Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City

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Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City

MISS UNIVERSE 2007 IN MEXICO CITY

By Alejandro Guevara Onofre

Miss Universe’s my favorite Telecast. It’s really exciting. I always want my favorite “Miss” to win. When they win, I am really happy. But when my favorite lose…Every year, I have a favorite delegate. Last year was Miss Japan, Kurara Chibana. From my point of view, I think that Miss Japan 2006 is a perfect beauty… In 1978 was my countrywoman: In my opinion, I think that Miss Peru, Olga Roxana Zumaran Burga, has one of the best bodies in the Miss Universe History…she was a big favorite in Acapulco, Mexico… I think that Olga was eliminated this contest because she did not speak English…In this year I was a children…I was a fan of Miss Peru…

In 1985, my favorite was Miss Zaire, currently the Democratic Republic of Congo…. Miss Zaire ,Kayonga “Benita” Mureka Tete…Miss Africa and great favorite in Miss World 1985… …her exotic beauty was very special. Some people think that I am passionate about Miss Universe…It’s true…My mother is guilty of that. She has a great admiration for Gladys Zender, Miss Universe 1957.

I remember that my country was elected host the Miss Universe on January 1982. For me, was a surprised to read in the newspapers that Lima, Peru’s capital, hosted the Miss Universe. I felt very happy…My country made a great contest…were times against the terrorism by Shining Path… One of my favorites was Miss Brazil.. spectacular Cecyle Pinto Marques da Sylva (1,80m-18 years old and brown eyes) was born in Belem do Para, Amazonas (Amazonian jungle. She studied medicine. Glamorous Miss Amazonas said that her idol is the Supreme Pontieff John Paul II.

The Miss Universe Pageant originated in the 1950s in Long Beach, California. Certainly, Miss Universe has been compared to Olympic Games. I think that Miss Universe begin in Ancient Greece…More than 1,000 years… I remember that sports and beauty were important for the Ancient Greeks. Certainly, Cyprus Island was the sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Beauty and Love

For the fourth time, Mexico will host the 56th the Miss Universe Pageant. The final will be at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, on May 28th.Mexico is one of the most wonderful places on Earth…There are very nice beaches: Cancun, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz, Puerto Escondido, and Acapulco. For example, Cozumel Island is a tropical paradise…The Mexican Jungle is the real fascination…paradisiac landscapes. Furthermore, Mexico has one of the oldest histories in the world. Like Peru, France and Thailand, Mexico is the home of International gastronomy…Mexico is very famous for its food…tacos, empanadas, moles, and enchiladas…Finally, the people are very warm and friendly. From my perspective, I think that Mexico is the perfect place for Miss Universe…Welcome to MEXICO!

FROM 1952 TO 2007:

1952: Long Beach, California. Miss Finland was the first Miss Universe…

1955: Long Beach, California. Miss Sweden was crowned Miss Universe. Miss El Salvador, Maribel Arrietta, was the big favorite. Miss El Salvador was compared to Marilyn Monroe by American journalists.

1957: Long Beach (California). Miss Peru, Gladys Zender Urbina was elected Miss Universe. She is the first Latin woman to win the Miss Universe.

1959: Long Beach, California. Miss Italy, Maria Grazia Buccella, was the big favourite, but she did not make the semifinals. Next day, Italian newspapers criticized Akiko Kojima…New Miss Universe from Japan….

1961: Long Beach, California. Marlene Schmidt became the first German woman to win the Miss Universe title.

1962: Miss Haiti, Evelyn Miot, was the first black woman to be a semifinalist at Miss Universe…

1964: Long Beach, California. Corina Tsopie was the first person from Greece to win the Pageant.

1968: Miami Beach, Florida.Martha Vasconcelos became the second Brazilian to win the Miss Universe title.

1969: Miami Beach, Florida. Miss Philippines, Gloria Diaz, became the third Miss universe from the Asia.

1975: San Salvador (El Salvador).The winner was Anne Pohtamo, Miss Finland. She looks like Grace Kelly, who was an American actress and Princess of Monaco (a small country in Europe).During her reign, she went to the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Dominican Republic and other countries in the Third World…She was crowned in El Salvador, the birthplace of Maribel Arrieta, one of the most beautiful delegates in the chronology of MU…. Jackeline Gammarra, Miss Bolivia, was big favorite in San Salvador. Ironically, she had been eliminated in the semifinals of Miss Universe. She is one of the best South American delegates in the history of Miss Universe…

1978: Acapulco, Mexico. Miss South Africa won the title. The favorites were : 1-El Salvador, 2-Peru, 3-USA, 4-SAfrica, 5-Israel, 6-Sweden, 7-Wales, 8-Costa Rica. Miss Costa Rica, Maribel Fernandez (actress in the 1980s and 1990s), was eliminated. The great surprise was Miss Chile… very intelligent (she spoke English, French and German)… Miss Peru, Olga Roxana Zumaran Burga, has been the only Peruvian favorite in the Miss Universe History…but she did not speak English as Miss Colombia and Miss Spain. Another eliminated was Miss El Salvador, Iris Yvette Mazorra, one of the best Latin American delegates in MU.

