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{March 6, 2008} (MCS) MyClearSkin.net New Features 02 / 2008

New features for MyClearSkin.net

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02/2008

Video Module

Support for users to upload videos direct from their computer or from sites like YouTube, MySpace, Google etc…

Video conversion is done by FFMPEG, which will convert videos into the .flv format which will allow users to view videos in a Flash video player.

Video conversion routine also creates a thumbnail image on the fly.

Option to either allow videos direct on your site or have them approved before they show up in the main video section.

Option to edit the “Allowed” file extensions.

Option to edit the color layout of the video player.

Option to watermark the video player with your sites logo.

Option to modify the time the software takes a snapshot of a video which in return creates the thumbnail for the video.

“Latest Videos” AJAX box found in your sites index page.

“AJAX BOX” displayed in the main index page of the video module displays the Featured, Most Viewed, Most Discussed and Top Favorite videos.

AJAX option to feature videos

AJAX option to save videos to a users “Favorite” list.

AJAX option to share videos with other users on the site.

AJAX option to report videos to the site staff.

Option for the staff to view all reported videos.

Users can tag videos

AJAX comments. When a user submits a comment or would like to view comments on for example the 2nd or 3rd page they won’t have to refresh the entire page and load the Flash video player once again.

AJAX rating feature for videos.

“Related” videos box is displayed when viewing a video.

“Users Video” box is displayed when viewing a video or viewing a users profile.

Search bar found on all areas of the video module.

Option for staff to edit video categories.

Multi-language Capabilities

Ability to create/upload/download language packages.

Users can select the language they would like to view your site in direct from the Account Settings.

Admin can enable or disable the Language Package system

Left to Right and Right to Left text direction support.

HTML Character Set support

Language Manager in the Admin CP supports:

Edit language package settings

Edit phrases

Edit site content

Edit drop down options

Find missing phrases

Find missing options

Find duplicate options

Support to Revert Phrases or Options

Modify database collation

Music Module

Users can create albums and upload MP3s to their albums.

Genres

Albums Pictures

Album Year

Flash Player to play audio files

Users can listen to tunes direct from the Music module and can either listen to a specific song or album

Powerful search tool which can find a musician, album or song.

Admins can feature a song or musician which will show up on the index page of the Music module

Music module index page displays the latest songs uploaded, featured musicians, featured songs, genres, recent visitors and a search form.

Members can add a song or an album to their favorites list

Members can comment on all songs and albums

If a user uploads a set of songs they will all show up on their profile page

Users can add another users song to their profile direct from the video module

Admins can approve an album or song

Admins can add/edit/delete genres

Admins can edit the maximum file size an MP3 can be during the upload routine

Blog Module – Updates

Our blog module is not a new feature, however we have introduced the following updates for this specific module:

The “order by” option “Most Talked About” has been added to the blog browser. This option will list the Blogs that have the most comments in descending order.

The input fields “Listening too” and “blog mood” have been removed from the blog module.

When viewing a blog you will find a RSS image which will allow users to subscribe to another users blog.

digg.com integration added for each blog. This can be turned on/off direct from the Admin CP.

Search bar added to the blog module.

Tags

Tag clouds are now provided for blogs, images and videos being added to your site.

Admins can…

select a minimum amount of tags to display

select a minimum string length of a tag

select how long to cache a set of tags

select a minimum and maximum font size

select how many rows to check when picking up new tags

select how many total tags can be displayed

RSS

Main RSS feed link found at the bottom menu

RSS feed supports blogs, users blogs, events, forums and forum threads

Each blog comes with a RSS image which links a user direct to the users blog feed

Instant Messenger

Instant Messenger provides a easy way for your members to communicate with each another.

Features include:

AJAX Powered

Personal status: Online, Away, Busy or Be Right Back

Admins can add/edit/delete personal statues from the Admin CP in the Options Manager

AJAX powered friends search which finds any friends online

Sound alert if a user gets a new request or new instant message.

Users can decide to turn of the sound alert by clicking on the “Settings” link found in the index of the Instant Messenger.

When a user enters a room it will announce it in the IM room.

When a user leaves the IM room it will announce it to the other user

If a user closes their main Instant Messenger window it will also close any other windows related to the IM.

