Carolina International Pageant: The Video

We put together a video remix of our recent trip to Greensboro, NC for the Carolina International Pageant. Hope you enjoy it!

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PageantCast 231

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LIVE! Pageant Review: Carolina International Pageant 2010

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LIVE! Pageant Review: Carolina International Pageant 2010

This week’s show:

  1. Introduction by Caitlin Morrall
  2. Opening Notes
    Interview with Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009 coming soon!
    Carolina International Pageant Results
  3. Thank you for participating in the PageantCast!
    e-mail: pageantcast@gmail.com
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageantcast
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pageantcast
    Website: http://www.pageantcast.com/
  4. PSA: Joy Wadsworth, Alabama’s 40’s (BOA)
    Miracle League
    http://www.miracleleague.com
    http://justjoysroyalappearances.blogspot.com/
  5. LIVE! from Carolina International Pageant
  6. Leslie Smith, Miss Conway International – Now, Miss South Carolina International 2010
  7. Callie Davis, Miss Myrtle Beach International (SC)
  8. Stephany White, Mrs. North Augusta International (SC)
  9. Lashana Goff, Mrs. Columbia International – Now, Mrs. South Carolina International 2010
  10. Amanda Dunagan, Mrs. Mecklenburg County International (NC)
  11. Kristie Tobias, Miss Peidmont Triad International – Now, Miss North Carolina International 2010
  12. Kimberly White, Mrs. Queen City International (NC)
  13. PageantCast Contest : Drawing for a listing on HouseOfPageantry.com
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  15. PODSAFE MUSIC courtesy of Music Alley
    One Two Three by Carlos Bertonatti
  16. Hayley Mac ID
  17. RANT: Miss America loses TLC contract…what is its future?
  18. Thank you for participating in the PageantCast!
    e-mail: pageantcast@gmail.com
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  19. LIVE! from Carolina International Pageant
  20. Lauren Vann, Miss Southeastern International (NC)
  21. Julie Tesh, Miss North Carolina International 2009
  22. Rachel Fenters, Miss Teen Charleston International (SC)
  23. Laura Smith, Mrs. Charleston International (SC)
  24. Megan Willey, Miss Teen Asheville International – Now, Miss North Carolina Teen Internatioanl 2010
  25. Starr Whitten, Miss Teen Lexington County International – Now, Miss South Carolina Teen International 2010
  26. Aimee Moser, Miss Charlotte International (NC)
  27. Closing

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YouTube Theater: Miss USA Video Blog – 3

YouTube Theater

Miss USA continues to put out great content.

Hear what Kristen has to say about the Viennese Opera Ball, co-hosting a Chinese TV special, and changing her hair color.

Kristen Dalton is a lovely Miss USA and I think her innate charm and wonderful personality is really on display here. Let us know what you think by shooting us an e-mail at pageantcast@gmail.com

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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go7yMVC1K7U

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Coming soon to the PageantCast: Charissa Payer, Ms. American Renaissance 2009

Charissa Payer, Ms. American Renaissance 2009

Charissa Payer, Ms. American Renaissance 2009, is returning to the PageantCast soon. Charissa has been on the show before…as Beauties of America’s 40 2006 and Ms. United America 2007…and has decided to return to PageantCast for another great interview.

Charissa has had quite the pageantry career and she explains to us all about how pageantry has changed her life, her convictions, and her life skills. It’s an inspirational discussion with a master.
As you know, I love talking to Charissa, so cutting down the interview was a challenging process, but I think you’ll all be pleased with our results.
Charissa Payer, Ms. American Renaissance 2009


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Kelly Anne Beile, Miss U.S. Beauties 2009, comes to the PageantCast!

Kelly Anne Beile, Miss U.S. Beauties 2009

Kelly Anne Beile, Miss U.S. Beauties 2009, was interviewed for a future PageantCast.

Kelly has an extensive modeling and pageant background and she shares it all with us when she joins us on the PageantCast.

You’re going to enjoy the interview so make sure to keep an eye on our feed for the podcast!

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Miss America…does it have a future?

Usually on Fridays we like to have a website of the week, but it is impossible to ignore Miss America this week…again.

Why does the Miss America organization seem so bent on its own destruction?

I say this, being a huge fan of the system. It is the Miss America system that was my introduction to pageants…and you see it ended up with me starting the first podcast about beauty pageants on the internet.

So what happened? Well, the headline reads that “Miss America dumped by TLC.” First of all, is that true.

The answer, despite the protestations of the MAO, is yes. The party that writes the checks, my dear MAO, is the one that does the dumping in a contractual situation.

