props to the new MISS USA!!

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I called it from the Start of the Show: Miss North Carolina USA crowned Miss USA 2009

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, beating out 50 other beauty queens in the live pageant televised from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The 22-year-old aspiring motivational speaker and entertainer from Wilmington edged out first runner-up Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, of San Diego, and second runner-up Miss Arizona USA Alicia-Monique Blanco, of Phoenix.

"It feels really natural," Dalton said of her win. "I've worked so be here and this has been my lifelong dream and it's finally here. And whoever knew you could win in a turquoise gown?"

Contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia competed in the pageant, aired live on NBC. Contestants were judged by their performance in swimsuit and evening gown modeling contests and their responses to a question asked onstage; unlike the rival Miss America pageant, Miss USA contestants do not perform a talent.

The top 15 contestants worked the stage in white string bikinis designed by pop star Jessica Simpson's swimwear line. Rocker Kevin Rudolf performed his song "Let it Rock," followed by The Veronicas, who performed their single "Untouched" as the top 10 beauties showed off their choice of glittering evening gowns.

Dalton's was a flowing, blue Grecian number that stood out among a series of white gowns.

Her title comes with a year's use of a New York apartment, a public relations team, a two-year scholarship at the New York Film Academy and an undisclosed salary.

a big deal

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The US lifted its restrictions on Cuba. Restrictions that have been in place since the Kennedy Era and the Cold War.
Oddly enough the major networks don't give a damn But this is a Big Deal.

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hmm 2008, sorry obama, No way Hussein

Am i the only person worried about the 2008 election? I am the only one that notices that NO ONE seems fit to lead this country out of Iraq, out of poverty, in to a clean environment, in to a place where everyone gets education, and health care (NOT illegals, yes i said it).

I talked to my grandmother after the Howard University Democratic open forum. I asked her about the candidates thinkin surely she'll go for Obama. "What are you kidding" she yelled so loud i held the phone away "if he gets into office they'll kill him!" My first thought "Damn that was harsh," but then i figured it out. This woman remembers when blacks were not allowed to vote. She saw four activist, or politicians get shot down the same decade; all of her children (my mother and uncles)arrested for sitting at a diner, i understood where she was coming from.

I'm leaning towards the republicans this election, but that is mainly because i don't trust the office hungry Democrats. Keep your fingers cross folks. Its gonna be a close one.