Words Soup for the Soul

“Learning to be alone need not be lonely; it means you’re ready to be with someone else.”


“Happiness lies for those who cry those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.”


“Dream your own dream, follow your own star. There wouldn’t be a heaven full of them if we’re all meant to wish upon just one.”


“Please don’t think that just because I texted you today you are special to me. Of course not! Cause you are special to me not just today but every day.”


“Diamonds may be stolen, money is good today; but what I’ve learned from a good friend, no robber can take away.”

My Sims 3 Images And The Stories Behind

The lady is fishing at the twilight in the lake, what a picturesque scene!

They are doing flirtatious joke at the backyard. Looks like mundane and forlorn.

Look at the reaction for flirting. It looks like he is zapped by the idea not gross.

Meagan and Cyclone Sword are two best friends busy chatting about their life's career and what transpired through the day!

Finally they admit their love for each other and shy kiss away from their family.

Quatrains

Millenium I Century 1

Decade II Year 6


A beautiful place where people come and go,


will hear a trial but soon be proved not guilty.


A savior, in white and fair, shall defend and protect.


Then most and all in awe and amazement.






Year 7


The second and third highest will engage,


in a conspiracy did not expect.


Trusted and loved by people, shall topple the one they serve.


Not one who conspire be put in his place.





Year 8


One humble nation shall pray,


for the welfare of its neighbor


Never expect such a thing,


A good outcome shall be underway.





Year 9


An Arab nation in Africa like Tripoli


Will undergo a painful threat


War, diseases, terrorism will appear


This will happen when great crimes are rampant.





Year 10


Seers, magicians & fortune tellers will grow in number.


Even in fashion & trends will reveal.


But in time punishment comes, magic & prediction all ineffective.

Words Soup for the Soul

“There’s always something good that comes out of every life experience. Good things become good memories, bad times become good lessons. You can never lose; you can only gain from life.”

 “Never rush in falling in love, for love never runs out. Let love be the one to knock at your door, besides true love is worth waiting for.”



“God will never leave you empty if something is taken away. He will replace it with something better. If He asks you to put something down, it is so you can pick it up something greater.”

 “There are so many stars in the sky, only some are radiant enough to be noticed. Among those you choose to ignore is the one which is willing to shine for you forever even if your glance remains elsewhere.”

 “Maybe God wants us to meet many wrong people before making the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we should know to be grateful for the gift.”

My Sims 3 Images And The Stories Behind

This lovely dovey gay couple cant wait to make out while their family is away.

This teenager is helping his brother with his homework.

The ghost of the departed loved one is being taken away by the grim reaper.

OMG, a ghost is running home from jogging!

Another busy day at the community's gym good pacing for cardiac workout and also lift for strength training, some of them since novice slipped from the treadmill and fall on their knees like kids!

My Favorite Shout-Out

This is my favorite shout out which I created dedicated for that someone in my future... Here it is :


"Vous devez être dans mes rêves, doit être le vent doux de la nuit qui touche mes joues pendant que je suis doux sommeil, doit être l'air que je respire, ma vie, mon cœur, mon bonheur, il sera le meilleur jour de ma vie"

62nd Annual Emmy Primetime Awards

              The annual Emmy Primetime Awards honoring America’s most loved television series hit the stage once again, gracing tinseltown’s Kodak Theatre, hugging the limelight and adoration of its followers. The primetime series’ popularity soar once again as the Hollywood’s celebrities’ glitz and glamour emerge as the true winner. Sophistication and elegance is visible as long as fashion is concerned. Those among the haute couture standouts includes Heather Morris, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele, Jayma Mays, Christina Hendricks, Emily Blunt, Nina Dobrev, Kelly Osbourne, Peter Facinelli, Keri Russell, January Jones, Claire Danes, Jane Lynch, Ryan Kwanten,
        And by the way, a little credit in the end should be given to the show performers much to the delight of many the funny antics of George Clooney as the meddling character of U.S. hit television series.
Here’s the roll call of the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy winners:

