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Subject: SOFT SPOT Time!
Author: New York Guy [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:25:10 07/08/08 Tue Earlier today I was thinking about my soft spot for Miss Universe, and it hasn't been discussed much in any of the threads here this year. I believe the definition of a Soft Spot is a girl who charms you and whose name you don't expect to hear called for the semifinals for one reason or another -- but it sure would thrill you if she made it! Mine's Miss Ireland. I thought her crowning photos were amazing but I've hardly heard a peep about her on the boards in the pageant lead-up. I haven't yet seen what dress she wore in the prelims and I'm hoping she made a good choice. So -- who's yours???
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I haven't finished my scoring for the closeups and the prelim swimsuit and gown but right now Ireland is firmly in my top 15. Other soft spots who aren't getting a lot of attention are Angola, Belgium (well... those two are getting more and more hype), Croatia (LOVE her!), Germany and Montenegro. (NT) -- observer, 23:40:30 07/08/08 Tue I think my soft spot is Israel. (NT) -- TNBoy, 23:42:13 07/08/08 Tue Mine's Estonia. Talk about a delegate that's so polarizing, I'll basically never forget her. Sure, she makes Imelda Marcos look like Snow White...but I'm absolutely captivated by her look. (NT) -- Fra, 23:47:32 07/08/08 Tue Mine is Germany. (NT) -- Brent, 23:59:07 07/08/08 Tue I don't really feel strongly enough about any contestant (other than Crystle, whom I firmly expect to see in the top 5) to warrant giving her soft spot status. I would like to see Ireland, Norway, Finland and Germany called into the top 15, but if they are I won't have any stronger reaction than those who get called. In other words, I'll think "oh, how pleasant" and refuse to crack a smile. (NT) -- Meemaw, 00:07:56 07/09/08 Wed Albania. Just kidding!! (NT) -- [><], 00:18:51 07/09/08 Wed Well I think Angola and Belgium are I-N, so my soft spot is Tanzania for the second year in a row! (NT) -- old school fan, 07:23:53 07/09/08 Wed OK, I've seen Ireland's gown shots now and she may very well have pulled it off. My "bubble" soft spots, Antigua & Barbuda and Singapore, wore good and bad gowns, respectively. But I don't think either of them stand any chance and hope they enjoy their last several days in Vietnam. (NT) -- New York Guy, 09:17:59 07/09/08 Wed I was very impressed with Ireland too, and I would love to see her make it! (NT) -- Mr. AL USA, 09:30:01 07/09/08 Wed Cayman Islands - I really like this girl and hope she can sneak in the top 15... (NT) -- GMAN, 11:36:21 07/09/08 Wed Mine is Miss Geogia. Shes is so overlooked. She reminds me of a former titleohold from Missouri named Gwen Howell (NT) -- IHP, 11:51:04 07/09/08 Wed I really have a soft spot for Miss Trinidad & Tobago. I think she's beautiful and she's being overpowered by Puerto Rico in her region. Also Misses Korea and Philippines, I feel bad because I think Korea should be in the semis as do I with Philippines. They both seem to be really sweet girls. (NT) -- Drew, 17:18:28 07/09/08 Wed Tanzania!! (NT) -- Indy, 17:56:24 07/09/08 Wed I don't really have a soft spot this year, but if I had to pick one, then Belgium! (NT) -- Drew, 21:28:25 07/09/08 Wed I have two -- Ireland and Kazakhstan! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 22:00:31 07/09/08 Wed SanFran, you took the works right out of my mouth (or right from my fingers?). I would DIE if Kazakhstan got in there, and I want Miss Ireland because a) she's gorgeous, and b) I love her accent. Oh, and if Miss K makes it in there, I will revel in all of the Borat jokes generated by the national media outlets, you can bet my last martini! (NT) -- Woodworth, To Make Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, 22:31:51 07/09/08 Wed And I could care less if Miss K does not smile for an entire year! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 23:35:04 07/09/08 Wed Georgia. Watch her video pf prelims-she works the judges face on in SS and looks lovely in gown. My dream darkhorse this year. (NT) -- Andres, 23:08:36 07/09/08 Wed My soft spots are both of the Republics - Czech and Slovak. (NT) -- NewYorker, 09:06:14 07/10/08 Thu Miss Aruba, Tracey Nicolaas (NT) -- Marylander, 15:53:04 07/10/08 Thu Kazakhstan and Kosovo - don't ask me why! (NT) -- Fabio, 16:17:50 07/10/08 Thu Antigua & Barbuda. (NT) -- Howard, 16:20:55 07/10/08 Thu

Subject: New Miss Texas and Miss Teen Texas on Good Morning Texas (notice Rebecca has already cut her hair!)
Author: Texas Pageant Fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:15:30 07/09/08 Wed http://www.wfaa.com/video/gmtgeneral-index.html?nvid=261790&shu=1
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Both are just darling! Love the new hair. (NT) -- Sister, 22:46:05 07/09/08 Wed hmmmm, I prefer Texas' hair before she cut it (NT) -- Andres, 23:01:12 07/09/08 Wed Not a fan of the modified BECKHAM bob cut.....Rebecca is short already and with the shorter haircut it could make her appear squatty / fatty..... AND TRUST SHE IS NOT FAT, there isn't an ounce of fat of that body! I hope they let her grow this out before Miss America! (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 11:24:07 07/10/08 Thu Okay so I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan of Rebecca when watching her get crowned, not an active dislike I was just sort of nonplussed but after watching this brief little interview I have totally changed my mind! I think she's an absolute doll, seems incredibly intelligent and what a unique platform! As someone who has ties to both the Spanish community and Texas as a whole (plus having grown up being billingual my whole life) I can attest to the importance of her platform and I wish her the best of luck :) (I do hope she grows her hair out though, not the best on her and it kinda looks like she's copying Kirsten...cute outfit though!) (NT) -- MDFan, 11:38:02 07/10/08 Thu The teen's pretty darned adorable too -but I already liked her from the beginning ;) (NT) -- MDFan, 11:42:15 07/10/08 Thu I love Rebecca and am so glad she is our new Miss Texas. Her platform is "Viva Texas: Building Bridges through Bilingual Education" or something similar. How will that work as she progresses toward Miss America? I'm a novice at this, so I'm asking you who have more experience in how a girl progresses from a local to a state, then to Miss America. (NT) -- curious, 16:15:40 07/10/08 Thu Both gals seem sincere. Love that Miss Texas was so complimentary and inclusive. Not hoggin' the spotlight! They seem genuine. Some pag. do love to get in their with the scissors right off the bat. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 12:40:13 07/10/08 Thu sorry - meant "there" (red-faced) (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 12:41:15 07/10/08 Thu

Subject: Gossip of the day
Author: TNBoy [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:23:18 07/10/08 Thu http://inesligron.com/wordpress/?p=2487#comments

