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Updates:
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=13828907" target="_blank">07/02 - Miss Russia is Dethroned</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=13858834" target="_blank">7/05 - Miss Germany Crowned. Miss Lebanon Replaced.</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=13912858" target="_blank">7/10 - Miss Russia Reinstated.</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=13944729" target="_blank">7/13 - Miss Albania chosen.</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14047159" target="_blank">7/23 - Performers for Miss Universe 2009</a>

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<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14158453" target="_blank">8/03 - Arrivals</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14162202" target="_blank">8/04 - Fittings & Registrations, Girls First day.</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14162692" target="_blank">8/04 - Swimsuit Pictorial (Thanks to GiRlli3)</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14168907" target="_blank">8/04 - Swimsuits Part II (Mexico, Japan, Puerto Rico, Spain, etc)</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14174876" target="_blank">8/05 - Headshots (Thanks to N&M)</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14176973" target="_blank">8/05 - GLAMOUR Shots</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14190318" target="_blank">8/06 - Evening Gown Pictures</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=BREAXTI&view=videos" target="_blank">8/06 - Video Interviews</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14228826" target="_blank">8/10 - Swimsuit Fasion Show</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14235432" target="_blank">8/11 - National Costume Show</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14237027" target="_blank">8/11 - National Costume II (Thanks to inconnu!*)</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14268615" target="_blank">8/14- Winners of National Costume Competition (thanks to desiderata)</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14283458" target="_blank">8/14 - Group Photo Shoot</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14311422" target="_blank">8/18 - One On One Interviews with the Judges (thanks to kpop_yo)</a>
<a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=299958&view=findpost&p=14311628" target="_blank">8/18 - Preliminaries (Evening Gown) Pictures</a>

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Schedule of Events

MISS UNIVERSE 2009 - Atlantis Resort, Bahamas, August 23</b>

<b>Saturday, Aug 1 - Monday, Aug 3</b>

-Arrivals, Registration and Official Photography
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Wednesday, Aug. 5</b>

-Visit to the Ardastra Gardens
-Tour of Fort Charlotte
-Tour of Clifton Heritage Site and Sacred Space
-Visit Arawak Cay (Fish Fry)
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Thursday, Aug. 6</b>

-Visit the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
-Courtesy Call on the Governor General
-Tea Party at Government House
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Friday, Aug. 7</b>

-Downtown Casual Shopping & Photo-ops
-Display of Authentically Bahamian Arts and Craft in Rawson Square
-Welcome Dinner

<b>Saturday, Aug. 8</b>

-Visit to Exuma and Bimini

Exuma: Tour of Moriah Harbour Cay and Elizabeth Harbour; Stocking Island

Bimini: Bimini Bay Resort; Visit to Fountain of Youth and Shark Lab

<b>Sunday, Aug. 9</b>

-Tour of Garden of the Groves and photo-ops
-Port Lucaya Marketplace
-Swimsuit Presentation, Grand Bahama Island. All contestants will parade in bikinis and awards will be given to the best figures.
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Monday, Aug. 10</b>

-Motorcade through New Providence (1:00pm)
-National Costume Competition, Rainforest Theater, Wyndham Hotel (evening). A panel of judges will choose the winning costumes.
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Tuesday, Aug. 11</b>

-Tour of Harbour Island and Abaco

Harbour Island: Tour of island by golf cart; Beach and leisure activities at Coral Sands

Abaco: Visit to Treasure Cay; Green Turtle Cay
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Wednesday, Aug. 12</b>

-Junkanoo Summer Festival, afternoon
-Fashion Show with local designers, Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort (Cable Beach)
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Thursday, Aug. 13</b>

-National Gift Charity Auction, Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort (Cable Beach)
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August 14-15</b>

-Rehearsals, location filming
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Sunday, Aug. 16</b>

-Preliminary judging
-Presentation Show. All contestants will parade in swimsuits and evening gowns. Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Resort

<b>Monday, Aug. 17 - Tuesday, Aug. 18</b>

-One on one interviews with panel of preliminary judges. Rehearsals.
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Aug. 19-20
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-Rehearsals
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-Friday, Aug. 21</b>

-Rehearsals. National Director Meeting
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Saturday, Aug. 22:</b>

Rehearsals
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Sunday, Aug. 23:
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-Dress Rehearsal (noon), Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis
-Live Telecast (9 pm EST), Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis
-Coronation Ball (11 pm), Atlantis Resort
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Monday, Aug. 24</b>

Departures



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[inconnu!*]

Why is there TWO Ukraine?

