Selena Gomez messed around with her family, singing Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" in this black and white video. They were all having a great time, so youthful and joyous.
May 2009 Archives
At a press conference, President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor, federal appeals judge from New York, to the Supreme Court. If confirmed she would replace Justice David Souter. She would be the first Hispanic to serve on the high court. We've come a long way!
Hauntingly beautiful, this film noir by Armel Hostiou explored feelings and emotions through the facial expressions and movements of Vanessas Dora Lavorato. It depicted a journey from darkness into light and back again. In the process, it captured the inner turmoil and entrapment within all of us. How artistically stunning.
During the US Pole Dance Championship 2009, female competitors showed off their body and flexibility as they worked the pole. Wearing very little, they served to tantalize the viewers with their movements. Very seductive. I think that's the point.
The Russian singing duo, Tatu, gaved an electric performance at the Eurovision 2009 in Moscow. They sang, holding hands, "Nje vjer, nje bojsa," during the opening of the contest. Later, they energized the crowd with their song "Not Gonna Get Us," with the Russian army beating drums and marching behind them. They know how to put on a show. They are quite sexy and provocative!
Opening of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest tATu - Nje vjer, nje bojsa
t.A.T.u. Not Gonna Get Us Eurovision 2009 Semifinal 1
In Michelle Obama's first speech as First Lady, she talked about her reasons and inspirations for choosing U.C. Merced, started in 2005. She went into her own background and the struggle, hope, community, and perseverance that she identified with in the Merced students. Her speech was hopeful and inspirational.
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To live in a state of love is what most people want to achieve in their life. We naturally want to connect with others. Relationships could be difficult, especially long distance ones. Tiffany Smith discusses how to survive long distance relationships, LDRs. Statistics show that there are over 14 million couples who live in different cities. Remaining social is important to the survival of an LDR. Remaining faithful could pose a challenge. However, even the greatest distance will not prevent love from blooming. Spring is here. Love is in the air. Love and be loved! <3
Paulina Porizkova appeared on the Craig Ferguson to talk about being fired from "America's Next Top Model." She joked about looking for a job at Starbucks. I appreciate her sense of humor.
Donald Trump, the owner of the Miss USA and Miss Universe Pageants, decided to allow Miss California, Carrie Prejean, to keep her title amid risque photos that surfaced from her past. Carrie Prejean was asked to speak. In an honest and emotional press conference, she talked about her controversial response during the Miss USA pageant. She gave voice to her values and those of many Americans. She pointed out the freedoms that Americans enjoy, among them, freedom of speech. Let freedom reign!
Peanut Butter Jelly Time took off on the web. The dancing banana became a hot meme. One woman dressed as a banana traced the history of the phenomenon. She went into the five components: annoyance, emoticons, looping and repetition, dancing is funny, and bananas are universally funny. She showed off her own Peanut Butter Jelly Time dance. Nice moves.
Kate Gosselin appeared on The Today Show to talk about allegations of her husband's cheating, raising a family of eight, and living in the public eye. She celebrates motherhood, believing that being a mother is the best and hardest job.
Godiva chocolates are my favorite too. Hotforwords went into the origin of the peeping tom and linked it to Lady Godiva riding naked on a horse to lower the taxes for the people. She requested that everyone locked themselves indoors as she rode through the town so that she could maintain her dignity. One man, the peeping tom, looked through the blinds and saw her naked. Interesting trivia. Godiva chocolates just became that much sexier. Yummy!
During the Miss U.S.A. 2009, Perez Hilton asked Miss California, Carrie Prejean, a question regarding same sex marriage. Her response sparked much controversy. She saw it as a matter of choice and believed that marriage should be between a man a woman. It required bravery to give an politically incorrect answer, especially during a beauty pageant.
In this light and fun video, Tiffany Smith teaches us the art of flirtation. She highlights some main points: body language, mirroring, and the sense of smell. Have fun flirting!
How do we get out of a rut? We evolve as individuals and something and someone that might be perfect for us years ago might not be the right now. Knowing when to quit and move on is just as important as knowing when to pursue our passions. Julia, Mary and Meghan discuss issues that pertain to women, as we get older. It's about knowing and being true to ourselves.
Biking is healthy and economical. With the deepening recession, more people are thinking of ways to save money by riding a bicycle to work. As a cheap option to get around in the neighborhood, biking offers relief from the fluctuating gas prices. Learn the safe bike routes and other safety measures, such as wearing a helmet and equipping the bike with reflectors. Pedal away. Happy Biking!
