Deep in the Arctic Ice,
one hundred and fifthly miles
from the North Pole, in the year
23,516 T-BC, end of the age
of the great tigers
(second period of man); deep
into the ice, within the ice-
glacier, the earth shifted like
a tree in the wind, exposed
ancient organisms, that lived
deep, deep within the earth’s
crust.

Then came the eternal storm
it swung in with a volcanic
roar, thus, from here on the land
was all blizzard, whiteout, nothing
not a thing more, with eyes could see.

Therewith in, all the oceans froze,
and the small organisms, swam in the
thick of the mist, to and fro, across
the icy lands and seas, froze and cold
they were, but bold they were,
and hence became primitive
phantoms.

Written 12/2006 AD: originally written out on a napkin, as a
Short chapter story, and recently found, never completed; written
in St. Paul, Minnesota. According to Aztec time, and epochs, there
was a period when the tiger, the great cats, the jaguar ruled the lands
of earth. Prior or near the period of 24,000 BC, they became extinct, no
one really knows why, and then we shift into a more broader age
of the new forthcoming, human. In the ice ages, which were more than
a few, Greenland has always kept the world in the North, a tinge colder
between the Americas and Europe, perhaps at one time, Greenland
was not Greenland, but under the sea, should this had been, the warm
winds between North America and Europe would have produced
a warmer climate, and should it abruptly have risen from the deep
sea, that would account for a disruption in that area. And so in this
poetic tale, or story, I have created simply a moment in time, without
of course naming the cause and effect, or the moment, all speculation.

See Dennis’ web site: http://dennissiluk.tripod.com

How do you download Moonlight episodes for free? For your information there are various ways of downloading your favorite TV shows from the Internet. You probably use of at least one of them. You can go to iTunes or Amazon, pick an episode, pay about $3 and enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. However, that is not really the best to enjoy your favorite television series. Just think about how much money you actually spend on TV shows every month, every year? You see the picture now?

But imagine how much money you could possibly save if you knew how to download Moonlight episodes without paying every single time? And I am not just talking about this particular TV show, I am talking also about thousands of other shows you can download as easily as you download then on iTunes. The only problem most TV addicts like me and you have is that they simply have no idea that an alternative to iTunes exists. Well, that’s probably because they are not advertised as much. I personally been searching for week for a legitimate and reliable TV download site where I could simply download Moonlight episodes without spending hundreds of dollars.

Fortunately, I was able to find one and now I can download Moonlight episodes along with hundreds and hundreds of other TV series without worrying about paying for every single episode. The best part, of course, is that it’s is all legal and way less expensive than if you download from iTunes or Amazon. I simply cannot tell how much money I have already saved after a few weeks of using it.

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There are some fun ideas you can play around with in Photoshop and text. Here is a great way to make imac text in just a few easy steps: 1. Type some text. I used: TG using the font “Lucida console” the font color doesn’t matter so just pick one. 2. Now go to Blending Options (Right-click on text layer). Select (and modify) the following: Dropshadow, color to #4B6B95 Innershadow, color to #304B98 Outerglow, color to #44CAFE Innerglow, color to #314E9A Bevel and emboss Contour, now just double click on the little box and you’ll see something like this: 3. Create 2 more points to have a total of 4 points and give them the following input-output values: Point 1: input: 0% output: 0% Point 2: input: 27% output: 4% Point 3: input: 59% output: 56% Point 4: input: 100% output: 99% You’ll see something like this: 4. Select satin, change the color to #60ACFF and change the contour to “ring”. And finally select color overlay and change the color to #B7E1F7. Its this easy to create your own awesome text formats.

Want to learn how to create angled lines? Having fun with photoshop there are tons of different types of angles and grids. Pulling together resources and tutorials that are correct and easy to follow can be quite awesome looking. Check out this easy way to create angled lines over your picture: 1. Open Photoshop. Open an image to apply angled lines effect. 2. Create New file with 3 pixel width, 3 pixel height and transparent background. 3. Select some foreground color. Draw angled line using Pencil Tool. 4. Select All using CTRL + A 5. Create a pattern by Edit > Define Pattern. Name the pattern. 6. Close the Pattern file and go back to image file. Create new layer. Keep it selected. 7. Edit > Fill (Choose “Pattern” from “Use” drop down menu and again in “Custom Pattern” you will find newly created pattern) 8. Select newly created pattern and fill the layer. Change the layer mode to “Multiply”

