The "I Love My Planet School Tour Challenge" were held last November 5 and 8, 2012. The following candidates were chosen as the "Best School Tour Teachers".
The Official Press Presentation of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held last November 6, 2012 at the F1 Hotel in Taguig City. The following candidates were chosen as "Darlings of the Press":
Liter of Light Project Campaign @ San Juan City, Philippines
The "Liter of Light Project Campaign" were held on the following dates: November 6, 8 and 10, 2012. The project promotes the use of plastic bottles with water as an alternative bulb. The following candidates are hailed as "The Fastest Learners" in making the project.
Environmental Seminar @ Bulwagang Ninoy, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife
The Environmental Seminar of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held last November 7, 2012 at the Bulwagang Ninoy, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, Diliman, Quezon City. The following candidates were chosen with the "Best Participation":[89]
The Miss Earth Greenbag Challenge was held at the Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines last November 8, 2012. The activity promotes the use of reusable bags. The following groups of candidates emerged as winners:[90]
The Miss Photogenic winners were surprisingly announced last November 19, 2012 despite the end of the online voting is on the 21st. The untimely announcement created a stir to some of the pageant followers. However, the MEO has issued a statement (thru Facebook) apologizing for mis announcing the deadline of online voting which should be on the 19th.
Miss Earth 2012, the 12th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, will take place on November 24, 2012 at the Versailles Palace in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. The pageant will be broadcasted live internationally on Star World at 8:00 p.m. and will be shown on November 25, 2012, 10:00 a.m. on ABS-CBN, or coverage on Studio 23, TFC-The Filipino Channel, and also on channels of participating counties worldwide.Olga Álava from Ecuador, will crown her successor at the end of the event. 80+ contestants will compete for the crown in this year's edition.
This year’s pageant aligns itself with the United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of 2012 as the "International Year of Sustainable Energy for All", which aims to ensure universal access to modern energy services.
Posted by Music Top SIteKamis, 01 November 20120
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Tamil Nadu Government has declared holiday to all Schools and Colleges in Coastal Districts of the state tomorrow November 1, 2012 (Thursday)
This includes Chennai, Kanchipuram, Cuddalore. The decision was taken in the Neelam Cyclone Meeting chaired Chief Minister Jayalalitha.
Nilam Puyal is likely to cross near Chennai today at around 5.30 pm IST. Tress might get uprooted and fall at many places
Heavy rains are expected to continue for 12 hours after landfall (when cyclone crosses land)
TN Govt has said all the employees in Govt Offices in Chennai can return home immediately today. It also advised Private Institution employeess to return home immediately.
Between 6:30 and 7:30 am this morning, two Coast Guard choppers and small vessels rescued 15 sailors trapped on an oil tanker. Another five are still missing.
The crew members of the Pratbiha Cauvery were collected this morning after they spent the night trapped on the ship which had been anchored near the Chennai port but was cut loose during the gales that preceded Cyclone Nilam’s landfall last evening. Rescue operations were suspended at dusk on account of bad weather.
On Wednesday afternoon, the captain of the ship had warned the 37 people on board that the ship could sink after it ran aground near Chennai’s Marina beach. 17 members then jumped into a life boat which capsized in the choppy waters. One person died, and by last night, 16 had reached the shore, with help from local fishermen. They were rushed to hospital.
Dr Meera, Medical Superintendent, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai says, “What they say is they were on the ship for over a month, they ran out of fuel and food and after it was grounded the Captain told them to move out using the life boat.”
Shipping authorities have reported that the “Pratibha Cauvery” is not badly damaged and that a plan to re float it is being drawn up.
Just before the storm made landfall Wednesday, an oil tanker with 37 crew ran aground off Chennai. One of its lifeboats capsized in the choppy waters, and one crewmember drowned, the Press Trust of India news agency reported. Coast guard officers were searching for the lifeboat's six other occupants.
Andhra Pradesh state said two people died there when their homes collapsed due to heavy rain Wednesday night in Nellore and Chittoor districts, and PTI reported another death in Tamil Nadu state, a 46-year old man who slipped into the rough sea from a pier and drowned. Sri Lanka reported two deaths earlier from the cyclone.
The storm from the Bay of Bengal had maximum winds of 75 kilometers (45 miles) per hour after landfall but was weakening. A storm surge of up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) was expected to flood low-lying coastal areas, the India Meteorological Department said.
Heavy to very heavy rain was forecast for Thursday, and fishermen were asked to stay at shore.
State authorities turned 282 schools into relief centers in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. The city's port halted cargo operations, officials said. Twenty-three ships were moved to safer areas.
About 150,000 people were moved to shelters in Nellore, district official B. Sridhar said.
In Sri Lanka, thousands have been displaced due to heavy rain and strong winds.
The nation's Disaster Management Center said 4,627 people were displaced by flooding and 56 fled because of a landslide threat in the island's central region. One woman died Tuesday after a tree branch fell on her, while another person was killed in flooding, the agency said. Floods also damaged about 1,000 houses.
