Miss Int'l Beauty Pageant 2006 held in Beijing

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Chen Qian (C), winner of the China final for Miss International Beauty Pageant 2006, poses with the first and second runners-up Chen Xiaomeng (R) and Jiao Jian in Beijing, Sept. 20, 2006.
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Contestants perform during the China final for Miss International Beauty Pageant 2006 in Beijing, Sept. 20, 2006. Chen Qian from Chian's Hebei Province won the final on Wednesday.
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Contestants perform during the China final for Miss International Beauty Pageant 2006 in Beijing, Sept. 20, 2006. Chen Qian from China's Hebei Province won the final on Wednesday.
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Contestants perform during the China final for Miss International Beauty Pageant 2006 in Beijing, Sept. 20, 2006. Chen Qian from Chian's Hebei Province won the final on Wednesday.
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Chen Qian performs during the China final for Miss International Beauty Pageant 2006 in Beijing, Sept. 20, 2006. Chen won the final on Wednesday.
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Chen Xiaomeng poses after becoming the runner-up of the China final for Miss International Beauty Pageant 2006 in Beijing, Sept. 20, 2006. Chen Qian from Chian's Hebei Province won the final on Wednesday.

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Miss Columbia returns to stage of possibilities

By BERTRAM RANTIN

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Kimberly Aiken went from Miss Columbia to Miss America in 1994.

‘There she is’ begins with return of Miss Columbia

There she is, Miss Columbia — again.

It’s been four years since Columbia has sent a representative to the Miss America organization’s Miss South Carolina Pageant. And as far as some are concerned, that’s four years too long.

All that will change next month when the event returns to Keenan High School.

And few people are more excited about the Oct. 21 event than Erin Gambrell.

“The confidence, presence, poise — those are things you can’t learn in college,” Gambrell said.

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Pembroke resident and Miss USA fight breast cancer

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Miss USA Tara Conner and New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. associate and Pembroke resident Mark McLaughlin participated in the unveiling of a 12-foot Pink Ribbon on Sept. 6. The event took place on the first floor lobby of New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. headquarters in Brighton.
The Pink Ribbon was relocated outside the New Balance building facing the Massachusetts Turnpike. The Pink Ribbon highlighted the Sept. 10 Boston Komen Race for the Cure event and October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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MADD-NC welcomes Miss America to Raleigh

Mothers Against Drunk Driving- North Carolina is proud to announce the presence of Miss America, Jennifer Berry at a Cardinal Club luncheon on October 16th. Along with Miss Berry, MADD's National President, Glynn Birch will announce important information about new MADD initiatives, both nationwide and within North Carolina.

Major sponsors of the event are Monitech Ignition Interlock Systems and Rehabilitation Support Services.

With the holidays approaching, MADD's Tie-One-On For Safety Red Ribbon Campaign will be officially started within our state. Another major announcement will include the initiation of UMADD, a campus-based student organization composed of student and campus leaders concerned about underage drinking, high-risk drinking, and impaired driving. North Carolina State University and Duke University have recently started UMADD programs on their campuses. A press conference will be held at The Cardinal Club to announce this important news.

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Miss World beauties flock to Poland’s cultural Mecca

WARSAW.- The contestants of the Miss World Pageant are flocking to Poland’s western city of Wroclaw, a cultural Mecca on the country’s Odra river.

The contestants, upon arriving in the historical city’s main town square in a sunny afternoon, were cheered by thousands of locals who took part in a exhibition of paintings specially commissioned for the event.

The Miss World contestants took part in an exhibit with drawings which were prepared mostly by children and every Miss added her own touch and signed the work. This performance sought to capture the key spirit of each represented country and transpose it to canvas.

Paola Torres Cohen, Miss Dominican Republic worked together with a polish Boy, who accurately portrayed Quisqueya’s essence as a Caribbean island whose perspectives include a still developing yet strong tourism-based economy.

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MISS WORLD PREVIEW FIXED ODDS BETTING PREVIEW

Miss World, a competition founded by Eric Morley, the man responsible for the entertainment chain Mecca, is established as one of the most watched annual events on television - at its peak the show drew a staggering audience of 27.5million in Britain alone!

The claws will be out in force in Warsaw, Poland on September 30 when the 56th Miss World extravaganza takes place, as 104 fine female specimens are put through their paces, all bidding to carry away the coveted crown.

It has to be said that, regardless of how hard a day the bookies' male odds compilers have had, I very much doubt that there would be complaints from those appointed to price this event up. At the time of writing, Blue Square and Sporting Odds are the firms to have formed a market on this event.

