Twitter Gets a Makeover

28 07 2009

There was a lot of chatter last week about Twitter updating their homepage to cater to their newfound revenue potential.  Well the wait is over… The new homepage has been launched and it’s quite lovely if I do say so myself!  As often discussed last week, the new homepage centers around the search feature that is widely used by fellow tweeters!  It is this feature that others are suggesting will make Twitter the online cash cow like other social networking sites.  Ever heard of Facebook?  Maybe you’ve heard of MySpace!

Anyhoo, Twitter has a new look and I like it!  If you want to see the new homepage in all of its glory; then click on the image below.  Of course you’ll need to log out of your Twitter account (if you’re logged in) to see what all the fuss is about… Enjoy!

Update:  I simply LOVE Ben Parr’s explanation of the new definition of Twitter.  Check it out, here.

Twitters new homepage!

Twitters new homepage!





Miss California Controversy, It’s FAKE!

21 04 2009

UPDATE:  Granted, the way she worded her response wasn’t representative of how I would have said it; but I knew what she meant and that’s what’s important!

I said I wasn’t going to contribute to this orchestrated media storm that’s currently amidst by posting an entry about the Miss USA Pageant, but I can’t help but to speak my peace.

I was once an avid reader of Perez’ entertainment blog and recently followed him on Twitter.  However, this latest “fake” controversy has gotten on my last nerve.  He acts like Ms. Carrie Prejean said all gays need to be tarred and feathered and sent to a remote deserted island.  I mean… Really?  Is this really a controversy when so many Americans feel the same way about same sex marriage?

Perez is on every talk show imaginable discussing how Miss USA represents America.  Excuse me… She does not represent America!  She’s not an elected official.  She has no power.  She doesn’t even have control over her life during the year of her reign.  In what realm does she represent America other than on the pageant circuit?  Our current President, Vice President, Secretary of State and her husband and also former President of the U.S. all believe marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman.  Therefore, if you want to start a controversy; then start it where it matters and not with some over glorified pageant that has no influence over American culture or politics!

Perez claims she gave the most worst possible answer.  When does answering what you believe clarify as the worst possible answer?  Is it the most worst possible answer because she didn’t answer it the way you wanted?  I mean, she’s no Miss South Carolina, but it seems to me she answered it pretty well; aside from the fact that she incorrectly stated citizens can choose between same sex or opposite marriage (it isn’t legal in all 50 states).  She said what she felt and is now being deplored for it.

I have so many questions regarding why THIS was chosen as this week’s controversy, but I’ll first address why I think this is all orchestrated.  First of all, this is a Donald Trump production… Nuff said!  Secondly, what Carrie said in her answer is how MANY Americans feel.  I can’t quantify “most” with a number, because I haven’t taken a poll, but citizens have proven to not be in overwhelming support of same sex marriage.  Therefore, why is what she said a controversy?  Well, I think it’s a ploy to garner more interest in the pageant that is a spectacle (look up the definition of pageant)!  It was the easiest and most cost effective way to generate BUZZ, and you know what… It did!

This planned controversy is boarding on the edges of hipocracy and greed.  It’s the most ingenious way to garner attention for a dying breed (pageants) and an agreement between the rich (Trump) and already famous (Perez) for more attention and notariety.  Perez was a former publisist… Give me a break people IT’S FAKE!  The heated discussion in itself isn’t fake, but the reaction to her conventional question is.  She expressed how she felt about the topic, and frankly said what many of US Americans are thinking.  Therefore, am I categorized with the foul names he called her during his numerous campaigns for not feeling the way Perez does?  He’s simply demonstrating his intolerance for others for not believing what he believes.  That in itself makes Perez a hypocrite and his actions towards Carrie’s response unjustifiable.  Perez if you want to debate and have conversations about this subject; then you’re going about it the wrong way.  People generally close their ears and minds when one resorts to name calling and disparaging others.  Therefore, all of your fits have been in vain (other than the fact that everyone is talking about you AGAIN)!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!





Behind the Scene Inaugural Photos With Obama

21 01 2009

It hasn’t been said enough how emotional a day January 20, 2009 was!  It can’t be expressed enough how emotional millions of Americans [and fellow citizens of the world] felt yesterday witnessing history.

I’ve never felt so emotional and excited about any inauguration for any US President or world leader!  I was beyond ecstatic and filled with anticipation!  What was this I was feeling?  Will I ever feel this way again?  How can I relive this moment?  These were some of the questions that ran through my head as I watched EVERY moment of inaugural coverage I could find on TV.

I wanted to talk to everyone I knew and some I didn’t about what yesterday meant to them.  I couldn’t get enough of the pre-inaugural events to the last ball… I wanted to be there with President and Mrs. Obama, Sasha, Malia and everyone else who was there to celebrate this great moment in time.  Since we can’t turn back the hands of time; I wanted to share this slide show with those who haven’t seen it of yesterday’s behind the scene events.

The photos were taken by Newsweek photographer Charles Ommanney who followed President Obama throughout his first day in office.  Enjoy!

Photos: Behind the Scenes With Obama On Inauguration Day | Newsweek





Morgan Freeman Integrates Prom… in 2009!

17 01 2009

It’s beyond sad that we’re still talking about integration in 2009, but we are!  Oscar winner Morgan Freeman extended an offer to his home town high school in Charleston, MS back in 1997 to pay for an integrated prom, so that the high school students wouldn’t have to have 2 seperate dances!

The process leading up to and the decision to have the integrated dance has been documented [Prom Night in Mississippi] and is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival this week.

Clips: Morgan Freeman Brings Integrated Prom To Mississippi School.

It sucks beyond belief that there are still bigoted individuals in our country; but I’m also a “realist” and realize that not everyone is of the thought that we’re all the same [theoretically] and have many of the same goals in life.  It isn’t so much the thought that one group thinks they’re better than the other; but that they believe that there’s no way we can coexist and move towards our individual goals TOGETHER!

What would this country be like with one race?  I’m glad I don’t have to live in the answer of this question.  I just want to be me and learn from others who are who they are.  Get past yourself and allow the differences to reside where they may.  We were all created different for a reason!





Obama Open House at the White House

17 01 2009

Wow… I wish I could be so lucky to be given the opportunity to meet the new President and his wife the day after his inauguration!

Barack Obama’s aides have announced that [soon to be] President Barack Obama will open the doors of the White House the day after his inauguration to a select few chosen to enter the President’s home!

President Bill Clinton also had an Open House after his 1993 inauguration that allowed 2,000 citizens to meet him in the White House.  For a chance at this once in a lifetime opportunity; visit the link to the original post below.

Obama Open House Set For Day After Inauguration.





Happy Birthday Michelle Obama!

17 01 2009

I’d like to personally say, “Happy Birthday” to our soon to be First Lady, Michelle Obama!

Michelle Obama in Boulder, Colorado

Photo originally uploaded by fairangels

Mrs. Obama turns 45 years young today; during one of the MOST exciting periods in her life no less. Again, Happy Birthday Michelle and may God bless you to celebrate many more!