Subject: See you this weekend, GAJ.........you little pumpkin, you.......
Author: Love, Elyse [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:46:46 07/07/08 Mon
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I just adored her on the reality show and at Miss America. I wish she would have won -- I would have followed her appearances all year! (NT) -- Tumbleweed, 15:53:58 07/07/08 Mon I think she was such a fabulous rep for WA. I believe she has inspired younger gals who may run later. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 18:05:10 07/07/08 Mon awww... HEE! I am so looking forward to it! (NT) -- gaj, 19:06:01 07/07/08 Mon They are persecuting her on the Guru Board. Our Elyse has someone out for vengeance. Keep your head up Elyse, your true fans still adore you! (NT) -- SandyDee, 06:26:31 07/08/08 Tue But, the photos posted there ARE disgusting! (NT) -- I'm disappointed., 07:56:28 07/08/08 Tue I didn't think any of the photos were "disgusting". Not necessarily what you want posted, but given this girls wacky, fun-loving personality I know the "scandalous" poses were jokes. Hell, some of the pictures in that album were from MY facebook! I guess I'm scandalous too! LOL! Shocking! (NT) -- MissMerlin, 08:26:20 07/08/08 Tue Exactly Merlin. Elyse has an outgoing personality and I would imagine her to be a prankster. Someone stole the most scandalous photos they could find of her anywhere and tried to create a scandal. Many girls have pictures out there like that. She isn't without her clothing or doing anything illicit. She's hamming it up. She's a 21 year old girl. That's what 21 year olds do. I am one who hates scandalous situations. I was against Miss Georgia Teen USA getting to keep her crown, but this is someone trying to defame Elyse days before she gives up her crown. (NT) -- SandyDee, 08:32:43 07/08/08 Tue What happened with Miss Georgia Teen USA? I wish people posted more news here! (NT) -- Meemaw, 08:57:53 07/08/08 Tue I think Georgia Teen was accused of underage drinking or something like that...... (NT) -- TNBoy, 11:58:30 07/08/08 Tue It was last year's Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA, IIRC. (NT) -- observer, 13:19:59 07/08/08 Tue I thought it was Louisianna Teen USA..wow.I am out of the loop! (NT) -- ., 15:04:39 07/08/08 Tue All of the above. This year's Georgia and LA Teen USA titleholders were accused/caught drinking underage (NT) -- tumbleweed, 00:13:39 07/09/08 Wed I just feel that if she wasn't a personal friend to some posters, she would be called out for being classless, trashy, etc. She is being treated by a different standard than others. (NT) -- That's all I'm saying, 09:34:02 07/08/08 Tue who cares? I don't understand. The pictures are harmless just like Amy Polumbo's. Grant it, they aren't the most flattering pictures in the world but what is going on, on the other Board is ridiculous. It makes me sick is that instead of using ALL of that free time to better themself or their community they decided to "stalk" Elyse through Facebook, MySpace and by any other means to compile these photos of her. That's what is disgusting. (NT) -- fan in PA, 09:50:41 07/08/08 Tue I don't disagree with you. My first thought when I saw these, and realized I wasn�t horrified, was would I feel differently if I didn't know her. I absolutely can't say that I�m being totally unbiased. I have been struggling with how I would think if it were a different girl doing the same things. Here are a few conclusions. 1. The alcohol doesn't bother me because she is of age. Could also be because I was a bartender when I was a titleholder, so I got over that "stigma" LONG ago. 2. I�m equally biased because of the circumstances under which these photos were published and the age of some of the photos (she has a local crown in some shots). 3. If I�m not offended by these shots then I�ve no right to be offended by other similar shots of other titleholders I don�t know. I understand that my giving Elyse a "bye" on this one that I am pretty much morally required to give one to all titleholders. I'm 95% sure I'm ready to do that, but it still is the biggest question in my mind right now (NT) -- MissMerlin, 10:01:30 07/08/08 Tue I think this is one of the most honest and heartfelt posts I have ever witnessed on any message board. I'm totally impressed by your candor Miss Merlin!!! :-) (NT) -- Mr. AL USA, 10:07:24 07/08/08 Tue Shucks, thanks honey! :) (NT) -- MissMerlin, 10:14:50 07/08/08 Tue Merlin, isn't it flattering that we are considered scandalous and I am sure we have been deemed bad influences for life :-) (NT) -- gaj, 11:09:56 07/08/08 Tue The majority of those posts were apparently made by an upset ex-boyfriend. Elyse has long been a board favorite; glad she is no longer associated with the clod. The photos have certainly generated a lot of thoughtful soulsearching on the board, which is very insightful for everyone. (NT) -- PageantGuru, 22:57:39 07/08/08 Tue Ya know, idiotic stuff like this is the reason so many women are RUNNING away from competing. I just don't understand how so many people can come out on the attack against a young woman who has selflessly served her state, and is an example of what a well rounded college aged woman should be. What's next...a hymen examination? Are we going to hook these girls up to lie detectors to make sure they're "pure" enough to serve the MAO, one of the most corrupt pageant organizations around. Yeah, whatever. (NT) -- GRITS, 10:01:42 07/08/08 Tue It is the ultimate form of hypocrisy to feign indignation and disgust and then to go right on ahead and post these photos. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal - they claim to care, 10:02:47 07/08/08 Tue Oh and they connected the whole sorry mess of comments with a post feat. a photo of this year's contestants. Classy! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal - tired of the drama, 10:06:45 07/08/08 Tue For the record, the OP appears to be gone on Guru. The post with the photos that is. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 10:30:47 07/08/08 Tue I love Elyse and wanted her to win Miss America, but I will say that while the pictures aren't that big of a deal, I don't understand why anyone would flick off the camera in their crown. Obvious lapse of judgement. It doesn't make her a bad person. I will say that I don't think I've ever taken a picture flicking off the camera and certainly never the peace sign/tongue pose, but that a bad person does not make. (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 11:30:44 07/08/08 Tue Oops... finish what I was writing... And, I still love her. I should also say that my sister has plenty pictures of her and friends flicking off the camera just messing around (and probably on Facebook, too), and she's a wonderful person! (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 11:35:21 07/08/08 Tue Like I said, I believe titleholders should be held to a standard, and I can't say if I am making an exception for Elyse or not, I'll have to really reflect upon that, because she is one of my all time favorite titleholders. I just don't get the timing. Someone jealous that she might enter USA? (NT) -- SandyDee, 12:04:27 07/08/08 Tue Oh, for God's sake, we are in a recession, a war, people can't even buy milk let alone gas, and people their panties in an uproar over a young woman being a young woman (crown or no crown). I loved this girl from day one because she was just that ... "a regular person". I'm a regular person and have given the bird many times in my car, in my office, you name it. I also have fun with my friends. When are people going to get over the fact that these crowns mean NOTHING. This is not Queen Liz who is constantly constipated. This is a young naturally funny and active woman. Enough said. (NT) -- jp, 14:11:51 07/08/08 Tue Whoa Nelly. The crown does mean SOMETHING to those of us who love pageantry. I agree that the pearl clutchers are over reacting, but I wouldn't say the crown means nothing. A titleholder does have a certain image to uphold. I just think Elyse was betrayed. (NT) -- SandyDee, 14:43:37 07/08/08 Tue Excuse me, but Elyse is a big girl and should've known better. As a former titleholder and now 20 year volunteer, I find her lapse of judgment a slap in the face of all former and future contestants, not to mention sponsors. (NT) -- It IS a big deal to some., 20:05:26 07/08/08 Tue The majority of these pictures don't even warrant discussion. But I think it's perfectly reasonable for people to be offended by the photos with the oral sex symbol and giving people the finger. Whether Elyse was just being playful is beside the point, they're still obscene gestures and offensive to many people. Personally I'm not offended by these pics - hell, giving people the finger is my way of saying "cheerio!" But I understand why some are disapointed by them, and I don't think they're being prudish or provincial at all. (NT) -- Meemaw, 16:48:23 07/08/08 Tue Meemaw, I pretty much agree. It was tacky/tasteless or foolish? But the reaction? As I saw on another site, Pres Bush gave the finger on video. I think all of this is taking away from the girls and doesn't help the program. The OP could have emailed or called the WA ED. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 16:55:47 07/08/08 Tue We're not talking about President Bush. He is a politician. When you compete for a title (local, state, etc) you are held to a higher standard as a titleholder. Like it or not, you serve as a role model to other young women. Maybe this has been blown out of proportion but I myself am disappointed in Elyse. She made a couple of poor decisions to allow photos to be taken while wearing her crown which are less than exemplary. I say the person who posted these pics must be somewhat of a friend....otherwise they would have surfaced in January! If these were photos of my daughter, I would be ashamed, simply because she is wearing the crown that others strive so hard to attain. (NT) -- Mom, 17:41:41 07/08/08 Tue It's a freaking pageant, the only ones who assume these girls have to be role models are pageant people. Why do they have to be role models? Why can't they just be pretty girls? Pageant people want this idol and honestly if they want it, then crown a waxworks figure or a nun. These are young women who are going to go through life and make a lot of mistakes. Not all girls are gonna pull a Tara Conner, but god forbid they have fun and be goofy with their friends. Do I think she should have had her crown on? Probably not, but with as much pressure these girls are under by the pageant community, I'm surprised anyone would be willing to endure it at all. (NT) -- MLOP, 18:09:13 07/08/08 Tue If you can't handle the "pressure" of being a state titleholder without flipping the bird to someone in your crown, maybe you ought not to compete. Shows lack of good judgement (NT) -- Mom, 20:02:45 07/08/08 Tue This is 2008, why do pageant people still insist that girls ought to be a 19 year old version of Mother Theresa? There is no reason why a titleholder should have all the pressure pageant fans put on them. They're supposed to be living life, not trapped in a tacky suit attempting to get people to give to hoots about something. I wish to god y'all would just accept the fact that a beauty queen doesn't have to be anything more than a pretty girl. (NT) -- MLOP, 21:02:06 07/08/08 Tue MLOP......that is why contestants run for USA....so the don't have to be anything more than a pretty girl. I'd like to think that the somen of MAO hold themselves to a higher standard. That is supposed to ba a major division between the two programs. (NT) -- not trying to start a fight, just MHO, 21:29:32 07/08/08 Tue Yes, but just imagine the press that the photo would've gotten if she'd become Miss America. I doubt ya'll would defend her so vehemently then. She has paid for her college on the backs of MAO volunteers, and all she has to show for it is a horrid photo which will forever be her legacy. I think the reason I am most disappointed is because I LIKED HER. (NT) -- QB, 20:08:20 07/08/08 Tue Yeah, but... -- Very disappointed in her, 21:50:05 07/08/08 Tue As you all know, I am too biased to really make any comment about any of this... all I will say is that 1 person has a SERIOUS vendetta with Elyse... the reason I say this is (click in) -- gaj, 20:31:46 07/08/08 Tue Be sure to take pictures! (NT) -- Meemaw, 20:55:51 07/08/08 Tue ROFLMAO! Thank you Miss Meemaw ma'am (and MLOP... as always I bow to you)... I plan on taking a lot of photos but putting a black strip over the eyes so not to identify anyone ;-) (NT) -- gaj, 21:05:02 07/08/08 Tue I agree, gaj. Next thing you know, Elyse will have taken A-Rod from Madonna and be involved in the divorce case! Give Elyse a huge hug from me for her genuine spark. I am a complete fan. (NT) -- jp, 22:14:32 07/08/08 Tue Why should pageant girls HAVE TO BE Role Models? Because little girls LOOK UP TO THEM and try to be JUST LIKE THEM. THAT'S WHY! Pageant isn't about just being pretty, it never has been. It's been about being held to a higher standard than other women in life. When you are wearing a crown, you are representing the ideals/values/morals/ and image that the crown and title sets forth. IT'S A HUGE RESPONSIBLITY. And personally, I believe ANYONE that doesn't take that seriously does not need to enter a pageant. Because it is a FULL TIME JOB that you are going to be doing for the next year of your life if you were to win. You will be representing a company, NOT YOURSELF! (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 11:27:37 07/10/08 Thu The President is elected by the people;he/she represents the people. He should be held to a higher standard than a pageant winner (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 18:31:05 07/08/08 Tue I'm bothered by the one where's she's holding out the crown and making a disgusted face. . . That crown and title and it's responsibilities still means something special to alot of people in MAO--and still alot of people outside MAO--it's like saying the whole thing is a sham...and don't pose for pics making obscene gestures. Our state director discusses compromising things like this when the girls are crowned and signing paperwork. If you're the state rep--you have an obligation to keep it pretty clean. (NT) -- I really liked her too--but I feel disappointed, 01:41:09 07/09/08 Wed No excuse for the one flipping the bird while wearing the crown. The rest are unimportant. (NT) -- What was she thinking?, 06:47:01 07/09/08 Wed Front page of TMZ.com this morning... (NT) -- architect, 07:02:23 07/09/08 Wed IMHO Every titleholder has a past. Very few are saints. However, once entering pageants, I think it wise to be on one's best behavior. With a title won, it's only ONE YEAR. There will still be alcohol and parties after that year. If she didn't have the crown on, I would say Who gives a Fa? but it really seems disrepectful to party w/ her crown. (Also, her big-lipped friend seems like a bitch. She's in a ton of the TMZ photos which are obviously self-taken. She just wanted her 15seconds riding Elyse's coattails). (NT) -- RockyGirl, 10:03:56 07/09/08 Wed LOL...Miss Congeniality said "bitch". (NT) -- R. Phellange, 12:21:59 07/09/08 Wed Thanks for making me laugh :) Not only do I say, I'm frequently CALLED it!! (NT) -- RG, 17:51:50 07/09/08 Wed You?! Never! My world would collapse otherwise!!!! ((why is it all the congenalities seem to be "bitches" in real life? (NT) -- MLOP, 18:06:07 07/09/08 Wed I believe it is a generational thing - I am always amazed at the things my niece and nephews post and write on their websites where anything goes and they don't think twice about what is posted. I also believe that titleholders, like athletes, school teachers, law enforcement and the clergy among others, have a responsibility to represent their organization or occupations in a way that reflects being a positive role model. (NT) -- GMAN, 11:16:54 07/09/08 Wed If I am driving my own car and flip somebody off, life goes on. But if I am driving a company vehicle with their name, logo and info on the side and flip somebody off I don't think my boss would appreciate it. This amounts to the same thing. Behave yourself while you are a titleholder or at least don't take pictures of yourself if you don't. (NT) -- mom, 18:23:00 07/09/08 Wed Great Point! (NT) -- IMHO, 13:08:14 07/10/08 Thu