Chat & Shoutbox Modules

Chat & Shoutbox provides a easy way for your members to communicate with each other.

Chat Features include:

AJAX Powered

Multiple rooms, which Admins can add/edit/delete from the Admin CP

WYSIWYG text editor with emoticons

Flood control

Bad word filter

List of who is online chatting

Only displays chat messages from the present day, this option can be turned off from the Admin CP.

Shoutbox features include:

AJAX Powered

Shoutbox located in the index page of your site and in the index page for each group.

Admins can view and delete any shoutouts from the Admin CP

Flood control

Bad word filter

Social Bookmarking

The Social Bookmarking module connects to a few other modules on your site. The default social bookmarking sites we added are Digg, Del.icio.us, Facebook, Furl, Magnolia, StumbleUpon, Google and Yahoo MyWeb. You can enable or disable any of these sites from your Admin CP.

When you view a gallery image, blog, forum thread, music album or an event you will notice a table with the provided social bookmarking sites. This feature also updates the “BOOKMARK US” link found on the top right of your site. It will now say “BOOKMARK” and if clicked, a drop down of the provided social bookmarking sites will appear. First on the list will be “Favorites” and this is if they want to bookmark your site with their web browser. This will allow users to bookmark any page on your site.

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{December 27, 2006} Exclusive America’s Next Top Model Winner Interview: CariDee

December 7, 2006 – CariDee’s personality and ability to take beautiful pictures pushed her to the top of the heap on cycle seven of America’s Next Top Model. After a lackluster runway performance, it wasn’t a shoe-in for her by any means, but she persevered thanks in part to her stunning CoverGirl photo, beating out Melrose as this season’s winner.

We talked to the winner about her experiences on the show. CariDee told us what her favorite experiences were and what she’s up to now as the official winner of America’s Next Top Model cycle seven.

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IGN TV: How did you come to be on the show?

CariDee: I tried out over the internet. I took the application off the internet and went to an open call in Minneapolis. And just started from there.

IGN TV: How long have you wanted to be a model?

CariDee: My whole life. I mean, all I remember is fashion and just being on camera. My mom had a great old-fashioned camera and my favorite thing to do was to dress up, go outside in the garden, go to the park, and do poses. I look at Christmas pictures and everyone is smiling and I’m laying on my stomach with my feet up in my hands and this cheesy expression. My mom would always be like ‘ok just look natural’ and I’d be like ‘no, I can’t.’ I’ve always had a love for the camera.

The CW
CariDee as the dumb blonde model.

IGN TV: You talked a lot about your battle with psoriasis. How did you manage to beat it?

CariDee: There is no cure. That’s what people don’t understand, there is no cure. I’ve found a medicine that just until this year got approved, and it’s been the biggest blessing in my life really. It’s called Rattiva, and it’s an injection. I give a shot to myself once a week. And it cleared my skin. And I’ve been clear for about eight months. This has been the best eight months of my whole life. Really, it’s just amazing.

IGN TV: And it enabled you to win America’s Next Top Model. That has to give hope to other people.

CariDee: Yes, exactly. Exactly. I would say, when I was under stress, going through that awkward stage of 12-13-14, I’d wear long sleeves in the summer and jeans in the summer and when I went to school, there’d be pool parties, and I wasn’t at any of those. And I’m a social person, but I felt really outcasted, not like my friends would outcast me, but outcasted within myself where I couldn’t share the same experiences as my classmates. I always wanted to cheerlead when I was younger, and I got to actually my junior year, but I always wanted to be on the swim team also, but being in a swimsuit in front of a crowd, I was like ‘nah, forget it.’ I would sooner wear an elephant nose for the rest of my life.

IGN TV: Were you surprised when you made it to the final 13?

CariDee: Absolutely. I was absolutely surprised. Not like, ‘oh I can’t believe I got it’, but just surprised, like ‘thank God.’ That was the happiest moment until my win to date. That feeling of complete satisfaction and complete self-pride.

IGN TV: Do you think your personality was shown off well on the show?

CariDee: Very well. They showed extreme highs and extreme lows. There was a lot of time where I got really close to the girls and we would talk and just hang out and be very chill, and they didn’t really show that. But yeah, I’m just as goofy as you see me on TV. I say weird things, that’s just me.

