a Jewish Community” on Friday, May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will showcase unique Jewish visual art and ritual objects from within the community.

Musician Rahel Limor will present “A Modern Approach to Ancient Spiritual Music” on Saturday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. Frann S. Addison will speak on the topic of “The History of Jewish Ceremonial Objects” on Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.

The display will include examples of the prayer shawl, Hanukah candle holder and microcalligraphy from artists Amalia Flaisher, Joan Vick, Moishe Ragieme, Nurit Niskala-Graziani, and Rahel Limor, as well as from the collections of synagogue members.

The Jewish prayer shawl (“tallit” or “tallis”) can be made in a wide variety of materials, designs and sizes. In this display, the prayer shawls are handmade, rainbow style, antiques, children’s shawls, and innovative, contemporary designs for both men and women. There are often meaningful personal stories to go along with these beautiful ritual pieces. The exhibit will showcase the evolution of the prayer shawl and explain the background behind these changes.

The Hanukah candle holder (“menorah” or “hanukiah”). The exhibit will feature this object’s changes over the years with a range of sizes, types, colors and materials.
Microcalligraphy developed in the 9th century as a uniquely Jewish art form. It uses very small writing from a section of scripture (usually in Hebrew) to form an illustration.

This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to visit this event.
Etz Hayim is located at 1½ Hood Road, Derry. Visit the Etz Hayim Website HERE.

Read more: “Arts Weekend at Etz Hayim Synagogue – Londonderry NH net” – http://www.londonderrynh.net/?p=9441#ixzz0Go729lNf&A

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Per Yahoo’s OMG
AT&T May Have Swayed Idol Outcome to Favor Kris Allen
Us Magazine – May 27, 2009 5:32 AM PDT

The New York Times is reporting that American Idol’s Kris Allen may have had a little help from AT&T, one of the Fox show’s biggest corporate sponsors, in winning this year.

According to the Times, AT&T provided phones for free text-messaging services at two Allen parties in Arkansas on the night of the finals. Citing sources, The Times reports that AT&T reps showed party-goers how to “power text” — cast 10 votes at the touch of a button — which violates show rules.

Power texts, according to the Times, “have an exponentially greater effect on voting than do single text messages or calls to the shows toll-free phone lines.”

No similar efforts appear to have been made to provide free texting services to Adam Lambert fans.

Angry Lambert supporters are now claiming in online chat boards that the competition’s voting was rigged.

While Fox has yet to comment, AT&T issued the following statement: “In Arkansas, we were invited to attend the local watch parties organized by the community. A few local employees brought a small number of demo phones with them and provided texting tutorials to those who were interested.”

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette first reported on the possible skewed voting last week.

Normally I don’t make any negative comments or share something of a negative nature. I truly believe that we get back what we give out and I promote positive energy because that’s what I want in return. But every once in a while something happens that I feel needs sharing. If this is true that ATT employees skewed the American Idol results then that is not right. This is supposed to be a talent contest and it is supposed to be determined by fair voting not skewed because of technical capabilities of one company. Big business is not supposed to be in control of this country, TV or anything else. I don’t blame the people who did the block voting but I certainly blame the company that might have made it possible. I would really like to know what ATT and against Adam Lambert. Let me repeat – this is a talent competition, not a lifestyle one. I’m a little embarrassed now to say that ATT provides my cell service.
To leave this on a positive note – I really liked Kris. He seems like a really nice guy and did some great work. I just don’t think he earned the top spot. These are my personal viewpoints not that of Applaudwomen.com
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From Yahoo News
Sotomayor nominated to high court — first Hispanic

AP – Source: Obama picks Sotomayor for Supreme Court

AP – President Barack Obama announces federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor, right, as his nominee for …

By BEN FELLER, Associated P
ress Writer Ben Feller, Associated Press Writer – 1 min ago

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama named federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor as the nation’s first Hispanic Supreme Court justice on Tuesday, praising her as “an inspiring woman” with both the intellect and compassion to interpret the Constitution wisely.