Subject: Just saw this on the pageant guru board....does anyone know who this girl is? I've never seen her before, and she is GORGEOUS! Would love to know more about her!
Author: http://www.pbase.com/nikonbuff/image/99430799 [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:56:15 07/10/08 Thu
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Her name is Caitlin Uze and she is Miss Greater Springfield 2008. Caitlin is an Irish Step Dancer who was the Friday Preliminary Swimsuit winner and a Top Ten semi-finalist at Miss Virginia 2008. Having met her, I can tell you that she is even more beautiful in person than this photo suggests and she's pretty darned charismatic, too. Won't be surprised at all if she becomes Miss Virginia within the next two years. (NT) -- Marylander, 11:21:08 07/10/08 Thu Thank you for the info, I love to learn about new girls. Glad i asked my question on this board, the other board can get so nasty (NT) -- Hope to see her do well in the future!, 11:38:16 07/10/08 Thu She and Shannon Beam were my two picks to win Miss Virginia (there's a thread around here somewhere). She looked SENSATIONAL in swimsuit, but her evening gown was a deal breaker, it was hideously ugly. She made top 10 and a lot of people were shocked that she failed to make top 5. I think she's gorgeous, too, and if Virginia MAO doesn't want her I'm sure USA would! (NT) -- Meemaw, 12:20:56 07/10/08 Thu

Subject: I am going to proudly support and cheer for my favorite contestant at Miss Washington this week.
Author: GoldieZ [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:12:43 07/08/08 Tue I wish ALL the contestant's in Washington the best of luck, and I hope you all have the most wonderful, terrific time this week.
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Me too GoldieZ! That's where I will focus my energy. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 21:43:52 07/08/08 Tue I will focus on this scandal that has rocked the Miss America Organization and our nation to its very core. (NT) -- Meemaw, 22:25:57 07/08/08 Tue Meemaw, not sure if you're being serious or not, but you just made me LMAO!! Thanks for the smile! (NT) -- GoldieZ, 22:46:17 07/08/08 Tue Thanks Meemaw. I needed to hear that. Good grief. Love me some sarcasm. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 22:53:59 07/08/08 Tue I personally hope this helps the pageant to sell out. They should hopefully make a ton of money of this ordeal. And I hear the Pageant is going to be fabulous with Doris Clark as the producer, the show will be spectacular. (NT) -- If they were smart, they would go up on the ticket cost NOW!, 22:06:41 07/09/08 Wed yea, real smart to charge more. People can barely afford to go as it is. (NT) -- way to think of the families there., 22:27:42 07/09/08 Wed All I can say is that I simply want to see Elyse and give her a big ol' gaj hug. That is all. (NT) -- gaj - still loves Elyse!, 22:34:04 07/09/08 Wed PS - Goldie - I will be there too! I will be cheering them ALL on! (NT) -- gaj, 22:36:32 07/09/08 Wed I will be cheering for one contestant, Liz Lamb-Ferro, and giving the finger to everybody else. (NT) -- Meemaw, 23:14:01 07/09/08 Wed and I want to see pictures of that ma'am :-) (NT) -- gaj, 00:20:38 07/10/08 Thu I will be cheering for Liz! Supporting all. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 10:36:12 07/10/08 Thu

Subject: Miss Utah Preliminary Night 2 Results
Author: Been There Done That [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:43:33 07/09/08 Wed Lifestyle & Fitness: Jennifer Gulbrandson, Miss Wasatch Front, green one piece Eveningwear: Kendyl Bell, Miss Utah Valley, red dress (sorry MeeMaw) Talent: Tayler Williams,Miss Bear River Valley, modern dance