Programs:
Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men (AMC)
Outstanding Comedy Series: Modern Family (ABC)
Outstanding Miniseries: The Pacific (HBO)
Outstanding Made for Television Movie: Temple Grandin (HBO)
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Kennedy Center Honors (CBS)
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program: Top Chef (Bravo)
Outstanding Animated Program: Prep &Landing (ABC)
Outstanding Reality Program: Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (ABC)
Outstanding Children’s Program: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (Disney Channel)
Outstanding Reality Host: Jeff Probst for Survivor (CBS)


Acting
Outstanding Lead Actor in A Drama Series: Bryan Cranston for playing Walter White on Breaking Bad for episode “Full Measure” (AMC)


Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick for playing Brenda Leigh Johnson on The Closer for episode “Maternal Instincts” (TNT)


Outstanding Lead Actor in A Comedy Series: Jim Parsons for playing Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory for episode “The Pants Alternative” (CBS)


Outstanding Lead Actress in A Comedy Series: Edie Falco for playing Jackie Peyton on Nurse Jackie for episode “Pilot” (Showtime)


Outstanding Lead Actor in A Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino for playing Dr. Jack Kevorkian on You Don’t Know Jack (HBO)


Outstanding Lead Actress in A Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes for playing Temple Grandin on Temple Grandin (HBO)


Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Drama Series: Aaron Paul for playing Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad for episode “Half Measures” (ABC)


Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Drama Series: Archie Panjabi for playing Kalinda Sharma on The Good Wife for the episode “Hi” (CBS)


Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet for playing Cameron Tucker on Modern Family for episode “Fizbo” (ABC)


Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series: Jane Lynch for playing Sue Sylvester on Glee for episode “The Power of Madonna” (Fox)


Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Miniseries or Movie: David Strathairn for playing Dr. Carlock in Temple Grandin (HBO)


Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Miniseries or Movie: Julia Ormond for playing Eustacia Grandin in Temple Grandin (HBO)


Outstanding Guest Actor in A Drama Series: John Lithgow for playing Arthur Mitchell in “Road Kill” on Dexter (Showtime)


Outstanding Guest Actress in A Drama Series: Ann Margaret for playing Rita Wills in “Bedtime” on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)


Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris for playing Bryan Ryan in “Dream On” on Glee (Fox)


Outstanding Guest Actress in A Comedy Series: Betty White for playing Host Saturday Night Live (NBC)

The 53rd Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2010

            The Ramon Magsaysay Awards on its 53rd year conferred the honorees last August 31, 2010 held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Highly regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia, the Ramon Magsaysay awards bestowed honors on exemplary Asians whose extraordinary public service works beyond compare inspire and lead others. It was founded to celebrate the leadership example of the country’s third president of the third republic.
        Magsaysay Foundation president Carmencita Abella said this year’s seven awardees are “remarkable individuals deeply engaged in reinventing the future for a better Asia, tapping into and strengthening the power of community. Their concerns are clearly quite diverse… but there is one thing this year’s Magsaysay laureates share: a greatness of spirit which infuses their leadership for change. They all build up collaboration and seek consensus whenever possible. They all refuse to give up, despite adversity and opposition.”
        This year’s awardees includes Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba of Japan who campaign for nuclear disarmament around the world, Chinese newspaper photographer Huo Daishan, Chinese government officials Pan Yue and Fu Qiping, social worker A.H.M. Noman Khan of Bangladesh and physicist couple Christopher Bernido and Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido of the Philippines.


Christopher Bernido and Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, Philippines


CRAFTING NEW PATHS TOWARD QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION FOR THE POOR

The foundation recognizes “ their purposeful commitment to both science and nation, ensuring innovative, low-cost, and effective basic education even under Philippine conditions of great scarcity and daunting poverty.”


        Both coming from the affluent families, the Bernidos completed their doctorate degrees in physics from the State University of New York. In the 1980s, they headed the National Institute of Physics at the University of the Philippines, where they were also recognized for excellence in teaching and research. In 1999, the couple relocated to a small town of Jagna in Bohol, a Central Visayas province to run the crumbling Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF) owned by Christopher’s aging mother. The couple thought it more practical to shut down the school but they also saw the opportunity to come to terms with the problems of basic education in the country. In Jagna, the Bernidos continue to hold regular workshops with the country’s top physics teachers, foreign scientists, even Nobel laureates as guest lecturers. They also continue to mentor young scientists from various Philippine universities.