Having fun with graphics is one of the best things to do if you enjoy playing with numbers and fading things in and out of focus. It is easy enough to do, creating a lightning bolt should be like this: start by creating a new image and then right away create a new layer. Also set the background color as black, (the image size I used here is 350X500). Now make a selection one pixel wide and make it cover the whole length. Fill this selection in with white. Next you have to go to Filter > Distort > Wave. The settings are as follows, [Generators - 5], [Wavelenth - 225/299], [Amplitude - 5/35], and [Scale - 100/100]. Now you have a wavey line, Apply an outer glow and transform and duplicate it a bit (Or experiment, I am just giving you an idea of how this is done.) I made the light balls with the gradient tool set to “radial.” You can now start to add detail, smaller particles and some dodges. This effect is easy, but it really depends on how much time you want to spend doing it. It really starts to look good on 3D explosions in abstracts. I went ahead doing a little more detail using the same techniques and styles.

Interfaces are around us everyday, they look different for some really fun sites. Some find that is really entertaining is creating a skin for a media player, you can make them look really cool with different fun colors. They can be metallic, hunter like anything you want really. First you want to start with the base: 1. The Base With a new file in blank, make a new layer and in this, create an oval and fill it with black. Center it, and add the soft metal style. 2. Internal shape Make a selection of the oval, reduce it 15 pts. Now take out some parts, making the image more interesting. Copy the entire layer, and paste this into a new alpha layer. 3. Blur In the alpha layer, apply a Gaussian blur of 15 px 4. Levels Then hit Ctrl+L, and in the levels box, use the settings I show here in the image. Copy the alpha channel, and paste the image into a new layer ( standard layer). 5. Round corners The trick with the alpha results in an image with some rounded corners, very nice and with this style, better! Well, we need to select the shape again (Ctrl + mouse click) contract the selection a bit and create a new shape in a new layer. 6. New shape In the new layer, we need to fill the selection and apply the same style of the “base” but only changing the direction of the gradient fill to inverse. This change increases the effect of bevel here. 7. Screen Now, in a new layer we draw a shape for our screen and make it more rounded using the “alpha trick”. Again, I fill this one with a gradient, inverse to make more effect. 8. Color screen One more layer to create the screen: A gradient (I like this green tones) and an inner shadow. I’ve added here some little lines to give the “scan effect”. 9. Screen details And the rest of the screen details: The text, some lines for the volume and equalizer… Whatever you want. We are almost done… 10. Details Well… Now, the rest are add some details like buttons, screws and stuff like that… And of course, a logo if you want. Remember the use of the “alpha trick” and the styles that give the cool final effects.

Changing your photos can be just as time consuming as creating them, why don’t you have some fun doing it? For this step by step know how you will learn to shade your skies different colors. This is because in pictures the sky can look a little faded and fade the rest of the image. Sharpening your sky is pretty easy, start by opening the image that you want to edit. File > Open > Image name. Then go to Image > Adjust > Selective Color and apply the following settings: - Colors = Blues - Cyan = 0% - Magneta = 0% - Yellow = 0% - Black = 100% - Method = Relative (Change color settings to your liking if you want) Press OK. Now you should create a luminosity selection by hitting the Ctl + Alt + ~ . Then create a duplicate copy of the image (Ctl+J) or Layer > New > Layer Via Copy. Now select the new layer and set the new layer’s Blending mode to color burn. In the new layer erase the parts that you don’t want darkened. It is this easy and now your entire picture was touched up, instead of looking faded out you can sharpen you photo.

Airbrushing can be really fun sometimes, you can create spectacular photos using shading, airbrushing and mixing these techniques. Here is an airbrush technique right here: Set the brush as above and brush across the canvas until you have a similar look to the one below. Apply the filter > Distort > Ripple Effect with the standard settings repeat a further four times. Apply the Filter > Blur > Radial Blur Zoom 50% click Edit > Fade Radial Blur > 75%. Set the eraser as above and brush lightly across the canvas until you have a similar look to the one below. Apply a Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Set the radius so you get the required detail of airbrushing Apply Edit > Transform > Distort to create the required shape depending on the blur applied it should come out something like below.