Subject: Since I missed chat last night and it doesn't appear to have been mentioned yet, I thought I would ask -- why is Japan carrying a purse or a pom-pom (I can't tell which it is, although I could see her breaking into a cheer in the middle of competition) on stage during evening prelims at Miss Universe? Granted, the EG choices of several contestants left me with only a Top 8 instead of Top 15, but accessories????? Really???
Author: Tumbleweed [Edit]	Date Posted: 00:23:33 07/09/08 Wed
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Where can we go to see the prelminaries? (NT) -- Meemaw, 09:10:08 07/09/08 Wed The prelim videos are up on the Miss Universe website! Is this the first time that a delegate has carried an accessory during evening gown? LOL! (NT) -- Mr. AL USA, 09:32:24 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Changing the subject of the day...
Author: Kristin ♥ [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:38:03 07/09/08 Wed I have a challenge for all of you... try to find one bad picture of Crystle during the almost month she's been in Vietnam. Go ahead, try it. I can honestly say I have not seen ONE bad picture of her... whether she's posing for the camera or it's an action shot... she looks virtually flawless in every picture. I have not been a huge Crystle fan. I always root for USA, and while she was not my pick to win, I definitely understood her win. However, you can definitely count me in her fan club... I totally get it. I see where others don't, but I have now seen the light. She is amazing. And, not only does she look great, she has and will be a classy rep for the USofA throughout her reign and continue the good work done by Rachel Smith. All hail Miss USA!
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FLAWLESS - I hear ya Kristin (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 12:20:47 07/09/08 Wed so glad she didn't give up and kept believing in herself (NT) -- she is awesome, 12:31:47 07/09/08 Wed Okay, I couldn't find one of Crystle, but look who I did find, it's former Miss Estonia Kristiina Heinmets! -- Meemaw, 14:58:23 07/09/08 Wed It's burning me. My eyessssssssss Maybe some sort of a warning system next time Meemaw. Homeland security idea? We could use colors. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 15:55:01 07/09/08 Wed Estonia who? I was mexmerized by the dude in the speedo...what makes the men who wear these begin to think they should? (NT) -- Sister, 16:11:14 07/09/08 Wed Easy Sister!! That could very well be ME one day! (NT) -- Indy, 17:19:35 07/09/08 Wed gasp . . gasp . . . help . . .I'm dizzy . . .water, please . . . (NT) -- Oklahomie, 16:20:01 07/09/08 Wed Holy Ursula Andress in the final dessication stages of "She"!!! (NT) -- New York Guy, 18:06:11 07/09/08 Wed EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!! Oh my GOD, someone pass me some holy water and have that harpy exorcised IMMEDIATELY! OUT DAMN DEVIL! (NT) -- MLOP, 18:08:17 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Miss Texas Crowning Photos
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:58:42 07/06/08 Sun Miss Teen Texas 2008 Sydney Capello L to R: 3RU Hadley Smith; 1RU Taylor Lowery, Miss Teen Texas 2008 Sydney Capello; 2RU Jordan Sheets; 4RU Lea Ciskowski Miss Texas 2008 Rebecca Robinson L to R: 3RU Ashley Melnick; 1RU Faith Bates; Miss Texas 2008 Rebecca Robinson; 2RU Adrianna Nelson; 4RU Kristen Blair
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the teen looks like a young carol channing. (NT) -- buffgal, 20:29:06 07/06/08 Sun CORN! (NT) -- Carol Channing, 07:16:44 07/08/08 Tue I think the teen 2RU, Jordan Sheets, should do teen usa! She's gorgeous! (NT) -- TNBoy, 20:50:00 07/06/08 Sun I agree, and the 1RU, 2RU and 3RU in Miss should do USA. All 3 are beautiful, but Ashley Melnick is drop dead gorgeous! (NT) -- Meemaw, 21:27:19 07/06/08 Sun Lord, yes! When Ashley Melnick was called as the fourth runner-up, I almost turned the computer off. For me, she was the only young woman in either division with an X factor. Oh, well... (NT) -- Marylander, 14:53:31 07/08/08 Tue Third runner-up, I mean. (NT) -- Marylander, 14:55:32 07/08/08 Tue OMG, Adriana looks like Tamiko Nash!!!!! (NT) -- Pageant Mistress, 00:37:06 07/07/08 Mon LOVED watching this on the web and am happy with the results but I have to say the moment that has stuck with me was the brief cameo of Oklahoma in that HOT gown...... (NT) -- GMAN, 07:25:16 07/07/08 Mon Ohhhh Oklahoma - she's my fave! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 18:07:15 07/07/08 Mon Does anyone know how to get in touch with Bo Buchanan or Mike Graham? Thank you for the help, I have been searching every where! (NT) -- Help!, 14:58:21 07/08/08 Tue Anyone know? Please (NT) -- Stll waiting?, 17:05:05 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: The Face of Miss Universe 2008 Final Results
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:29:53 07/09/08 Wed The votes are in, and our winner led from start to finish!!! Here are the results! Our 4th runner-up, with 76 pts, is... Miss Panama, Carolina Dementiev! Our 3rd runner-up, with 88 pts, is... Wendy Salgado! Just kidding! Our 3rd runner-up, with 88 pts, is... Miss Kazakhstan, Alfina Nassyrova! Our 2nd runner-up, with 114 pts, is... Miss USA, Crystle Stewart! Our 1st runner-up, with 135 pts, is... Miss Norway, Mariann Birkedal! And The Face of Miss Universe 2008, with 159 pts, is... Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza! Congratulations!!! I will post a breakdown of the votes as a click-in and you can see the totals for the first, Top 10 and Top 5 rounds of voting. Congratulations to Dayana Mendoza, YOU ARE THE FACE OF MISS UNIVERSE 2008!
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Click in for vote totals from all three rounds. Venezuela led in all three rounds, Norway jumped from a 3-way tie for 8th (barely making the Top 10 by only one vote) to 2nd place in the final two rounds. USA tied for 1st with Venezuela in Round 1, tied for 2nd with Norway in Round 2, and finished 3rd in the final round. Kazakhstan jumped from a tie for 8th in Round 1 to 4th place in the final two rounds, and Panama slipped from 3rd in Round 1 to 5th in the final two rounds. Puerto Rico dropped the farthest, finishing in a tie for 5th after Round 1 to a distant 9th place finish. (Click in for vote totals)... -- Meemaw, 12:41:45 07/09/08 Wed It's my persuasive skills that propelled Norway to 1st RU! ;) (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 12:44:34 07/09/08 Wed Probably, because you are definitely the person who made me REALLY look at Norway. When I did, I was sold...LOL! (NT) -- Marylander, 13:01:13 07/09/08 Wed I demand a recount!!!! WENDY SHOULD HAVE WON!!!! :) (NT) -- MissMerlin, 13:22:36 07/09/08 Wed OK, you cracked me up completely at 3rd RU -- for a split second I thought someone had hacked into the PC Face of Miss Universe results! LOL And Regina's work continues to be AWESOME. I love how last year's Miss TanZAYnia has been included off to the right as well. I really wanted to vote for Norway as I think she is the most beautiful this year, but Dayana has sure known how to grab press and Internet attention, and in the end I was compelled to vote for Miss Venezuela. (NT) -- New York Guy, 13:39:53 07/09/08 Wed thanks for all your hard work Miss Meemaw and as usual, the graphics are FIERCE! (NT) -- GMAN, 14:52:06 07/09/08 Wed They are all amazing...but the glaring ribcage of Miss Norway is throwing it off for me. (NT) -- Sister, 15:16:06 07/09/08 Wed Then look at her STUNNING face instead...LOL! (NT) -- Marylander, 15:23:04 07/09/08 Wed I see it and it is STUNNING...just don't need the ribs glaring at me. (NT) -- Sister, 16:30:46 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Miss Earth US

Author:
RockyGirl
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Date Posted: 12:31:34 07/09/08 Wed

Okay, I finally spoke with my mother... she stayed up a little too late... and probably drank a little too much... so I was able to get this info from her :)

Miss Earth US Jana Murrell (NE-USA 05 and 1RU last year)
Miss Earth US Safari Keena Bonella (CO-USA 07)
This is a new international pageant to be held in Kenya with the purpose of raising awareness of wildlife preservation, etc. Both girls receive all expense paid trips to their international pageant.