Obama said Sotomayor has more experience as a judge than any current member of the high court had when nominated, adding she has earned the “respect of colleagues on the bench,” the admiration of lawyers who appear in her court and “the adoration of her clerks.”

“My heart today is bursting with gratitude,” Sotomayor said from the White House podium moments after being introduced by Obama.

If confirmed by the Senate, she would join Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as the second woman on the current court, the third in history. She would succeed retiring Justice David Souter.

She would be unlikely to alter the ideological balance of the court, since Souter generally sides with the liberals on key 5-4 rulings. But at 54, she is a generation younger that Souter, and liberal outside groups hope she will provide a counterpoint to some of the sharply worded conservative rulings.

Obama and Sotomayor both noted the historic nature of the appointment. The president said a Hispanic on the court would mark another step toward the goal of “equal justice under law.”

Obama and Sotomayor stood with Vice President Joe Biden. It was a striking picture of diversity: a black president, a white vice president and a Hispanic nominee to the nation’s highest court.

Sotomayor said she grew up in poor surroundings and never dreamed she would one day be nominated for the highest court.

Obama has said he hopes she can take her place before the justices begin their new term in October.
Democrats hold a large majority in the Senate, and barring the unexpected, Sotomayor’s confirmation should be assured.

The Senate Republican leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, issued a statement that said: “Senate Republicans will treat Judge Sotomayor fairly. But we will thoroughly examine her record to ensure she understands that the role of a jurist in our democracy is to apply the law evenhandedly, despite their own feelings or personal or political preferences.”

In his remarks, Obama made no mention of his earlier statement that he wanted a justice with empathy, although his remark that compassion was needed came close.
Sotomayor’s nomination opens a new phase in the drive to replace Souter, as liberal and conservative groups alike scour the record she has compiled in 17 years on the federal bench.

In one of Sotomayor’s most notable decisions, as an appellate judge she sided last year with the city of New Haven, Conn., in a discrimination case brought by white firefighters. The city threw out results of a promotion exam because too few minorities scored high enough. Coincidentally, that case is now before the Supreme Court.

That ruling has already drawn criticism from conservatives, and is likely to play a role in her confirmation hearing.

In one of her most memorable rulings as federal district judge, in 1995, Sotomayor ruled with Major League Baseball players over owners in a labor strike that had led to the cancellation of the World Series.

Obama referred to that in his remarks, then joked he hoped her support for the Yankees would not unduly influence New Englanders to oppose her in the Senate.
Among them is Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who said, “The American people will want the Senate to carry out its constitutional duty with conscientiousness and civility.”

Sotomayor grew up in New York after her parents moved from Puerto Rico. She has dealt with diabetes since age 8 and lost her father at age 9, growing up under the care of her mother in humble surroundings. As a girl, inspired by the Perry Mason television show, she knew she wanted to be a judge.

A graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law School, a former prosecutor and private attorney, Sotomayor became a federal judge for the Southern District of New York in 1992. She became an appeals judge in 1998 for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers New York, Vermont and Connecticut.

She was first appointed by a Republican, President George H.W. Bush, and won Senate confirmation without dissent. She was named an appeals judge by President Bill Clinton in 1997.

At her Senate confirmation hearing more than a decade ago, she said, “I don’t believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance. It says what it says. We should do honor to it.”

Obama’s nomination is the first by a Democratic president in 15 years.

His announcement leaves the Senate four months — more than enough by traditional standards — to complete confirmation proceedings before the court begins its next term in the fall.
Republicans have issued conflicting signals about their intentions. While some have threatened filibusters if they deemed Obama’s pick too liberal, others have said that is unlikely.

Given Sotomayor’s selection, any decision to filibuster would presumably carry political risks — Hispanics are the fastest-growing segment of the population and an increasingly important one politically.

