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Meet the Top 12 Winners from the 2012 GTA Preliminary (Miss Universe Canada 2012) who will advance to the national in June 2012

2011-12-05T01:58:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Universe Canada 2012

The first contestants who will participate in the Miss Universe Canada 2012 competition have been chosen. Meet the top 12 winners of the GTA Preliminary, who will advance to the national finals to be held in June! The winner of the national pageant will compete in the Miss Universe 2012 competition.

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Photo of the First 12 Contestants of Miss Universe Canada 2012

2011-12-04T19:38:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Universe Canada 2012

The first 12 contestants who will participate in the Miss Universe Canada 2012 Finals in June have been chosen. The General Toronto Area and Central Ontario preliminary competition took place at the Jane Mallett theatre in Toronto on December 3rd, where a group of 34 ladies competed in swimsuits and evening gowns in hopes of reaching one of the 12 coveted spots.

Anna Pietrovich, Dajana Radovanovic , Kesiah Papasin, Alena Konovalova, Amanda Kazmierczak, Lisa Wong, Diana Schoutsen, Chelsi Mittelholzer, Natka Brestovanska, Maria Nahri, Katerina Kiprich and Marta Jablonska will advance to the national finals and will compete to represent Canada in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. For more information, visit www.beautiesofcanada.com

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Adriana Paniagua, from Chinandega, Nicaragua is the winner of Miss Teen International 2011

2011-12-04T19:34:00.000-08:00

15-year old Adriana Paniagua, from Chinandega, Nicaragua, won the Miss Teen International beauty pageant held in San Jose, Costa Rica, on November 23rd. The 1st runner-up was Miss Teen Costa Rica (Josseling Porras) and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Teen Colombia (Sofia De las Piedras). Completing the Top 6 were the teens from Aruba (Michelle Mota), Puerto Rico (Rebeca Valentin) and Canada (Alexandra Janays). 14 beauties competed in the pageant.

Miss Teen Nicaragua also won the Best National Costume award.

The pageant, which is usually held in Costa Rica, has signed a contract with China for the next five years, explained Enrique Gonzalez, organizer; and it will be held in the asian country starting in 2012.

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18 year-old Angela Viscount from Newark sis the winner of Miss Delaware Teen USA 2012 during a pageant held on November 28, 2011

2011-12-04T19:31:00.000-08:00

18 year old Angela Viscount from Newark won the coveted title of Miss Delaware Teen USA 2012 during a pageant held on November 28, 2011.

The 1st run-up was Holt Querey. 2nd run-up place went to Ivy-Lyn Sia. The 3rd run-up was Nadirah Aaliyah. And completing the top 5 as the 4th run-up was Ana Fernandez-Davila.

Angela Viscount will represent Delaware in Miss Teen USA 2012 next year.

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Mister Slovenia 2011 Press Conference on November 29, 2011

2011-12-04T02:55:00.000-08:00

Mister Slovenia 2011 Press Conference

The press conference of Mister International Slovenia was held on November 29 in Thai Inn Pub in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. The event was presented by one of the most popular TV presenter in Slovenia Pia Pustovrh. Special guests and speakers of press conference were Erik Ferfolja-president of Mister Slovenia Organization, Žan Cvet-Mister International Slovenia 2011, Tjaša Kokalj-Miss Universe Slovenia 2007 (TOP 15 on the final event in Mexico), Bojan Ilijanič, 4th Runner Up Mister Universe Model.

Žan Cvet will go to Thailand with Nina Uršič, representative of Mister Slovenia Organization, and Peter Klinc, Mister International Slovenia 2009 (TOP 10 on the final event in Taiwan). Slovenian delegation will arrive in Thailand on Wednesday 7th December.

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Miss International 2011 returns to Ecuador - Miss International 2011, Maria Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador, arrived to her country...

2011-12-03T20:06:00.000-08:00

Miss International 2011 returns to Ecuador

Miss International 2011, Maria Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador, arrived to her country to be welcomed by her proud family and a group of fans, in order to celebrate the win of the first Grand Slam beauty title for her country.

After departing the airport, “Mafer” took part in a motorcar parade in the streets of Guayaquil, until she arrived to Gama TV station where she participated in a press conference.

Maria Fernanda told Ecuadorian newspaper El Comercio that she did not realize she had won, until her fellow contestants told her.

“I couldn’t hear my name. The pageant was in mandarin, which is a very different language. I was left on stage with Miss Panama and Miss Puerto Rico. They were the ones who told me “It’s you, it’s you!! I was in complete shock”.

22-year old Maria Fernanda won 2 million yuan (about USD 21,000) and a replica of the crown.

After her victory, she travelled to Japan to attend the Miss International Japan 2012 finals. She will also work with the Unicef, and will return to both China and Japan to help with fundraisers to benefit the victims of the earthquake that hit Sendai earlier this year.

During the press conference, Maria Fernanda was congratulated by Maria del Carmen Aguayo, president of the Miss Ecuador Organization.

Ecuador is on a roll. In 2011 alone, they won the titles of Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss America Latina and Miss Continente Americano. A powerhouse on the rise?

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19 year-old Inna Hrabouskaya is the winner of Miss Yacht Model International 2011

2011-12-03T20:01:00.000-08:00

Belarus wins the first ever Miss Yacht International pageant

China (3rd), Belarus (winner), Brazil (2nd)

Sixty-three international beauties competed to be the I Miss Yacht Model International, in Haikou, China. The winner was Miss Belarus, Inna Hrabouskaya, 19, 1.80 m-tall. She won USD 10,000 and several other prizes.

Miss Brazil, Kellin Schmidt, was the 1st runner-up, and Miss China was the 2nd runner-up.

The top 15 had the representatives of Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Mongolia, Venezuela, England, Canada, Kosovo, Portugal, Tartastan and Romania.

Success was such, that the 2012 edition has been confirmed for over 80 participants and the cash prize value will be doubled: USD 20,000!

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Miss Earth 2011 Results - 23 year-old Olga Alava, was crowned Miss Earth 2011 on December 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Theatre. Alava

2011-12-03T18:54:00.000-08:00

Miss Ecuador, 23-year old Olga Alava, was crowned Miss Earth 2011 on December 3rd, during an event held at the University of the Philippines Theatre. Alava, who was crowned by last year’s winner Nicole Faria from India, is the first Miss Earth titleholder from her country.

Crowned Miss Earth-Air 2011 was Miss Brazil Driely Bennettone; Miss Earth-Water 2011 is Miss Philippines Athena Mae Imperial; and Miss Earth-Fire 2011 is Miss Venezuela, Caroline Medina.

Completing the top 8 were the contestants from Mexico, Crimea, Bosnia Herzegovina and Zimbabwe.

Among the top 16 semi finalists were beauties from Taiwan, Sweden, Paraguay, Thailand, Portugal, Japan, Ukraine and Slovenia.

85 delegates competed in the 11th edition of the Miss Earth competition.

Surprising was the early elimination of Misses India, Puerto Rico and Czech Republic, some of the major local favorites. Miss Taiwan, another top contender, had to settle for a top 16 spot, while the hometown girl, Miss Philippines, went all the way to reach a surprising 3rd place.