Runners Up (sorry, don't know order...)
Heather Jackelen (WY-USA 01, WY-MAO 05, Galaxy 06/07)
Christina Rumfeldt (2RU 07, T15 FL-USA 08, 3RU CO-USA 07, 2RU CO-USA 06)
Danielle Bounds (SF 06, 1RU 05 MO-USA)
Blair Griffith (CO-TUSA 06)

Unfortunately, I know nothing about rewards. I'll be able to ask her

Subject: The Face of Miss Universe 2008: The Final 5
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:29:21 07/02/08 Wed The votes are in and we have our Final 5! Thanks to everyone who voted! Vote totals for the Final 5 will be revealed later, but the order of finish for the remaining Top 10 (and their Round 1 placements) were: 6. Kosovo (4th) 7. Mexico (5th-tie) 8. Australia (7th) 9. Puerto Rico (5th-tie) 10. Czech Rep. (8th-tie) *Final Round:Please rank the Final 5 as follows: 4RU, 3RU, 2RU, 1RU, and Winner. All 5 contestants must be ranked for your ballot to count. Anyone using anonymizers or attempting to vote more than once will be disqualified and banned from posting. Final round voting ends at noon CDT Wednesday, July 9. Final results will be posted later that day!*
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4th RU - Venezuela; 3rd RU - USA; 2nd RU - Panama; 1st RU - Kazakhstan; Face Of the Universe is NORWAY! (NT) -- gaj who hopes Kristin is still talking to him! LOL!, 17:51:35 07/02/08 Wed YES!!!! That's my boy!!!! We're BFF again. YAYAYAY! xoxo Now, if only everyone else would come to their senses!!! ;) (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 08:53:44 07/03/08 Thu 4th RU - USA, 3RU - Panama, 2RU - Kazakhstan, 1RU - Venezuela, Face of Miss Universe 2008 - Norway (NT) -- Marylander, 18:08:26 07/02/08 Wed 4RU - Venezuela, 3RU - USA, 2RU - Kazakhstan, 1RU - Panama, WINNER - NORWAY (NT) -- architect, 18:23:34 07/02/08 Wed 4th Norway, 3rd Panama, 2nd Venezuela, 1st USA, W Kazakhstan. (NT) -- Fra, 18:27:15 07/02/08 Wed 4RU- USA; 3RU- Panama; 2RU- Venezuela; 1RU- Norway; Winner: Kazakhstan! (NT) -- MLOP, 18:29:27 07/02/08 Wed 4RU: Venezuela, 3RU: Panama, 2RU: Kazakhstan, 1RU: USA, Winner: Norway (NT) -- joy, 18:52:29 07/02/08 Wed 4RU-Panama, 3RU-Kazakhstan, 2RU-Norway, 1RU-USA, Winner-VENEZUELA (NT) -- Meemaw, 19:07:09 07/02/08 Wed 4th, PANAMA/3rd, VENEZUELA/2nd, USA/1st, KAZAKHSTAN/Winner, NORWAY (NT) -- Drew, 19:08:51 07/02/08 Wed go norway -- chileanboy, 19:11:29 07/02/08 Wed 4th Runner Up - Kazakhstan; 3rd Runner Up - Panama; 2nd Runner Up - Norway; 1st Runner Up - Venezuela; Face of Miss Universe 2008 - USA! (NT) -- Mr. AL USA, 20:19:37 07/02/08 Wed 4th Runner Up: Venezuela, 3rd Runner Up: Panama, 2nd Runner Up: Norway, 1st Runner Up: Kazakhstan, FOMU 2008: USA. (NT) -- R. Phellange, 21:36:16 07/02/08 Wed 4th Runner-Up VENEZUELA / 3rd Runner-Up NORWAY / 2nd Runner-Up USA / 1st Runner-Up KAZAKHSTAN / Winner PANAMA (NT) -- HIM, 21:52:05 07/02/08 Wed 4th-Norway; 3rd-Kazakhstan; 2nd-Panama; 1st-USA, and winner-Venezuela... (NT) -- NC pageant fan....., 22:05:32 07/02/08 Wed 4th USA 3rd Kazakhstan 2nd Panama 1st Norway Winner Venezuela (NT) -- In particular order, 22:59:35 07/02/08 Wed 4th Venezulea, 3rd Norway, 2nd Kazahkstan, 1s t, Panama, Winner USA (NT) -- TXUSA Guy, 23:53:42 07/02/08 Wed 4:Panama, 3:USA, 2: Venezuela,1:Norway, W: Kazakstan (NT) -- Leon, 00:40:26 07/03/08 Thu 4RU: Norway; 3RU: Kazakhstan; 2RU: USA; 1RU: Panama; Winner: Venezuela (NT) -- San Diego Fan, 04:44:23 07/03/08 Thu 4th-Panama, 3rd-USA, 2nd-Kazakstan, 1st-Norway, Winner-Venezuela (NT) -- Drew, 07:56:14 07/03/08 Thu 4th- Panama, 3rd - Noraway, 2nd - USA, 1st - Kazakhstan - winner - Venezuela (NT) -- GMAN, 08:15:00 07/03/08 Thu 4th RU - Kazakhstan, 3rd RU - Venezuela, 2nd RU - Panama, 1st RU - USA (and, I wasn't even sure I'd vote for her... she's flawless), WINNER - NORWAY (get it, girl!) (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 08:55:34 07/03/08 Thu 4th-USA, 3rd-Panama, 2nd-Norway, 1st-Kazakhstan, Winner-Venezuela (NT) -- KDK, 09:02:59 07/03/08 Thu 4th RU-Venezuela 3rd RU-Panama 2ndRU-Usa 1st RU-Norway Winner-Kazakhstan..... (NT) -- Howard, 15:26:23 07/03/08 Thu 4th RU: Venezuela; 3rd RU: Norway; 2nd RU: Kazakhstan; 1st RU: Panama; Winner: USA!! (NT) -- IndyJeff, 19:30:07 07/03/08 Thu 4th-Panama, 3rd-Venezuala, 2nd-Norway, 1st-Kazahstan, Winner- USA (NT) -- DM, 21:05:59 07/03/08 Thu 4RU-USA, 3RU-Kazakhstan, 2RU-Venezuela, 1RU-Norway, W-Panama (NT) -- [><], 01:37:37 07/04/08 Fri 4th: Kazakhstan; 3rd: Panama; 2nd: Norway; 1st: USA; Winner: Venezuela (NT) -- Aida, 06:22:11 07/04/08 Fri 4th - Venezuela 3rd - Kazakhstan 2nd - Panama 1st - Norway Winner - USA (NT) -- NBQueen, 10:10:30 07/04/08 Fri 4th- Kaza, 3rd-Panama, 2nd-Norway, 1st- Venezuela, Winner-USA (NT) -- New2MAO, 11:48:20 07/04/08 Fri 4th RU- Kazak, 3rd RU- USA, 2nd RU- Norway, 1st RU- Panama, Face- Venezuela (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 21:51:45 07/04/08 Fri 4th Kazakhstan, 3rd Panama, 2nd Venezuela, 1st Norway, Winner USA (NT) -- This is Karen Walker!, 23:47:28 07/04/08 Fri 4ru - Kazakhstan 3ru - Panama 2ru - Norway 1ru - USA Winner: Venezuela (NT) -- Elin., 03:32:28 07/05/08 Sat 4th: Panama; 3rd: USA; 2nd: Kazakhstan; 1st: Norway; Winner: Venezuela (NT) -- TNBoy, 06:16:16 07/05/08 Sat 4RU: Norway, 3RU: Panama, 2RU: Venezuela, 1RU: USA, Winner: Kazakhstan (NT) -- Jersey Girl, 07:35:20 07/05/08 Sat 4th-USA, 3rd-Panama, 2nd-Kazakhstan, 1st-Norway, Winner-Venezuela (NT) -- PFan, 09:08:10 07/05/08 Sat 4RU - Kazahkstan, 3RU - Panama, 2RU - Norway, 1RU - USA, Face of Universe 2008 - Venezuela (NT) -- alikisada, 09:48:42 07/05/08 Sat 4th-Venezuela, 3rd Kazakhstan, 2nd, Norway, lst Panama, Winner USA (NT) -- PatsyD, 10:43:15 07/05/08 Sat 4th ru is NORWAY ( i dont understand the hype), 3rd RU Kazakstan because of the ONE pic with that little furry Xmas white hat lol, 2nd ru My dear Crystle from the USA, 1st ru Panama who I LOVE, and my Winner based on FACE OF THE PAGEANT is Venezuela (NT) -- Dude In Texas, 12:58:57 07/05/08 Sat Subject: 4RU-Panama, 3RU-Kazakhstan, 2RU-Norway, 1RU-USA, Winner-VENEZUELA (NT) -- fan, 19:44:27 07/05/08 Sat 4 -kazakhstan, 3-panama, 2-USA, 1- norway, winner- venezuela (NT) -- valenciano, 21:44:10 07/05/08 Sat 4th-Kaz, 3rd-Panama, 2nd ru USA, 1st ru Ven winner norway (NT) -- IHP, 23:35:19 07/05/08 Sat 4th RU: Venezuela 3rd: USA 2nd: Panama 1st: Norway W: Kazakhstan! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 19:50:02 07/06/08 Sun 4th RU - Kazakhstan; 3rd RU - USA; 2nd RU - Panama; 1st RU - Venezuela; Face Of the Universe is NORWAY! (NT) -- Tumbleweed, 22:19:07 07/06/08 Sun 4th - Kazakhstan. 3rd - Panama. 2nd - Norway. 1st - USA. Face - Venezuela. (NT) -- New York Guy--an altered face, but the '08 face nevertheless, 14:11:05 07/07/08 Mon 4RU-Kazakhstan, 3RU-Panama, 2RU-USA, 1RU-Venezuela, WINNER-NORWAY (NT) -- MissMerlin, 15:07:39 07/07/08 Mon 4th Kaza, 3rd USA, 2nd, Panama, 1st Norway, Winner VEN (NT) -- pageant fanMA, 16:36:59 07/07/08 Mon NONSENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You'll all wake up from your sleep and realize that you 're dreaming all these. REMEMBER THIS. Finland, Israel, Greece, T&T and US. U can Keep on dreaming (NT) -- kolos, 17:05:22 07/07/08 Mon 4th r-u: Norway, 3rd r-u: USA, 2nd r-u: Panama, 1st r-u: Kazkahstan and winner: Venezuela. (NT) -- observer, 19:30:21 07/07/08 Mon LAST DAY TO VOTE! VOTING ENDS AT NOON CDT WEDNESDAY! (NT) -- Meemaw, 23:51:10 07/07/08 Mon 4th RU: Panama. 3rd RU: Kazakhstan. 2nd RU: USA. 1st RU: Norway. Winner: Venezuela. (NT) -- Jake, 04:58:46 07/08/08 Tue 4th RU Panama, 3rd RU USA, 2nd RU Kazakhstan, 1st RU Norway, Face of the Universe, Venezuela (NT) -- mom07, 09:04:57 07/08/08 Tue 4RU: Norway; 3RU: Kazakhstan; 2RU: Panama; 1RU: USA; Miss FACE: Venezuela (NT) -- BamaMan, 17:25:03 07/08/08 Tue 4th Panama; 3rd USA; 2nd Kazakhstan; 1st Norway; winner Venezuela (NT) -- Miss Anthrope, 19:18:27 07/08/08 Tue 4th - Kazakhstan; 3rd - USA; 2nd - Panama; 1st - Venezuela; Face: Norway (NT) -- Wayne, 20:09:49 07/08/08 Tue 4th - USA, 3rd - Kazakhstan, 2nd - Norway, 1st - Panama, Winner - Venezuela (NT) -- Husker fan, 21:04:12 07/08/08 Tue Less than an hour to vote... for NORWAY! ;) (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 11:13:55 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Here is the letter Mike Miller from WA board sent to TMZ
Author: webby - the PacNW gal [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:17:57 07/09/08 Wed Miss Washington Executive Field Director Mike Miller tells TMZ the organization is "embarrassed," and issued this lengthy statement: Elyse Umemoto is an outstanding young woman and has been a brilliant representative for the Miss Washington Scholarship Organization. We continue to be very proud of her. She is known for her raucous sense of humor and clowning around. It is unfortunate that her behavior in unguarded moments has attracted attention. The Miss Washington Scholarship Organization is embarrassed by the pictures you have seen. We do not condone the behaviors depicted in these photos. However, there will be no discipline for Elyse based on the behavior evidenced in the photos. None of them depict illegal behavior or cross a line that cannot be uncrossed. Elyse feels very bad about how this attention affects her reputation and that of our organization. We will treat this as a growth opportunity, both for Elyse and for our other contestants, one of whom will soon be Elyse's successor. The lesson will be that if you choose to appear to challenge the boundaries of good taste you better be sure that the environment is safe. Photographs, like words, can be taken out of context, and once a photograph is recorded it is available forever and there is no way to control its distribution. Nobody goes through life without occasionally letting their guard down and acting foolishly. Title holders will be reminded that they are public figures and role models whose lives will be scrutinized, especially by those who take pleasure in exposing imperfections, however slight. Elyse will not be the last young person whose clowning behaviors will give the wrong impression to people who do not know her. We can only work toward ensuring that the attention these pictures have generated will be a cautionary tale for all of the title holders in our organization. We consider mentoring the young women in our program to be one of our primary responsibilities. It is a difficult lesson for some young people to learn that their fun-loving behavior before friends can be used against them. When trust is violated the pain is deep. We do not yet know which of her friends, or former friends, may have betrayed her by posting these photographs. All we know for certain is that they were posted by someone who is bent on damaging the image of an amazing young woman. To paraphrase Shakespeare, this seems to be much ado about nothing. Many young people clown around and act silly in private in ways that they would never consider in public arenas. We would hope that they could always trust their friends, but the realities of human nature teach us that trust is hard to come by.
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I agree with everything said, except the Shakepeare quote. This is NOT NOTHING -- click in, 10:41:01 07/09/08 Wed Great response, and I agree. (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 11:00:28 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Thought I would Share - I'm Excited!
Author: Giggles [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:18:43 07/08/08 Tue This is exciting for me - I also know Shannon and she is just a sweetheart and did rock the VA stage in her own way. Caressa had already been to Sweetheart and it was a good move on her part to give someone else an opportunity. Good Luck!
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I love Shannon! Good Luck at Sweetheart!! (NT) -- Indy, 20:43:53 07/08/08 Tue Ooooh, I was hoping she would get to go too! YEAH Shannon (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 07:42:27 07/09/08 Wed I am super-PSYCHED!!!! Between her, Heather (MD) and Amanda (MA and Flora's daughter), I'm definitely looking into finding a way to Hoopeston this year!!!! (NT) -- MissMerlin, 08:07:30 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Crystle in prelim. swimsuit
Author: TNBoy [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:51:01 07/08/08 Tue
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Thanks for posting this TNBoy! Ok, my new resolution - I need to learn to post photos and videos! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 07:41:27 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Miss Texas awards and winners
Author: TXPAGEANTGUY [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:06:47 07/06/08 Sun Hey gang....the awards ball was last night and here is the list of winners for you.
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click in for the list -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 17:09:27 07/06/08 Sun Click in for the list for the teens -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 17:12:02 07/06/08 Sun What do you think happened to Teen Lubbock, TXPG? (NT) -- Lubbock girl, 19:32:30 07/06/08 Sun Teen Lubbock was a sweetheart, but she wasn't outgoing. She never had that "killer instinct" on stage. Just kinda going with the flow. Her talent was not strong and she just blended into the rest of the girls even before the week started. She needs some coaching and polishing, but has some serious potential lying beneath the surface that hasn't been tapped yet. (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 19:37:55 07/06/08 Sun Thanks! I was wondering about her all week. Wish we could get VQ to cover MAO pageants, too. ;-) I've been spoiled! (NT) -- Lubbock girl, 21:26:23 07/06/08 Sun Wow, it's amazing how the balloting can change a pageant! With Faith Bates winning Interview and Talent (plus SS), you'd assume she'd be the winner!!!! Very interesting... (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 09:31:06 07/07/08 Mon That IS very interesting. Faith won overall Talent, EG and SS, but finished 1st RU. I'd bet she's not a fan of the final ballot! (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 08:44:35 07/08/08 Tue It is possible that Faith was only one point ahead of Rebecca in those categories but Rebecca was several points ahead of Faith in EG. (NT) -- In the end, final ballot or not, the right girl won., 00:19:17 07/09/08 Wed yeah well teen lubbock won't be competeting in texas anymore she is moving to Ca.she is going to a high school for the performing arts.she had a very bad week from the get go,their car broke down,her lone star princess ran off from her and she couldn't find her,she was late for things because of the car, from what i understand the lubbock directors did not do much for any of their girls,Maybe she will compete in California. (NT) -- Steph, 09:40:41 07/07/08 Mon

