Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003 (Dominican woman )

Amelia Vega Polanco (born November 7, 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) became the first and only Dominican woman to be named Miss Universe, in 2003. At the age of 18, she was the youngest winner since 1994.

Vega's father, Otto Vega, is a general medical practitioner with offices in New York City and Miami. Her mother, Patricia Polanco Alvarez, also born in Santo Domingo, one of the first 3 Dominican Women to graduate as a Pilot. She was also a previous national titleholder who represented the Dominican Republic in 1980 at the Miss World pageant. Vega is the niece of the Grammy Award–winning singer Juan Luis Guerra.

After winning the Miss Dominican Republic Universe title, Vega represented the Dominican Republic in the Miss Universe 2003 pageant held in Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003. She became the only titleholder from this country to win the title.

Vega was crowned in Panama. She wore a white evening gown during the competition, which featured strings of beads on the sleeves.

As Miss Universe 2003, Vega traveled extensively working with internationally recognized HIV/AIDS organizations including the Global Health Council, Cable Positive, amfAR, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and God's Love We Deliver. As a celebrity spokesperson, she was responsible for working with the international media to generate a better understanding and acceptance of AIDS/HIV epidemics and its prevention while helping to increase awareness, funding and resources for these key organizations.

As Miss Universe, Vega represented the Miss Universe Organization. Her "sister" 2003 titleholders were Tami Farrell (Miss Teen USA, of Oregon) and Susie Castillo (Miss USA, of Massachusetts).

Vega is the third among Miss Universe winners who also won the National Costume competition. Thailand's Porntip Nakhirunkanok won the award in 1988 and eventually won the crown then, Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad & Tobago also won the Best National Costume and went on to win the 1998 Miss Universe crown.

Justine Pasek, Miss Universe 2002

Yostin "Justine" Lissette Pasek Patiño (born August 29, 1979) is a Panamanian model, FAO Goodwill Ambassador, and Miss Universe 2002.

Pasek was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, the daughter of a Panamanian homemaker and Polish engineer. Affectionately called by her Polish name, "Justyna", she lived in Ukraine for a year, but spent most of her childhood in the village of Wożuczyn near Zamość, Poland. After her mother finished her studies in chemistry, the family moved to Panama.

Before entering the Miss Panama contest in 2001, Pasek worked as a model in television productions and fashion shows. She also planned to complete her degree in environmental engineering in New Zealand with her two younger brothers (Edward and Alvaro), and later work for the Smithsonian Research Center.

Her start in the modelling world took place when she joined the "Chica Modelo" (a model search) contest in 1996 where she won the award for Best Editorial Model. It also gave her the chance to work for Physical Modelos, her official modeling agency as of today. As model Pasek taken part in calendars, commercial and as stewardess in different events.

Animal News - google Dog Surfing Competition in California

For the third time, Dog Surfing Competition held in Huntington Beach, California, USA, 23-25 ​​September 2011. In this championship, a dog named Abbie Uy types of Australian kelpies scored the Guinness World Records after successfully surf as far as 60 meters. (Photo: REUTERS / Lucy Nicholson)

Oxana Ferodova, Miss Universe 2002

Oxana Gennadyevna Fedorova (born December 17, 1977) is a Russian Miss Universe winner, police officer (retired), former university lecturer, television host, actress, singer, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Fedorova became the first Miss Russia to win the Miss Universe contest. She began in the entertainment business as a model and became Miss St. Petersburg in 1999 and Miss Russia in 2001.

Oxana Fedorova was born in Pskov, Russia, where she lived until she was 18. Fedorova is an only child, and she was brought up by her mother and maternal grandparents. According to Fedorova, her grandparents were very demanding of her.

Fedorova's parents divorced when she was three years old. She did not hear from her father since then. In 2005 Oxana tried to find her father, but discovered he had died.

Her father was a nuclear physicist, and her mother worked as a nurse at a psychiatric hospital (she is retired). At the police academy, Fedorova played the saxophone as a member of the brass band.

After graduating from the police academy with a red diploma (i.e. with honours), Fedorova worked as an inspector in the Pskov militia for six months.

Following her time with the force, Fedorova moved to St. Petersburg to study at the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) University, where she worked as an investigator at the Pulkovo Transport Police whilst studying.

The 2002 Miss Universe contest was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Oxana won both the swimsuit and evening gown competitions by large margins over the other nine semi-finalists.

Upon being crowned Miss Universe 2002, Fedorova was given mulitple honors and gifts. Russian doll designer Helen Yarmak even dedicated a doll to her. Controversy soon loomed ahead for Fedorova, however, as she was later rumored to be pregnant.

Denise Quinones, Miss Universe 2001

Denise Marie Quiñones August (born September 9, 1980 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was the fourth woman from her country to win the Miss Universe contest. Prior to winning the Miss Universe pageant, she represented her hometown of Lares in the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2001 pageant.

Quiñones won the Miss Universe 2001 pageant in Bayamon, Puerto Rico in 2001. Her win, over Greek contestant Evelina Papantoniou, came on the Miss Universe pageant's 50th anniversary. As Miss Universe, Quiñones resided in New York City for a year, enjoying the benefits that all winners of the pageant receive, including complimentary make-up and haircare, a car, complete wardrobe, professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization, a $60,000 scholarship to a New York City film school, and traveling opportunities.

