Hate talking on the phone? Rather leave a message? Slydial is a new program designed to help the socially self-conscious bypass having to talk to someone on the phone.

It does seem a bit complicated, however, as not only does the caller need your number, but the Slydial number as well. Here's how it works:

Dial 267-SLYDIAL from any touch tone phone.

At the voice prompt, enter the phone number you wish to dial.

You will immediately be connected to that person's voice mail -- no need to worry they're going to pick up.

I suppose this is a good way to avoid an ex boyfriend, ignore a telemarketer, or tell your husband to pick up bread.

But having to dial two numbers? Sounds like too much work for me.

The invention of the iPhone brought tech geeks and status seekers alike rushing to the stores. Phones were flying off the shelf faster than Tickle Me Elmo back in the 90s.

Like every new technology, it's had its glitches. But recently a new one has come to light.

Apparently, women with long fingernails are having some issues.

According to the LA Times, this is causing a big problem and some women want the solution to be a stylus -- a plastic pointer much like ones used on PDAs. However,

"many people assert that one of the iPhone's best traits is its ability to function without a stylus, the often-misplaced mini-chopstick required by the Palm Pilot and other earlier hand-held gadgets. Apple created the iPhone with a multi-touch screen, navigated by presses and swipes of the finger. Unlike a BlackBerry or Treo, which has a separate keyboard, the iPhone requires you to type by pressing a virtual keyboard that appears on the screen."

So what's the solution? Add the stylus? Cut your nails? Will anyone ever really be happy?

"On Wednesday, May 21, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held, for the first time ever, a hearing on the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act. Championed by Representative DeLauro (D-CT) and Senators Snowe (R-ME) and Landrieu (D-LA), this bill would eliminate the practice of "drive-through" mastectomies, when women are forced to leave the hospital following their physically and emotionally difficult breast cancer surgeries before they and their doctors may feel they are ready to go home.

For the millions of women and families who have shared their horrific stories of "drive-through" mastectomies on myLifetime.com, this hearing — an important first step toward the passage of this bill — is 12 years too late. But for the nearly 200,000 women who will face breast cancer this year, it is about time.

This is just the first step. There is still a long way to go. You can help. Sign the petition today and urge Congress to continue to take steps to pass this bill. "

Interested? Click here to sign.

The bridal industry has taken off in recent years. Gone are the days of an affordable wedding or a court house ceremony. These days the average wedding costs about $27,000 and brides are stopping at nothing to make their day special.

Blame it on celebrities -- what with their double digit carat diamonds and their fairy tale weddings. Every day ladies are just trying to keep up!

But there comes a point when it goes too far, if you ask me. In a recent article by Newsweek I found out that some brides are making their bridesmaids sign legal agreements!

"If having to squeeze into a puffy, unflattering horror of a dress wasn't bad enough, now bridesmaids have another indignity to contend with. Some brides are so worried about the way their wedding party will look, they have a lawyer draw up a pre-nup that can include things like requiring that a bridesmaid not gain more than 7 pounds before the wedding, not consume too much alcohol at the reception, vow to take extra care of her skin and hair, and not to make any inappropriate advances toward male guests at the reception."

This is insane!

Recently, the newest winner of America's Next Top Model (what "cycle" are we on here? 42?) was announced.

Whitney -- the first ever plus-sized ANTM winner took home the prize.

I Am Fashion told her thoughts on it here:

"I do think that it is about time a plus size model won and Whitney is not a bad choice. She is very gorgeous and well proportioned. And out of all the plus size models who have ever graced this show, she is the most confident about her full size figure and never had those rather annoying "oh no, I feel so depressed because I feel so fat compared to the other girls here" moments. Also, she did have the best Covergirl shot and did a good job on the runway (comparatively anyway, her walk was a bit too jaunty for my taste.)"

I have to admit I didn't watch this season, but I think it's great that a plus-sized woman was finally recognized as model-esque. It's about time!

This first caught my attention because in the next few months I have many, many wedding-related envelopes to put stamps on.

Stamps? They're going up in price again. This time to $0.42. Which means unless you have a book of Forever Stamps (the ones with the flag), after May 12th you better make sure you have the correct postage or your letters (or my  invitations!) (ah!) won't arrive.

It's a Jaime Thing wrote a very helpful post about it and explains exactly what you'll need for correct mailings.

Crazy Sexy Cancer is a documentary about "a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life."The story follows actress/photographer Kris Carr, telling her story of strength and survival with humor and hope.

Here's a little background:

"With experimental treatment as her only option, Kris became determined to find answers where there were none. She traveled throughout the country interviewing experts in alternative medicine as she tenaciously dove head first into a fascinating and often hilarious holistic world. Along the way, she met other vivacious young women determined to become survivors. Their stories are as poignant and exciting as the women who tell them. As Kris's amazing journey unfolds, she realizes that healing is about truly living rather than fighting."

The documentary led to a book and a website that you absolutely much check out.

In lieu of anything fashion-y today (why? Because it's Monday, my dears. And being fashionable on a Monday is really, really hard.), I thought I would bring a little smile to your afternoon.

Are you a dog person? I am. I have a giant, hairy, lovable newfoundland named Kodiak who is my big baby. (And also the adorable model you see up there in the corner.)

Kodiak is a suburban dog, but on my daily Internet travels I came across a site with the most adorable pictures of urban doggies you've ever seen.

I bring you the Photohound Urban Dog Blog.

You're welcome.

PS- I especially enjoy this face right here.

My favorite technology website directed at women is Popgadget. While browsing, I noticed that many of their recent posts featured things that were pink!

For $199, we can now own the new pink iPod Nano, complete with free engraving and shipping.

What about a pink laptop cover? (Love this one!)

And then there's the phone head-sets covered in Swarvoski crystals. Don't like pink? They come in other colors too.

Don't let anyone tell you technology is a man's world. It's not. Tech-savvy women are making a major impact on the industry and their influence is really starting to make a splash.

Take Gadget Gals, a consumer reviews website written entirely by women. Here's a little bit about them:

"Since the early 1990's, nearly a dozen Gadget Gals have contributed a prolific flow of consumer electronics and computing product reviews, plus commentary on travel, entertainment, books, and leisure activities targeted at women. Gadget Gals are the ultimate consumers, the early adopters, and the first to embrace gender-friendly products and ideas. "

Currently run by six female editors, the site has three main parts: Technology, Travel and Entertainment, making their site full of topics to interest every woman.

This is girl power at its finest. Check it out!