1979: Perth (Australia). Miss Brazil was a big favorite until last minute, but she had poor speech in the finals. Miss Venezuela, Maritza Sayalero won the title.

1981: New York City. Under the leadership of Osmel Sousa, President of Miss Venezuela Organization, Venezuela’s Irene Saez was crowned Miss Universe. The final ranking:1-Venezuela, 2-Canada, 3-Sweden, 4-Brazil, 5-Belgium. After the Miss Universe, Miss Brazil, Adriana Alves de Oliveira had worked as professional model in Paris…In 1984 she was London, the United Kingdom, where she was the first favorite by international journalism and houses of best. With at 1.81m, she had a perfect body and European profile…But she only came between 7 semifinalists. She is the best delegate from Brazil since Magdalena Sbairini, other big favorite in Miss World 1977…

1982: Lima ,Peru. The favorites were: 1-Miss Chile, 2-Miss South Africa, 3-Miss Brazil, 4-Miss Finland 5-Miss Canada 6-Miss Austria 7-Greece 8-Miss Wales 9-Miss Italy 10-Miss Australia…Weren’t favorites: Guam, USA, Uruguay, Germany, Peru, Venezuela, England and Miss Sweden. Miss South Africa, Odett Octavia Scrooby, (18 years old, 173m, blue eyes and 54 k) was born in Skeerpoort. She had been a professional model in Johannesburg, a city in SA. Her hobbies are drawing and painting. Her dream was to become an international supermodel. She did not win because her country was the birthplace of Apartheid…However, Miss Canada won the title. Karen Baldwin was a student at university in Canada.Her dream was to become a businesswoman. Her hobbies were water sports and playing tennis, squash and racquetball. Like Gladys Zender, one of the judges, Karen was a sportswoman. “My idol is the Mother Theresa of Calcutta”, said in an interview with Mario Vargas Llosa (judge).In the International judge, Karen had had the support of Rod Duguay, her countrymen and a famous hockey player…

1984: Miami, Florida. Miss South Africa, Leticia Snyman, was a big favorite, but she did not win Miss Universe. After 1984,Miss Universe company did not accept South Africa contestants until 1995,when Namibia was host the Miss Universe.

1985: Miami, Florida. The final ranking: 1-PR,2-Spain,3-Zaire,4-Venezuela,5-Uruguay. Miss Zaire, Benita Mureka, was the first black African finalist in Miss Universe. Miss Zaire has her own style, very beautiful. Miss Puerto Rico, a girl very common, was elected Miss Universe…very strange result.

1986: Panama City. Miss Venezuela, Barbara Palacios Teyde. Venezuela has had many judges in the Miss Universe since 1984: Certainly, Carolina Herrera (1984 and 1997), Irene Saez (1983 and 1995), Maria Consuelo Alonso (1993 and 1998), Lupita Ferrer (1986), Barbara Palacios Teyde (1988) and Jose Luis Rodriguez (1991. Different from Venezuela, Jamaica has not had an judge in MU history…as Bolivia, Paraguay, Portugal, Austria, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Namibia, Curacao, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Ireland…

1987: Singapore City. Miss Chile, Cecilia Bolocco was crowned Miss Universe Pageant. She had a sensational interview with judges. Miss Colombia, Patricia Lopez, did not qualify for the semifinals. After of won Miss South America-Universe and Miss Photogenic, Patricia Lopez became the big favorite to win the Miss Universe, but she did not speak English very well. Good bye Colombia…

1989: Cancun, Mexico. Andrea Stelzer was Miss South Africa 1985 but when she arrived at Miami Airport Immigration did not accept her entrance to Miami. Reasons: Radical protests by American Anti-Apartheid activists. After…like many South African, she became German citizen. In 1989 she won the Miss Germany title. She went to Cancun and was semifinalist at the Miss Universe…

1990: Venezuela was the dominant force in Miss Universe Pageant in the 1990s.

1993: Mexico City. Maria Consuelo Alonso, international judge, did not support Miss Venezuela, Milka Chulina, at the Miss Universe. In Caracas, there was many critics towards Maria Consuelo…She was born in Cuba.

1994: Manila, Philippines. The ranking final: 1-Miss India, 2-Miss Colombia, 3-Miss Venezuela. Many people think that Colombia never winner Miss Universe… because the narcotrafic. Colombia have had spectacular girls like Aura Maria Mojica and Paloma Turbay Ayala…

1996: Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Venezuela, Alicia Machado, won the Miss Universe Pageant. She is always controversial and charismatic…

1999: Trinidad Tobago. Miss Botswana, Mpule Kwelagobe, became Miss Universe. Since 1999, she is an Anti-AIDS activist in the Third World.