Subject: From the state pageants that have crowned a winner so far, who are your favorites that weren't crowned? Thought it could be fun to give those girls some words of encouragement and any other observations also!
Author: A fun thread [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:57:47 07/08/08 Tue
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Miss OK's 1RU, Miss VA's 2RU, and Miss TX's 3RU. I'd like to see all of them with the winner's crown on their heads next year. (NT) -- Meemaw, 23:57:52 07/08/08 Tue I'd like to say "GOOD LUCK" to Brooke Waddell our TN 1st runner-up who will be representing us at the Sweetheart Pageant at the end of August. Brooke is SUPER sweet! =-) (NT) -- TNBoy, 00:18:10 07/09/08 Wed

Subject: Miss FL USA is this week!
Author: FL former [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:14:40 07/07/08 Mon Do they have a message board where results are posted quickly? There are lots of MAO girls competing this year!!! I wanna know what happens and will be away :-( Thanks!!
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http://www.voy.com/213946/ (NT) -- JAM, 12:05:25 07/08/08 Tue Hey! I will try my best to keep you in the know. It is going to be shown LIVE in my hometown, so I will keep you posted on T15, T5, runners up and our new Miss FL USA 09!! (NT) -- Dude in FL =D, 23:51:42 07/08/08 Tue Thanks, Dude! (NT) -- TNBoy, 23:54:47 07/08/08 Tue

