The Obama's New Dog

What a cute pup huh? Too bad it grows into an ugly dog. Yeesh.

Rihanna & T.I.'s Live Ur Life Video Shoot

Granted I'm taking this information from an old copy of US magazine (more specifically from the Oct 2008 edition) I found the irony in this article. I'll skip the brouhaha and get to the main gist of it all...

The Slap
During a dance scene, T.I. accidentally hit Rihanna. No diva antics for her: "She just laughed, rubbed her face and rejoined the singing," onlooker reports.

That's cuz Chris Brown was already whooping that ass! She was used to it! Tsk tsk tsk.

Hot or Not?!

So I'm really feeling Kim Khardashian's entire outfit & B's new hair style. Her bangs are banging. What I'm not feeling is Carrie Underwood's Scarlett O'Hara ensemble, just "too much." I think it's distracting not adding to her her gorgeous figure and face.

Halloween Costume Ideas for the Doggie Luvers

I thought these pics were sooooo freakin cute & hilarious I just have to share them. Needless to say, I'm buying Bella a devil costume! It was either dressing her up as a devil or terrorist. IDK where I can get a mini head thingy from tho! Oo Then again, some people might get offended. Oh well, too bad.

Attack on American Soil....at Home!

I recieved an email that you will not see on the front page of the NY Times, nor on the lead story of the major news networks.

The protestors at Montebello High School took the American flag off the school's flag pole and hung it upside down while putting up the Mexican flag over it.

Is there any doubt about what the outcome should be regarding any guest-worker/amnesty plan on the table in Washington? As history teaches, it is full of nations/empires that disappeared when its citizens no longer held their core beliefs and values. If this doesn't tick you off, it should.







If it does... say something about it!

Idris...oh Idris... Where for art thou my Idris

This Hackney, East London native is best known as "Stringer Bell", the drug dealer who aspired to become a high powered businessman, in HBO's The Wire. Elba is also a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis / Big Driis the Londoner, and a hip-hop soul recording artist.
Idris Akuna Elba melts the ladies heart with his British accent and the ability to speak that hood slang like any other B-Boy from the USA.
Look for him in this years upcoming Blockbuster hit, Obsessed, with the lovely Beyonce Knowles.

When you know the economy Sucks!

That cat is killing it..LOL

Ouch! What a Reality Bash!

My DVR is such a "Player"... pun intended... not 1,2,3 or even 4, but 6 different reality shows are taking up space inside the 32inch flat screen t.v. in my bedroom. I must say, I enjoy waking up on a Saturday morning, washing my face, finger combing my hair back into a ponytail, grabbing my cup of coffee, opening the patio door for Louie to roam, plopping down on my bed... remote in hand....and feeding my reality show addiction. Ahh, the life!

I will occassionally check up on the reviews of many of my favorite shows, just to get a taste of what others have to say about them... and to also add my two cents when the urge strikes. So, I run across this one...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/07/arts/television/07cand.html

I mean, this is the epitomy of hating "the playa" rather than "hating the game". A total bash on the show, not one nice thing said. One of my favorite reality shows at the moment is CandyGirls... why? Well, I love to hear, read and see a female doing her thing... while being successful at it.

Girl Power!

And yes, I may be a tad bit bias seeing that the show is about women of color getting their hustle on in the music biz based out of Los Angeles. And no, there's no real lesson to be learned by watching, but, it is entertaining with some relatable topics discussed among the girls. So, while there are haters out there who jump at the chance to give their thumbs down...I say... stay on the grind, girls.. cause if I'm watching...I'm sure you have a fan base out there who enjoy sharing their Saturday morning with you! Gotta Love it.

His Lipgloss is Poppin

These pics were funny to me.. I once saw Tommy Davidson do stand up at the Laugh Factory in LA and he was hilarious.. I'm a fan of his work...especially in BootyCall with Jamie Foxx and Vivica Fox. But, I have to say WTF to these pics....C'mon Tommy.. was this a joke. EL OH EL!!!