One conservative group did not wait for the formal announcement. Wendy Long of the Judicial Confirmation Network, issued a statement calling Sotomayor a “liberal judicial activist of the first order who thinks her own personal political agenda is more important that the law as written.”

Abortion rights have been a flashpoint in several recent Supreme Court confirmations, although Sotomayor has not written any controversial rulings on the subject.

As a federal appeals court judge in 2002, she ruled against an abortion rights group that had challenged a government policy prohibiting foreign organizations receiving U.S. funds from performing or supporting abortions.

In her opinion, Sotomayor wrote that the government was free to favor the anti-abortion position over a pro-choice position when public funds were involved.
Sotomayor’s elevation to the appeals court was delayed by Republicans, in part out of concerns she might someday be selected for the Supreme Court. She was ultimately confirmed for the appeals court in 1998 on a 68-28 vote, gathering some Republican support.

Among those voting against her was Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, now the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee that will hold sway over her confirmation.
“I’d say the stakes are higher for the Supreme Court,” he said recently. “The Supreme Court sometimes seems to be acting as a continuing constitutional convention, so I am concerned about that.” He said Sotomayor would be entitled to a fair hearing if nominated.

Sotomayor possesses credentials Sessions said he wanted in a pick for the high court — years of experience on the bench. Obama had talked openly about the upside of choosing someone outside the judiciary — every current justice is a former federal appeals court judge — but passed over at least two serious candidates who had never been judges.

Sotomayor has spoken openly about her pride in her ethnic background and has said that personal experiences “affect the facts that judges choose to see.”
“I simply do not know exactly what the difference will be in my judging,” she said in a speech in 2002. “But I accept there will be some based on my gender and my Latina heritage.”

From the moment Souter announced his resignation, it was widely assumed Obama would select a woman to replace him, and perhaps a Hispanic as well.
Others known to have been considered included federal appeals judge Diane Wood, who was a colleague of the president’s at the University of Chicago Law School, as well as two members of his administration, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Solicitor General-nominee Elena Kagan.

Obama came to office at a time when several potential vacancies loomed on the high court. Justice John Paul Stevens at is 89, and Ginsburg recently underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer.

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Summer beauty routines

Peachygirl

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Member Since: 12/6/06
Summer beauty routines
Posted: May 25, 2009 10:06 AM

Now that the hot weather has arrived, is anybody changing up their beauty/hair routines?

I have been practicing updos and will try to let my hair air dry sometimes and put my hair in a fancy updo. I’m going to start with the gradual self-tanner today. I guess this means I have to shave my legs more often, lol.

I like to use a gel bronzer on my face in the summer, too, for an extra glow.

vixen07

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Re: Summer beauty routines
Posted: May 25, 2009 10:26 AM
in response to: Peachygirl
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Oh yes, I def. use bronzer!! I used to love Bonne Bell’s gel bronzer…it was a great color, the only downfall was it didn’t last very long. I’m really liking Artisry’s bronzing powder but it’s pretty concentrated so I have to be careful not to overdo it! The container should last me about 6 years, LOL!

BJ introduced me to Jergens natural glow for face and I love it (come to think of it, I love BJ too…she always gives me good advice)! I’m a self tanner addict!!! I’m thinking about trying that Costa Rica one that Michelle sells…everyone seems to like it! BJ- you should try it first and let me let me know, LOL!

PhatGirlSlim

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Re: Summer beauty routines
Posted: May 25, 2009 10:31 AM
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Ah, yes… summer time skin care! Here in NY/NJ, it seems we went right from winter to summer.

When the weather warms, I pretty much stop cream cleansers in favor of ones that foam/lather. Last year, I did more clay masques, this year it will be dead sea masques (I’m an extra oily gal in the hot weather). I also put a leave in with sunscreen in my hair before bedtime and then again in the morning: in the cooler months, I just use hair sunscreen in the morning. I also do less AHA peels, since my skin kind of “regenerates” more (for lack of a better word) in the warm weather AND since AHA make one more sensitive to the sun. This is the first summer that I have a sunscreen (Burn out) that doesn’t irritate me, so I am fairly excited to see how well it will perform!!!