Now for some really fun stuff, ever wondered how to create those really awesome images that people use on their sites all time, well here is a step by step way to do it. Layer 1 Create a normal gradient fill. Layer 2 Duplicate the gradient layer and apply filter > Render > Difference Clouds 5 times. Set the layer to soft light. Layer 3 Duplicate the gradient [layer 1] and set to multiply. Layer 4 Now on to the render, Apply Filter > Distort > Radial Blur Zoom 100%. Apply Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast: Brightness -100, Contrast -100. Layer 5 Another render copy. Apply Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur: Radius 10. Apply Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast: Brightness -100, Contrast -100. Move the layer slightly to offset the shadow. Layer 5 Another Render copy. This time simply as standard, Normal. Layer 6 Duplicate layer 5 and set to screen.Layer 7, 8, 9 Create 3 areas of exploding pixie dust. For light background areas set the layer to overlay. For dark backgrounds keep on normal. Layer 10, 11, 12 Create 3 areas of simple airbrushing.

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Making Sense of It All
Through the moments of confusion, I dash, wondering why…

They stare back at me, releasing barrels of laughter, angering my soul.

I tread in thick water, my legs tiring as I stroke,

Screaming out with fervor at the ones around,

Ah, now it makes sense…

I wasn’t supposed to be here in the first place,

Yet I came, in spite of the surroundings,

Dreaming of days to come,

Stuck in the density around.

When ripping through the outer layers,

The thick air that surrounds me,

I wait,

And find that if I don’t fight against it,

It gives me space,

And that I can breathe -

The charges that I have claimed against my atmosphere are without ground

They stand

And do what they are charged to do.

When I submit to the comings of the tide,

I wash ashore on glorious sand, and fall to my knees in thanks.

Laughing For Life

Laughing out loud.
That is the best thing

To restore

Your peace of mind.

When you look at the things

That are out there in life

That make you upset,

Throw back your head In hearty jest,

And let anxiety leave your shoulders.

The weight bearing down on you

Will leave your presence,

And you will feel lighter.

It doesn’t take much

For the humor to return to your face.

In fact,

Whenever you live outside of your problems,

Joy will return to your heart,

And you will see the sun rise.

More of my poems and children’s books are available for free downloading at www.MartyReep.com

Enjoy.

Marty Reep is a poet and author in California, USA.
He tried to run away from the words that have pursued him, since he was a kid, but realized they weren’t leaving. His four books are a result of that.

I used to joke with my mom that she would watch anything that moved on TV unless it was on PBS. But that’s my favorite network. My first real addiction came during “Upstairs, Downstairs.” The five-season series was the most popular Masterpiece Theater program ever, and it had lots of competition. The host at that time was Alistair Cooke. Sesame Street (one of the educational children’s shows, if there’s anyone left who doesn’t know that) had a segment in which Cookie Monster played “Alistair Cookie,” hosting a show called “Upstairs, Downstairs.” The show consisted of Grover going up the stairs, then down the stairs.

There were many more to follow that brought quality programming each Sunday night. “Jeeves and Wooster” (a very young and different Hugh Laurie), “Last of the Mohegan’s,” “Anna Karenina,” so many Shakespearian dramas and comedies, many stories from Dickens, historic dramas, and my absolute favorite, “Prime Suspects.”

Helen Mirren is always superb in the other Masterpieces like “Painted Lady” and “Elizabeth I,” but her portrayal of Jane Tennison amazed me. Now the complete Jane Austin is keeping me tuned.

Then there are the wonderful science and nature programs. Nature, Nova, Scientific American Frontiers, Wired Science, plus many special programs about health entertain as well as educate. Alan Alda adds humor and a willingness to participate on Scientific American Frontiers. Nature is so full of beauty and information that I learn something new every episode.

Not only is there Sesame Street for the young and young at heart, but my favorite, Reading Rainbow. It introduces a book, and then takes the viewer on a sometimes worldwide exploration of topics related to the book. I used this in my classroom from fifth grade to kindergarten when I taught. That’s only a few of the exceptional children’s shows.

Ken Burns presented many in-depth histories of wars, baseball, jazz, the West, biographies, and more. The American Experience, History Detectives, and other specials offer unique views of history.