2000: Nicosia, Cyprus, the birthplace of Aphrodite…Miss India, Lara Dutta was crowned Miss Universe. Miss France, Sonia Rolland, who speaks French, English and Spanish, was another bi-racial beauty. She has a Rwandan mother and a French father. Sonia was a child who lived at the time of the Rwandan War.

2006: Los Angeles, California. Miss Puerto Rico, Zuleyka Rivera, was crowned Miss Universe Pageant… Did you know that… Puerto Rico has had several judges in the Miss Universe History: Mapy Cortes (actress/1972), Marisol Malaret (former MU: 1977 and 2002),Deborah Carthy-Deu (ex-MU: 1987 and 2003), Dayanara Torres (2001),Marc Anthony (2001)and Maria Celeste Arraras (journalist/2003 and 2006)…but Chile only has had two judges: Cecilia Bolocco (1996) and Christian de la Fuente (20001)….

2007: Welcome to Mexico…Miss Universe 2007

ALEJANDRO GUEVARA ONOFRE:He is a freelance writer.Alejandro is of Italian, African and Peruvian ancestry.He´ve studied political science and journalism.He has published more than seventy-five research paper in English, and more than twenty in Spanish, concerning the world issues, olympic sports, countries, and tourism. His next essay is called The Dictator and Alicia Alonso.He is an expert on foreign affairs. Futhermore, Alejandro is the first author who has published a world-book encyclopedia in Latin America. He admires Frida Kahlo (Mexican painter), Angelina Jolie (actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency), Hillary Clinton (ex-First Lady of the USA), and Jimmy Carter (former President of the USA). His favorite film is Gorillas in the Mist.Some of his favorite books are The Return of Eva Peron and the Killings in Trinidad (by V.S.Naipaul), Las Mujeres de los Dictadores (by Juan Gasparini) and Murder of a Gentle Land (by John Barron and Anthony Paul).His favorite song is by Karen Carpenter, called Touch Me When We´re Dancing… His personal motto is The future is for those people who believe in the beauty o f their dreams by Eleanor Roosevelt.


Interests and Hobbies:

His hobbies and interests are writing essays, going to the gym, browsing the Internet, Foreign Politics, learning about cultures, reading , cooking Peruvian food, listening to American and British Music…


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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week December 2, 2007: Apollo College

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week December 2, 2007: Apollo College

Apollo College, a Division of U.S. Education Corp., extends diverse career-training programs to students. Apollo’s multi-campus locations throughout six Western States, offer degree and diploma programs in a vast assortment of vocations including fast-growing fields in dental care, health care and even veterinary medicine.

If you’re into the “hands-on” approach to healthcare and massage therapy interests you, Apollo College provides an in-depth massage therapy training program that prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in this natural healing art. In addition to training in anatomy, physiology, ethics, business and communication, some of the hands-on instruction in this course involves training in Swedish massage, as well as other bodywork modalities. Individuals pursuing careers in massage therapy find promising career potential, as this particular field of work is expected to grow faster than all other occupations in the coming years.

If becoming a fitness technician excites you, and you prefer working in fun environments like health clubs, fitness centers, resorts and even aboard cruise lines, then Apollo College has just the right educational program for you. The fitness technician program at Apollo College provides essential training and education in personal training, nutrition, physical fitness training, and more importantly, how to motivate clients to reach fitness goals, among other studies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, qualified personal trainers and group exercise instructors have the potential to earn more than ,000 annually, and with job growth expected to be positive for this line of work, prospective candidates can certainly turn this career choice into both an adventure and a lucrative, rewarding life achievement.

Yet another promising career-training program available at Apollo College is the Medical Billing and Coding course. Just like the numerous other studies at Apollo College, this educational pathway is filled with infinite career opportunities. As the growing need for medical billers and coders continue to grow, so does the potential occupational outlook. With earning prospects up to nearly ,000 annually, graduates of the medical and billing program at Apollo College will have gained critical training and education in health information technology, data collecting and maintenance, and the organization and interpretation of vital health data.

In addition to aforementioned programs, Apollo College provides training and education in dental assisting, medical office management, medical assisting, pharmacy technician, practical nursing, respiratory therapy, and veterinary assisting, among several other vocational studies.

Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau Department of Education, Apollo College participates in several financial aid programs like federal grants and loans for students who qualify, among others.

Is a career in the healthcare industry right for you? Learn how you can turn your future into a lifetime achievement by helping others – start by taking a tour at Apollo College!

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A Comprehensive 2007 Guide to Orlando Spectator Sports

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A Comprehensive 2007 Guide to Orlando Spectator Sports

Central Florida sports fans – visitors and residents alike – will have plenty to cheer about during 2007 with such popular spectator sports as the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL) and the University of Central Florida (UCF) Golden Knights football team. Orlando is also bustling with baseball action during Spring Training as the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros come to town this spring, as well as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp starting in late July.