GPS for you dog/pets

WOW, this is radical technology. If you hold your pet in the highest regard as a member of your family or as your child (in my case) the thought of anyone stealing him/her or if they get away causes great fear and/or anxiety.

Well hey, if we can put a lojack on a car why not on a dog/cat?

Does your dog suffer from wanderlust? Or during those long summertime hikes, do you worry that she might follow her nose just a little too far and turn up missing? Or would you like additional peace of mind while exploring the backcountry with your dog? A Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking device could help allay those concerns. There are now at least five products on the market that can help you track down your pooch. Three require monthly service charges beyond the initial purchase (Globalpetfinder, Pocketfinder and Zoombak), while two employ handheld tracking devices and have no monthly charges (RoamEO and Garmin’s Astro Dog Tracking System).

All of the units, with the exception of the Astro, work by having you set a virtual fence by either walking around the desired perimeter or, in the case of Zoombak and Globalpetfinder, logging the zone size into their system; you are then alerted if your dog, who is wearing the GPS unit on her collar, breaches those limits. (Note: these units do not function as electronic or “invisible” fences.) The units vary as to how the alert is sent and received as well as how the live action of your departing dog can be followed and charted.

Pocketfinder’s PetFinder, the newest ($130, $15/month), uses the nifty Microsoft Virtual Earth platform for its mapping interface. When your dog moves beyond the allowable zone, you receive an alert via a text message or e-mail—meaning you have to have your cell phone or be near a computer to receive it. A prototype was recently tested by a Los Angeles Times writer, who noted that the alert came minutes after his dog had left the zone, and that the map had a slow refresh rate (five minutes).

Zoombak ($200, $15/month) works in a similar manner, but you set the boundary by logging it into their system on a computer. Its mapping interface might not be as refined as Pocketfinder’s, but the device can be refreshed manually, so the wanderer’s location can be established in a matter of seconds. Globalpetfinder ($290, up to $19.98/month) also uses cell phones, PDAs and computers for the alert. You can create a virtual fence of any size through their online command center, and up to five fence locations can be stored. The easiest way to use this device is in its “Basic Mode,” which does not entail setting up a zone; all you do is dial F-O-U-N-D from an account-activated cell phone, and you will be told your dog’s location.

Two cautionary notes: Since many areas have unreliable, or nonexistent, cell phone coverage or less-than-ideal Internet connectivity, be sure your area can be serviced by these systems. Also, almost all of these devices are for medium to large dogs, as the size and weight of the units are likely to overwhelm the small guys.

The two products that use hand-held receiver devices and do not rely on cell phone coverage to track the dog should be more popular with outdoors enthusiasts. The Astro (about $642) by Garmin, one of the first manufacturers of GPS devices, has a range of five miles, and claims to even be able to tell whether a dog is on point (or perhaps sniffing a gopher hole!) or running. The wireless receiving transponder is worn either on a collar or on a harness that holds the antenna upright. The dog’s location is radioed to a handheld unit, which has a compass showing the precise distance and direction your dog is moving.
For those who are less than adept at compass reading, it also has a map page showing nearby roads and other landmarks; the location alerts update every five seconds. With the RoamEO GPS Pet Location System ($400), the radio unit is mounted on its own rechargeable collar and your dog can be detected at a distance of up to one mile; plus, it allows you to set up a virtual fence (making it adaptable to home use). Like the Astro, you can also clock the speed of your dog; up to three dogs can be monitored by one unit.

One of the most attractive features of any of these systems (except for the Astro, which mainly functions as a tracking device) is the alert you receive if your dog strays out of her allowable space. Nothing is better than having a well-trained dog with spot-on recall skills. But for some, knowing that those “eyes in the sky” are watching their wandering pup could provide that extra bit of comfort.