Britcoms on PBS have been some of my favorite shows to watch. The Vicar of Dibley with Dawn French was hilarious as well as touching. It was comedy with a cause. Judi Dench as Jean and Geoffrey Palmer as Lionel in As Time Goes By were a perfect match. This fall they are returning with the rest of the cast for two more specials. It’s really something I will look forward to viewing. Among the popular shows are Waiting for God, Keeping Up Appearances, Chef, and Faulty Towers.

Another wonderful show from the BBC is All Creatures Great and Small. After reading all the stories by James Herriot, I was doubtful this series could live up to the books. It was so well done that it did, and I’m enjoying the reruns now. It’s a delight to animal lovers, but captivating stories for anyone.

There are how-to programs for just about anything you want to know how to do. The French Chef with Julia Child started it all with me. She continued with master chefs to present many different cuisines. Now there are various shows that inspire cooking many new dishes. And This Old House inspires us to remodel and tell us how.

News is reported in many different ways. The Jim Lehrer New Hour usually presents a balanced reporting on major issues. I just wish it weren’t on at the same time as the local and national new on my cable network. Bill Moyers, Charlie Rose, and others look closely at important issues.

Music, from opera to rock, is a part of PBS. Great Performances continually lets us see musical programs that are superb. Boston Pops has a summer program that includes backstage interviews as well as the weekly concerts. Andre Reiu and his Johann Straus Orchestra have put on some spectacular events. There is a changing and exciting parade of performers.

I’m grateful to PBS for introducing me to so many experiences that would have passed me by. It’s hard to pick one, but if I had to, it would be Koko the gorilla who speaks with sign language. If you don’t know about Koko, you should watch PBS.

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I used to joke with my mom that she would watch anything that moved on TV unless it was on PBS. But that’s my favorite network. My first real addiction came during “Upstairs, Downstairs.” The four-season series was the most popular Masterpiece Theater program ever, and it had lots of competition. It told of a wealthy family and the servant staff living downstairs. The intertwining of their lives created the intrigue as each episode ended with a new relationship between the two groups beginning. The host at that time was Alistair Cooke. Sesame Street (one of the educational children’s shows, if there’s anyone left who doesn’t know that) had a segment in which Cookie Monster played “Alistair Cookie,” hosting a show called “Upstairs, Downstairs.” The show consisted of Grover going up the stairs, then down the stairs. Doubt many children thought it was as funny as I did.

There were many more to follow that brought quality programming each Sunday night. Some I enjoyed were “George Sand,” “Jeeves and Wooster” (a very young and different Hugh Laurie as Wooster), “Last of the Mohegan’s,” “Anna Karenina,” so many Shakespearian dramas and comedies, many stories from Dickens, historic dramas and other famous authors.

My absolute favorite is “Prime Suspects.” Helen Mirren is superb in the other Masterpieces like “Painted Lady” and “Elizabeth I,” but her portrayal of Jane Tennison amazed me. She received one of her many awards for her portrayal of Lieutenant Tennison, this one for an Emmy (also receiving one for Elizabeth I). She has stated that she is not Jane Tennison, yet she becomes her and evolves as each program is aired. There is always heightened suspense waiting for the second part in a series to be shown.

Now the complete Jane Austin is keeping me tuned. There are new programs and some that are being rebroadcast. Pride and Prejudice was a former Masterpiece (as it’s now called) that is being shown again for this series. Colin Firth plays Mr. Darcy, reason alone to watch!

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Before deciding on purchasing a digital camera, it is important that you set yourself a budget. This should happen before going online or visiting an electronics shop. It is just like purchasing any other large item else such as a computer. There are a lot of options, and you don’t want to get stuck biting off more than you can chew, expense-wise. High-end cameras offer the great zoom, more extra features and more megapixels.

Having more megapixels doesn’t mean you will have the great picture quality. Unfortunately these cameras can also take a huge bite out of your wallet if you are not careful. When you are starting out in the wide world of digital photography, it is easier to not spend a huge amount of money on the high-end SLR cameras. Look for cheaper, yet effective, compact digital cameras that are a lot easier to hold. The best thing to do is learn the basics with this digital camera and make sure you enjoy the hobby before spending the cash for higher-end digital cameras.