Sam Haskell of MAO is on the record via AP saying, “I’m a big boy, I’ve got broad shoulders — I’ll find us another network. I look at this as an opportunity. It doesn’t depress me in the least. We have a great franchise, we have a great audience, we have a great organization.”

Really? You do have a great franchise…and an incredible organization (an organization with an almost infinite amount of patience and forgiveness). But your audience was on the wane just 3 years back and dropping until TLC saved you from a disastrous CMT contract. Should you actually find a network, this will be the fourth network in less than seven years…not exactly a fantastic record.

Again, I say this as a fan of the system. The system has plenty of critics that would be far more dubious of the organization’s future.

Sam Haskell’s answer above, by the way mentions himself (I or me) five times and the organization only four. This is one of the major issues I have noticed is the Board’s and Mr. Haskell’s self promotion this past year, sometimes even to the point of forgetting to promote the titleholder (in the past year, Katie Stam)…there were quite a few press releases about Mr. Haskell’s book since April, something that I don’t believe had ever happened before in the history of the pageant.

As for the line up of would-be suitors, this is problematic. The cable outlets that would like Miss America would be networks like CMT and maybe We: Women’s Entertainment…but their national coverage is not fantastic and generally have lower prestige than their current network. Terrestrial television networks, like ABC and Fox, would not be willing to pick up a special event that draws approximately 3 million viewers in this day and age. Even Miss USA’s ratings have moved down, despite their controversy and excitement in recent years. Mr. Haskell’s frequent appearances on Fox & Friends may not be the best indicator of what network would like to be the financial support of the pageant in the coming year.

This leaves local cable, DirecTV (like “Friday Night Lights”), syndication, the internet, and other non-traditional media outlets…none of which with the prestige of TLC. So what were they thinking? Seriously? No adult in the work force would quit one job, bad-mouth the boss, and try to find a new job in this economy…but Miss America did exactly that.

This brings me to the conclusion that Miss America is at least a little bit self destructive. The evidence piles up quickly:

  • Miss America fires Bert Parks in 1981; replaced in the 1982 pageant by that incredible master of all masters of ceremonies: Ron Ely
  • Held a vote if they were to continue swimsuit competition…since, you know, they are embarrassed by their own history
  • Screams about not being a beauty pageant, but a scholarship organization…evidenced by them pointing to the platform requirement: which was started by Miss America 1988, Kay Lani Rae Rafko; that’s right, it is less than 25 years old
  • Surprised to lose the ABC contract in 2005 despite a decade or more of dropping ratings, they are so disorganized they need to postpone the pageant by more than 3 months
  • The Civics Quiz. The Casual Wear. All the other senseless and nonsensical changes to the pageant’s basic formula.
  • Reality show? Really? MAO likes to call Miss America the first television reality show…funny, I thought they were a scholarship program

I could go on, but with an active comments link, I’m sure my readers can fill in the blanks.

I hope I am reading this situation wrong. I hope this really is an opportunity. I hope they get a great new network contract. But, why, oh why, does Miss America continue to demand so much hope…so much faith? Couldn’t they, once in a while, take a good hard look at themselves, realize the passage of time and Miss America’s relative rank in society?

Please, Miss America, walk boldly to the future…but avoid the urge to jump in every puddle.

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No Excuse Nutritional Success

Andare Fitness Formula

Andare Fitness Formula

Eating healthy is not rocket science. On a basic level, most of us know what we should or should not eat. Apples are good, french fries not good. So why is it that drive through lines are getting longer, and our kitchen pots and pans are collecting dust in the cabinets? The number one excuse I hear is “I don’t have time to eat healthy.” I understand, with jobs, kids, homes, and the numerous other commitments you have, your life is really busy. But join the party. Everyone is busy. Just because you are busy, does not mean your health should go on the back burner. So what’s the solution? Weekend food prep and planning. Just putting aside some time on the weekend, can help you have nutritional success all week long.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail: Start with about 10 staple recipes and meal ideas and rotate them. Have a plan for the week of the meals you are going to eat and make your grocery list from that. Then use the tips below to get your food ready so that your meals can be quickly put together and served.

veggiesMake food in advance and freeze it: I just bought one of those vacuum sealers and I love it. When I make food I make extra and freeze it. This is great, because when you are super busy just pull out some food from the freezer and warm it up when you get home. You can freeze chicken breasts, soups, chili, green beans, berries for smoothies, stir fries, or other meals. Portion your meat when you get it home from the store and freeze it into individual portions. Now with this tip, I am advocating eating your frozen foods and meals that are high in nutrients, not eating packaged frozen dinners that are high in chemicals and sodium.