Subject: Miss Texas Preliminary Winners
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:45:05 07/04/08 Fri TUESDAY'S MISS PRELIMINARY WINNERS Swimsuit: Faith Bates, Miss Hunt County Talent: Adrianna Nelson, Miss Plano WEDNESDAY'S MISS PRELIMINARY WINNERS Swimsuit: Rebecca Robinson, Miss Longview Talent: Faith Bates, Miss Hunt County THURSDAY'S MISS PRELIMINARY WINNERS Swimsuit: Adrianna Nelson, Miss Plano Talent: Rebecca Robinson, Miss Longview I didn't get pics of Thursday night's winners with their plaques. My pick to win is Adrianna Nelson, with Rebecca Robinson 1RU and Faith Bates finishing either 2RU or 3RU. A reminder that the Pageant Central Chat Room will be open for chat during the Miss Texas Pageant Saturday night! The pageant starts at 7 pm CDT, and the chat room will be open well before that. Just click on the Monday Night Pageant Chat logo at the top of the board, enter a nickname (do not enter a password) and start chatting! You can also watch the pageant online by going to http://www.webcastingnetworks.com/misstexas/ and signing up. Come watch the pageant live and chat with your fellow pageant fans! See you then!
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after having been there ALL WEEK for the prelims, click in for my choices on who will make the final cut for the ten, who's on the bubble, and who is my cusp choices as well.... -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 15:34:12 07/04/08 Fri Of the three double winners, who do you think has the best shot??? (NT) -- NC pageant fan, 17:37:41 07/04/08 Fri Ooooh, I'm intrigued. Looking forward to it. Thanks again, TXPG (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 12:04:44 07/05/08 Sat My favorite is Adrianna Nelson. Bates is too USA for me. Robinson even with the updated and longer hair is still too old school. (NT) -- ., 21:10:08 07/04/08 Fri Why do you think Christie Ward has such a hard time with talent?She has one of the best dance instructers in our area. (NT) -- can't be there, 10:45:11 07/05/08 Sat Christie is a beautiful girl. Her dance looked like very simple choreography in my opinion. I know she once played the marimbas. I wish she would give that a try for her talent at Miss Texas. Does she age out this year? (NT) -- hope this helps, 12:11:43 07/05/08 Sat What about the teens pagantguy? Who is your top ten for them? (NT) -- can't be there, 10:51:01 07/05/08 Sat I'll try to answer BOTH questions about Christie and also the teens. As far as Christie goes, very few people know she pulled the hamstring before pageant week began. She's been one hell of a brave solider gettting on that stage in heels and doing all she has. Her dancing is good, but with an injury, it's almost impossible to be strong against these girls. As teens go... here are my picks for the Ten: West Texas, Duncanville, Lake O The Pines, Houston, Frisco, Plano, Dallas, Southeast Tx, Huntsville, and Lubbock Centenial or Johnson County. That's 11 I know, but it's to close to call. (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 12:19:39 07/05/08 Sat i didn't know about Christies injury,and no she does not age out she is 21.don't know when her bd is though. (NT) -- can't be there, 16:06:33 07/05/08 Sat BTW, just to let you know, Miss West Texas Christie Ward ended up 15th overall at the pageant. It's the highest she's ever placed, and she deserved every ounce of reconization she got. She worked her ass (literally) off this year. (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 17:05:25 07/06/08 Sun Good Lawd almighty - that chick on the top in the animal print bikini is HOT HOT HOT!!!! She is way too hot for the Miss America system. She needs to statehop today and win a Miss USA state pageant so she can compete at Miss USA 2009. (NT) -- BamaMan, 17:42:43 07/07/08 Mon You think she's hot, check out the 3RU, Ashley Melnick. She was 4RU at TX TUSA 2007 and is quickly turning into a stunning beauty! CLICK IN... -- Meemaw, 19:20:52 07/07/08 Mon Yes, she needs to statehop right now as well! The new Miss Texas is a beauty as well. I haven't really scoped out too many Miss America 2009 delegates, but right now I am impressed with Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama. (NT) -- BamaMan, 23:09:16 07/08/08 Tue P.S. I can't get over that leopard bikini. I am a total sucker for big howdy doodies in leopard skin. I'm telling you, I would even love Miss Brazil Universe 2008 in a leopard skin bikini and would completely overlook his haha. (NT) -- BamaMan, 23:11:02 07/08/08 Tue I'm not digging the winner. (NT) -- Sister, 20:33:21 07/07/08 Mon

Subject: Fra's MU Pros & Cons
Author: Fra [Edit]	Date Posted: 00:19:50 07/06/08 Sun I'm finding it hard to handicap this batch for some reason. There's an abundance of stunning girls for sure and a few are definitely ahead of the pack but I don't see a clear-cut favorite yet. I also feel this is the year we might be in for a completely out-of-left-field winner. I just can't figure out who that is. Anyhoo, here are my pros and cons on the 10 girls I see as the strongest of the bunch so far. I won't include Italy (even though I love her) because I'm biased and I don't wanna jinx her. Even though I love her. Don't wanna jinx. Even though...love. That said, prelims might change everything. In the meantime... Venezuela Pros: She's obviously gorgeous and really marketable and her beauty is also very approachable and relatable. Her personality is quite reminiscent of Alicia Machado, even though we know Dayana is definitely holding onto her panties. Cons: Is she very outgoing or is she just kind of a ditz? I fear her personality might be concealing a certain degree of immaturity. Puerto Rico Pros: No other beauty queen in the recent past has gotten as much media exposure as Ingrid upon winning her title while douched in mace...and everything that followed. She knows for sure how to compete in pageants. Cons: She's a pageant bot and they got way too plastic surgery-happy on her face. Her seemingly comatose personality is also a question mark which might do her in once she makes Top 5...which she totally will. USA Pros: Crystle has the looks, the experience and the maturity on her side especially in a year where the average age of the contestants is about 7 and a half. She's arguably USA's strongest delegate since Shandi. Cons: She skews a tad older and that might hurt her when a few of the other favorites are in their late teens or very early twenties. And I kinda wish she'd let loose and talk about her panties from time to time. Mexico Pros: Great, naturally beautiful face that doesn't need a layer of frosting to look good (paging Albania, please Albania surrender your My Little Pony make-up kit). I think she's the best Mexican since Marile in 1990 (whom I liked way more than Lupita). Cons: Her body has peculiar proportions with very narrow chest and shoulders and a somewhat heavier bottom section. For the runway, that is � she could otherwise be successfully employed to rescue animals from wells. I'm kidding, she's lovely. India Pros: Being from India, the second she opens her mouth Jesus will automatically materialize in front of the judges. Apart from that, she's tall and stunning and she seems to have a solid body to boot. Cons: She made top 5 in all the special events so far but won none. Is she an also-ran among the favorites? I question her ability to project even though I think she's safe for a spot in the 15. Australia Pros: Her look is classic with an unconventional touch, refined with a girl next door quality which I hear is what MUO is looking for as an upgrade from Riyo, your cute toddler-next-door. Cons: She's no Jen Hawkins. She sounds like she's on helium and I'm afraid she might not be all that interesting. We'll see. Kosovo Pros: Zana fits the trend of the debuting country that sends a great delegate and is rewarded with a place in the semis or better (China, Serbia & Montenegro, Albania, Latvia in recent years). Arguably the look of the pageant. Cons: Is she prepared at all? Her walk alone needs the miracle worker. And this is one pageant where you can't really make it based on looks alone. Colombia Pros: Very charming, delicate beauty with a great body to boot. The combination of sweet and sexy has historically worked wonders at this pageant and she's got it in spades. She's also a clear media favorite. Cons: Like India, Taliana isn't projecting as strongly as she should even though I think she's overall stronger than Simran. Her video interview was one hell of a snooze. Norway Pros: She's overall one of the strongest delegates with the body, the face and the attitude of someone who seems bound to advance. A lot of people really, really like her. Cons: Being European has become somewhat of a disadvantage if only in terms of preparation or lack thereof. She needs to change her gown because it's a copycat of the pink dryer sheet that was Kathrine Sorland�s undoing. Korea Pros: I think she's the strongest Asian delegate. She's got the looks and the clothes and she seems very prepared. Ha-Nui last year paved the way and I think Korea is back in the game. Cons: She's clearly on something. Something that I need to get around as well. But will the judges be too overwhelmed? Others I'm keeping an eye on: Panama, Estonia (even though she probably eats kittens), T&T, Thailand, Angola, Brazil, Finland (because she's probably Estonia's only friend), Vietnam (where does the pageant take place? Right!).
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great post Fra - I would add Belgium - she seems to me the best of the Europeans. USA still has that 1st RU vibe and Norway has that certain something that makes her stand out. (NT) -- GMAN, 08:04:48 07/06/08 Sun Fabulous analysis, Fra!! "Being from India, the second she opens her mouth Jesus will automatically materialize in front of the judges." LOL!! Ain't it the truth! That had me rolling! I am still undecided on India and Korea, I'm hoping prelims will make thing clearer. And while I think Colombia is probably a lock for the top 15, I'd like her a lot more if I weren't so taken with her 1RU, who to me was the most beautiful contestant I've seen all year. I totally agree with your analysis that there isn't a clear cut favorite this year, though I think if Venezuela were to have any chance of erasing the stench that is Alicia Machado, this would be the year. Right now Dayana seems like the logical frontrunner to me, but who knows. I also agree PR is a lock for the top 5. As for Estonia, she is THE weirdest Miss Universe contestant I've seen in a long time. Strange face, strange hair, really strange body, I find her fascinating and frightening all at the same time. Great read! (NT) -- Meemaw, 08:37:25 07/06/08 Sun Great comments! Unfortunately, I don't think prelims are gonna count for anything this year - I have a feeling MUO already selected their 15 favorites regardless of whether some of those contestants trip and fall on their face at prelims. I'm almost dreading the pageant this year. :( (NT) -- NewYorker, 12:23:45 07/06/08 Sun LOL, great pros & cons, Fra!! You nailed Colombia perfectly. I've been trying to figure out who Venezuela reminds me of, and yes!....Alicia Machado!! Mendoza is a slightly thinner version, and less "horndog on the playground". (NT) -- Indy, 12:40:26 07/06/08 Sun This is hilarious! I honestly don't care enough about this group of contestants to even make anything beyond a top 15 or 20 'maybe' list. I'm just going to cross my fingers and hope for a surprise from Angola or Belgium. (NT) -- old school fan, 17:29:05 07/06/08 Sun With Don Jr. on the judging panel, I would bet the Don has already picked the winner. This really isn't a contest anymore. (NT) -- It is the Miss Donald Trump show......, 20:44:35 07/08/08 Tue