Some people don’t really enjoy going on airplanes or helicopters, how do they take those spectacular aerial photos? Guess what you don’t have to use planes or helicopters! Sometimes aerial shots on planes can sometimes get expensive unless you have a friend with a plane. Flying in a little plane around a city a couple of times can be quite frightening for some people. The little secret that few photographers know is: some “in-flight” photos are not actually taken from a plane. Quite the contrary, they are taken from a countryside or city vantage point. Being in the observation deck of a skyscraper will actually get you just about as high as a low flying plane would. Your photographs will look like aerial shots that were taken as you were flying around, but in fact you didn’t even enter in any aircraft.

Fall is one of the most pleasurable times for photographers. It brings beautiful orange, brown, and red leaf colors. If you plan on traveling to take advantage of nature’s yearly fireworks display, you need to ensure you get to your destination at the peak period to enjoy the best fall leaves. If you live in the US, the US Department of Agriculture has a website that displays fall foliage information by geographical area. Finding out the best times to visit areas is crucial.

A good place is New England. A well planned trip could be the best way to get some really extraordanary pictures. Information is updated as soon as conditions permit. If traveling is out of the question for you, check with your government agriculture website to see the best times. Good research results in spectacular pictures. Here is a good source for US photographers: The Foliage Network - http://www.foliagenetwork.com/

When you are taking fireworks photos a good location is always essential with your digital camera. As in any other type of digital photography, when shooting fireworks, composition is necessary. Before the show begins, find a good angle that will provide you with a clear picture of the upcoming fireworks. Having people in front of your camera is completely unacceptable, avoid it at all costs. Streetlights will fade out the fire works phenomenally; therefore it is best to avoid streetlamps. Basically finding the best possible shot, with few lights, few people and not against the law is difficult but doable. Sometimes have a view on a boat is helpful if the water is calm.

Sometimes taking photos at night is more difficult than it seems. Shooting photos at dusk may provide your camera with just enough light to take fantastic cityscape photos. The sky is decently dark at dusk, but not so dark to prevent some degree of sunlight entering your digital camera, making it easier to take hand-held photos that do not result all blurry due to ‘camera-shake’. If you are looking for a superb nighttime photo, it would be better to consider taking your photos at dusk instead of in the pitch black of night. Dusk only lasts for an hour or so. Research your shot locations and time beforehand. Keep your eye on the weather in the location you selected and make sure its not raining the day you decide to go out.

When you are taking pictures of a parade it is best to not ruin time by trying to focus after every picture. It is best to shoot as many photos as possible during a parade, think about buying a focus lock. This keeps your shutter button held halfway down and don’t completely release it after taking a photo. Or you might want to set your camera up for manual focus. This way, you can take several photos in succession, or use your camera’s “drive” mode for multiple shots within a small range of time. This would enable you to take a bunch of photos without having to refocus for each shot and your digital camera should function much quicker. Though you may want to set up and refocus for certain special shots, other times you may have just as much fun continuously shooting as the action in a parade can happen very fast.

When you are taking digital pictures on sunny days, you must be careful. Sometimes the sun can completely damage your electronic camera. Taking pictures of sunsets and rises can be amusing and enjoyable, but pointing your lens directly at the sun may damage it. Try to keep your lens pointed a little bit away from the sun directly. There is a similarity between your eye and the camera lens, they both can see and both can be damaged by the sun. As a little kid your parents told you never to look at the sun or you will see spots. The same concept applies to your camera. When you are not capturing fantastic views, turn off your camera and store in someplace room temperature so you don’t damage it. It is best and easiest to take photos in increments, and then allow your camera to relax by enclosing it somewhere cool.

Let me Dan Feildman, Author of “Your Guide to Digital Photography” answer your questions. Are you looking for answers about check out my digital photography basics

Tiny, big, medium or tall - short hair, long fur or sleek.
Homes are needed for abandoned dogs - every single week.
Encouragement, from “Pedigree” - awareness is their goal.
Please adopt a dog - open your arms, hearts, and souls.
Each dog is different - with their funny, quirky ways.
Doing things that will leave you smiling for days!
Invest some of your time, to teach them, and guide.
Great love you will receive, from the companion by your side.
Running around - with big grins on their faces,
Enjoying their new life, with new smells and new places.
Everlasting love, your new dog will give you.
And, devotion aplenty - with a friendship so true.
Don’t ever judge them - for they will accept you as you are.
Only, expect to be hero-worshiped, from near or afar!
Plenty of time to form memories and laughter.
To bond with you, play with you, but will need looking after.
It’s so rewarding - sharing your life with one dog, or more.
Only, don’t accept my word for it - (though it is hard to ignore!)
Now is a good time to visit your local animal shelter.
Dogs all in need of loving homes - each one a heart-melter.
Retrievers, terriers, spaniels, crossbreeds - one will be just right for you.
In need of a new start, and to live their lives through.
Valiant people, come forward, your heart you must lend.
Enjoy your new life, with your new four-legged friend.