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Miss Vietnam drawing with children at Miss World pageant

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VietNamNet – Together with all the other beauties in the Miss World 2006 pageant, Miss Vietnam Mai Phuong Thuy drew with local children in Wroclaw, Poland on September 17. Thousands of local children prepared paintings with the home countries of contestants in the pageant as the themes, and invited the beauties to finish their creations. Miss Vietnam was shown a painting with a river and a coconut tree, a popular image of her nation. She happily finished the painting. The beauties will remain in Wroclaw until September 21. They will compete for ‘Miss Talent’ in the city on September 20, before participating in the final gala in Warsaw on September 30. More at the Source

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The Hottest TV Actress: Shandi Finnessey, The Host With the Most

By James Lalumondiere
Sep 19 2006 11:30AM

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Throughout the years the movies have introduced us to the world of glamorous people. Those we all wish we looked like or wanted to be because they are so handsome or beautiful in one way or another. In later years as the evolution of the television came along and those big screen actors started being noticed on commercials and daytime television programs.

There are so many "hot" men and women on television today it is hard to pick just one. Throughout all the cable channels out there, the GSN network has one of the most beautiful women on television, and though not a movie actress, she still plays a big roll on television.

Shandi Finnessey is currently the host of the widely-popular game show "Playmania" which airs on the GSN network, as well as co-host with Chuck Woolery on the game show "Lingo". This five-foot ten-inch blonde-haired blue-eyed beauty was born in Florissant, Missouri. She is 26 years old and holds a B.S. from Lindenwood University in Psychology and is working towards a Masters degree in Counseling.

Shandi was crowned Miss USA being the first Miss Missouri to be given this title in 2004, as well as becoming first runner up in the Miss Universe that same year. Shandi was also involved in research for androgyny and was published in the SEPA Journal in 1999. In 2002, Shandi published a children's book entitled "Furrtails" in 2002.

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Hong Kong TV Network Wins Piracy Lawsuit

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HONG KONG — Television Broadcasts Ltd., Hong Kong's biggest terrestrial broadcaster, successfully sued a Web site in mainland China that distributed the network's programs _ including a Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant _ without permission, the broadcaster said Monday.

The portal http://www.21cn.com was ordered by the High Court in the southern province of Guangdong to pay TVB 200,000 yuan (US$25,174, euro19,861) in compensation, TVB said in a statement.

"TVB is most pleased with the judgment as it sets a precedent in China that copyrights should be respected," the broadcaster said about the July decision.

The Web site was illegally distributing the drama series "The Bund," the variety show "Gala Spectacular 2003" and "Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2003," among other programs, TVB said.

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Ali Larter & Milo Ventimiglia

Ali Larter & Milo Ventimiglia
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Our ex-Miss USA at a panel about her new show, Heroes. Watch it on NBC!

Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Swimsuit Pageant contestants in our Hotel

Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Swimsuit Pageant contestants in our Hotel
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Interesting behind the scenes photo at Miss HT.

Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Swimsuit Pageant contestants in our Hotel

Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Swimsuit Pageant contestants in our Hotel
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Interesting behind the scenes photo at Miss HT.

Bob Barker readies for record 35th season of game show

By SANDY COHEN

Associated Press

Television's iron man continues to forge on.

Bob Barker will start his 35th season as the host of ''The Price Is Right'' on Monday.

Johnny Carson once held the record for continuous tenure with the same show: 29 years. Barker broke it in 2002. And Merv Griffin's game-show classics ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'' are years behind ''Price,'' the longest-running game show in TV history.

Barker's approach, like the show's set, has remained essentially unchanged since he arrived Sept. 4, 1972, to host what was then called ''The New Price Is Right'': wholesome, playful and family friendly.

He's weathered some challenges along the way, including the death of his wife (and producer), Dorothy Jo, in 1981 and a sexual harassment lawsuit filed (and later dropped) by one of the show's models in 1994.

But even in this era of endless channel choices and increasing fascination with the shocking and salacious, Barker and ''Price'' maintain an upbeat, timeless charm.

The 82-year-old talked with The Associated Press about the secrets of his lasting appeal and what he's got planned for the next 35 years.

AP: What is it about the show that's kept audiences hooked for all these years?

Barker: My agent says it's the host. We've been on so long, I've been told by young people, that their grandmother introduced them to ''The Price is Right.'' It all adds up to a family thing that has been passed down from one generation to another. And nothing has changed. The only thing that's changed on ''The Price is Right'' is the color of my hair. When you turn the television on, you're back in the 1970s.

AP: Will you ever retire?

Barker: I've thought about retiring for 10 or 15 years, but I have so much fun and the show is so successful that it's tough to walk away from. I just signed a five-year contract, believe it or not. I don't expect to last five years. I know that for about three years now, Freemantle (Media, which owns ''Price'') has been looking for a host. But I'm still doing the show so apparently they haven't found the right one.

AP: Did you ever expect to last this long on the program?