IGN TV: What would be going through your mind when the judges would criticize you for being too out there?

CariDee: I’m sorry, but I’m not going to be changing it. After I won, Tyra said ‘what you see is what you get, and we like that you didn’t change that.’ When it came time to working, I wasn’t goofy. When it came time to doing the shot, I wasn’t goofing around or making faces. I’m very serious when I work. When it comes time for other things, like playing around, yeah, I’m a different person. But at the same time, that’s what a lot of models should embody. They have to be something else besides just good looks. You have to be able to talk to clients and be person and just be out there. I think that’s a very important thing for a model to embody.

IGN TV: Do you wish you could have done anything differently?

CariDee: No.

IGN TV: Not even the comment to Nigel?

CariDee: Yeah, I would take that back, definitely. But the thing that they didn’t show is that he actually joked right back afterwards and after I said it he left and then he said something and we all laughed, but they edited it to stir things up. It was just to stir things up at home. And to stir things up even in my own head. Two hours after that, they came and were like ‘that’s not acceptable’ and I was like ‘oh my God’. I totally thought in my head ‘absolutely, I would never, ever say that to a client.’ You just feel close to the person and everything. It was great now that I look at it and he forgave me. I think it’s just the moral of the story: you mess with the bull, you get the horns.

The CW
CariDee as the elephant girl.

IGN TV: Did you have a hard time with the nude shoot?

CariDee: No. God no. Honey, I was the second person up there. I went topless around the house a lot. I wouldn’t go topless in public, but around the house, I’m very, very comfortable with my body. I’ve always been comfortable, but if you can go up there and be nude. It used to be that I had been someone who had been self-conscious of somewhere from the tip of my toes to my head, over your whole body, over 70% of my body. Once it’s clear and I had the opportunity to get naked and not just naked but being completely bare, using just my skin as my tool was such a liberating and healing thing for me. I felt so alive and I felt so great. Nudity was a non-issue. It was such a liberating thing. I’m beautiful now on the outside and it felt good to show it.

IGN TV: What was your favorite photo shoot?

CariDee: All of them. I think the great loved one on set was the celebrity couples. Everyone really got into that. It was fun. There wasn’t any backtalk or anything like that. Everybody was just having so much fun because it was so goofy. That was my favorite photo shoot on set. My favorite photo of me would have to be the water one or the circus freak or the black & white. I LOVE the black & white. I had so much fun working with Tyra. I mean all of them really. There’s not one certain favorite one that sticks out. I had fun working with Tyra, though, I’ll admit that.

IGN TV: Did you bond with anyone?

CariDee: Everybody. I bonded with everybody. I loved everybody. I loved the friendships I made. They were great.

IGN TV: Even Monique?

CariDee: I tried. But she was… I said ‘here’s the way you are, and let’s just be cool around each other.’ I didn’t do anything to her, but I just always tried to be goofy and silly. She was a negative person to be around and I didn’t like that. And the fact that later in interviews she said she was acting was B.S., not to be rude, but it’s not. It was scary to be around her. I was scared for myself. Unpredictability in somebody can be a really scary thing when you are living with them. Especially sleeping in the bed next to them.

IGN TV: What was your favorite part of the experience?

CariDee: All the experiences. I wish I could say. It was everything. It was meeting new people and working with different people. I liked not knowing what I was going to do that day. The element of surprise, that was great. When we got going and not knowing, having any idea what we were going to do, it was great.

IGN TV: Was modeling on the show what you expected?

CariDee: Definitely. All and more.

IGN TV: Were you surprised when your picture came up?

CariDee: Absolutely. Absolutely. It was a good surprise. ‘Oh my God, really?’ It was more of a relief, like ‘yes, I did it!’ It was great.

The CW
CariDee modeling with Fabio

IGN TV: So you’re the new CoverGirl.

CariDee: Oh, girl, I am the new CoverGirl! I love it and it is so great. It is every model’s dream to have a cosmetics campaign, like, are you serious? That is huge. So being able to be a part of CoverGirl and have them have my back and have my name attached to their company is amazing. I used to look at Nikki Taylor when I was younger. I just love her, I love her face. I remember her in the CoverGirl ads and I was like ‘oh my god, absolutely breathtaking’. I hope I can have that affect on other people. Actually, I’m going to Sydney, Australia next week to do my first CoverGirl commercial. And I come out in US Weekly next week in my ad.