The Orlando Magic play all their home games at the 17,500-seat Amway Arena (formerly known as the TD Waterhouse Centre) in downtown Orlando. Founded in 1989, the Orlando Magic advanced to the NBA Finals during the 1994-95 season. Many basketball superstars have played for the Orlando Magic over the years such as Shaquille O’Neal, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and Tracy McGrady. The current Orlando Magic roster includes Dwight Howard, Grant Hill, Jameer Nelson and J.J. Redick. Brian Hill is the head coach of the Orlando Magic, which compete in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The Magic’s 2006-07 regular season schedule concludes on April 18, 2007, against the Miami Heat. Construction on a new, 20,000-seat Orlando Magic Arena in downtown Orlando is scheduled to begin in early 2008.

Founded in 1991, the Orlando Predators, who captured the Arena Bowl Championship in 2000, compete in the 19-team AFL. The Predators have made the playoffs 15 years in a row and compete in the Southern Division of the National Conference against the likes of the Austin Wranglers, Dallas Desperados, Georgia Force, Las Vegas Gladiators, New Orleans Voodoo and Tampa Bay Storm. The 16-game regular season includes eight home games at the Amway Arena (a.k.a. “The Jungle”) and runs from early February to late May. Jay Gruden is the head coach of the Orlando Predators, which finished the 2006 AFL season with a 10-6 record and lost to Chicago in ArenaBowl XX. The Predators open the 2007 season on March 2, 2007, against the Tampa Bay Storm.

The UCF Golden Knights football team competes in Conference USA against such teams as East Carolina University, Marshall University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Tulane University, University of Alabama Birmingham, University of Houston, University of Memphis, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas-El Paso and University of Tulsa. George O’Leary is the head coach of the Golden Knights, which finished with a record of 4-8 during the 2006 season. The Golden Knights formerly played their home games at the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando but a new stadium is currently under construction at the UCF campus. The 45,000-seat Bright House Networks Stadium is set to be completed in time for the Golden Knights’ home opener against the Texas Longhorns on September 15, 2007.

Central Florida is also the site of Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training when the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros arrive in February 2007. The Braves play 16 home games at a 7,500-seat, state-of-the-art ballpark within Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, while the Houston Astros compete at the recently renovated Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee. The Braves’ Spring Training season runs from February 28 to March 29, 2007, while the Astros will be here from March 1 to March 31, 2007. In addition, the 2002 World Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers spend Training Camp at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex starting in late July. Practices are open to the public and admission is free for Buccaneers Training Camp.

Other spectator sports scheduled to take place in the Orlando area over the next year include the Capital One Florida Citrus Bowl, which pits the second-ranked college football teams of the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on New Year’s Day; the Silver Spurs Rodeo, the largest rodeo East of the Mississippi, which takes place at the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee from February 16-18, 2007; and the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club (March 12-18, 2007) and Walt Disney World Resort Classic (November 1-4, 2007), two immensely popular golf tournaments that draw some of the world’s top professional golfers on the PGA tour.

Orlando visitors should plan ahead and pre-order tickets for spectator sports they wish to attend during their stay, according to Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing for HotelsCorp.com.

“Tickets to sporting events, as well as theme park tickets, can often be added to discount vacation packages, allowing families to enjoy significant savings on their Orlando vacations,” said Collins.


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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week July 15, 2007: Olympia College (everest Career Education Network)

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week July 15, 2007: Olympia College (everest Career Education Network)

Everest College (Everest Career Education Network), formerly known as Olympia College, boasts 60 campus locations throughout the United States and in Canada. Affording numerous career training programs in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, massage therapy, medical assisting and pharmacy technician, and others, Everest Career Education Network is a multifaceted vocational network dedicated to the professional and academic advancement of career-seeking students.

The criminal justice program, for instance, gives students essential skills and knowledge in subject matter like criminology, criminal evidence and procedures, criminal investigations, criminal justice communications, and other relative studies. In addition, Everest Career Education Network’s criminal justice course teaches candidates necessary critical-thinking skills that help to establish a solid foundation in this fast-growing career field. Successful graduates of the criminal justice program can attain occupations as correctional and probation officers, forensic science technicians and in other law enforcement and public service careers.

Got great hands? The massage therapy program through Everest Career Education Network includes practical training in a variety of bodywork modalities like Swedish massage, prenatal massage, geriatric massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and clinical and sports massage. Additionally, academic courses in the massage therapy program provide in-depth education in Eastern theory and practice, wellness and CPR, muscle energy techniques, health and wellness, Western theory and practice, and business.