Barker: My late wife said, ''If you have anything, it's tenacity.'' I did the pageants, Miss Universe and Miss USA, for 21 years. I did the Rose Parade for 21 years. I did the Pillsbury Bake-Off for 20 years. I went back for years, about 20 years, and did the Indianapolis 500 parade. I did ''Truth or Consequences'' for 18 years. When I get a job I hang onto it.

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Eight seek ‘Unforgettable’ place in Royal Family

By Tribune Staff

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The Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest competition will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Valhalla in the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Cartwright Center.

The pageant has been held each year since 1961, and the rest of the 2006 Royal Family will be announced at the Mrs. Oktoberfest Reception and the Festmaster’s Ball.

The event’s theme is “Unforgettable,” with 2005 Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest Beth Bruzek performing. 2005 Miss Wisconsin Tracy Gest will be the emcee. Also performing will be 2006 Miss Wisconsin Meghan Coffey, Brian Schroeder, the Viterbo Dance Team “The Tailfeathers” and a La Crosse Dance Centre dance troupe.

Contestants will vie for more than $12,800 in local scholarship money.

Tickets are $12 and are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Oktoberfest office at La Crosse and Second streets. Tickets also can be purchased the evening of the event at the Cartwright Center.

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Tina Sauerhammer, Alec Loftus

Dr. Tina Marie Sauerhammer and Alec Kristian Loftus were married yesterday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wis. The Rev. Katherine Baardseth officiated.

Dr. Sauerhammer, 25, is keeping her name. She is a third-year resident specializing in general surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, and received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison. She is a former Miss Wisconsin, winning the title in 2003.

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Pretty in Perry as Jen gets red carpet rescue

Angela Cuming and Mario Christodoulou
September 17, 2006

Top secret: Alex Perry designed a frock especially for Jennifer.
Photo: Danielle Smith

She has worn designer frocks to be crowned Miss Universe, to dance with the stars and to plug a major department store - but she had nothing to wear to help celebrate the 50 years of Australian television.

So when Alex Perry offered to dress Jennifer Hawkins for the black-tie "TV Turns 50" event in Sydney tonight, the star was more than happy to take him up on the offer.

"I can't wait to walk down the red carpet in it," she said.

But, in true fashion form, the details of the dress have been kept a closely guarded secret.

"All I can say is it's not sparkly, it has straps and colour," Perry said. "Apart from that, I can't say anything else.

"But it is a dress I have designed especially for Jen."

Hawkins will join American actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly at Star City casino for the event to be broadcast live on Channel Seven.

The evening will include the countdown of the top-20 television moments, voted by the Australian public.

"My favourite moment on television would actually have to be Hey, Hey, It's Saturday," Hawkins said. "I used to love sitting at home on a Saturday night watching it.

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Miss America comes to Northeastern University

by Meghan GarganPosted September 16, 2006


Heather Whitestone McCallum was humbled as she modestly accepted the warm applause from the students at Northeastern University. Although, it wasn’t as loud as one might expect. This is because the speech McCallum gave was delivered to the university’s deaf community where the sign for applause is the raising and shaking their hands.

McCallum was the first crown Miss America in the pageant’s 75-year history. Since winning her title ten years ago, McCallum has been on a mission. She has traveled across the nation inspiring others to reach for their dreams. McCallum’s travels recently lead her to Northeastern University where she spoke to students and faculty, both deaf and hearing, about her experiences and her accomplishments.

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At Miss World, Natasha Suri's rocking already

Pond's Femina Miss India-World Natasha Suri seems destined for bigger things.

A lot of prayers have been answered,"says Pond's Femina Miss India-World Natasha Suri who's already bagged two titles at the Miss World contest — Ist runner up Miss World Beach Wear and the IInd runner up Miss World Dress Designer Award.

"And I am euphoric,"she says from Warsaw, Poland where the final contest will be held on September 30. "To be chosen out of 106 girls, all of whom are equally stunning, for these two titles was just great,"says Natasha.

Talking about the Beach Wear round, Natasha says, "We were all given Miss World uniform bikinis. There were stringent eliminations – from 106, first 20 were chosen, then 10 and then from five, three were selected.

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CORRECTION: Mrs. United States

FROM MRS. UNITED STATES:

The Mrs United States Pageant has been rescheduled to air on the "I"
network, formerly PAX TV, September 21st at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties which resulted in the
pageant having to be rescheduled. We are in the process of updating the
website with the rescheduled date and time.  We are sorry for any
inconvenience this may have caused. We were only notified of the rescheduled
date Friday night, which is why we are notifying you this morning.


Best Wishes,
Isabella Ilacqua
Mrs. United States Pageant

BTW: I just checked my Tivo and it is listing most of this as paid programming yet so this is really fresh news. Set your VCRs!

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Suzy Bootz, Mrs. International 2006

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