IGN TV: What else are you up to now?

CariDee: Living life, honey. It’s like a different world and there’s so many emotions. Thank you to all the people. I love all the support I’m getting from everybody, from fans to people who have worked with Tyra who are now working with me.

IGN TV: Was it hard to watch the show, knowing the outcome and wanting to get on with it?

CariDee: Wednesdays couldn’t come fast enough. I’d just hang out with my family and friends. I just really enjoyed being with my friends and my boyfriend.

IGN TV: Any last words?

CariDee: Thank you America. This is not the last you’ll see of me. And I’ll never change.

{December 7, 2006} Caridee English America’s Next Top Model – 2006

America’s Next Top Model (Winner 2006)

Caridee English (Photographer and Model)

Then there’s Caridee, who says that three months ago, she had — wait for it — psoriasis that covered 78% of her body. The horrors! Caridee has just a little bit left on her knee. She starts to cry and says that it was a very emotional thing for her. She always wanted to model, but always got turned down. She says that, her whole life, she just wanted to wake up and put on a pair of shorts and go outside, like so many people do and take for granted. And now, finally, she is able to achieve that goal. You guys, while we’ve been worrying about AIDS and cancer and the bird flu, and doing 10K runs and buying things with pink ribbons on them and whatnot, someone has apparently gone and found a cure for psoriasis. Well I’ll be. Tyra notes that Caridee is a photographer, and asks, “Were you behind the camera because you were suffering with the psoriasis, but dying to be on the other side?” Caridee says that that is true

Tyra Banks is back with Cycle 7 of her hit series America’s Next Top Model. Along with Tyra, Miss J. Alexander, Twiggy, Nigel Barker, and Jay Manuel return as judges. It is obvious they have been together far too long by watching their antics during judging ceremonies. Sometimes funny, it is mostly just over the top and nutty. The series airs on the new CW network Wednesdays at 8/7c.

“The Girl Who Grates”
Cycle 7, Episode 12
The competition is now down to the final four: Amanda, Melrose, Eugena, and Caridee. After last week’s elimination of Michelle, Amanda wants to win because she feels Michelle sacrificed herself to help Amanda. Still in Spain, the girls learn the art of Flamenco dancing for their challenge. Amanda has problems with her feet, and is just plain awkward. The other girls all seem to get the hang of it more easily. A surprise dinner date brings Miss J. Alexander to the girls. Here, they discuss how each girl actually found the desire to compete on Top Model. Melrose sucks up as usual. Her confidence has gotten way past the point of cocky. While all the other girls are practicing the flamenco dance for the competition, Melrose says “I am 100% confident I am going to shine.”

Caridee and Eugena have become close friends on the show. They confess to each other they want to be in the top two together. Believe me girls, you aren’t the only ones! No one in the house likes Melrose. She is incredibly fake in everything she does. The day of the dance competition, Caridee shows she can produce good chemistry with her partner and Eugena has elegant body movements. Both Amanda and Melrose struggle. Finally Melrose messes up and we see her break down. I’ve been waiting weeks for her to crack!! When Eugena wins the challenge and picks Amanda to share the prize, Melrose begins to cry saying she tries so hard and is mad at herself. This girl has some serious issues. Who is she?? Who is the real Melrose?? I don’t know if I want her to stick around to find out. Amanda wins a jacket and Eugena wins a jacket and shirt as their prize. Good for them.

The photoshoot tests the girls’ endurance. Tyra comes to act as a guide on the shoot and to see the girls in action. Melrose and Eugena work together and Caridee and Amanda are partners. They must float on their backs in a pool accentuating their long hair extensions. Eugena struggles to keep afloat in the ice cold water, but Melrose appears at ease. Tyra has obviously been practicing her Spanish skills as she whips out phrases here and there. You gotta love it. When Amanda and Caridee enter the water, everything seems fine until Caridee gets too cold and starts convulsing. She is forced to leave the pool due to hypothermia. Amanda continues the shoot alone like a true competitor. I’ll give her credit, this girl is working and trying harder than anyone, but she is so painfully awkward outside of a photo.