The new Miss Earth participated in Hispanic American Queen 2011 (Reina Hispanoamericana) earlier this year, in Bolivia,where she was the 2nd runner-up.

Venezuela placed in Miss Earth for the 7th consecutive year.

Top 4: Philippines (3rd), Ecuador (winner), Brazil (2nd), Venezuela (4th)

Congratulations to all the winners of Miss Earth 2011

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Top 4 Finalists

Philippines
Venezuela
Brazil
Ecuador

Top 8

Crimea
Ecuador
Mexico
Philippines
Venezuela
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zimbabwe
Brazil

The top 16 finalists were:

Ukraine
Paraguay
Japan
Portugal
Sweden
Brazil
Venezuela
Chinese Taipei
Crimea
Zimbabwe
Thailand
Slovenia
Mexico
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ecuador
Philippines

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Marcelina Vahekeni was crowned Miss Angola 2012 - She will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2012 - More photos of the newly crowned Miss Angola 2012

2011-12-03T18:50:00.000-08:00

The road to Miss Universe 2012

Miss Angola 2012

LUANDA, Angola - Marcelina Vahekeni (21, 1.70m, Ondjiva) was crowned Miss Angola 2012 at the Belas Conference Centre in Luanda. She will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2012. Isilda Silva, Rossana Silva, Manuela Agostinho and Catarina Furtado completed the Top Five.
As reported on November 8, 2011, Edmilza Nicosía Mota dos Santos, first runner-up of Miss Angola 2011, will represent Angola in Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia next July.

The organizers of the Miss Angola pageant will launch the Miss Angola Mundo pageant next July and the winner will compete in Miss World 2013.

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More photos of the newly crowned Miss Angola 2012.

21-year-old Marcelina Vahekeny was crowned Miss Angola.
She stands 5'7'and will represent her country in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant

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Delphine Wespiser was crowned Miss France 2012 - She will represent France in Miss Universe 2012 and/or Miss World 2012

2011-12-03T18:46:00.000-08:00

Miss France 2012

BREST, France - Delphine Wespiser (19, 1.75m, Magstatt-le-Bas) was crowned Miss France 2012 at the Parc des Expositions de Penfeld in Brest. She will represent France in Miss Universe 2012 and/or Miss World 2012 depending on the schedule of the titleholder and the final dates of each international pageant. The first runner-up is Mathilde Couly and the second runner-up is Marie Payet. Charlotte Murray and Solène Froment completed the Top Five.

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Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2011 Results - Mutya Ng Pilipinas for 2011 was held on December 2, 2011 at the San Juan Arena, San Juan City, Metro Manila

2011-12-03T18:27:00.000-08:00

Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2011 Winners

Three of the country's most gorgeous women were proclaimed Mutya Ng Pilipinas for 2011 during the Grand Coronation Night held last Friday, December 02, 2011 at the San Juan Arena, San Juan City, Metro Manila

The 3 lucky-crowned beauty queens are Vickie Marie Rushton - Mutya Ng Pilipinas International 2011, Felicia Baron - Mutya Ng Pilipinas Tourism 2011, and Bea Santiago - Mutya Ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities. Diana Sunshine Rademann and Tifani Alexandra Grimes were proclaimed 1st and 2nd runners-up respectively.

Kristina Marie Jose won the popularity award conducted by OPMB. She garnered the most number of online votes. The coronaton night will be aired on December 11, 2011, Sunday over Studio 23 from 9pm - 11:pm.

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The Theme of this year’s search is “Beauty Tourism Adventure”, a humble contribution of Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization, (considered as one of the pioneer and premiere pageant institution in the country) in the promotion of Philippine Tourism and Trade and Cultural Enrichment.The thirty official candidates got the chance to visit Puerto Princesa City, Palawan last November 25 to 29, 2011 and participated in some exciting pre-pageant events such as Fun Shoot Triathlon, Beauty Adventure Reality Race, Courtesy Visit to Puerto Princesa Local Officials and Preliminary Swimsuit Competition.

The pageant will select three winners namely: Mutya ng Pilipinas-International, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism and Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities who will also have the chance to vie in international pageants namely Miss Intercontinental, Miss Tourism International and Miss Asia Pacific International (to be revived soon after a 7-year hiatus).

Reigning Mutya ng Pilipinas Queens, Barbie Salvador and Carla Lizardo will crown their successors during the Grand Coronation Night on December 2, 2011, 7pm at The ARENA, San Juan City. It will be telecast nationwide on ABS CBN Channel 23 on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:00 PM.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 Beauty Adventure Tourism Search is presented in cooperation with Mayor Edward Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan and Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa, the Official Home Resort of Mutya ng Pilipinas.Major Sponsors are; Zest Air, the Official Airline Partner, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, Official Hotel Partner in Manila, The Palldiun, The Official Screening Venue, ZESTO, First Standard Finance Corporation, The Zen Institute, First State Rural Bank, Jeco Distributor Inc., Salton Travel and Tours.

Meet the 30 Contestants of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011

Mutya ng Paranaque Mary May Yasol	Mutya ng Zamboanga Bernadette Lou Faundo	Mutya ng Surigao Benjielyn Rose Ongluico	Mutya ng Puerto Princesa Diana Sunshine Rademann	Mutya ng Iloilo Celina Nardo
Mutya ng Bacolod Vickie Marie Rushton	Mutya ng Western Visayas Natalie Grace Roberts	Mutya ng South California Megan Cannova	Mutya ng Albay Nina Melizza Ronda	Mutya ng Isabela Jamie Lou Pagulayan
Mutya ng Pasig Charisse Marie Sisperez	Mutya ng Tondo Manila Kristina Marie Jose	Mutya ng Santiago Maria Isabelle Itchon	Mutya ng Davao Pauline August Fernandez	Mutya ng Caloocan Abbygale Monderin
Mutya ng Tacloban Jhuneva Marie Go	Mutya ng Kalibo Caren Braun	Mutya ng Germany Cathrin Kloters	Mutya ng Mandaluyong Gabrielle Tilokani	Mutya ng Manila Annie Lea Fingcale
Mutya ng Cebu Eula Dorothy Mercado	Mutya ng Bulacan Camille Javier	Mutya ng Belgium Roxanne Corluy	Mutya ng Southwest USA Felicia Baron	Mutya ng Norway Maria Bergensen
Mutya ng Canada Bea Santiago	Mutya ng Laguna Jojilyn Sauquillo	Mutya ng Caloocan Reynalyn De Mesa	Mutya ng Northern California Tifani Alexandra Grimes	Mutya ng Cagayan de Oro America Atega

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Claudia Vitoria Müller was crowned Miss Luxembourg 2012 & Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff is the winner of Mister Luxembourg 2012

2011-12-03T07:18:00.000-08:00

Miss and Mister Luxembourg 2012

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - Claudia Vitoria Müller (19, Schifflange) was crowned Miss Luxembourg 2012 at Espace Namur in Luxembourg. She will represent Luxembourg in Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia next July. Deborah Airoldi and Salomé Heindrichs finished second and third, respectively. At the same event, Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff (30, Strassen) won the Mister Luxembourg 2012 title.

