It's Lian's birthday!  Satellite Sisters Liz and Monica hear how the celebrations began at Lian's house. Love those morning visits to the drugstore! Then news on malaria, Macchu Picchu and more.  Monica has one hilarious tip about getting more into your carry-on.  Meanwhile, she's waiting to get notified that, yes, she did finally score the HGTV Dream House!  Lian's entertaining to win the trip to Downton Abbey.  And Liz has one day in Mumbai.  What should she do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie and Liz connect on the show today to discuss the sad death of Whitney Houston.  There was no better version of the national anthem EVER and yes, we loved The Bodyguard, no matter how corny.  Also this week, Julie magically learrns to speak Italian.  Molto bene! Plus, we answer the mailbag from The Satellite Sisters Facebook group, the @SatSisters twitter feed, posts on the www.satellitesisters.com blog and our plain 'ole email address sisters@satellitesisters.com.  And finally, a shocker.  Satellite Sisters Stick Up For A Supermodel.  Giselle, we would have done the same thing in your place.  Of course, we'd never be in your place.  But we can only imagine how we would feel if WE were married to Tom Brady.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Satellite Sisters on soapboxes this week!  Julie, Liz, Monica and Lian cover all the news this week from Susan G. Komen and Facebook to Julie's burst water heater and Monica's trip to New Orleans.  Lian recommends the documentary Miss Representation and wants to know from her older sisters:  what ever happened to the ERA anyway?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lian and Julie represent on the show today: Seal Team Six: Way to go in Somalia and here are a few more missions for you. International News: London Olympics, Dogs at Machu Picchu and Beware Malaria Pills Celebrity Insights: Vanna and Pat get Drunk and Paula Deen eats a cheeseburger Plus, Julie advises Lian on fashion: No Animal Prints See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie Liz and Monica cover why they won't be taking a Tuscan cruise any time soon, Julie's idea for a new kind of computer store, Monica's concern about the guy who knocked on her door and offered to collect her ballot (hmmmmm) and Liz's tips on interesting new TV shows.  Especially Portlandia on IFC.  Allergy Pride, People! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie's visit to North Korean last year gives her a unique perspective on the death of Kim Jong Il. Liz loves the all caucus/primary hoopla but is not sure we need QUITE this many Republican debates (two in the last 24 hours?  Really?) Sheila sticks up for Madonna's right to perform at the Super Bowl and is ready to believe Beyonce. Julie has her first Kindle moment and is concerned she may never again see the inside of a bookstore. And Sheila's new 2012 experiment?  Bird-watching!  If only she could get the right footwear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dolan Holiday Hilarity, Monica's search for the perfect White Elephant, Julie's beef with the NHL, Lian's dismay about Howard Stern in prime time and Liz's customer service kudos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie & Liz award Satellite Sister of the Week to longtime listener and facebook friend Leslie Maxfield for sharing her excitement about the launch of Mars-bound Curiosity with us.  Leslie, who works at Cal Tech, was at the Kennedy Space Center for the big event. In other news, Julie bonds with an air marshal, Liz has an issue with Harry & David, and the Satellite Sisters export both Diane Keaton's haircut and Chico's to Kyrgyzstan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanksgiving, Crazy Cat and the Lady, Beauty Products.

Liz is live from London with some surprises. Julie's a Penn State alum and has some words on that.  Lian gives us the scoop on her HGTV pitch (sounds like a winner to us!) And Monica confesses some dirt on her dirty dishes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tech Troubleshooting, Extreme Nesting and our love of Chico's

A HUGE announcement.  Entertaining Sheila (sort of) on "Drive" and doing the right thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz, Sheila & Monica have a full full report from the big wedding/Dolan extravaganza in Nola last weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To mark the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, The Satellite Sisters replay the first show they recorded in New York City after 9/11/2001. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz, Sheila and Monica connect and cover their thoughts about the 9/11 10th Anniversary and the family plans to gather in New Orleans next month.  Plus, Sheila's plan for the new school year with her third-graders, Monica's newfound love of kayaking, Julie's top picks for the new Dancing With The Stars cast and Liz's interview with the Department of Homeland Security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Lian and Liz just recorded this week's Satellite Sisters. We are hoping to get it posted before webmaster Sarah's power goes out in NYC. Are you re-subscribed at iTunes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A quick catch-up on what we're up to: Monica and Liz have a status update for all the sisters.  Liz's #1 issue is that she is supposed to arrive in the Dominican Republic at the same time as Hurricane Irene! Monica's trying out a canoe trip this week. Lots of guidance on how to update your subscription to our show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz's speed tour of Istanbul - 2000 years in a day. Julie's alternative TV universe - yes, there is a channel where the debt ceiling debate does not exist.  It's spelled TLC Monica's alternative universe is Craigslist.  She's found the perfect ad for a simple service she could really use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monica talks about Portland's very own Carmageddon Sheila reviews the latest prodcuts and services from her fave Duane Reade Liz weighs in on Google Plus The end of Friday Night Lights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz and Sheila cover Betty Ford, Daniel Craig and striped boatneck tees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time for some laughs with the 'Rats! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy 4th of July on July 5th.ALL FIVE SISTERS ON TODAYS SHOW Holiday report includes the Bend Pet Parade news from Monica and Liz Royal report includes some sisterly advice from Sheila and Julie Home Improvement issues from Lian and Julie Entertaining Sheila's review of Larry Crowne And a whole lot MORE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dolan Connection to Whitey Bulger More bad business travel news Your audiobook recommendations and Ferris Bueller Dolan's uncanny resemblance to the Travelers Insurance dog Chopper. Go to our Satellite Sisters Shop at https://www.cafepress.com/satellitesisters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie, Liz, Monica and July 4th plans all aroundBreaking dog news: is your pooch worth $200K?HUGE news in the possible prevention of strokeWomen's Rights in Saudi Arabia are still a long way from being a priority for that part of the worldBooks on CD recommendations for that long holiday weekend driveWe try to clear up some iTunes issues regarding our newly uploaded archivesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheila extolls the virtues of end-of-school-year gift cardsJulie jumps on the Dallas Mavericks bandwagon (albeit a little late)What if our work emails were released to the public at largeQuestion of the week: Would YOU want to use an "ass-cam?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.