Again, this is my first summer with my new skin (aka no more acne scars!!!!) so no face makeup for me. I haven’t worn any foundation or powder in months. In the summer, though, I use more oil blotting papers. I think I may even wean blush out of my makeup routine… we’ll see.

Peachygirl

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Re: Summer beauty routines
Posted: May 25, 2009 10:42 AM
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Does that mean no slut red lipstick during the summer months?

I also bought a 1940s style bathing suit this past weekend. I got it at Target – it is so cute. The front and back are ruched – the ruching kind of starts at the outer part and meets in the middle. It looks like mini-dress that Paris Hilton would wear – the ruching just covers my butt. Now I just have to get my legs in shape – that is the other thing I am doing for summer -trying to do lots of squats to get my upper thighs in better shape.

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Peachygirl
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Re: Summer beauty routines
Posted: May 25, 2009 6:31 PM
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I am also channeling my inner Italian goddess and have bought a bunch of pretty scarfs to wear on my head like Sophia Loren!

PhatGirlSlim

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Re: Summer beauty routines
Posted: May 26, 2009 4:42 AM
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Don’t be silly, Peachy! I would never give up slut red lipstick!

I forgot to add to the first post, I also switch from body creme/butter to lotion…AND I use salt foot scrub every day instead of every couple of days. I guess there ARE a lot of “little” tweaks to the rituals. I DO enjoy them so much! It’s fun being a girlie girl!!!!!

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“It’s Saturday night and I ain’t got nobody. I’ve got some money cuz I just got paid. Oh, how I wish I had someone to talk to. I’m in an awful way.” I am living Cat Stevens’ song. Last night I was living Jimmy Buffett’s “Let’s get drunk and screw,” and tonight I am all alone.

The slinky black dress sitting on my bed is doing me no good tonight because there is nowhere to go and no one to go there with. I cannot watch another Lifetime Movie of doom and gloom of cheating husbands plotting to kill their wives. And I am sure I should not open another bottle of wine after drinking the first one alone.

Oh, it’s one of the lonely nights I dread. Lindy, my best friend is living her life tonight with her husband of forever. He is so totally perfect and so is she. They have the perfect house, and the perfect kids. I am very lucky also because most of the time she is the perfect best friend, except for tonight when I a sitting here all alone and hating it.

So I will indulge myself in the memory of last night when I boldly set out where no single woman should go, and yet I did. I was on the hunt. I was looking for love, well, not actually love. I’ve sworn off love. I’ve had enough “love” to last me a lifetime. I did however, want sex. A woman has needs, and I am telling you, last night I had needs. My testosterone level was out of control, and I wanted, no I needed to get them back in control. So, I did it the best way I could figure at this point in my life.

I don’t have a man. I don’t want a man, well not all the time. I have decided that I am going to enjoy men for the simple pleasure of them, and on my terms. If I am going to be lonely, lied to, and yelled at, it will be on my terms. More accurately, I will not be lonely. I will not be lied to. I will not be yelled at. I will be enjoyed. So there.

And let me tell you, last night I was enjoyed. Oh yeah. For a few glorious hours, I was not alone. I was in a room full of strangers all playing for my attention. It was sweet as cotton candy! The drinks were flowing as steady as a river on a windy day. Just before closing time, I lassoed the bull with dark hair and dark eyes, not young enough to be my son, and not old enough to match my years. Not only did I lasso him, I led him right to my lair. Oh, I am savoring the memory of what followed.

Then morning came, and we went for another ride. Morning was glorious. The sun shone brightly through my bedroom windows. Ok, so it was noon. Still the sun shone brightly and so did I. Breakfast was delightful. Well, actually it was lunch, and it was great. Then we parted ways. I hiked one of my favorite trails with Lindy. Then headed home to my loneliness. Had I been smart, I would have headed to Macy’s for some therapy. But I went home instead.