Huo Daishan, China


CREATING HOPE FOR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR DYING RIVER

The foundation recognizes “his selfless and unrelenting efforts, despite formidable odds, to save China’s great river Huai and the numerous communities who draw life from it.”


      Newspaper photographer Huo Daishan from Shenqiu in China’s Henan province was cited for his documentation of pollution and marine life kill in the Hua River, the third largest in China. In 2001, Huo staged his first photo exhibit by stringing together on a clothesline more than 15,000 photographs taken with a cheap camera. He eventually held 70 exhibits in various cities. Photographs showing the river covered in noxious foam, and village children wearing gas masks stirred public debate. Although harassed by local officials and factory owners, he succeeded in linking up with local authorities and industries to install water wells and low-cost water filters in the affected villages near the river.


Tadatoshi Akiba, Japan


MOBILIZING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY AGAINST THE PERILS OF NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION

The foundation recognizes “his principled and determined leadership in a sustained global campaign to mobilize citizens, pressure governments, and build the political will to create a world free from the perils of nuclear war.”


       Tadatoshi Akiba is a three-term mayor of Hiroshima who spearheaded “Mayors for Peace,” a global campaign for nuclear disarmament supported by 4,000 cities in 144 countries. The campaign includes educational events, anti-nuclear demonstrations, active participation in the review conferences of United Nations Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and aggressive lobbying with governments and international agencies for nuclear disarmament. Tadatoshi was three years old when a single American atomic bomb leveled the city of Hiroshima. In his desire to keep the memory alive, he started a travel grants program through which visiting journalists can interview bomb survivors. Tadatoshi recognized that his city had the moral obligation to warn the world of nuclear danger.


Pan Yue and Fu Qiping, China


HARMONIZING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION


The foundation recognizes “their exemplary vision and zeal, as public servants at two levels of the state bureaucracy, in advocating the inseparability of development and the environment in uplifting the lives of the Chinese people.”


Pan Yue – “for his pursuit of a national environmental program, insisting on state and private accountability, encouraging state-citizen dialogue, and raising the environment as an issue of urgent national concern.”


Fu Qiping – “for his enterprising leadership and undeniable success in demonstrating how village-level economic development can be achieved without damage to the environment.”


        Chinese government officials, Pan Yue (vice minister at the Ministry of Environmental Protection) and Fu Qiping (chief of Tengtou village in Zheijiang province) were cited for creating opportunities to address China’s environmental crisis. As vice minister of the environmental protection agency, Pan has actively implemented the Environmental Assessment Law of 2003 and the Open Government Information Regulations of 2007. In 2005, he either warned or shut down 76 energy-generating projects worth billions of dollars for non-compliance with environmental regulations. Fu, on the other hand, is a farmer who has been a village chief since 1980, had used China’s decentralized system to turn Tengtou into one of China’s most prosperous villages by practicing environment-friendly agriculture and using renewable energy. The village of only 830 inhabitants has a waste-water treatment system and solar-powered streetlights.




A.H.M. Noman Khan, Bangladesh


ADDRESSING DISABILITY AS A COMMUNITY CONCERN AND A DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE


The foundation recognizes “his pioneering leadership in mainstreaming persons with disabilities in the development process of Bangladesh, and in working vigorously with all sectors to build a society that is truly inclusive and barrier-free.”


       Social worker A.H.M. Noman Khan from Bangladesh, meanwhile, was cited for setting up a training center for helping persons with disabilities by giving them skills and employment opportunities.