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Kiana Benion was crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011 - She will represent Oregon in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

2011-11-30T20:21:00.000-08:00

Kiana Benion Crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012

Kiana Benion was crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent Oregon in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 results:

Winner: Kiana Benion from Medford, Oregon
1st Runner up: Ali Wallace from Portland
2nd Runner up: Kaitlyn Carson from Claskanine
3rd Runner up: Brittany Clig from Eugene
4th Runner up: Karlyn Graves from Milton Free Water
Other Finalists: Christina Haddad, Brittnay Espinosa, Sarah Manalantos, Samantha Markey, Hope Robinson, Annie Snook

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Mackenzie Surber was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011 - She will represent Indiana in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-30T20:15:00.000-08:00

Mackenzie Surber Crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012

Mackenzie Surber was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

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Sierra Hadley was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011: She will represent District of Columbia in Miss Teen USA 2012

2011-11-30T20:01:00.000-08:00

Sierra Hadley Crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012

Sierra Hadley was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent District of Columbia in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

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15th Miss Tourism International 2011 World Final will be held on December 12 - 31, December 2011 at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, Malaysia

2011-11-30T17:39:00.000-08:00

Miss Tourism International 15th World Final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 31st

Join 55 contestants from all over the planet during the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Miss Tourism International beauty pageant to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 12 to 31st. The 2011 world finals will take place at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa in the Malaysian capital.

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Watch Miss Earth 2011 Online - Who will be the next to be crowned Miss Earth 2011

2011-11-30T17:30:00.000-08:00

Watch Miss Earth 2011 Online

Who will be the next to be crowned Miss Earth 2011.

Do click here to watch Miss Earth 2011 live

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17 year-old Shanese Brown is Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 - She will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-30T17:25:00.000-08:00

Shanese Brown, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012

The official photo of Shanese Brown, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012. Shanese Brown became Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 after Samara Ham resigned. Shanese Brown, 17, will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

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Latest news on Miss USA 2012 - Meet the contestants Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T07:36:00.000-08:00

Miss California USA - Alyssa Campanella Crowned Miss USA 2011

Miss USA 2012

Miss USA 2012, will be the 61st Miss USA pageant. It will be held in June of 2012. The winner will represent the United States in Miss Universe 2012. Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella of California will crown her successor at the end of this event.

Alaska Jessica Kazmierczak

Arizona Erika Frantzve

Colorado Marybel Gonzalez

Connecticut Marie Lynn Piscitelli

Florida Karina Brez

Hawaii Brandie Cazimero

Idaho Erna Palic

Illinois Ashley Hooks

Iowa Rebecca Hodge

Louisiana Erin Edmiston

Maine Rani Williamson

Maryland Nana Meriwether

Massachusetts Natalie Pietrzak

Michigan Kristen Danyal

Mississippi Myverick Garcia

Missouri Katie Kearney

Montana Autumn Muller

Nebraska Amy Spilker

New Jersey Michelle Leonardo

New Mexico Jessica Martin

North Dakota Jaci Stofferahn

Ohio Audrey Bolte

Oklahoma Lauren Lundeen

Rhode Island Olivia Culpo

South Carolina Erika Powell

South Dakota Taylor Neisen

Tennessee Jessica Hibler

Texas Brittany Booker

Utah Kendyl Bell

Vermont Jamie Dragon

Virginia Catherine Muldoon

Washington Christina Clarke

West Viriginia Andrea Rogers

Wisconsin Emily Guerin

Wyoming Holly Allen

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Martin (New Mexico) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T06:46:00.000-08:00

Name
Jessica Martin
Age
21
Hometown
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Previous experience
None

Biography

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Brandie Cazimero (Hawaii) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T06:09:00.000-08:00

Name
Brandie Cazimero
Age
26
Hometown
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Previous experience
3rd runner-up 2011

Biography

Brandie is a 2003 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and a flight attendant for Hawaiian Airlines.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erika Frantzve (Arizona) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T06:07:00.000-08:00

Name
Erika Frantzve
Age
23
Hometown
Scottsdale, Arizona
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011
4RU Miss CO USA 10
3RU Miss CO USA 09

Biography

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Latest photos of Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes in Luanda - She will crown her successor as Miss Angola 2012 on December 3, 2011

2011-11-30T05:59:00.000-08:00

Latest photos of Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes in Luanda

Leila will crown her successor as Miss Angola 2012 on December 3, 2011.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erika Powell (South Carolina) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T05:53:00.000-08:00

Name
Erika Powell
Age
26
Hometown
Easley, South Carolina
Previous experience
Miss South Carolina (MAO) 2005

Biography

Erika Grace Powell is a Vocal Performance graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South. Erika was crowned Miss South Carolina 2005 and advanced to the 2006 Miss America Pageant, where she won the Bernie Wayne overall talent award and placed as a top ten finalist. In 2007, she was engaged for Lyrique en Mer/Festival de Belle Ile, the largest Opera Festival in Western France where she performed OffenbachÕs Les contes dÕHoffmann and Verdi's La Traviata. Erika won The Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions for the District of South Carolina and competed at Spivey Hall in Atlanta, GA as part of the Regional competition in 2009. Miss Powell was both the state and regional winner of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition for South Carolina and Southeast five different times. Erika was most recently seen in The New York PhilharmonicÕs 2011 production of Jan‡ek's The Cunning Little Vixen.

Residing in New York City the last three years, Erika has continued to develop her career with a diverse engagement calendar. She received her SAG eligibility for work in the new hit movie, "Something Borrowed" featuring Kate Hudson. She is excited to further her pursuits of acting for film, television, and modeling. Erika has been spotted on television shows like "Ugly Betty," "White Collar," "Royal Pains," "The Good Wife," and in commercials for Kohl's, Lowe's, and many others.

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Miss Angola 2012 PAGEANT will be held on December 3, 2011 - The WINNER will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant

2011-11-30T00:56:00.000-08:00

Miss Angola 2012 PAGEANT will be held on December 3.

WINNER will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant.

Some of the contestants:

LUANDA Manuela Agostinho, 22

UNITED KINGDOM Rosanna Silva

PORTUGAL Catarina Furtado

LUNDA SUL Isilda da Silva

BENGO Flavia Selo

KWANZA SUL Teresa Miguel

BENELUX Maria Alice Tomas

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MISS EARTH 2011 UPDATES - Photos of Miss Earth 2011 contestants in bikini

2011-11-30T00:46:00.000-08:00

Miss Earth 2011 contestants in bikini

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Andrea Rogers (West Virginia) - Photo & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T00:43:00.000-08:00

Name
Andrea Rogers
Age
24
Hometown
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Previous experience
None

Biography

Andrea Beth Rogers is the 5Õ11" brown-eyed daughter of Kenda and Jim Rogers of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Andrea is currently working towards her Masters degree in Marketing Communications at West Virginia University. She is a Special Education Teacher at Berkeley County Schools. Andrea says her strongest talent is the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including children with special needs. Andrea is an active member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and has lived in Italy for an entire summer while studying during college. Her favorite hobbies include studying, teaching dance, snow skiing, traveling and cooking. She describes herself as multifaceted, passionate and optimistic.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jamie Dragon (Vermont) - Photo & Profile/Biography

2011-11-30T00:33:00.000-08:00

Name
Jamie Dragon (Pelletier)
Age
25
Hometown
Milton, Vermont
Previous experience
3rd runner-up 2011
2nd runner-up 2009
2nd runner-up 2008
4th runner-up 2007
2nd runner-up 2006
1st runner-up 2005

Biography

Jamie Lynn Dragon is the 5'8", blue-eyed daughter of Brent and June Dragon of Milton, Vermont. Jamie is the owner and stylist of Lush Boutique in Stowe. She believes her strongest talent is her work as a hair stylist. She takes her work beyond just a physical transformation; her salon focuses on empowering women and enabling them to feel confident in their own skin. She is actively involved in the community by donating her stylist skills to young girls looking for proper make-up techniques and Women Helping Battered Women. She also volunteers for animal rescue. She looks forward to not only helping grow the Miss Vermont USA Pageant, but also putting Vermont on the map at Miss USA. Her favorite hobbies include running, hiking, yoga, reading and leading a healthy lifestyle. She describes herself as motivated, tenacious and fun.