Another great course offered through Everest Career Education Network is its business program, where students learn about business accounting principles, corporate accounting, computer applications, financial concepts, human resources, management principles, advertising, and more. Graduates of the business program achieve careers as managers, accounting clerks, business administrators, and other fields in human resources.

Furthermore, as an accredited group of schools, Everest Career Education Network participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs, and offers career planning and placement services to its students.

HolisticJunction.com acknowledges Everest Career Education Network and applauds its commitment to occupational training. There are several vocational studies in which prospective students can participate so if you are interested in additional career paths, feel free to review course offerings extended through Everest Career Education Network today.

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week September 16, 2007: Lincoln College of Technology

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week September 16, 2007: Lincoln College of Technology

Searching for new professional horizons? Lincoln College of Technology (formerly known as the Career Education Institute) offers prospective students a diverse range of career-training options from which to choose. In addition to offering five campus locations in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and in Indiana, Lincoln College of Technology extends student and career assistance that includes financial aid services (payment plans, Title IV funding, private funding, scholarships, and state grants).

Accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), Lincoln College of Technology affords vast educational opportunities in the latest and fastest-growing careers today. For example, if you are interested in allied health occupations, Lincoln College of Technology provides training and education for future pharmacy technicians, health information technicians, massage therapists, and medical assisting, among others.

The pharmacy technician training program at Lincoln College of Technology gives students essential skills to clearly understand and perform the duties associated with the field. Included in this course of study is training in the regulations of pharmacology, how to mix and prepare medication (under the supervision of a pharmacist), how to maintain inventory, complete insurance claims, and more. Today, a qualified pharmacy technician can earn well over hourly; and earning potential may even be higher with regard to education, experience, and certification.

Interested in putting your hands to good use? A rewarding career in massage therapy might be right for you – especially since employment opportunities for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average in the coming years. At Lincoln College of Technology, the massage therapy certification program gives students knowledge and skills in anatomy, physiology, pathology and reflexology. Students also receive hands-on massage therapy instruction from expert instructors. Once you’ve earned your massage therapy certification, you can enjoy a rewarding healing arts profession where you are positively influencing the health of others, and lucrative earnings as well.

In addition to information technology and automotive programs, Lincoln College of Technology also affords students with the educational opportunity to become a professional cosmetologist. The cosmetology course includes practical training in the latest techniques in hair cutting, styling, coloring, makeup, nail technology and esthetics. Were you aware that licensed cosmetologists can earn close to ,000 annually?

Offering diploma and associate degree programs for technology careers, skilled trade programs (culinary, drafting, HVAC, etc.) as well as a bachelor of science degree program in culinary management, candidates can’t go wrong by applying to Lincoln College of Technology to fulfill the career of their dreams. Visit Lincoln College of Technology to learn more.

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week June 11, 2007: Everest Institute

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week June 11, 2007: Everest Institute

Everest Institute, formerly known as Georgia Medical Institute, boasts several campuses in Georgia, throughout the United States, and even in Canada. Prospective students searching for alternative and traditional educational programs find that Everest Institute provides a wide range of diverse career-training options.

For example, if you’re drawn to natural healing, Everest Institute offers a massage therapy program* that provides hands-on training in a vast assortment of massage modalities including Swedish massage; prenatal, postnatal and infant massage; geriatric massage; deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular, trigger point, clinical and sports massage. Additional studies entail Eastern theory and practice, energy and non-traditional therapies, wellness and CPR, Western theory and history, practice and mechanisms of health and disease, as well as health and wellness. Massage therapist professions are expected to increase faster than average in the coming years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Interested in becoming a pharmacy technician? At Everest Institute, you can achieve your career goals by enrolling in its pharmacy technician program* where you will get in-depth training and education in anatomy and physiology; digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems; health care systems, medical terminology, nutrition, pharmacology, pharmacy administration, and pharmaceutical calculations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, successful graduates of a pharmacy technician program can expect median hourly earnings up to hourly.

Candidates who like the idea of working in medical administration find that Everest Institute’s medical office assistant program* extends comprehensive coursework in accounting, computer applications, communications, keyboarding, medical transcription, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, medical finance and insurance, and associated medical office procedures.

Aforementioned courses are just a sampling of the numerous educational programs available through Everest Institute. Apart from general coursework, students can participate in degree programs, as well as additional studies in business administration, paralegal and legal administration, surgical technology and even practical nursing, among many other areas of study.

Everest Institute also provides career planning and placement services to its students through coaching, resume preparation, and mock interviews. Additionally, to help offset educational costs to students who qualify, Everest Institute participates in a variety of federal and state student financial assistance programs.

Everest Institute is recognized as a qualified institution of higher learning and its accreditation demonstrates that instruction meets or exceeds academic standards.

HolisticJunction.com acknowledges Everest Institute and applauds its standards of excellence in providing professional career training.

If you would like more information about this diverse career school, please visit Everest Institute today.

