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We MIGHT be paying YOU to Compete 2010!

2009-12-01T09:59:00.001-06:00

Joy forgot to mention...DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR!

Have you heard that Carolina International Pageants might be paying YOU to compete?? Thats right! With our "Contestant Give-Back" campaign, you earn 20% back off ads YOU sell for your state program book! One of our contestants has almost earned a FREE entry! YOU can do it too! Its SO easy!

Once we get your application, you gain access to our special contestant page on our web site. Here you will be able to download a 7 page booklet regarding ad page sales for your state program book. Each ad you sell earns you 20% back! Why stop once you pay your entry fee? keep selling and we pay YOU to compete. Keep selling and keep earning.

Our contestants are earning a way to a free entry now...and soon, we will be paying them to compete!

We are proud and excited to offer a quality pageant program and high end production at such a low cost already. But what other pageant do you know of that pays YOU to compete?

Join us in February...... possibly for FREE......

Beauties of America to Host Live Teleconference

2009-12-01T09:58:00.001-06:00

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The Beauties of America Pageant will be hosting a live teleconference for those interested in learning more about Beauties of America. It will be held on Thursday, December 3 at 9pm (EST). The teleconference is free to those participating and will last one hour. The first portion of the call will be an overview of Beauties of America, followed by a question and answer session with National Director, Jennifer Reed. Registration is required. Simply email the Beauties of America National Office at jennifer@beautiesofamerica.com to register. Hope that you will join us!

A Courageous Beauty Interview: Mrs. Alaska America 2009-Erika Bennett

2009-12-01T09:55:00.001-06:00

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Angie: What interested you in pageants?

Erika: When I was nine years old my mother was Mrs. Alaska-America 1980, that left a lasting impression on me. She proceeded to become involved with the Miss Alaska scholarship pageant system for many years after that and also opened a talent agency in Alaska. I saw the good that can come out of pageants and know they can be fun, so I entered a few teen pageants (didn’t win any).

Angie: Why did you decide to compete?

Erika: I competed for Mrs. Alaska-America three times. I think the main reason I tried the first time was because of my mother. Each time I had so much fun and really had a chance to focus on myself for a change that I ran again. This year (2009) I competed mainly to help “force” me to get back into my pre-baby shape and allow myself some “me time” after having my daughter.

Miss America 2000 visits Region 8

2009-12-01T09:54:00.003-06:00

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BAY, AR (KAIT) - Some Region 8 teens who want to improve their pageant skills had the chance to talk to pageant professional on Saturday.

The 2000 winner of the Miss America Pageant Heather French was at Jessica's Bridal and Formal in Bay. French helped show girls the type of dresses to wear that make you feel comfortable on stage. She said knowing what to do on stage can help, but winning isn't everything.

"I want them to know that even if they don't walk away with the crown that their experience and their time was well spent in competing in pageants," said Heather French.

Miss Oklahoma, a ripped skirt, Pop Rocks, and other strange things on planes

2009-12-01T09:54:00.001-06:00

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Obviously the best thing about being a flight attendant is being able to travel at a moments notice, as long as there’s an open seat available on the flight. The second best thing about being a flight attendant has got to be all those days off! The third best thing about being a flight attendant is that we never know what the day will bring, and being able to leave that day behind as soon as we step off the plane – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Or the not so ugly as was the case on my last trip.

Miss Oklahoma, a ripped skirt, Pop Rocks, and other strange things on planes

2009-12-01T09:53:00.001-06:00

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Obviously the best thing about being a flight attendant is being able to travel at a moments notice, as long as there’s an open seat available on the flight. The second best thing about being a flight attendant has got to be all those days off! The third best thing about being a flight attendant is that we never know what the day will bring, and being able to leave that day behind as soon as we step off the plane – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Or the not so ugly as was the case on my last trip.

Smyrna selected to host Mrs. Delaware United States Pageant - Smyrna, DE - Smyrna/Clayton Sun-Times

2009-12-01T09:50:00.001-06:00

Smyrna selected to host Mrs. Delaware United States Pageant - Smyrna, DE - Smyrna/Clayton Sun-Times

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Miss Earth 2009 Post Pageant Pictorial

2009-12-01T09:49:00.001-06:00

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Brazilian beauty Larissa Ramos and her runner-ups posed in their bikinis and crowns on the beautiful beach of Boracay.

To say that the following photos are beautiful is an understatement.

Miss Earth 2009 is Larissa Ramos (Brazil). Miss Air is Sandra Seifert (Philippines). Miss Water is Jessica Barboza (Venezuela). Miss Fire is
Alejandra Echeverria (Spain).