Spain's FIFA World Cup 2010 Players

       I was awed by the ups and downs of the Spanish team during last month's FIFA World Cup 2010 competing against the best in the world. Until now, it does not sink in to me that they really are the winners of FIFA World Cup 2010 held in South Africa. With  Euro Championship 2008 to boost their performance, who could've believe they will be overwhelmed by their performance in the past that they forgot the essentials of the game until they were beaten once and their world went upside down. From that, they learned their lessons well and tune up their mind and body for the game and prepare themselves for anything that might happen in an unpredictable sports.Just in time when their head coach Vicente del Bosque do wonders, calibrate and set up an exemplary performance of the team in its shining glory this year at FIFA World Cup 2010. The adage' "Don't rest on your laurels is true it might led to your downfall but rather play your game well. I wonder how and what they (Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup players) become after the games. I am interested to know about them well and if lucky, meet them personally. 

About The Quatrains

  I want to inform the readers of this blog site about the quatrains is not conclusive and accurate but just to highlight my insight into the future but it may serve as your guide if you want to. I just use my intuition while doing this for entertainment and study purposes. I just want to harness my intuitive abilities as well as improving on my literary capabilities.

Quatrains

Millenium I Century 1



Decade II Year 1

In the year of doubled millennium and two dozen, there sprout in growing numbers a disease of leprosy like.
It swells and itchy and affects the blood, some other die.
Those who suffers for awhile will recover
And those who will not suffer for awhile will experience a pain waiting after it.


 Year 2

A large cat of northeast foresees the growth of its kittens.
The kittens will foreplay & engage in a pretentious war.
One white is wounded or hurt, the results is laughter.
All that starts well, ends well.

 Year 3

A small quail island shall be surprised by a flock of quails temporarily landed.
People of fifty thousand will eat the meat of the most then suffer an allergic disease.
For three months, when most are sick, the birds will fly away from the island where no more
Left.
In such time when there are more leftovers and some are buried, people will recover.


 Year 4


In decade of double millennium, dangers will await those sinners and atheists.
Group of Christ hater with a black cloak similar to those of the monks with numbers 969 &
Others spread like fire in many countries even those revered ones.
Shall kill & sacrifice the wicked & sinners but cannot go near and avoid the strong faithful.
Some quite little faithful shall be tempted beware of a small trap.
Remain strong and renew your faith in Christ.


 Year 5


In third millennium, a building will be made to transfer from here to there,
News & information shall be received by high technology
All shall live easy but not happy.

Words Soup for the Soul

“I really feel so cold, I’m all alone thinking of things that would make me hot… suddenly I thought of you. Would you do it for me?… Prepare me a cup of coffee! "


“I’ve been passing time, watching trains go by – All of my life… I’ll just sing waiting for your text message. That hopefully in your next text… IT MIGHT BE YOU!”


“Menu for the day… A plate of love, a spoon of hope, A glass of prayer… it’s time to eat your dinner”


“Being alone maybe the hardest thing but it gives you time to think and realize how much you really want to spend your life with someone you’re destined to be with.”


“God is like a COCA COLA, He is the real thing. Like LIPOVITAN, he gets you going, Like METROBANK when you’re with him, you’re in good hands. Best of all like DUNKIN DONUTS, sounds good and loves you even better!

World's Most Amazing Images

      These images taken are true and not a product of science and technology. It was the human spirit, human ingenuity and awesome work of nature. See for yourself to marvel at these natural phenomenon or human undertakings!

East Asia Dose Of English Language

  Read some of these flabbergasting signs that can be read all throughout East Asia. Control your stomach, seal your mouth and watch you language! More of this at http://www.engrish.com/

Neyo's Just a Dream

I love this song when I'd like to sleep!

Maria Venus Raj Fans Got Frenzy

Look at the four of the many fans of Philippines' pride and Miss Universe 2010 4th runner up, Maria Venus Raj mixed reactions few seconds after the top 15 semifinalists were announced. This is how fiery the furnace Maria Venus Raj caused to stir not only among Filipinos around the world but also people of different races around the world!