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Cherry Liu, Miss Taiwan is the winner of Miss Photogenic in Miss Earh 2011

2011-11-30T00:30:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Earth 2011

The very stunning Cherry Liu, Miss Taiwan (in Miss Earth and other international events is designated ‘Miss Chinese Taipei’, out of political pressure by the People’s Republic of China), won the ‘Miss Photogenic’ award.

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New Mister Spain is a soccer player - Diego Otero Tellez is Mister Spain 2011

2011-11-28T19:53:00.000-08:00

New Mister Spain is a soccer player

Diego Otero Tellez, the new Mister Spain from Toledo, is a soccer player. He plays for Madridejos, a third-division team from his country.

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Sevcan Yasar, Model of Turkey, was crowned Miss Model of the World 2011 on November 26, 2011

2011-11-28T19:36:00.000-08:00

21-year old Sevcan Yasar, Model of Turkey, was crowned Miss Model of the World during the 23rd anniversary of the event held November 26th at the Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village, in China.

The 1st runner-up was Ivette Bozhar from Hungary; 2nd runner-up Jasmine Mamadama from Guinea; 3rd runner-up Li Meng from China, and the 4th runner-up Michaela Dihlova from the Czech Republic.

64 contestants from all over the globe competed in the event. Congratulations!

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Miss Earth 2011 Special Awards

2011-11-28T19:33:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Earth 2011

Venezuela is natural & best hair, while Switzerland has a "cute face"

As Miss Earth 2011 continues in the Philippines, some candidates received special awards with curious (funny) names, and they are:

-Switzerland: Miss Cute Face
-Ukraine: Tarlac Tourism
-Philippines: Miss Stars Scene
-Korea: Miss Fashion Week
-Venezuela: Miss Natural and Best Hair

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Miss Luxembourg 2012 is Claudia Vitoria Müller and the new Mister Luxembourg 2012 is Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff

2011-11-28T19:30:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss World 2012

The new Miss Luxembourg is Claudia Vitoria Müller, 19, and the new Mister Luxembourg 2012 is Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff, 30.

Runners-up for the Miss Luxembourg 2012 title were Deborah Airoldi, 20, and Salomé Heindrichs, 18.

It is unknown if the new Miss Luxembourg will compete in Miss World 2012.

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Marisa DeLuca was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent New Hampshire in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-28T19:27:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Teen USA 2012

Marisa DeLuca was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent New Hampshire in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

About Marisa Deluca:

Birthday
06/11/1993

About me

My name is Marisa DeLuca, I am 17 years old and am competing in Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012. I am so excited for the pageant in November and can’t wait to meet all the girls! I am incredibly grateful to have the privilege to compete this year. I want to be able to set a good standard as a role model for other girls today. I also would like to help prevent bullying, and make my voice heard on this subject. I am outgoing, caring, and enjoy volunteering very much. I would like to thank all of you who are supporting me through this amazing experience! My sponsors, friends and family, you guys are the best.

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Nitaya Panemalaythong was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent Minnesota in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-28T19:25:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Nitaya Panemalaythong was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent Minnesota in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Monique Thompkins was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent District of Columbia in Miss USA 2012

2011-11-28T19:21:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Monique Thompkins was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent District of Columbia in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Madison Lee, Miss Bay Area Teen 2011, was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011 - She will represent Texas in Miss Teen USA 2012

2011-11-28T19:18:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Teen USA 2012

Madison Lee, Miss Bay Area Teen 2011, was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2012 on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel, Houston, Texas. She will represent Texas in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

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Alaina Bergsma was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent Oregon in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-28T19:15:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Alaina Bergsma was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Oregon in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Krista Clausen was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent Delaware in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-28T19:13:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Krista Clausen was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Delaware in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Ryanna Harms was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent New Hampshire in Miss USA 2012

2011-11-28T19:11:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Ryanna Harms was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent New Hampshire in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial Guinea 2011/2012

2011-11-28T19:09:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Universe 2012

Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial Guinea, and Judith Nfono Ngoma, the pageant’s organizer, said that she is already carrying out the appropriate processes to try to get Avomo to participate in the next Miss Universe competition.

Equatorial Guinea participated in a Grand Slam pageant for the first time in 2011: Miss Supranational.

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Megan Myhren was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2012 on November 28 , 2011 - She will represent Indiana in Miss USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-28T19:05:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss USA 2012

Megan Myhren was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.

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Latest News on Miss Earth 2011 - Meet the Contestants - Photos & Profile/Biography/Interview

2011-11-28T01:12:00.000-08:00

Miss Earth 2011, the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.

The pageant was originally scheduled to be held at the Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand,[3] however the pageant organizers decided to move the pageant back to the Philippines due to the massive flooding in Thailand.

Miss Earth 2010, Nicole Faria of India will crown her successor at the end of the event. The theme of this year’s Miss Earth edition will be "Smile for Earth, for All"

Miss Earth 2011 Contestants: Do clicks the links to view the contestant's photos/profile/biography/interview/news