Pedigree adoption drive - http:www.pedigreeadoptiondrive.com.

I have been writing poetry for many years and regularly have it published in print. My poetry is published by Forward Press and in many other publications.

I’m now putting my poetry online, my home page is http://www.johalepoetry.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk, poems about animals and pets are at http://www.johalepoetry.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/animalpoems.htm . I also publish my poetry on my Blog jo-hale-poetry at http://jo-hale-poetry.blogspot.com and on 8hop.com My poetry on 8hop.com. I’m married and my husband’s name is Peter.

PBS has some of the best science and nature programs. Nature is so full of beauty and information that I learn something new from every episode. This is it’s twenty-sixth season, so it has to be great to last that long. The awards for this show would fill a gymnasium.

The last program I watched (last Sunday) was about the parrots of Australia. I was also reading a novel that took place in Australia at the time. The Nature program had so many fascinating species and behaviors that I look forward to it being shown again. When I started reading the book again it referred to the huge wild parrot population of Australia. The program enriched the book. Some of my favorite Nature programs were about the oceans. But I’ve never watched one that didn’t fascinate me.

Alan Alda adds humor and a willingness to participate on Scientific American Frontiers. The subjects cover every aspect of science including global warming, animal intelligence, amazing cars and fuels, past and present submarines, slimming with surgery, robots, and the list goes on with every new program.

Nova is another big award winner. It is a science documentary series that often include history. It, too, covers a wide topic area including health, anthropology, space, disasters, technology and nature. My favorite episode was “Can Chimps Talk?” Years ago I remember watching Washo, the first signing chimp. From later programs on PBS I learned about Koko, the signing gorilla. I’ve kept up with her for years. She has been on the cover of “National Geographic” twice. Her trainer, Dr. Penny Patterson, wrote two children’s books about her and she has her own site:

http://www.koko.org/index.php

Science is a part of many other programs on PBS, including Weird Science. It’s an educational program for children, but adults will find it fascinating, too.

Archie Harris delivers consumers the latest Cable TV reviews and deals from regular users like. A tech writer for over 17 years, Mr. Harris navigates his way through the confusing world of cutting edge entertainment and discovers the best consumer friendly deals out there from companies like Comcast Cable, Dish Network, DirecTV, Charter Cable, and Timewarner Cable. If you’re thinking about purchasing cable television make sure you read Archie Harris’ articles first.

All the glitz and glamour of the 2008 Grammy Awards is saturated with the passion for purple and black/white tux affairs. I can’t imagine how these fashion trends were started, but they are incredible. Take a peek at Rihanna’s arrival on the red carpet! Now that is hot! No wonder she has become this year’s “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Record of the Year, Song of the Year (Songwriters), Best Dance Recording, Best R&B Song (Songwriters), Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals” alog with rapper Jay-Z. You go girl! I love “Umbrella”! Everyone has their eye on her because of her outrageous sense of style and beauty wrapped into a tight little package.

Also, did you notice how fabulous Beyonce Knowles looked in her flashy silver costume? OMG! She is beautiful and most deserving of being nominated for “Record of the Year, Best Pop Collaboration”.

Congratulations to Kayne West on his winnings… he was long overdue! A much needed congrats to Alicia Keys, Vince Gill, and Carrie Underwood. You all deserve the best!

Now, lets talk about slighted fashion and disaster! Please tell me that “Winehouse” chic didn’t win??? OMG she is terrible. I was totally shocked that she won “Record of the Year, Best Pop Collaboration”. Please somebody! Lock her up and throw away the key!

If you want the total truth, my attention was stirred to the beautiful gowns and not so much the awards. Did you see Alicia Keys? She never ceases to amaze me with her high sense of fashion and sensibility. Green was her color on this particular night and OMG she pulled it off! Way to go on getting rid of that braided look!