After several failed attempts to connect with friends who I had hoped had time on their hands for me, I opened a bottle of wine and let it breathe while I ran a bath. I filled it with lavender and peppermint salts, relaxing and energizing at the same time – what was I thinking? I lit twenty candles, filled a glass of wine, and sunk into the tub. Nirvana. Until I got out. I poured a second glass of wine and pulled out my slinky black dress and put it on. I admired how snugly it fit and tried on four different pair of shoes to see which ones fit my mood for tonight. I poured a third glass of wine, hoping that someone would call. I sent eight requests on match.com. Surely someone will get back to me.

As I gulp the fourth glass of wine, I removed the slinky black dress and put it on my bed – a cruel reminder of Cat Stevens’ lament of” Saturday night and I ain’t got nobody.”

Sadie Jackson, a fictional heroine, is back on the dating scene for the third time. After two trial marriages, she is bound and determined to get it right.She can be nauseatingly optimistic and enjoys recounting her dating experiences with humor and compassion.Follow her dating escapades in this work of fiction that will be updated on a regular basis.

For more of Sadie’s escapades, go to http://cherivalentine.squarespace.com/sadie/

Article published Dec 21, 2008 in Fosters Daily DemocratWomen rule!
N.H. Senate hits national milestone for gender
Granted, the words “all men are born equally” were penned June 2, 1784, and since then changes were made to the New Hampshire Constitution to prohibit discrimination, and the section on the Legislature describes the role of its “members.”

But maybe, lawmakers say, it’s time to update some of the wording nonetheless. After all, it’s women running the show now in Concord, marking the first time in United States history women make up the majority of a legislative body, in this case the 24-member Senate.

“I’ve been talking about that with a couple other folks so that it is gender neutral,” Sen. Kathleen Sgambati, D-Tilton, said of tweaking the document’s language. But “all of us have filed our bills this session so I think it may have to wait until next time around when we’re not so focused on the budget.”

Senate Majority Leader Maggie Hassan, D-Exeter, had a similar opinion.

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The 10 Skin Care Commandments

1. CLEANSE your face EVERY SINGLE NIGHT to remove dirt, oil, makeup and debris that you have collected in your pores throughout the day.

2. PREVENTION use SPF, SPF, and SPF every day for the rest of your life! Sun is the skin’s worst enemy and is the #1 cause of aging our appearance! At least a daily sunscreen of 15 preferably higher 30+ especially for out door activity.

3. EYE CREAM a.m./p.m. to treat the delicate tissue around the eye area that is aging us the fastest and gets the most abuse with expressions, squinting and facial movement.

4. TREATMENTS antioxidants, serums, retinoids, all fight free radicals the other aging culprits and restrengthen and replace collagen. Always apply treatments BEFORE moisturizer and SPF.

5. MOSITURIZER the true fountain of YOUTH! Treat premature aging and preserve the skin! Knowing your own skin type will better direct you into the strength and type of moisturizer your skin best needs.

6. EXFOLIATE at least once to twice a week! This will take off the dull outer layer of skin giving you a healthier glow. It will also help fade discoloration and dislodge stubborn dead skin cells for clearer, brighter skin as well as allowing the better absorption of all your anti-aging products.

7. ANTI-AGING do a once a month “over haul” with a glycolic peel, microdermabrasion or mask that will work to increase cell turnover and stimulate new collagen to reduce sagging and wrinkles.

8. LIFESTYLE – Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Reduce Stress, Avoid Unprotected Sun Exposure , NO Smoking, Limit Alcohol

9. CHANGE products season to season due to so many factors that can cause skin to act up.

10. MORE is NOT always better! Use only the recommended product amounts since they are highly concentrated and you can get too much of a good thing causing you sensitivity or skin issues that you don’t truly have.

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