Subject: Monday Night Pageant Chat!
Author: IndyJeff [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:46:20 07/06/08 Sun "Oh ALRIGHT Indy....I'll attend your precious little Monday Night Pageant Chat! But it better not interfere with any of my mirror time!!" See You There!!!
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I will give it my best to be there, but shouldn't y'all be out shopping for my birthday present????? (NT) -- Patricia Gentry, 21:18:44 07/06/08 Sun You KNOW I'm going to be there.... LOL (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 22:03:48 07/06/08 Sun I'm just getting back to the real world from vacation, so I may be catching up at work late, and not able to make it. Have fun, and Meemaw & Snowman...BEHAVE! (NT) -- Tumbleweed, 15:51:57 07/07/08 Mon I'll try to be there, but I'll be going out for some good ole Maryland crabs tonight. Nothing slows down a keyboard like fingers covered in Old Bay! YUM!!!! (NT) -- MissMerlin, 16:04:07 07/07/08 Mon Oh gosh I miss chat....I had rehearsals last night with the contestants and with the pageant on Wednesday, I think I'm going to crash today.....oh next week (NT) -- Giggles, 07:15:35 07/08/08 Tue Hang in there Giggles. It's great to hear what you are up to. Book a massage ASAP for the first day after the pageant! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 10:20:20 07/08/08 Tue Massage...nah..I'm headn' south to the BEACH!!! Toes in the sand is the BEST Pedicure I can think of right now!! Just over 48 hours and I'll have a drink in my hand, sitting on the beach with no book, no work, no kids, and hopefully, no clouds. (NT) -- Giggles, 11:52:03 07/08/08 Tue Hey Giggles!! This is Teen Karate Girl's mom, been away from the boards for a while...what pageant are you working with? We're heading to one end of the month...hope your beach trip is a blast! (NT) -- Pagan Mama, 18:26:32 07/08/08 Tue Hey there, it's just a little local fair pageant - it's a pre-lim for the state assoc of fairs pageant. Been directing it for a few years - good way to prep before you step into other systems - not to mention, no entry fee and it's done in two days (NT) -- :o) Giggles, 20:10:08 07/08/08 Tue

Subject: Miss Universe on NBC.com
Author: TNBoy [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:04:42 07/04/08 Fri VOTE for BEST NATIONAL COSTUME Starting Monday at 9am PT (Jennifer Hawkins is a judge!) http://www.nbc.com/Miss_Universe_2008/
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I am so happy to see Jennifer Hawkins judging! I hope the other judges take a good long look at her before they enter their scores! (NT) -- Indy, 20:51:00 07/06/08 Sun voting started today (NT) -- TNBoy, 14:27:57 07/07/08 Mon

Subject: Miss Maryland 2008
Author: Fresh and beautiful. [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:26:18 07/06/08 Sun
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very cute! (NT) -- TNBoy, 16:41:28 07/06/08 Sun Loving this girl! (NT) -- :), 17:38:41 07/06/08 Sun This is a GORGEOUS picture of this girl! I didn't think she looked this good at her crowning. If this is what she really looks like now she and Oklahoma are my choice for Top 2 at Miss America! (NT) -- Meemaw, 20:12:59 07/06/08 Sun Some of her styling could've been a lot more "fresh" for her Miss MD performance (and I know that it WILL be at Miss America) but this picture is indeed what Louise looks like on a daily basis. I'd also like to toss in, from firsthand experience, that this young woman is one of the nicest, kindest people to ever walk the planet. She went out of her way to make me feel comfortable during our week of competition and could not be more proud to have her representing an organization that I am a part of. (NT) -- Miss MD class of 08 Contestant, 13:22:00 07/07/08 Mon Agree totally with Meems....this girl and Oklahoma seem to really have it going on...... (NT) -- NC pageant fan....., 18:28:15 07/08/08 Tue She looks fantastic!! The word "fresh" is a very good word to use for this pic. (NT) -- Indy, 20:42:56 07/06/08 Sun I love everything about her look in this photo. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal, 19:59:44 07/08/08 Tue

Subject: Miss USA
Author: Dude In Texas [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:33:29 07/08/08 Tue Rachel Smith and Crystle Stewart, back to back African - American girls winning the USA crown. Is there a girl lurking out there (in the USA or America system), in ANY state, that YOU think can walk into next years Miss USA pageant.. and make it a THREE IN A ROW......?
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Monet Stenson, last year's 1st RU in Illinois. I think that was her 3rd try. (NT) -- No name, 15:53:03 07/08/08 Tue last years Miss Malibu at Miss CA USA. wore her hair the same way Crystle is in Universe gown prelim pics (NT) -- Andres, 16:45:19 07/08/08 Tue That girl from Georgia who just won Miss Black USA...GORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGEOUS. But I'm sure her new title doesn't allow her to compete in the USA system. (NT) -- old school fan, 16:57:52 07/08/08 Tue MLOP - a strong black woman. (NT) -- Meemaw, 17:40:37 07/08/08 Tue

Subject: Denise Quinones in "I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell"

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Date Posted: 20:40:05 07/07/08 Mon

Press release today, also on EW.com and Hollywood Reporter. Denise Quinones (Miss Universe 2001) will play one of the female leads in Tucker Max's movie. For those with short memories of Everyone's Favorite Patty, Max is the guy that was embroiled in a legal battle with Katy Johnson over his racy account of their relationship.

Release c/p from Max's production blog at: http://www.ihopetheyservebeerinhell.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Darko Entertainment Taps the Cast for Tucker Max's "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell"

LOS ANGELES - Matt Czuchry, Jesse Bradford and Geoff Stults will star in "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," it was announced today by Darko Entertainment, who is financing and producing the film. Based on Tucker Max's bestseller, Czuchry will play Tucker Max, which will mark the actor's first starring role in a feature film. Bradford and Stults will play Max's best friends.

Rounding out the cast is Keri Lynn Pratt and Denise Qui�ones, who were also announced today as joining the production. The film begins principal photography on location in Shreveport, Louisiana starting July 21.

Bob Gosse ("Niagara, Niagara," "Julie Johnson") directs with Tucker Max and Nils Parker serving as screenwriters adapting from Max's book. The film is produced by Darko's Richard Kelly, Sean McKittrick and Ted Hamm along with Max and his partner Parker's Rudius Films. Max Wong and Karen Firestone of Pinkslip Pictures will also produce along with Aaron Ray of The Collective. Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield of The Collective are Executive Producers. The Collective is handling the North American rights to the film.

"Matt immediately understood the complexity and charm of the Tucker character and the irreverent style of Tucker's writing," said McKittrick and Kelly. "We're fortunate to ha