Miss Universe 2010 An Event To Behold

Congratulations to the new Miss Universe 2010, Jimena Navarette of Mexico. I am very happy for you because you deserve the title and you are a beautiful woman worthy of emulation.I just want to remind the Mexicans why they waited for so long to have their 2nd title is that they are rowdy, messy, ill mannered and rude even ranting and jeering against other competitive delegates most especially the United States delegate because remember Miss Universe is solely owned by the Americans so they should behave as pleasant as possible if they want to be treated as such and if they want MUO will be more kind to them. I am also grateful to the MUO under the leadership of Mr. Donald Trump and Ms. Paula Shugart for such a tremendous job and more productive successful years to come and also the same to the host Bret Michaels & Natalie Morales and to all the judges whose difficult task subjects them to heavy criticism thank you.
But most of all, I am very happy and elated by the outstanding performance of Philippines’ pride Maria Venus Bayonito Raj in the Miss Universe 2010 where she ended as 4th runner up. Here’s a woman who, as a young girl, fond of watching beauty pageants, dressed and act like a beauty queen and wondering how to join the most loved beauty pageant. Aside from that trivial information, she made headlines for her inspirational story of how she fights for what is right and what belongs to her. She was dethroned as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe and the right to represent the country in Miss Universe due to her birth place inconsistencies but later reinstated because she proved that she is a Filipino. Despite the fact that you only ended as 4th runner up or top 5 in the prestigious pageant, we are still proud, love and support you and our prayers were answered because you put an end to a 10 year drought of the Philippines in the established and well respected competition. Her awkward answer to the question by a judge, actor William Baldwin generated lots of mixed reactions over the web and among beauty pageant watchers. The controversial question was like: “What is your biggest mistake in life and what did you do to correct it and she responded, “… In my 22 years of existence, I never made a major major mistake I mean a problem because I am confident and the love given to me by my loved ones is enough. Thank you very much.” This is just her safe response answer to the question because she is aware of the befitting answer which she can derive from her story of how she defends bravely against all odds but she made herself uttered a simple and safe answer to protect and respect the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc., the local franchise of Miss Universe which reinstated her title. Where she exposed and boldly expressed her sentiments over her story on her road to Miss Universe, she could face lots of criticisms, threats even dethronement or stripping of her title and other repercussions she must face after her Miss Universe stint from the Philippine franchise holder. The local franchise, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc is owned and chaired by Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta, a Colombian who was herself a former beauty queen as 1960 Miss Universe semifinalist and first Miss International 1960. We still love you Maria Venus Raj because we know you’ve done a great job and you’ve done all you best without harming yourself and your loved protected from the threats if you’ve done the otherwise. What was the biggest reason for our exaltation for you is that you save the face of the Philippines from a bad limelight due to some tragedy happened in the last few days, the accidents and the bloody hostage taking of a police in a bus full of tourists and some Filipinos which took the lives of 6 Hong Kong natives and you offer the competition to your best friend and mentor who convinced you to join Miss Philippines and Miss Universe when you should’ve pursued your career as a flight stewardess. Maria Venus Raj’s mom is the happiest person in the Philippines for achieving such a magnanimous performance. She applied for a passport and tried to secure a visa so she can travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA to support her beautiful daughter but unfortunately, it was too late for her to come because it takes awhile for her visa be processed. Thanks for the generous, supportive and loving Filipinos who paid her expenses and willing to help her travel to USA for the first time because they were just poor and cannot afford such a luxury. I will also give credits to the strong showing of the rest of the 63 candidates who didn’t make the cut but gave us a breathtaking and glamorous show by their presence. Here’s a toast to all of you!

Miss Universe 2010 Reliving The Crowning Moment

Maria Venus Raj Quips on the Interview Portion of Miss Universe 2010

Miss Universe 2010 Jimena Navarette portrait

Mexico's Newest Idol and Sensation Jimena Navarette is Miss Universe 2010

LAS VEGAS (AP) – From flags to Facebook, 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete has quickly made it clear what she plans to promote as the world's newest Miss Universe — her home country of Mexico.


"I want the whole world to know about my country and my people," the Guadalajara native said after beating 82 competitors for global bragging rights at the pageant in Las Vegas.


"I imagine that they're all going crazy in Mexico right now," she said through an interpreter. "I'm extremely proud and I'm sure they're very proud, too."


She donned a flowing red dress, strutted confidently in a violet bikini, and said onstage that the Internet is indispensable and requires parents to impart family values.