Albania - Emanuela Guri

Aruba - Melissa Lacle

Australia - Deedee Zibara

Austria - : Elisabeth Hanakamp

Bahamas - Kerel Pinder

Belgium - Aline Jacqueline Decock

Belize - Kimberly Robateau

Bolivia - Valeria Avendaño

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Aleksandra Kovacevic

Botswana - Messiah Jackson

Brazil - Drielly Bennettone

Canada - Ashlea Moor

Chile - Camila Stuardo

China - Liu Yu Jun

Chinese Taipei - Cherry Liu

Colombia - Andrea DeVivo

Costa Rica - Mariela Aparicio

Crimea - Nina Astrakhantseva

Curaçao - Miluska Willems

Czech Republic - Šárka Cojocarová

Denmark - Cecilia Iftikhar

Dominican Republic - Sarah Féliz

Ecuador - Olga Alava

El Salvador - Anita Puertas

England - Roxanne Smith

Estonia - Xenia Likhacheva

France - Mathilde Florin

Germany - Manou Volkmer

Ghana - Patricia Amoah Anti

Guadeloupe - Mitchelle Malezieu

Guam - Anna Calvo

Guatemala - Ana Luisa Montúfar

Honduras - Stephany Martinez

Hong Kong - Luo Wenxi

Hungary - Dora Szabó

India - Hasleen Kaur

Indonesia - Inez Elodhia Maharani

Ireland - Rachelle Liggett

Israel - Huda Naccache

Italy - Angelica Parisi

Jamaica - Kerry Moxam

Japan - Tomoko Maeda

Korea - Kim E-seul

Kosovo - Nora Asani

Latvia - Sanda Mezecka

Lebanon - Nathaly Farraj

Lesotho - Rorisang Motlomelo

Luxembourg - Natascha Bintz

Macau - Cherry Ng

Madagascar - Volamiandoha Ratsimiahotrarivo

Malaysia - Tze Hui Tay

Martinique - Coralie Leplus

Mexico - Casandra Becerra Vazquez

Nepal - Anupama Aura Gurung

Netherlands - Jill Duijves

New Zealand - Alexandra Scott

Nigeria - Munachi Uzoma

Northern Ireland - Alixandra Halliday

Norway - Marion Dyrvik Homlong

Pakistan - Sanober Hussain

Panama - Marelissa Him Betancourt

Paraguay - Nicole Huber

Peru - Maria Gracia Figueroa

Philippines - Athena Mae Imperial

Portugal - Susana Nogueira

Puerto Rico - Agnes Benítez

Russia - Alena Kuznetsova

Romania - Jihan Shanabli

Scotland - Amanda Quinn

Singapore - Felicia Orvalla

Slovak Republic - Romana Procházková

Slovenia - Rebecca Kim Lekše

South Africa - Dominique Mann

Spain - Veronica Doblas

Sweden - Renate Cerljen

Switzerland - Irina de Giorgi

Sri Lanka - Poojani Wakirigala

Tanzania - Nelly Alexsandra Kamwelu

Thailand - Niratcha Tungtisanont

Trinidad and Tobago - Melanie George-Sharpe

Turkey - Merve Saribasa

Ukraine - Khrystyna Oparina

Uruguay - Diana Banchero

USA - Nicole Kelley

U.S. Virgin Islands - Kara Williams

Venezuela - Caroline Medina

Vietnam - Nguyễn Thái Hà

Wales - Emma Franklin

Zambia - Akamandisa Inambao

Zimbabwe - Thandi Muringa

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Kendra Berger was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011 - She will represent Minnesota in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant

2011-11-28T01:02:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Teen USA 2012

Kendra Berger was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent Minnesota in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.

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Andrea Huisgen Serrano is the winner of Miss Spain 2011 or Miss España 2011 - Miss Spain 2011 - She is expected to compete in Miss Universe 2012

2011-11-28T00:59:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Universe 2012

Andrea Huisgen Serrano, Miss Barcelona, was crowned Miss Spain 2011 during the annual event held at the Palacio de los Sueños in Sevilla on November 27th. Andrea, who stands 1.80 m in height, will now represent the country at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.

The 1st runner-up or “Dama de Honor” was Aranzazu Estevez Godoy, Miss Las Palmas; she is 22 years old and stands 1.81 m in height. She will represent Spain at the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, next July.

The 2nd runner-up was Ana Crespo Rodríguez, Miss Valencia- Ana is 22 years old, 1.76 m tall and will compete in the Miss International 2012 pageant to take place in China.

Completing the top 6, were the delegates from Alicante (4th), Guipúzkoa (5th) and Málaga (6th). They will represent Spain in pageants such as Reina Hispanoamericana and Reina Internacional del Café.

Among the Top 12 semi finalists were also the beauties from Badajoz, Murcia, Pontevedra, Sevilla, Tarragona and Tenerife.

52 contestants competed in this year’s event, representing each province of Spain. The pageant returned to television for the first time since 2008.

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Miss España 2011

SEVILLE, Spain - Andrea Huisgen Serrano (20, 1.81m, Barcelona) was crowned Miss España 2011 (Miss Spain 2011) at the Palacio de los Sueños in Seville. She is expected to represent Spain in Miss Universe 2012. Aránzazu Estévez Godoy (22, 1.81m, Santa María de Guía) finished as the first runner-up or Primera Dama de Honor and is expected to represent Spain in Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia next July. Ana Crespo Martínez was the second runner-up and will compete in Miss International 2012. Ainhoa García Roca, Lidia de Sousa Muñoz and Belinda Gutiérrez Tobe completed the Top Six.

First runner-up, Aránzazu Estévez Godoy is expected to compete in Miss World 2012

Second runner-up, Ana Crespo Martínez is expected to compete in Miss International 2012

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Road to Miss Universe 2012

Andrea Huisgen was crowned Miss Spain 2011 - 2012 or Miss España 2011. Andrea Huisgen from Barcelona is 20 year old and stands 1.81 m. She is expected to represent Spain in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant.

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Photos of The Past Winners of Miss Teen USA

2011-11-28T00:46:00.000-08:00

MISS TEEN USA 2000: Jillian Parry (Pennsylvania)

1st Runner Up - Texas
Nicole O'Brian
2nd Runner Up - Kentucky
Kristen Johnson

MISS TEEN USA 2001: Marrisa Whitley (Missouri)

1st Runner Up - New York
Gloria Almonte
2nd Runner Up - Massachusetts
Marianna Zaslavsky
3rd Runner Up - Texas
Katherine Perello
4th Runner Up - Indiana
Jillian Dornbush

MISS TEEN USA 2002: Vannesa Semrow (Wisconsin)

1st Runner Up - California
Jennifer Morgan
2nd Runner Up - Kentucky
Tara Conner
3rd Runner Up - Maryland
Michelle Attai
4th Runner Up - Georgia
Kimberly Ann Harlan

MISS TEEN USA 2003: Tami Farrel (Oregon)

1st Runner Up - Tennessee
Alicia Selby
2nd Runner Up - Michigan
Alicia Jaros
3rd Runner Up - Massachusetts
Jacqueline Bruno
4th Runner Up - New Jersey
Jacklyn Pezzotta

MISS TEEN USA 2004: Shelly Hennig (Louisiana)

1st Runner Up - Hawaii
Sonya Balmores
2nd Runner Up - Nevada
Helen Salas
3rd Runner Up - Maryland
Amanda Williams
4th Runner Up - Tennessee
Tiffany Stroud

MISS TEEN USA 2005: Allie LaForce (Ohio)

1st Runner Up - Michigan
Catherine Laurion
2nd Runner Up - West Viginia
Andrea Turner
3rd Runner Up - Illinois
Kelly Cruse
4th Runner Up - California
Stephanie Brink

MISS TEEN USA 2006: Katie Blair (Montana)

1st Runner Up - North Carolina
Melissa Lingafelt
2nd Runner Up - North Dakota
Katie Cooper
3rd Runner Up - Virginia
Samantha Casey
4th Runner Up - Georgia
Brittany Sharp

MISS TEEN USA 2007: Hillary Cruz (Colorado)

1st Runner Up - New Jersey
Alyssa Campanella
2nd Runner Up - North Carolina
Kaitlin Noble
3rd Runner Up - South Carolina
Lauren Caitlin Upton
4th Runner Up - West Virginia
Chelsea Welch