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Holisticjunction.com’s Featured School of the Week May 7, 2007: United Education Institute (uei)

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Holisticjunction.com’s Featured School of the Week May 7, 2007: United Education Institute (uei)

Conveniently situated in warm and sunny Southern California, United Education Institute (UEI) boasts campuses in Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Van Nuys. Whether you choose to pursue the occupational fields of medical assistant, massage therapy, or pharmacy technician, United Education Institute offers seven professional training programs in these and other fast-growing career programs.

UEI’s massage therapy training can be completed through its nine-month certificate program. Students enrolled in this particular course of study will gain education and skills in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and hands-on training in the latest massage therapy techniques.

United Education Institute’s also provides a medical assistant certificate program that can be achieved in eight months. In this subject of study, students gain proficient skills and knowledge to prepare candidates for successful careers as clinical assistants, medical administrative assistants, medical assistants, medical office managers, medical receptionists, and medical records clerks.

In the pharmacy technician program at United Education Institute, students acquire education and career training to fulfill requirements of entry-level positions as customer service pharmacy technicians, inpatient/outpatient pharmacy technicians, retail technicians, and many more related occupational fields. Upon successfully finishing this eight-month certificate program, graduates receive a certificate of completion.

While there are numerous additional career training opportunities, United Education Institute prides itself by giving students “career success tools.” Career service coordinators at UEI provide students and graduates with essential skills and guidance in how to create successful resumes, portfolios, proficient interviewing techniques, and more.

Students who would like to apply for student aid will be pleased to know that United Education Institute participates in various financial aid programs including the Federal PELL Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Subsidized/Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loan, private alternative loan programs, and Federal Work-Study program, in addition to scholarships to those who qualify.

Accredited by ACCET and having a CompTIA A+ Certification Program, United Education Institute encourages applicants to schedule a personal interview and tour with one of its admissions professionals to customize educational plans geared toward career achievement.

HolisticJunction.com recognizes United Education Institute (UEI) and applauds its standards of excellence in providing professional education.

If you would like more information about this vocational school, please visit United Education Institute (UEI) today.

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week July 15, 2007: Everest University

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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week July 15, 2007: Everest University

In any one of its 10 locations throughout the Sunshine State, Everest University (Formerly known as Florida Metropolitan University-FMU) offers a vast assortment of career training programs from accounting to massage therapy. Prospective students interested in earning their associate or bachelor’s degrees, or would like to earn a diploma have the options to do so in a variety of vocational programs like medical assisting, pharmacy technician, or even an MBA (Masters in Business Administration).

For example, the massage therapy program at Everest University provides hands-on training in core massage techniques including Swedish and deep tissue massage and neuromuscular therapy. In addition to practical education, students learn how to do orthopedic assessments, about anatomy and pathology, and acquire necessary skills through courses in medical law, ethics, adjunctive therapy, and business management. Massage therapist entrepreneurs find these supplementary courses both informative and essential in making the move towards opening private massage businesses or day spas. Upon completion of this program, graduates are awarded a diploma and are career ready for entry-level employment as professional massage therapists.

If you find the field of medicine appealing, the pharmacy technician program at Everest University is a great career training course that teaches candidates the fundamentals of working in the pharmaceutical industry. Students participating in this course of study learn about anatomy and physiology; digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems; healthcare systems; medical terminology, nutrition, pharmacology, pharmacy administration, pharmaceutical calculations; and more. Graduates of this program can go onto achieving occupations as pharmacy technicians in pharmacies, retail outlets, hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare-related facilities. Earnings for pharmacy technicians range from nine dollars to over hourly.

Want to earn a degree in medical assisting? At Everest University, students have the option to enroll in its associate in science degree in Medical Assisting program where they gain necessary skills and education in anatomy and physiology, EKG interpretation, clinical assisting, medical computer applications, medical coding, pharmacology, phlebotomy; among other coursework. Today, medical assistants have the potential to earn upwards of ,000+ annually.

While aforementioned programs are just a sampling of the over 20 educational courses available at Everest University, prospective students are pleased knowing that Everest University’s Student Finance Planners also assist students in searching for adequate financial aid to meet educational goals. Everest University also participates in a variety of federal and state student financial assistance programs (for students who qualify). Furthermore, Everest University is an accredited university that has met or surpassed standards for educational quality.

Boasting online courses and flexible day and evening classes, Everest University extends career service assistance to its students, which helps students in developing job-winning resumes, interview preparedness and support in locating gainful employment. HolisticJunction.com acknowledges Everest University and applauds its comprehensive programs in professional vocational training.

If you would like more information about this diverse career training university, please visit Everest University today.

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Miss Universe 2007

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Miss Universe 2007

MISS UNIVERSE 2007

By Alejandro Guevara Onofre

MISS UNIVERSE 2000

SITE: Nicosia, Cyprus.