The model-turned pageant queen then posed for pictures with a Mexican flag and Mexico's last Miss Universe as congratulations from her countrymen came pouring in.


"Her triumph is a source of pride and satisfaction for all Mexicans, who see in her the fruits of perseverance," Mexican President Felipe Calderon said in a statement. Immediately after her win, Calderon said on Twitter that her victory would help Mexico's image as a country.


"We won, long live Mexico!" Navarrete said on her fan page on Facebook, spurring 478 "likes" and 218 comments in about one hour.


She was cheered by Spanish-speaking reporters clamoring to talk with her after the pageant, and twice answered questions about Arizona's recent immigration law.


"Every country has the right to impose and enact their laws," she said, wearing her new sash and sparkling tiara. "But I tell you that all the Mexicans and the Latins that are living here in the United States are hardworking people — people who want to improve on their quality of life."


The Miss Universe pageant is known for grabbing headlines — and Navarrete appears ready to make her mark.


She's Mexico's second Miss Universe. Lupita Jones — Navarrete's national pageant director — won in 1991. Navarrete has been modeling since she was 15 and came to Miss Universe after winning for Jalisco, then Mexico, in the country's Nuestra Belleza pageant.


Navarrete replaces Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela. She also spoiled a bid by Miss Venezuela Marelisa Gibson from giving the South American country a third consecutive victory. Neither Gibson nor Miss USA Rima Fakih made the top 15 finalists.


With fans in some 190 countries watching on television and keeping tabs on social networks, Navarrete and her competitors introduced themselves while wearing over-the-top national costumes. They then danced in silver and black dresses for the show's opening number before the last 15 finalists were announced.


The final 15 walked in swimsuits while Cirque du Soleil musicians played Elvis Presley songs including "Viva Las Vegas." The last 10 impressed in their gowns while John Legend and the Roots played a soulful medley including "Save Room."


By the end of the show, seven of the top 10 trending topics on Twitter had to do with the pageant, its contestants, its judges or owner Donald Trump. The mogul co-owns the pageant with TV network NBC.


The show was without any major gaffes, except for Miss Philippines' answer when asked what her biggest mistake in life was and how she fixed it.


"In my 22 years of existence, I can say there is nothing major," Venus Raj said.


Before the pageant, Raj was rated among the top contestants in an online poll on the pageant's website. She finished in fifth place.


Asked by Olympic gold-medal figure skater Evan Lysacek how she felt about unsupervised Internet use, Navarrete said the Internet is important.


"I do believe that Internet is an indispensable, necessary tool for the present time," she said through an interpreter. "We must be sure to teach them the values that we learned as a family."


Lysacek was one of this year's nine celebrity judges. The others were actresses Jane Seymour and Chynna Phillips; actors Chazz Palminteri and William Baldwin; magician Criss Angel; MSNBC anchor Tamron Hall; drummer Sheila E.; and supermodel Niki Taylor.


Navarrete won a package of prizes including an undisclosed salary, a luxury New York apartment with living expenses, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy with housing after her reign, plus jewelry, clothes and shoes fit for a beauty champion.


Campbell won the Miss Congeniality Universe award. Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Photogenic Universe and a second award for having the best national costume.


First runner-up was Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps, while second runner-up was Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.


Fakih, a 24-year-old Lebanese immigrant from Dearborn, Mich., spurred celebrations among Arab-Americans when she won Miss USA. Pageant records aren't detailed enough to show whether Fakih is the first Arab-American, Muslim or immigrant to win Miss USA.


Miss USA has not been named Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in 1997.

My Miss USA 2010 Favorite Picks

Miss Universe 2010 My Top 20 Bet for the Crown

This is my final decision of my favorite to vie for the crown of Miss Universe 2010 based on their preliminary competitions, online pictures, interviews and other appearances. Watch the finals night on Monday, August 23, 2010 9pm ET, LIVE from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada and dont forget to watch Miss Earth 2010 in Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 3.

1. Mexico - Ximena Navarette

2. Philippines - Maria Venus Raj

3. Russia - Irina Antonenko

4. Ireland - Rozanna Purcell

5. Trinidad & Tobago - LaToya Woods