MISS TEEN USA 2008: Stevi Perry (Arkansas)

1st Runner Up - South Carolina
Brittany Pjetraj
2nd Runner Up - North Carolina
Julia Dalton
3rd Runner Up - Louisiana
Lindsey Evans
4th Runner Up - Idaho
Shareece Pfeiffer

MISS TEEN USA 2000 : Jillian Parry (Pennsylvania)

1st Runner Up - Texas
Nicole O'Brian
2nd Runner Up - Kentucky
Kristen Johnson

MISS TEEN USA 2010: Mamie Crawford - ( Maryland )

1st Runner Up - Illinois
Alexis Atkins
2nd Runner Up - California
Emma Baker
3rd Runner Up - Utah
Angelia Layton
4th Runner Up - Mississippi
Haley Sowers

MISS TEEN USA 2011 - Danielle Doty ( Texas )

1st Runner Up - North Dakota
Audra Mari
2nd Runner Up - California
Alexis Swanstrom
3rd Runner Up - Kansas
Taylor Clark
4th Runner Up - Missouri
Sydnee Stottlemyre

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Karina Brez ( Florida) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:45:00.000-08:00

Name
Karina Brez
Age
23
Hometown
Wellington, Florida
Previous experience
None

Biography

Karina and her family emigrated from the Ukraine when she was a child. After graduating from Dreyfoos School of the Arts she got into the family's jewelry business and is a registered gemologist.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Marie-Lynn Piscitelli (Connecticut) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:43:00.000-08:00

Name
Marie-Lynn Piscitelli
Age
25
Hometown
North Haven, Connecticut
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011
Top 10 2010
4th runner-up 2009
1st runner-up 2008
4th runner-up 2007
Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2001

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Marybel Gonzalez ( Colorado ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:41:00.000-08:00

Name
Marybel Gonzalez
Age

Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Previous experience
None

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Kazmierczak ( Alaska ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:39:00.000-08:00

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Jessica Kazmierczak
Age
22
Hometown
Salcha, Alaskahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Previous experience
None

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Holly Allen ( Wyoming ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:38:00.000-08:00

Name
Holly Allen
Age
24
Hometown
Lander, Wyoming
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011
3rd RU Miss WY Teen USA 2006
4th RU Miss WY Teen USA 2005

Biography

Holly is a graduate of California State University-Chico and works as a recruitment consultant for ADVANTIS Global Services in San Francisco. She was raised on a ranch and is the first titleholder from her small Wyoming hometown.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erna Palić ( Idaho ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:36:00.000-08:00

Name
Erna Palić
Age
24
Hometown
Boise, Idaho
Previous experience
None

Biography

Erna was born in Bosnia Herzegovina on March 22nd, 1987. At the age of 12, her family decided to move to the United States. She has a very diverse background and speaks four different languages. She loves to travel and meet new people. Erna grew up in Idaho where she was raised by wonderful parents who taught her values and to appreciate everything in life.

In 2005, Erna graduated Capital High School and is currently attending Boise State University majoring in Psychology. Erna is also a model and wants to pursue a career in fashion industry. She loves begin actively involved in her community, supporting the Broncos and local companies.

Erna wants to reach out to young women and teens and give them tools and resources to be change makers and have a successful life. She also wants to promote her platform on self-esteem and confidence to all young girls and women across the state. She loves spending time with friends and family and strives to be a better person and a role model to other young women every day. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and every once in awhile she goes skydiving and zip lining.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Ashley Hooks ( Illinois ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-28T00:33:00.000-08:00

Name
Ashley Hooks
Age
25
Hometown
Flossmoor, Illinois
Previous experience
2nd runner-up 2011
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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Rebecca Hodge ( Iowa ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:49:00.000-08:00

Name
Rebecca (Becca) Hodge
Age
22
Hometown
Iowa City, Iowa
Previous experience
None

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erin Edmiston ( Louisiana ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:46:00.000-08:00

Name
Erin Edmiston
Age
22
Hometown
Lafayette, Louisiana
Previous experience
None
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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTNT - Rani Williamson ( Maine ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:44:00.000-08:00

Name
Rani Williamson
Age
25
Hometown
Portland, Maine
Previous experience
3rd runner-up 2011

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Nana Meriwether ( Maryland ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:42:00.000-08:00

Name
Nana Meriwether
Age
26
Hometown
Potomac, Maryland
Previous experience
4RU Miss California USA 2011
1RU Miss California USA 2010
3RU Miss California USA 2009
Non-finalist Miss California USA 2008

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Miss USA 2012 Contestant - MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Natalie Pietrzak ( Massachusetts ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:39:00.000-08:00

Name
Natalie Pietrzak
Age
25
Hometown
Somerville, Massachusetts
Previous experience
None

Biography

Natalie is the sister of Monica Pietrzak, Miss Connecticut USA 2009. She is an event design sales Manager at Art of the Event in Greater Boston. Natalie earned a master's degree in marketing at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Isenberg School of Management after graduating with a bachelor's degree marketing/consumer studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kristen Danyal ( Michigan ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:38:00.000-08:00

Name
Kristen Danyal
Age
21
Hometown
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Previous experience
Miss Michigan Teen USA 2009 (Top 15 at Miss Teen USA)

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Myverick Garcia ( Mississippi ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:35:00.000-08:00

Name
Myverick Garcia
Age
21
Hometown
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011

Biography

Myverick has an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Jones County Junior College, and is am currently enrolled at USM as a senior. She is working on a B.S. in Biological Science and hopes to pursue a career in dentistry.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Katie Kearney ( Missouri ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:33:00.000-08:00

Name
Katie Kearney
Age
23
Hometown
St Louis, Missouri
Previous experience
Top 15, Miss MO Teen USA 2005
Top 15, Miss MO Teen USA 2004

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Autumn Muller ( Montana ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:28:00.000-08:00

Name
Autumn Muller
Age
24
Hometown
Harlowton, Montana
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011
3rd runner-up 2010
4th runner-up 2009
Miss Montana Teen USA 2004

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Amy Spilker ( Nebraska ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:25:00.000-08:00

Name
Amy Spilker
Age
22
Hometown
Malcolm, Nebraska
Previous experience
2nd runner-up 2011
4th runner-up 2010
Non-finalist 2009

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Michelle Leonardo ( New Jersey ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:24:00.000-08:00

Name
Michelle Leonardo
Age
20
Hometown
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Previous experience
Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2008

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jaci Stofferahn ( North Dakota ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:21:00.000-08:00

Name
Jaci Stofferahn
Age
22
Hometown
Fargo, North Dakota
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011
1st runner-up 2009
2nd runner-up Miss ND Teen USA 2007

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Audrey Bolte ( Ohio ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:17:00.000-08:00

Name
Audrey Bolte
Age
22
Hometown
Batavia, Ohio
Previous experience
None

Biography

Audrey studies at St Andrews College in North Carolina where she is majoring in business administration and minoring in equine studies. She has competed in a number of regional and national horse shows.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Brittany Booker ( Texas ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:14:00.000-08:00

Name
Brittany Booker
Age
21
Hometown
Friendswood, Texas
Previous experience
None

Biography

Brittany Booker is a graduate of Bay Area Christian School in League City and is a student at the University of Houston, majoring in Human and Health Performance.