Posted by Music Top SIteSabtu, 27 Oktober 20120
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Official Interview With Miss INDIA
Prachi Mishra was working as a Portfolio Manager with Standard Chartered Bank when life suddenly took a U-turn, and she was honoured with the dazzling Miss India crown. From a simple girl, she emerged as a woman of substance by clinching the Ponds Femina Miss India Earth 2012 title. After months of tremendous hard work and preparation, she is now geared up to achieve yet another milestone, the Miss Earth 2012 pageant!
In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, she talks her life post Miss India, her preparation for the forthcoming pageant and her future plans. Excerpts below...
First, Miss India 2012 and now, Miss Earth 2012...quite a leap in short time. How has the experience been so far?
It has been a wonderful experience! There are lots of good memories, hard work, love and good wishes. Yes, my life has changed in a very short span of time. I am thankful to God for everything. I believe in him and in myself that I will do well at the international pageant too! It is an extremely proud feeling when you are representing your country and your culture. This whole journey is like a fairy tale - beautiful, adventurous and amazing!
What does the Miss Earth title mean to you?
To me, it means that I get to live my dream, my dream of being an international ambassador of environment. I wish to use this platform to educate people and spread awareness about the importance of saving the earth. I want to tell the world about people in our country who never had electricity and use kerosene lamps and fire wood for survival. I believe in myself and I know this title will provide me the right platform to spread the message of saving the planet.
How has been the preparation so far? So fat, it has been really good and tough! For fitness, I go for running every evening for an hour. For my talent round, I practise Kathak for 3 hours every day. In terms of diet, I follow the chart suggested by my dietician. To follow a specific diet, one has to sacrifice a lot on taste but then the results are brilliant. My body is in shape, my skin glows more and I feel charged up and filled with positive energy.
You'll be performing classical Kathak dance during the talent round at the pageant and you're taking professional classes for that. Have you trained in classical dance earlier as well? I have been trained in Bharatnatyam for 4 years and Kathak for one year. I am really working hard for my talent round because I want to leave an impact on the audience in Manila. I want them to scream 'Once More' for me!
Nicole Faria was the first Indian woman to win Miss Earth in 2010. How do you plan to clinch the title once again for India? By giving my 100 per cent! Nicole has an amazing personality, and she proved herself. Now it's my turn to give my best and bring back the crown. I don't have a master plan in mind and for me it's not at all about winning or losing. It's about how much effort I am putting in at the end of the day. I believe in karma, God is with me, all my well wishers want me to win and the most important thing is that I know I will win! May god bless me :-)
Your co-winners, Vanya Mishra and Rochelle Maria Rao, recently got back from their respective pageants. Has their experience helped you prepare better for your pageant? Undoubtedly yes! Their experience has been of great help. They know my strengths and weaknesses, and are able to guide me accordingly. Especially Rochelle, she is like a mother when it comes to guiding some one. She keeps telling me what to do and what not to do. I feel really happy and blessed to have such sweet and caring Co-Miss Indias.
What all sub-titles are you aiming to win? Miss Photogenic, Miss Eco Beauty, Miss Congeniality and best performance in talent round! It might sound a little greedy but I have a feeling that I'll actually get these subtitles.
Who are you wearing in the finale round? I am wearing a gown designed by Rakesh Agarwal.
What do you think sets you apart from the other girls in the competition? I never compare myself with others, especially during pageants because it brings in negative feelings such as insecurity, lack of confidence. It's best to be yourself, believe in yourself and work hard. Hard work never goes waste! The only thought I have during my pageant days is that I'm never going to get these days back so I should enjoy every bit of it. I believe this attitude sets me apart from the other girls.
How confident are you of winning the Miss Earth 2012 title? I am very confident because I believe in the secret! All I know is that what I think is what I reflect. So, I am completely positive about my pageant. I have worked hard and given my 100 per cent preparing for it and have lots of best wishes with me. With all this and by the grace of God I will win! Amen.
Any plans to move to Bollywood after Miss Earth? Right now the only thing I can think of is the Miss Earth crown and hopefully this victory will bring many more opportunities. So, I am waiting to explore those opportunities and then decide and choose the best among them.
Your favourite Bollywood actor? Sharing screen with Mr Amitabh Bachchan will be 'a dream come true' for me! I would love to be a part of his movie. I'd feel blessed to share the screen with the legendary actor.
What do you wish to take back from your experience in Manila? I wish to take back a bunch of memories. Meeting other national winners representing different countries and cultures, knowing more about them and sharing my own experiences with them, I am looking forward to all of that.
Any closing thoughts or message to your fans?
I believe in living life to the fullest. Enjoy very moment and make the best use of it! Karma is the only key to success!
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The 12th annual Miss Earth pageant will be held on 24 November, 2012 at Manila in Philippines where ninety six foreign beauties will be seen competing for the coveted crown.
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Canada
China
Chinese Taipei
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Crimea
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
England
Fiji
Finland
Germany
Ghana
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Korea
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Northern Ireland
Norway
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Puerto Rico
Réunion Island
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Tanzania
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Turkey
Ukraine
Uruguay
USA
US Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wales
Zimbabwe
Albania
Gabon
Haiti
Kosovo
Lebanon
Sierra Leone
Turks & Caicos
Zambia