I think they got the bottom Ukraine mixed up with Vietnam, lmao.

But man... Korea's picture isn't flattering. They should have taken a
photo of her atleast looking at the camera.

I REALLY like Japan. She looks gorgeous!

Great Britain looks like that actress who plays in Will & Grace. xD

[Mrs.Eli]

their all beautiful ladies .
but Miss Mexico has got my eyes on her that girl is Gorgeous<3

[GoRgYnA]

Why is there TWO Ukraine?

I think they got the bottom Ukraine mixed up with Vietnam, lmao.

But man... Korea's picture isn't flattering. They should have taken a
photo of her atleast looking at the camera.

I REALLY like Japan. She looks gorgeous!

Great Britain looks like that actress who plays in Will & Grace. xD

Good eye! LOL

Honestly, no offense but Korea is sending an EMBARRASMENT this year = (
This is the world's most prestigious beauty pageant for God's sake.

However.

She and Miss Turks and Caicos can be bestfriends in the Bahamas.





Sorry, if it's mean. LOL

[mintcracker]

I loled at korea's pic
she looks like she just smelt sth bad lol


Will decide who I like after seeing some clips and more pics. Can't really say now.


edit

south africa sent an asian? woah asns ftw lol

[RockStar17]

Oh my, Ireland and Montenegro
Someone put two people to 5 countries in that image...? Like the second South Africa's supposed to be Thailand or something?

edit: oh nevermind about that last part, heh

[GoRgYnA]

south africa sent an asian? woah asns ftw lol

that was a mistake XD

[squishyxpd]

From the pictures, Miss Japan and Costa Rica are gorgeous. And of course, Miss Venezuela is right on top of the competition list.

[clouds4ME]

Dang. Great Britain looks like a ghost.
Malaysia looks gorgeous as does puerto rico.

[beautiie*smiile]

My favorite are Miss Vietnam and Miss Japan
go Asia!

[dewdrop]

Oh my, one year go by so fast.. I still remember what happened last year hahha

Vietnam, Malaysia, Canada and Colombia <333

Korea...What the heck happened?!!! Running out of Honey?!!

[tiffasaur]

wowww, i think costa rica, gaum, indonesia, ireland, japan,
montenegro,and vietnam are all so gorgeous. just me or
does that pic of malaysia kind of resembles son dam bi? lol
just me? & of course, ms. USA is a blonde hahaha
thailand she looks like a natural beauty:] i don't think
ms. turks & caicos is that pretty... she kind of looks old. & that
pic of her in 1st post, on the beach..... not so flattering.
oh & can somebody explain to me the whole " korea is sending
an embarassment this year" thing? is it because she's not that
pretty or something? hahaha, thanks in advance!

[kandybites]

oohh.. miss GUAM is gorgeous!!

yay!

edit:

here's another pic of MISS GUAM



kyahh~ i'm totally supporting her!

[SONGyi]

my top ten

1. austrialia (by a million, hottest!)
1. ecuador
3. dominican republic
4. costa rica
5. mexico
6.sweden
7. guam
8. usa
9. japan
10. netherlands

[pandoras0nymph]

egypt and israel always has the beautiful candidates...


columbia looks like katherine heigl

[oohhlala]

guam,vietnam,japan,dominican rep.

i really like JAPAN and Vietnam

[XTINE__]

Most are gorgeous .. as always..
Korea looks a bit old to me..

But I'm still waiting for candid shots/live videos of the contestants cause.. sometimes some of these ladies look completely different in their professional head shots as compared to real life... and I think photoshop/makeup/etc. helps contribute to that.

Thanks for sharing GoRgYnA!! and keeping us updated!!
I love how you kept us updated during last year's competition in Vietnam too.
I'll definitely come back and check for more updates soooon.

[jho]

Miss Australis and Costa Rica are super gorgeous! I don't think any of the Asian girls are that pretty...

[eixenelyam]

greece is so sultry looking!! i also like columbia and france

[sillyvivian_yo89]

YES!!!! I'm waiting for this thread to be made!!! so excited!!!! I see a lot of potential and gorgeous ones!!! weeee!!! it's gonna be awesomely anticipated this year!!!! ^.^