HISTORY. Representatives from 79 countries, territories and dependencies attended the Miss Universe contest. Certainly, India became the most powerful country in the Beauty World. Miss India, Lara Dutta, has all the qualities to be a Miss Universe-intelligence, beauty, personality, charisma and determination. Finally, Ms. Dutta was the new Miss Universe. It was one of her lifelong dreams to become Miss Universe. Few misses have had careers as long and varied as Lara Dutta.

In a career of more than seven years, she has been professional model, ambassador and actress. Lara once said, “Winning the Miss Universe title is the culmination of a dream”.

Like Miss Universe 2000, she went to Saint Marteen, Puerto Rico, USA, Colombia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Switzerland, Venezuela, Mexico, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Ms. Dutta became well-known to millions as a women’s rights activist in India. Lara Dutta was one of the best known misses of the 21st century.

MISS UNIVERSE 2001

SITE: Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

HISTORY. Representatives from 77 countries and dependencies attended the Miss Universe. Osmel Sousa, president of Miss Venezuela Organization, wanted to win the Miss Universe title. People who have worked with him say he’s a perfectionist preparing carefully for each project. He is a very private man, who rarely gives interviews.

At the onset, Venezuela’s Eva Monica Ekvall Johnson was the favorite by experts and journalists. Miss Venezuela reached the finals, but surprisingly, she only came in fourth place. Many people felt that the decision was unfair.

A Puerto Rican won the Miss Universe contest again. Like Margarita Moran (Miss Philippines and Miss Universe 1973) and Janelle Penny Commissiong (Miss Trinidad Tobago and Miss Universe), Miss Puerto Rico, Denisse Quiñones, was crowned also Miss Photogenic Universe.Denisse’s ambition was to become a professional singer.

MISS UNIVERSE 2002

SITE: San Juan de Puerto Rico.

HISTORY. San Juan de Puerto Rico hosted the pageant.

The favorites were Colombia (Vanesa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos), India (Neha Dhupia), Panama (Justine Paseak), China (Zhuo Ling), and Russia (Oksana Federova).All made the semi-finalists except for Colombia. Ms.Mendoza became the first black woman to be named Miss Colombia. Miss Colombia will always be remembered as the first black woman representing her country in this contest.

For the first time since 1990, communist bloc sent a Miss China to compete in the Miss Universe. Ironically, Miss Cuba pageant has been forbidden since 1960 by Cuban dictatorship.

At the onset, China’s Zhuo Ling was one of the most popular delegates. Finally, Miss China was the 1st runner-up.

Russia´s Oxana Federova was elected Miss Universe. However, she was obligated to give back the title of Miss Universe. Ms. Federova was a controversial woman. Certainly, her popularity declined in her own country.

During the next months in New York City, Miss Panama, Justine Lissette Pasek Patiño, was crowned Miss Universe 2002. Ms. Pasek was long considered one of the most intelligent women in the Miss Universe history. Panama’s Justine Paseak was born in Kharkov, Ukrania. She had a very happy childhood there with her parents. Next years, her family moved to Panama City. Justine had several years experience as professional model.

MISS UNIVERSE 2003

SITE: Panama City, Panama.

HISTORY. For the second time, Panama City hosted the pageant. One of the most enthusiastic fans was Panamanian president Mireya Elisa Moscoso Rodriguez. On September1, 1999, Mireya Moscoso became Panama’s first female head of state.

The favorites were Miss Dominican Republic (Amelia Vega), Miss Japan (Miyako Miyazaki), Miss Brazil (Gislaine Rodrigues Ferreira) and the Miss USA (Susie Castillo Cintrom). Ms. Castillo has Puerto Rican descent. Miss Japan was undoubtedly one of the great beauties of the 2000s.

Under the leadership of two Venezuelans, Miss Dominican Republic became Miss Universe. Amelia Vega became Dominican Republic’s first Miss Universe. For the first time since 1992, Miss India did not qualify for the semi-finals.

Like Miss Universe 2003, she went to Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, Thailand, Vietnam, Guyana, USA, India, Saint Maarten and the People’s Republic of China.

MISS UNIVERSE 2004

SITE: Quito, Ecuador.

HISTORY. Ecuadorian newspapers reported that misses Ukraine (Okelsandra Nikolayenko), Venezuela (Ana Karina Añez Delgado), Australia (Jennifer Hawkins), USA (Shandi Ren Finnessey), Paraguay (Yanina Alicia Gonzalez Jorgge), and Ecuador(Susana Rivadeneira Simbal) were the most favored to win the contest.

Surprisingly, Miss Ukraine did not enter the semi-finals. Before she went to Ecuador, Okelsandra Nikolayenko competed in Miss World 2001, where she was semi-finalist. Venezuela’s Ana Añez admired Mahatma Gandhi. “Mahatma Gandhi has been a big influence in my life thanks to his political and religious influence he gave to the world”, she said.