Images courtesy of Miss Earth.

Brazil Wins Miss Earth 2009

2009-12-01T09:48:00.001-06:00

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MISS EARTH 2009:
Brazil
, Larissa Ramos

MISS AIR 2009:
Philippines, Sandra Inez Seifert

MISS WATER 2009:
Venezuela, Jessica Barboza

MISS FIRE 2009:
Spain, Alejandra Echevarria

TOP 8

Thailand
, Rujinan Phanseethum
Brazil, Larissa Ramos
Poland, Izabela Wilczek
Martinique, Pascale Laurie Nelide
Spain, Alejandra Echevarria
Venezuela, Jessica Barboza
Philippines, Sandra Inez Seifert
Colombia, Alejandra Castillo Múnera

TOP 16 Semi-finalists
(in order of announcement)

Poland, Izabela Wilczek
Korea, Park Ye-ju
Brazil, Larissa Ramos
Colombia, Alejandra Castillo Múnera
Thailand, Rujinan Phanseethum
Spain, Alejandra Echevarria
Northern Ireland, Kayleigh O'Reilly
Philippines, Sandra Inez Seifert
South Africa, Chanel Grantham
France, Magalie Audrey Thierry
Georgia, Nonna Diakonidze
Singapore, Valerie Lim
Martinique, Pascale Laurie Nelide
India, Shriya Kishore
Venezuela, Jessica Barboza
Paraguay, Gabriela Mercedes Rejala

Miss Earth 2009 - Coronation

2009-12-01T09:46:00.003-06:00

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A LETTER FROM GINNY MEERMAN, MRS. MARYLAND UNITED STATES 2009

2009-12-01T09:46:00.001-06:00

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Hello Fabulous Maryland Sisters and Potential Contestants!

Whether you are a “newbie” (new to pageantry) or a seasoned “pro”, the Mrs. Maryland United States Pageant is THE competition to sign up for! Siouxzan Moore, the pageant’s director, is the BEST…honest, fair, understanding, dedicated and professional…you WILL have the most rewarding and exciting experience competing for the Mrs. Maryland United States title! Whether crowned or not, your involvement with this pageant guarantees new friendships, self-empowerment, fun and yes, a celebration of YOU! Whether your goal is like mine, to become a more public figure, or maybe you simply wish to challenge yourself to be the best that you can be for YOU, Mrs. Maryland United States is the place to be!

On May 24, 2009 I was crowned Mrs. Maryland United States 2009. A dream come true…one that is waiting for you!

Ginny Meerman

Mrs. Maryland United States 2009

Miss America Send-Off & Trunk Show Set

2009-12-01T09:45:00.001-06:00

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Save the date of Friday, January 8, 2010 for the Miss America Send-Off and Trunk Show honoring Miss Montana 2009 Brittany Wiser. The event will feature the competition and special event wardrobe, talent, and interview skills of Brittany that she will showcase at the upcoming Miss America Pageant.

Brittany will depart for the Miss America Pageant on January 20 with the preliminary competition January 26-28. The final competition and crowning of Miss America 2010 will be aired on January 30 on TLC.

Miss UK makes Mini visit to Leighton on Sunday

2009-12-01T09:43:00.001-06:00

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Glamour queen is guest at grand prix.

A MODEL with a super chassis will be in Leighton on Sunday when Miss UK will be a special guest at the annual Mini GP.

Hayley Mac

You won't get to see a mini adventure through the streets of the town but the lovely Hayley Mac will be attempting to drape herself over the bonnets of some nifty little numbers at Brooklands Middle School, Brooklands Drive.

Hayley, who also holds the title of Miss Galaxy International, is expected to spend the day at the races and will be on hand to hand out trophies in the afternoon.

More than 60 Mini "drivers", including one from Sweden, will be vying for pole position on the grid and enthusiasts are welcome to drop by to watch the races.

There will also be trade stands for those wanting to indulge their hobby.

Any money raised on the day will be going to the National Gulf Veterans and families Association.

Miss International 2009 winner – Ana Gabriela Marroquin Espinoza (Mexico)

2009-12-01T09:42:00.001-06:00

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21-year-old Ana Gabriela Marroquin Espinoza of Mexico won the 49th Miss International 2009 pageant held at the Sichuan International Tennis Hotel, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

Other winners:

1st Runner-up: Korea, Eun Mi Seo
2nd Runner-up: United Kingdom, Chloe Beth Morgan

Rounding up the Top 15

Philippines, Melody Gersbach; Belarus, Yana Supranovich; Belgium, Cassandra D’Ermilio; Brazil, Rayanne Morais; Canada, Chanel Beckenlehner; Cuba, Patricia Rosales; Dominican Republic, Victoria Fernández; Finland, Linda Wikstedt; Japan, Yuka Nakayama; Panama, Joyce Jacobi; Spain, Melanie Santiago; and Venezuela, Laksmi Rodríguez.