PRODUCT SPECS
A. Garmin’s Astro Dog Tracking System
Tracks up to 10 dogs.
Every 5 sec. location updates.
Collar charge good for 17 hrs.
Handheld used for hiking, boating, etc.
Allows preprogrammed topo or road maps.
Garmin.com

B. Globalpetfinder
Less than 5 oz.
Rechargeable
Warns when batteries are low.
Alerts when temperatures are dangerously hot or cold.
Boundaries easy to enter and reset.
Minimum radius 100 ft. (no maximum).
Globalpetfinder.com

D. Pocketfinder PetFinder (Location Based Technologies)
Small, compact, Oreo-size.
Can be set to alert on the speed your pet is moving.
Locates to within 30 ft.
Safety or danger zones alerts when dog leaves one or enters the other.
Pocketfinder.com

RoamEO GPS Pet Location System
Handheld receiver has color 3.5-in. display.
Updates every 3 sec.
Displays distance and velocity dog travels.
Locates to within 10 ft. at select locations.
Collar charge good for 10 hrs.
Roameoforpets.com

C. Zoombak Advanced GPS Dog Locator
2.5 oz., water-resistant; 3 in. by 2 in.
24/7 live customer service.
Up to 10 safety zones with different dimensions.
Recharge at home or in your car.
Unlimited on-demand location requests.
Active for 5 days without recharging
Zoombak.com

A Day Late n A Dollar Short

sorry for the lateness, things have been kinda hectic w/me but here is the beauty hot list as promised...

LIPS
Lip gloss w/the best color range: MAC Lipglass
Inexpensive lipstick w/the best color range: L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche
Lip gloss: Chanel Glossimer
Inexpensive lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous
Lip balm: La Mer
Lipstick w/the best color range: Nars
Inexpensive lip gloss w/best color range: Maybeline Shine Seduction (ooh la la)
Editors Pick: Cover Girl Wetslicks in Amaze Mint

EYES
Pencil eyeliner: MAC Eye Kohl
Eye shadow: Dior 5-Colour Palette
Waterproof mascara: Lancome Definicils
Inexpensive mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous
Overall BEST masciara Dior Dior Show (I can vouch for that, I LOVE it!)
Inexpensive eye shadow: L'Oreal Paris HIP Powder
Editors Pick: Tarte Bottoms Up Lower Lash Mascara

CHEEKS
Powder blush: Nars
Inexpensive (& a green product) powder blush: L'Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Mineral Doux
Cream blush: Stila Convertible Color
Bronzer: Guerlain Terra Cotta
Editors Pick: Nars Multiple Duo


COVER-UPS
Laura Mercier: Secret Camouflage
Powder: Make Up For EverHD Microfinish
Under eye concealer: Cle' de Peau Beaute'
Inexpensive concealer: Max Factor Erase Cover Up
Green Makeup Line: Cargo Plant Love
Blotting papers: Shiseido Pureness Oil-Control
Editors Pick: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil

FOUNDATION
Oil-Free foundation: Laura Mercier
Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish
Inexpensive foundation: L'Oreal Paris True Match
Mineral foundation (green product): I.D. Bare Minerals
Tinted moisturizer: Laura Mercier (very good, I can vouch for this product as well).
Liquid foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk (my good friend uses this and its sooo pretty n flawless)
Editors Pick: Pixi Illuminating Tint & Conceal

NAILS
Best Neutral: Essie-Madamoiselle (I have this and its very nice).
Best Red: OPI-Big Apple Red
Best Top Coat/Base Coat: Seche Vite Top/Seche Clear Base (I have this one as well & it's very good)
Best Coral: Essie-Geranium
Best Dark: OPI-Lincoln Park After Dark (I have this too and its da bomb)
Best Nail Strengthener: Duri Rejuvacote
Editors Pick: Ped Egg (for ur feet)

TOOLS
Best eyelash curler: Shu Uemura (it is the best!)
Best inexpensive brush line: Sonia Kashuk
Best Tweezer: Tweezerman Slant (heck yeah!)
Best eye shadow brush: MAC 224 (great for contouring)
Best powder brush: Shu Uemura 18R
Best blush brush: MAC 187
Best eye makeup Remover: Lancome Bi-Facil
Best foundation applicator: Beauty Blender
Editors Pick (green product): Eco Tools