At judging, Tyra shows the girls their photos from the flamenco dance competition. Amanda’s picture reveals her left foot is twisted backwards!! She is just the epitome of awkward. Tyra and Miss J. feel the music and begin to show the girls how to dance. When Tyra’s shoe falls off, she continues to dance, and the camera zooms in on a close-up of the lost shoe. We get it: Tyra can’t do wrong. Caridee and Amanda land in the bottom two. Amanda is eliminated due to her awkwardness. See ya! Now the real competition can start! Eugena, Melrose, or Caridee..who will win? If it is Melrose. I might be joining Caridee with a barf bag.

Who’s Gonna Be On Top?
The Models
A.J. Stewart

Twenty year old student from Sacramento, California. A.J., a cervical cancer survivor, showed much potential each week. Sadly, it was her laid back, carefee attitude that gave the judges the impression she did not want to be there. Her dismissal was shocking as she had been coming in first in the judges eyes weeks before.

Amanda Babin

Eighteen year old Bookstore SalesAssociate from Anaheim, California. Amanda really struggles with coming out of her shell and often uses her twin sister, Michelle, as a clutch. If she is going to make it to the top she is going to have to get over her insecurities.

Anchal Joseph

Nineteen year old Sales Clerk from Homestead, Florida. Anchal, of Indian decent, has struggled with her self esteem her entire life. From wearing blue contact to complaining about her weight, this girl has some serious issues. Instead of hearing her complaining and easedropping on people talking about her, how about hitting the gym?

Brooke Miller

Eighteen year old high school student from Keller, Texas. Fun-spririted Brooke, looked like a front runner, but sadly, her inexperience is what gave her the boot. Maybe she did have a little too much pep, but she deserved a couple more weeks at least. Who doesn’t want to hear another one of her raps?

CariDee English

Twenty-one year old Photographer from Fargo, North Dakota. CariDee improves each week and it looks like she’s heading to the top. Not only are her pictures gorgeous, but she is incredibly likeable and drama-free.

Christian Evans

Ninteen year old Bank Teller from Columbia, South Carolina. This Tyra wannabe should not have even been picked for the Top 12. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Tyra should be, um, flattered? Thankfully she was the first to leave the house.

Eugena Washington

Twenty-one year old Costumer Service Representative from Palmdale, California. Eugena has as much personality as a wet rag. After telling Tyra in the initial inteviews that the girls from last season were boring, she has some serious catching up to do. She is barely hanging in the competition with a couple good pictures.

Jaeda Young

Eighteen year old student from Perkersburg, Iowa. Jaeda, Miss “I used to be a beauty queen” has got to quit complaining about her hair! Her short hair has really effected her mentality and performance in the shoots. It’s pretty amazing she is still around.

Megan Morris

Twenty-three year old Bartender from San Fransisco, California. Megan’s sweet and friendly personality made her a sympathetic favorite. After hearing her tragic story about losing her mother in a plane crash and using her body warmth to keep her alive, it was hard to see her go.

Megg Morales

Eighteen year old Retail Clerk from Los Angeles, California. Megg, the rock chick describing herself as dark and intense, probably took the worst pictures of the bunch. Her vivacious personality kept her around but there is only so much “ROCK ON!!!” one can take.

Melrose Bickerstaff

Twenty-three year old Fashion Designer from San Fransisco, California. Melissa Rose aka Melrose, another top runner, is a favorite of the judges, but not the girls of the house. Her diva persona does not create any friends in the house. Yet, she keeps winning challenges and nailing her shoots, so there must be something promising about her.

Michelle Babin

Eighteen year old student from Anaheim, California. Michelle, Amanda’s twin sister, is a free spirited tomboy and a lot more likeable than her other half. Her bisexual revelation is a favorite story line for producers who are constantly emphasizing it. Her pictures are good, but in person she just does not look like a model.

Monique Calhoun

Nineteen year old Marketing Representative from Chicago, Illinois. Monique was the most hated person in the house, with good reason. She took her wannabe-diva personality too far with encouragement from her mother. How could anyone can stand to be around this girl?

Source: http://www.popculturemadness.com/Entertainment/News/Americas-Next-Top-Model.html

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