Brittany is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her future plans include obtaining an advanced degree from UTMB and becoming a pediatric physical therapist. She volunteers with her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, at the Houston Area Women's Center and is a dedicated volunteer at Hope Village, a residency program for adults with special needs.

Miss Houston was Brittany's first pageant but she is no stranger to the stage. She is an accomplished vocalist and has been singing since childhood.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Hibler ( Tennessee ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:11:00.000-08:00

Name
Jessica Hibler
Age
22
Hometown
Brentwood, Tennessee
Previous experience
4th runner-up 2010
2nd runner-up 2009
Top 15 Miss TN Teen USA 2007

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Taylor Neisen ( South Dakota ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T23:00:00.000-08:00

Name
Taylor Neisen
Age
20
Hometown
Rapid City, South Dakota
Previous experience
3rd runner-up Miss SD Teen USA 2010
3rd runner-up Miss SD Teen USA 2009
4th runner-up Miss SD Teen USA 2008

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kendyl Bell ( Utah ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T22:56:00.000-08:00

Name
Kendyl Bell
Age
24
Hometown
Sandy, Utah
Previous experience
1st runner-up 2011
Top 10 2010
2nd runner-up 2009

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Lauren Lundeen (Oklahoma ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T22:53:00.000-08:00

Name
Lauren Lundeen
Age
23
Hometown
Edmond, Oklahoma
Previous experience
None
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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Olivia Culpo ( Rhode Island ) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T22:48:00.000-08:00

Name
Olivia Culpo
Age
19
Hometown
Cranston, Rhode Island
Previous experience
None

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Catherine Muldoon ( Virginia ) - Photos & Profile

2011-11-27T22:42:00.000-08:00

Name
Catherine Muldoon
Age
26
Hometown
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Previous experience
4th runner-up, Miss New York USA 2011
Miss New York Teen USA 2004 (Top 10 at Miss Teen USA)
2nd runner-up, Miss GA Teen USA 03
Top 15, Miss GA Teen USA 02

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Christina Clarke (Washington) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T22:31:00.000-08:00

Name
Christina Clarke
Age

Hometown
Washington

Previous experience
None

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Antonia Shinana is the representative of Namibia at the Miss Tourism Queen International 2011

2011-11-27T22:30:00.000-08:00

Road to Miss Tourism Queen International 2011

Antonia Shinana will represent Namibia at the Miss Tourism Queen International 2011 pageant in Xi’an, China from 10 to 30 December. 21-year-old Antonia is a university graduate and part-time model from Windhoek.

The new Miss Tourism Queen will be crowned on December 27.

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MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Emily Guerin (Wisconsin) - Photos & Profile/Biography

2011-11-27T22:22:00.000-08:00

Name
Emily Guerin
Age
22
Hometown
Monroe, Wisconsin
Previous experience
None

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Final Result of Miss Guatemala 2012 - Laura Godoy, from Guatemala City, was crowned Miss Guatemala 2012

2011-11-27T22:19:00.000-08:00

Laura Godoy, from Guatemala City, was crowned Miss Guatemala 2012. She is 23, 1.74 m-tall and will represent her country in Miss Universe 2012.

Laura Godoy, Miss Universe Guatemala 2012

Monique Aparicio, 20, from Quetzaltenango, won the title Miss World Guatemala 2012, and will compete in Miss World 2012, in Ordos, in July.

Monique Aparicio, Miss World Guatemala 2012

Miss International Guatemala 2012 is Christa Garcia. Christa was a semi-finalist in Miss Global Teen 2010.

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Miss Earth 2011 Evening Gown competition - Photos of the contestants presenting their evening gowns

2011-11-27T22:12:00.000-08:00

The Road to Miss Earth 2011

The Miss Earth 2011 Evening Gown competition took place during the last week with 78 candidates (a few had not arrived yet). It happened in a hotel ballroom and was covered by a handful of Filipino pageant-aficionado blogs and local press.

It’s worth mentioning that from an initial count of 93, eight of them were not able to arrive to the contest. They were Uruguay, Mongolia, Lesotho, Bhutan, Zambia, Costa Rica, Moldova, and Albania. The official number for this year is 85.

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Miss Earth 2011 Contestant - MISS ZIMBABWE EARTH 2011 - Thandi Muringa's Photo & Profile/Interview

2011-11-27T21:54:00.000-08:00

Birth Name: Thandi Muringa
Birth Date: (age 23)
Birth Place: Harare
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Miss Earth 2011

BIOGRAPHY:

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INTERVIEW:

What environmental project will you create to promote the protection of Mother Earth and why?

The implementation of Woodland Management Techniques in Zimbabwe will help preserve forests. The initial stage involves educating people on proper and effective ways of managing forests. It is also important to highlight Fire Protection by creating fire guards around the forests. In drier parts of Zimbabwe where there is low precipitation people can be taught ways of "Pruning" trees if the wood is required for firewood. Additionally methods like pollarding can be used to preserve the life of trees. As an incentive to sustain trees in villages, villagers can be engaged in Beekeeping Projects. The Bee Hives which are kept in the trees will discourage the cutting down of trees but will be beneficial to the people as they will get honey as well as wax they can use for candles and other such projects.

What makes you proud of the country you are representing, and what can you promote about your country?

Steeped in the ancestral importance to both the local Matebele people and ancient San Bushmen, the fascinating Matopos Hills in southern Zimbabwe boast excellent examples of San rock paintings to accompany a significant wildlife population.

The Victoria Falls provide awe inspiring sightseeing and have become one of Africa's most popular tourist destinations. Often called Africa's adrenaline capital, activities range from white water rafting to famous Vic Falls bungee, whilst the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park provides numerous safari opportunities.

The Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest and oldest wildlife reserve and is renowned as one of Africa's greatest conservation areas. With its excellent infrastructure, abundant wildlife and 400bird species, it has become one of Zimbabwe's prime game-viewing destinations.

The Mana Pools National Park and World Heritage Site consists of four main pools and several smaller pools scattered along the course of the might Zambezi River. Together with the surrounding floodplain, Mana Pools is home to a large and varied wildlife population.

A little less than 30km beyond the South-Eastern town of Masvingo lies The Great Zimbabwe Ruins built of granite stones with no mortar. The ruins are remarkable; lofty, majestic, awe-inspiring, timeless. The structures were built by indigenous Zimbabweans between AD 1250 and AD 1450.

In addition to the beautiful fauna, the magnificent hills, rivers and glades Zimbabwe's greatest asset is its people. A welcoming nation filled with warmth and hospitality. The people of Zimbabwe have used indigenous methods to conserve the nations natural resources and continue to preserve those resources to ensure generations to come can enjoy the same pleasures we have.

Describe your childhood/growing years.

I grew up with my brother Nelson who is three years my senior. I looked up to him a lot and in some way was my childhood hero. We were best friends because we spent most of our time together. Both my parents worked fulltime with my mom travelling for her work. I vividly remember being an active young girl who was always mistaken for a boy. At the age 10 there was a new edition to our family when younger brother was born. His birth changed my life a lot and caused me to mature very quick. The birth of my brother really brought our family together and many changes came about.