Former Miss Universe, Erin McNaught suffered the mutilation of a finger

2009-12-01T09:40:00.001-06:00

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Former Miss Universe, and model, Erin McNaught had hand reconstruction surgery after she was caught under the wheel of a motorcycle during filming for a television channel.

Various news media agencies have reported that “Erin McNaught underwent and emergency operation after the index finger of her right hand was maimed in a motorcycle accident.”

The reports continue stating, “Miss Universe was filming a scene for a television program when a motorcycle sped up, causing the girl to fall to the ground when her finger was caught under the wheel of the vehicle. McNaught was immediately rushed to the hospital to undergo an operation to reconstruct her damaged hand.”

A Courageous Beauty Interview: Mrs. New York International 2009-Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith

2009-12-01T09:39:00.001-06:00

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May I introduce to you, Lidia Szczepanowski-Goldsmith!

Angie: What titles have you held?

Lidia: In 2006 I won the title of Mrs. New York America and I was a Top 12 Semi-Finalist at the Mrs. America Pageant. I was also crowned Mrs. New York International in 2009.

Angie: Was this your first pageant?

Lidia: No, I also competed and won the title of Mrs. New York America in 2006 and placed in the Top 12 at the Mrs. America Pageant in Tuscon, Arizona.

Angie: Was/is competition scary?

Lidia: Not at all. As a litigator, I felt right at home in interviews and on a stage. I have also been presenting “Stylish Safety” Women’s Safety Awareness Seminars for several years now and have spoken to thousands of women on this topic. I have also made numerous television, radio and other media appearances.

My websites include www.EverythingLidia.com and www.TheNOWSA.org.

A LETTER FROM RACHEL NAUGLE MCCARVILLE, MRS. VIRGINIA UNITED STATES 2009

2009-12-01T09:37:00.001-06:00

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This pageant system is wonderful and the director Siouxzan Moore is always willing to answer your questions and is such a great person! Each year Siouxzan puts on a beautiful pageant production at the historic Kimble Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia (such a great family friendly town also). The day starts with rehearsals so you can feel confident and beautiful for the competition. The ladies you will meet on pageant day are so nice and I have become good friends with many of them. I encourage you to do something for yourself! Challange yourself to be the best version of yourself that you can and showcase your hard work and beauty at the Mrs. Virginia United States Pageant on March 20th. Winning the title has been such an amazing gift in my life. I look forward to passing that gift on to an amazing lady. I look forward to meeting you on March 20th!"

Mrs. Virginia United States 2009
Rachel Naugle McCarville

Miss Oregon & Miss Oregon Teen USA Pageant

2009-12-01T09:36:00.003-06:00

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Oregon crowned two new queens as the Miss Oregon & Miss Oregon Teen USA pageant was held over the weekend. Kate Paul of Bend was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2010 and Cara Nardini won the Miss Oregon Teen USA 2010 title to the cheers of a standing room only crowd.

Carol and Bert Lukens put on a fabulous show. I was treated like a queen during the event with front row seats for a great view of the competition. Joining me was fellow Beauties of Amercia-Oregon's 40s queen Chris Wooley as we settled in for an evening of fun.

Congratulations also to two wonderful young women, Emma Pellet who placed in the top ten, and Monica Atkinson (in the gold gown) who finished as 1st runner-up to Kate Paul, Miss Oregon USA 2010. Expect to see both of them in the future on a national pageant stage!

I'm heeeerrrrreee!!!

2009-12-01T09:36:00.001-06:00

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I'm finally here-yyayayy-and am already hard at work setting up and finalizing last minute details (including bringing in that brand new FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE!!).

After setting up hundreds of trophies, decking the stage out, and finalizing last minute items....me and a few of the choreographers headed to DOWNTOWN DISNEY...where we went to the movie theatre and saw NEW MOON!!!!! Lets just say, for those of you gals coming to nationals - you WILL be seeing me and a few of the other choreographers sporting or TEAM EDWARD shirts!!!!

