Daylight Savings Time
Posted by PageantCast in Holiday on March 14, 2010
As many of you know, time zones are a pet peeve of mine as they make setting up interviews all over the US and abroad complicated…at least for me. So why do we have it? I did a little research and here’s what I found out…
Daylight Saving Time (or summertime as it is called in many countries) is a way of getting more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer. During Daylight Saving Time, the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning, when people are usually asleep anyway, and sets one hour later in the evening, seeming to stretch the day longer.
The reason DST works is because its saves energy due to less artificial light needed during the evening hours—clocks are set one hour ahead during the spring, and one hour back to standard time in the autumn. Many countries observe DST, and many do not.
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Benjamin Franklin first suggested Daylight Saving Time in 1784, but it was not until World War I, in 1916, when it was adopted by several counties in Europe that initially rejected the idea.
It is difficult to predict what will happen with Daylight Saving Time in the future. The daylight saving date in many countries may change from time to time due to special events or conditions.The United States, Canada and some other countries extended DST in 2007. The new start date is the second Sunday in March (previously the first Sunday in April) through to the first Sunday in November (previously the last Sunday in October).
Source: http://www.timeanddate.com/time/aboutdst.html
Well, I might not like it, but remember to set those clocks forward and leap into spring!
Unique visitors to post: 3YouTube Theater: Paper Dolls
Posted by PageantCast in YouTube on March 13, 2010
Jayme Dawicki, Miss Wisconsin 2002, was one of my first guests on my radio show “back in the day.”
Now, Jayme is out there as a musical artist…selling albums…and now producing videos. Too bad, MTV took “Music” out of their name, because I would watch this on MTV if they let me! Let’s watch it here on You Tube theater.
NOTE: To hear this wonderful song, turn off our automagically playing PageantCast episode by clicking on the player on the righthand column. I think this song is a hit. Let us know what you think!
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4gpna2nMTM
Unique visitors to post: 2Illinois Galaxy Pageants this weekend in Dixon, IL
Posted by PageantCast in On The Road on March 12, 2010

Stephanie Daughenbaugh & Britt Harrison
This weekend, I was pleased to attend the Illinois Galaxy Pageants in Dixon, IL. The beautiful ladies competing for the four crowns up for grabs were a lovely group and it was ex citing to meet them all.
Unique visitors to post: 9Website of the Week: The NEW Galaxy Pageants website
Posted by PageantCast in Website of the Week on March 12, 2010
The Galaxy Pageants have gone through a complete website overhaul, and I like it!

Galaxy International Pageant
The old website had been slowly evolving since Dr. Laurie passed the system along to Maria Torres and after all these years, the website now gets a great makeover. Galaxy had, back in 2004 or so, the best website in pageantry. Since then, the rest of the world has slowly been catching up. With this move, Galaxy returns to its leader position in pageantry websites…well, at least, they are running with the top sites again.
They have more easy-to-use menus…great photo viewing…quick links to the pageant titleholders and the pageant application and an attractive design. Give it a look and let us know if you like it, too.
The only aspect of a modern pageant website that we found missing (so far!) is the appearance or titleholder blog, but I can see where it would be easy to add in the future.
Website: http://galaxypageants.com/
Unique visitors to post: 4Reigning Miss USA Kristen Dalton comes to PageantCast!
Posted by PageantCast in Guest Announcements on March 11, 2010
Unique visitors to post: 8Carolina International Pageant: The Video
Posted by PageantCast in On The Road, YouTube on March 10, 2010
We put together a video remix of our recent trip to Greensboro, NC for the Carolina International Pageant. Hope you enjoy it!
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
Unique visitors to post: 5PageantCast 231
Posted by PageantCast in Podcast Show Notes on March 9, 2010
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LIVE! Pageant Review: Carolina International Pageant 2010

LIVE! Pageant Review: Carolina International Pageant 2010
This week’s show:
- Introduction by Caitlin Morrall
- Opening Notes
Interview with Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009 coming soon!
Carolina International Pageant Results - Thank you for participating in the PageantCast!
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http://justjoysroyalappearances.blogspot.com/ - LIVE! from Carolina International Pageant
- Leslie Smith, Miss Conway International – Now, Miss South Carolina International 2010
- Callie Davis, Miss Myrtle Beach International (SC)
- Stephany White, Mrs. North Augusta International (SC)
- Lashana Goff, Mrs. Columbia International – Now, Mrs. South Carolina International 2010
- Amanda Dunagan, Mrs. Mecklenburg County International (NC)
- Kristie Tobias, Miss Peidmont Triad International – Now, Miss North Carolina International 2010
- Kimberly White, Mrs. Queen City International (NC)
- PageantCast Contest : Drawing for a listing on HouseOfPageantry.com
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- RANT: Miss America loses TLC contract…what is its future?
- Thank you for participating in the PageantCast!
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Website: http://www.pageantcast.com/ - LIVE! from Carolina International Pageant
- Lauren Vann, Miss Southeastern International (NC)
- Julie Tesh, Miss North Carolina International 2009
- Rachel Fenters, Miss Teen Charleston International (SC)
- Laura Smith, Mrs. Charleston International (SC)
- Megan Willey, Miss Teen Asheville International – Now, Miss North Carolina Teen Internatioanl 2010
- Starr Whitten, Miss Teen Lexington County International – Now, Miss South Carolina Teen International 2010
- Aimee Moser, Miss Charlotte International (NC)
- Closing
Unique visitors to post: 6YouTube Theater: Miss USA Video Blog – 3
Posted by PageantCast in YouTube on March 8, 2010
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
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go7yMVC1K7U
Unique visitors to post: 5Coming soon to the PageantCast: Charissa Payer, Ms. American Renaissance 2009
Posted by PageantCast in Guest Announcements on March 7, 2010

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.
Unique visitors to post: 4Kelly Anne Beile, Miss U.S. Beauties 2009, comes to the PageantCast!
Posted by PageantCast in Guest Announcements on March 6, 2010

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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The reason DST works is because its saves energy due to less artificial light needed during the evening hours—clocks are set one hour ahead during the spring, and one hour back to standard time in the autumn. Many countries observe DST, and many do not.

