On the night of the Miss Universe 2002 contest, she passed on her crown, once again in Puerto Rico (this time the event was held in the city of San Juan), to Oxana Fedorova of Russia.

Since relinquishing the title, Quiñones attended the School for Film and Television's two-year conservatory acting program. Presently an actress, Quiñones has starred in the Spanish version of Nilo Cruz's play Ana en el trópico (Anna in the Tropics) and continues to hone her talent in the United States. For her role in Anna in the Tropics she was nominated and awarded an HOLA Award (from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors) and an ACE Award. In October 2005 she was selected for the role of Doña Rosita, in a production of Federico Garcia Lorca's play Doña Rosita la soltera.

Quiñones guest-starred in an episode of the WB Network television series Smallville. She played Andrea, a masked avenger who fought crime in Metropolis and invited Clark Kent (Tom Welling) to join her in her adventures. On the heels of her Smallville role, she was also cast in the role of "Rachel", a young fighter pilot in the pilot for the TV series Aquaman which was in development for the CW Television Network. The pilot did not make the fall 2006 lineup.

Quiñones dated René Pérez, also known as Residente from the Puerto Rican alternative-reggaeton duo Calle 13.

In November 2006, Quiñones led the Off-Broadway cast of "Zanahorias" (or "Carrots" in English), a Spanish comedy by Spanish playwright Antonio Zancada. For her role in "Zanahorias" she was nominated and subsequently won an ACE Award in 2007.

In July 2008, it was announced that Quiñones would play the part of Lara in the upcoming film I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, based on the book of the same name. On July 24, 2008, producer Tucker Max announced on the film's official production blog that Quiñones had dropped out due to a scheduling conflict.

Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000

Lara Dutta Bhupathi (born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, and former Miss Universe.

Lara was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to a Punjabi father and an Anglo-Indian mother. Her father is Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (retired) and her mother is Jennifer Dutta. She also has two elder sisters, one of whom serves in the Indian Air Force and a well known younger sister. Famed composer and DJ Nitin Sawhney is Lara's cousin. The Dutta family moved to Bangalore in 1981 where she completed high school from St.Francis Xavier Girls' High School and the Frank Anthony Public School. Lara graduated in economics with a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai. She was crowned Miss Universe in 2000 which led to her appointment as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador in 2001.

Lara Dutta won the annual Gladrags modeling competition in her native India, thus winning the right to be the first Indian representative at the 1997 Miss Intercontinental, in which she took first place. Later, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe and Miss Universe in 2000.

At Miss Universe 2000 in Cyprus, Lara was the clear favorite ahead of fierce competition from Venezuela, Spain, USA and Canada. She achieved the highest score in the swimsuit competition and her finalist interview score was the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest, as her perfect interview saw a majority of the judges giving her the maximum 9.99 mark. After her final question, in which she delivered a passionate defense of the Miss Universe contest (and other beauty pageants), she became the second Indian Miss Universe.

In the same year, Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza won their respective Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific titles which gave India a rare triple victory in the world of beauty pageants.

Zidane: Mourinho is the best coach in the world

Director of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, considered Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the world. Zidane also believes in the hands of the Los Marengues Mourinho Madrid could undermine the hegemony of its main rivals, Barcelona.

"We (Real Madrid) is a great team led by the world's best coach,Jose Mourinho" said Zidane was quoted as saying by the official website of Real Madrid, Saturday, September 24, 2011.

Zidane did not deny if Madrid does not show good enough start at the beginning of this season. Especially after a 1-0 defeat of Levante. But it can not be a benchmark for opportunities La Madrid won the league title this season.

"We know there are always difficult times in one season. And you certainly will not win the title in just 4 games. So, we have to keep working the way we've done so far, with the confidence that we will achieve something great this season , "said Zidane.

"Madrid now has the potential and sufficient quality to give the supporters what they want. Indeed, we may not be in the best performance when fans wanted. But we are the best club in the world. We have the best coach and best players. I have no doubt coach and these players will make us all very happy, "said the French star in this 1998 World Cup.

On this occasion, Zizou also deplored the attitude of the parties often cornering performance and behavior during Mourinho manage Los Blancos. According to him, they often exaggerate for what happens in the body of Real Madrid. Like the time when Mourinho blames Khedira Madrid defeated Levante last weekend.

"Mourinho realize the great responsibility which he received by being the manager of Real Madrid. And that is why, he has high demands on all players and teams," said Zidane.

Mexico News - Sexy Mexican Stewardess calendar

Airline threatened bankrupt, ten Mexican flight attendant or "aeromozas" became sexy model in flight-themed 2011 calendar. Calendar is selling thousands of copies, even before official publication. Tenth-bodied sexy stewardess comes from Mexicana airlines, one of the oldest in Mexico, which threatened with bankruptcy in August and stopped service today.

Mexico News - Fire Casino Royale In Mexico

A gambling site called Casino Royale in Monterrey Mexico burned by a group of unidentified people, (26 / 8). Incident began when 12 armed men came in and flush the Casino with a flammable liquid, at least 32 people were killed in this incident. (Photo: AP Photo / Hans Maximo Musielik)