Our family started travelling more and I always enjoyed the road trips we took. My dad would tell us stories of the places he had travelled to as a child and my mom would also share about her own travel experiences through work. At the age 12 I began high school at an all girls Catholic School and saw a huge transformation from being a tomboy into becoming more lady-like.

What lessons did you learn from your childhood/growing years?

The greatest lesson I learned from my childhood was loyalty. My brother and I had forged a great friendship and it meant we stood by each other and always looked out for each other. I also mastered respect for people at that age. When I was a child we always had different women living and working in our home as nannies and housemaids. My mother instilled such a great level of respect in us that we never viewed them as being house help but rather people who deserved our respect and who did a great job; taking care of us. With the birth of my brother I had to learn to share. Initially it was difficult because I had been the youngest for years and had never had to share but eventually sharing became second nature.

What is your most memorable moment?

My most memorable moment as a child was getting on an airplane for the first time. I had been to the airport several times to send off or to fetch either one of my parents but had never been on a plane myself. I always wondered what happened after they went through the closed doors, what did the inside of an airport look like and how did it feel to fly! I was excited to say the least and my dad let me have the window seat so I could see everything! At takeoff I had such an adrenaline rush but 45mins later when we were landing in Harare I was so nervous. It was a great experience. I remember thinking when I grow up I would love to be a flight attendant, they were the most beautiful women I had ever seen.

What is your environmental advocacy?

My environmental advocacy is Forest Restoration through tree planting. On an individual level I am supporting tree planting schemes in areas facing deforestation in Zimbabwe. I have been encouraging replanting of trees in rural and urban areas where trees have been cut down for firewood. On a national level I am seeing to it that the Tobacco Wood Energy Program is implemented. As it stands Tobacco is a high export product in Zimbabwe. The farming of tobacco has an adverse effect on the environment as trees are cut down and used in the curing process of the tobacco. It has been mandated that all Tobacco farmers set aside 10 hectares of land for the planting of the fast growing Eucalyptus (Gum tree). The process of coppicing can be used to ensure the same trees can be later used for curing of the tobacco. This will have a huge overall impact on the forestry of Zimbabwe.

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Miss Earth 2011 Contestant - MISS ZAMBIA EARTH 2011 - Akamandisa Inambao's Photo & Profile/Interview

2011-11-27T21:51:00.000-08:00

Birth Name: Akamandisa Inambao
Birth Date: (age 21)
Birth Place: Lusaka
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Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)
Measurements: 81-68-99
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Miss Earth 2011

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What environmental project will you create to promote the protection of Mother Earth and why?

I’ll create an environmental project that will deal with the recycling of materials such as paper and plastic, which in turn will reduce pollution, prevent ozone layer depletion and contribute to the worldwide climate positively.

What makes you proud of the country you are representing, and what can you promote about your country?

I love the rich sense of culture and the peace Zambia enjoys, and I am very proud of that. I’d like to promote the tourism sector in my country because I believe that Zambia has one of the best natural resources in the world and the Victoria Falls is an example of a few. Moreover, my country also has a number of exciting and entertaining traditional ceremonies.

Describe your childhood/growing years

My growing years were exciting because I got to explore and develop interests in various areas. When I was 8, I was a little ballerina and I loved dancing, but that was only for a year because moved to another school after. At 9, I focused more on modeling as a recreation and I’d model at every school event. This went on until I left primary school. At 13, in boarding school, I learned a lot of life and social skills.

What lessons did you learn from your childhood/growing years?

Success comes to those who prepare for it. I believe that everyone has a fair chance to succeed in life. Failure, however, us a state of mind and I urge everyone never to give up until they achieve their goal regardless of the situation they are going through at the time.

What is your most memorable moment?

My most memorable moment was the day I was crowned Zambia's Supermodel because that was my first title ever. It was a very happy moment because I had finally achieved my goal at the time after a period of intensive grooming.

I also felt important and it was exciting and encouraging to get a lot of support from my family and friends.

What is your environmental advocacy?

My environmental advocacy is waste management. This deals with the control of waste disposal because in Zambia, waste isn't disposed of properly.

I plan on sensitizing the citizens of Zambia about the benefits of recycling paper and plastic.

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Miss Earth 2011 Contestant - MISS WALES EARTH 2011 - Emma Franklin's Photo & Profile/Interview

2011-11-27T21:49:00.000-08:00

Birth Name: Emma Franklin
Birth Date: (age 24)
Birth Place: Cardiff
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Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
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Miss Earth 2011

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INTERVIEW:

What environmental project will you create to promote the protection of Mother Earth and why?

The environmental project I have chosen to create is to massively decrease the amount of air pollution we produce every day. Air pollution is certainly something we can all help reduce to make the world a healthier place for future generations. People need to be made aware of the fact that the pollution we are creating at present will have more of an impact on our grandchildren than ourselves.

What makes you proud of the country you are representing, and what can you promote about your country?

Wales is a small country that despite being a near neighbour to England has preserved its own language and culture. Its coal and iron industries were at the centre of the first Industrial Revolution. New systems of transport had their beginnings here. However the old heavy industries have gone and modern Wales has had to adapt. It has developed new service industries.

It is a beautiful country with many mountains and valleys. As it lies to the west of Britain it has an abundant amount of rainfall and Wales is thus a green land. It is a land of many ancient castles, caves, rivers and waterfalls. It is a land of small towns and villages. It is a tourist's delight.

The people of Wales are known for their friendliness. Wales is famous for the choirs and singers it has produced. Many of the latter are world renowned. Education has always been a matter of great importance to its people and Wales has produced many important people in the fields of both the arts and the sciences.

Because of the negative aspects of industrialization inherited from its past, the people of Wales are very aware of the need to take care of the planet we all inhabit. As a Christian I see it as my duty to do all that I can to preserve this wonderful world.

Describe your childhood/growing years.

I had a happy childhood, and grew up in a town in South Wales. I lived with my parents and my younger sister. We always looked forward to spending our weekends with our grandparents. During these weekends we used to go to the Sunday school run by the church we attended. So during these years the foundations of my faith and my moral compass were laid. I enjoyed my primary and early secondary education because I have always found learning a passion.

What lessons did you learn from your childhood/growing years?

I learned from my Christian faith that it is who you are, not what you are, that is important. Despite working hard, my parents were never affluent and often struggled to make ends meet. Thus I learned that happiness does not reside in material wealth. Love is more important than money. I remember my grandfather telling me never to take my eye off the ball, and I grew up remembering that who I was and my education remained the goal. From the occasional bullying that I experienced in school I learned that long-term relationships are far more important than short-term popularity.

What is your most memorable moment?

I will never forget the day my younger sister was born. Even though I was only four years old at the time I can remember so much about it. As I was no longer the youngest in my family, my life changed significantly from that day. My parents allowed me to hold her when she was an hour old and I remember clearly asking if we could name her Sarah - and they did.

What is your environmental advocacy?

Since becoming Miss Earth Wales I have traveled to many schools throughout the UK to promote the three R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. I believe that children should learn to be ecologically responsible from a young age to improve their chances of a healthier future. It is important that they learn from our wrong- doings and love the planet they were blessed with.

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