BOXES - and these are JUST boxes of crown cases

NAM State Directors with National Director, Kathleen Mayes lining up check in paperwork

Tiffany and I opening up the FAMOUS Spirit Sticks.....BRING YOUR SASSY ATTITUDES & YOU MIGHT BE TAKING ONE OF THESE BABIES HOME!!!

A Courageous Beauty Interview: 2009 Beauties of America 50's-Debra Gilmour

2009-12-01T09:32:00.001-06:00

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Angie: How did you learn about various pageants?

Debra: I first saw an ad in a magazine with Mrs. America's picture in it. That piqued my interest as I had not been aware of pageants for women aside from Miss America and Miss USA.

Angie: What titles have you held?

Debra: I have held both competitively won and at large titles. My first title was won in 1988, where I was crowned Mrs. Oregon America. In 1989 I was selected to represent Oregon at-large as Mrs. Oregon USA International in 1989. In 2007 I held the at large title of Mrs. Scotland International (my husband and I own property in Scotland where his father was born). In 2008 I competed for and won the title Mrs. Oregon International. In 2009 I held the Beauties of America at large title of Oregon's 50s, then competed for and won the national title of 2009 Beauties of America's 50s.

Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap Finishes 3rd In Amazing Race

2009-12-01T09:30:00.001-06:00

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Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap and her husband, Brian Kleinschmidt from Nashville, Tennessee, finished in 3rd place last week on CBS’ The Amazing Race.

Ericka was born December 29, 1981 and is a native of Orlando. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. While attending college at the University of Central Florida, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

In 2004 she was crowned Miss America becoming the fifth African American woman to hold the title. Ericka was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Florida.

Erica’s platform was “United We Stand, Divided We Fall Behind: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion.”

Tami Farrell Gears Up For Miss California USA Pageant

2009-12-01T09:28:00.001-06:00

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Gearing up for another beauty pageant, Tami Farrell was spotted posing poolside just ahead of the 2010 Preliminaries held at the Riviera Resort and Spa Hotel in Palm Springs, CA.

Ms Farrell won first runner-up last year and was later awarded the title Miss California USA when former pageant winner Carrie Prejean lost her crown amidst a firestorm of controvery.

The competition takes place tomorrow (November 22) at 5pm EST with rehearsals running all weekend. There are 150 hopeful beauty queens competing this year.

The pageant winner will advance to the Miss USA pageant, the winner of which competes in the Miss Universe pageant.

Carrie Prejean the Hot Topic at Miss California USA Pageant

2009-12-01T09:27:00.001-06:00

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Carrie Prejean may have been out of sight at Sunday's Miss California USA pageant—but she definitely was not out of mind.

The annual pageant, held at Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage, was full of overt digs at the controversial beauty queen. Donald Trump, the owner of Miss Universe, even got in on the action, appearing via video feed to introduce the interview portion of the show.

"Get ready for some really tough questions...and as time has proven, they get us in a lot of trouble," he promised.

Host Chris Jacobs also contributed a few cracks about Prejean, saying that one lucky girl would win the chance to "become TMZ's new favorite topic" and "give Larry King something inappropriate to talk about." He also referenced her solo sex-tape scandal, joking that a producer wanted to call Miss Photogenic "the Carrie Prejean award."

Moakler also said she hopes Prejean's political and personal predicaments can be a lesson to other pageant contestants.

Nicole Johnson Quietly Named Miss California

2009-12-01T09:25:00.001-06:00

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The Miss California USA pageant came and went with nary a gay marriage controversy last night.

However, the winner of the 2010 crown actually does have a celebrity gossip connection: Nicole Johnson was romantically linked to Michael Phelps in October 2008.

Now, the brunette beauty from Ventura County can make news on her own. She follows Carrie Prejean as the state's title-holder, though that attention-starved author was eventually stripped of the crown.

“I think it was my presentation,” Johnson said, when asked why she won. “I was very confident on the stage, and I stood out in a red gown. I think maybe that was it.”

Brazilian coed is Miss Earth

2009-12-01T09:23:00.003-06:00

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GREEN BEAUTY. A jubilant Larissa Ramos of Brazil, a 20-year-old biology student, celebrates after winning the Miss Earth beauty pageant on Boracay Island, Aklan, Sunday night.

A 20-year-old biology major from Brazil was crowned 2009 Miss Earth in a televised beauty pageant held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center on Boracay Island in Aklan last Sunday night.

It was the second win for Brazil in the nine-year-old pageant, the first in 2004 when Priscilla Meirelles won the contest. Meirelles is also the chairwoman of this year's panel of judges.

Ramos will become the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and other environmental groups.