Make veggies and fruit accessible: Your diet needs to be jam packed with fruits and veggies. So why not make it easier to make salads, stir fries, or roasted veggies by cutting and packaging your vegetables on the weekend. Slice cucumbers, peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery, radishes, or whatever you feel like eating. And I guarantee, if you have veggies cut up you may even want to snack on them. Especially if you made a veggie dip on the weekend out of yogurt. Do the same with fruit. Peel your oranges, cut up melons, take grapes off the vine, cut kiwis, and if your feeling feisty make a fruit salad. You can always add your fruit salad to your oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothie for breakfast or a snack.

Cook in advance: Cook turkey, chicken, or other meats in advance. You can either eat it in the next few days or freeze for later in the week. Make a large batch of quinoa or brown rice and use it during the week for a stir fry, a salad and a side during the week. Bake a few potatoes and use as a side.

KISS: Keep it Simply Sweetie! Focus on quick easy meals or snacks with minimal ingredients. Enjoy natural foods and the wonderful flavors they have. Save the gourment recipes for the weekend when you have time to cook. The slow cooker can also be an amazing time saving tool to make chili, soups, or meats.

Nutrition is key to your health and fitness goals. You can not out train a bad diet. So if you want your body to change, then your nutrition needs to be 90% clean. So make it easy on yourself by implementing and practicing these food preparation skills. Because this little weekend ritual, will improve your health, your body and your life.

Andaré Fitness, LLC 
  
Amber Antonia
Owner/Personal Trainer
B.S., C.S.C.S., A.C.E, USATF Certified Coach 
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You Tube Theater: The Pose Off

YouTube Theater

The Miss Universe Organization has been very active creating You Tube videos in the hopes of going viral. This is an excellent example.

Here’s what YouTube has in the write up:

When all three Queens get together things tend to get a little crazy. Check out the most recent office confrontation.

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PageantCast 230

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JenniLyn Kieckhafer, Mrs. Wisconsin Globe 2004

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JenniLyn Kieckhafer, Mrs. Wisconsin Globe 2004

This week’s show:

  1. Introduction by April Strong
  2. Opening Notes
    How to record a PSA and get it on the PageantCast
  3. Call in to the PageantCast: 414-517-4908
  4. AMAZING-a-Tron!
    Blog: Ms. US Continental 2009
  5. Interview with JenniLyn Kieckhafer, Mrs. Wisconsin Globe 2004
    Websites:
    Mrs. Globe
    Diamond Nexus Labs
    Photo Gallery
  6. Sheri Jenkins ID
  7. New Sponsor: Diamond.com and Ice.com
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    Ice.com : Use ACPAG for 20% off your order.
    Diamond.com : Use ADPAG for 20% off your order.
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  8. PSA: Katie Rebekka Robinson, Miss Teen Baltimore Co. International
    Maryland Ambassador for Good Shepherd Center
    http://www.katierebekka.com
    http://katierebekka.blogspot.com
  9. PODSAFE MUSIC courtesy of http://www.musicalley.com/
    People by Trina Elle
  10. PROMO: Voice lessons with Karmyn Tyler – studio.karmyntyler.com
    Remember to mention the PageantCast for a discount!
  11. PageantCast Contest : Drawing for a listing on HouseOfPageantry.com
  12. Interview with JenniLyn Kieckhafer, Mrs. Wisconsin Globe 2004
  13. PageantCast Tattler
  14. PSA: PainfullyObvious.com
  15. Pageant Results
  16. Shannon Devine ID
  17. Closing

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TLC drops Miss America pageant

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron with a Superbowl XLIV game ball at the 2010 Miss America post-crowning press conference

This article was just published at Entertainment Weekly (http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/03/01/tlc-drops-miss-america-pageant/)

Cable channel TLC has decided not to renew its contract with the struggling Miss America pageant. “We are happy that TLC was part of the modernization and revitalization of the Miss America pageant,” said a rep for the network in a statement. “This year we delivered record ratings, besting any of its prior performances on cable. However, our three year deal has concluded and we have chosen not to renew. We wish the Miss America Organization well.” In recent years, the iconic pageant has had difficulty finding both an audience and a network home: the show left ABC in 2004 and resided at CMT before landing at TLC in 2008.

What does this mean for Miss America?

The prognosis is not good. CMT backed out of their deal after 2 years of a 3 year deal, and TLC just let it lapse, after the highest rated pageant of their cable lifespan. Without TV dollars, the MAO system will have a hard time keeping up its high level of scholarship giving. Unfortunately, the MAO is doing another case of denial…no press release on their website as of the publishing of this post. With the recent, almost unilateral renewal of the MAO board, they apparently were caught by surprise or simply think there is no reason to change anything. Either way: not a very healthy sign.

It should be interesting what ends up happening. We’ll try to keep you informed as the story develops. And we pray the story develops and doesn’t disappear with a faint whimper.

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