For the first time since 1982, Miss Venezuela did not qualify for the semi-finals. It was sadness for Venezuela’s Osmel Sousa. He once said: “If Venezuela does not make it in the finals, I will have a heart attack!”

Miss Australia was elected Miss Universe. She became Australia’s second Miss Universe. The next day her photo was see all over the world and from that moment the name Jennifer Hawkins was known everywhere. Ms. Hawkins is perhaps the most beautiful woman in Miss Australia history.

The judges were Petra Nemcova (Czech fashion model), Monique Menniken (German fashion model), Elsa Benitez (Mexican super-model), Bo Derek (American actress), Bill Rancic (American entrepreneur), Anne Martin (vice-president of Global Cosmetics and Marketing of Proctor & Gamble Cosmetics), Emilio Estefan (music producer), Jon Tutolo (president of Trump Model Management), and Jefferson Perez ( 1996 Ecuadorian Olympic gold medalist).

MISS UNIVERSE 2005

SITE: Bangkok, Thailand.

HISTORY. Among the most popular delegates in the pageant were Canada’s Natalie Glebova, Dominican Republic´s Renata de Jesus Soñe Savery, Mexico’s Laura Elizondo Erhard, Venezuela’s Monica Spear, India’s Amrita Thapar, South Africa´s Claudia Henkel, and Switzerland’s Fiona Hefti.

A naturalized Canadian citizen who was born in Russia and came to Canada, Natalie Glebova was elected Miss Canada and Miss Universe 2005.Her beauty was loved by millions of people. She became well-known to millions as an anti-AIDS activist in the Third World.

The judges were Carson Kressley(American designer), Cassie Lewis (American model), Bryan Dattilo (American actor), Jean Georges Vongerichten (French chef), Okelsandra Nikolayenko (actress and former Miss Ukraine), Porntip “Bui” Nakhirunkanok (former Miss Thailand and Miss Universe 1988), Mario Cimarro (Mexican actor), Anne Martin (vice-president of Global Cosmetics and Marketing of Proctor & Gamble Cosmetics) Kevin S. Bright (American television executive producer), Heidi Albertsen (Danish model), and Khun Rom Pakdi (Thai actor).

Like Miss Universe 2005, she went to Greece, Canada, India, USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Ecuador and Brazil.

MISS UNIVERSE 2006

SITE: Los Angeles, California (USA).

HISTORY. At the onset, Japan’s Kurara Chibana was the favorite. Like Miss Japan 2003, Miyako Miyazaki, she was a beautiful exotic girl from Okinawa, the birthplace of the karate. Certainly, Miss Japan had several fans. However, Miss Puerto Rico,Zuleyka Rivera, made history by becoming the fifth Puerto Rican winner of the contest. She was one of the most famous models in her country. During the Miss Universe, Miss Puerto Rico was bilingual in English and Spanish.

Miss Universe 2006 was dominated by Latin America: Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico and Trinidad-Tobago.

The judges were Amelia Vega (former Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Universe), Marc Cherry (American writer), Claudia Jordan (Miss Rhode Island 1997), Tom Green (Canadian sock comic), Emmitt Smith (former American football player), James Lesure (American actor), Maria Celeste Arrras (Puerto Rican journalist), Patrick McMullan (American designer), Santino Rice (American fashion designer), Bridgette Wilson-Sampras (actress and former Miss Teen USA) and Sean Yazbeck (British actor).

MISS UNIVERSE 2007

SITE: Mexico City, Mexico

HISTORY: Representatives from 77 countries attended the Miss Universe pageant.

The favorites are Venezuela´s Ly Jonaites, Tanzania´s Flavia Matata, South Korea’s Honey Lee, Japan’s Riyo Mori, and Philippines’s Ana Therese Licaros.

Miss Venezuela is a fashion model. She has gorgeous brown hair, kind brown eyes and beautiful smile which lights up her whole face. Furthermore, she speaks three languages. She admires Princess Diana Spencer. Her dream is to become fashion designer. She once said, “I plan to be a fashion designer and have my own boutique expressing my personality through my art”. Certainly, Ly Jonaites is one of the best delegates in the Miss Universe history.

The judges are Nave Navarro (singer/American-Mexican), Tony Romo (Professional football player/American-Mexican), James Kyson Lee (actor/American-Korean), Justine Pasek (former Miss Panama and Miss Universe), Adel Chabbi (stylist/French-Tunisie), Dimitris Margetas (American-Greek/ charge of Consumer Marketing for Proctor & Gamble´s Prestige Products Inc), Marc Bouwer (American fashion designer), Dayanara Torrres (former Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Universe), Fred Howard (American-African fashion designer), Thuy Than (American-Vietnamese fashion photographer), Michelle Kwan (American-Chinese sportswoman), Nina Garcia (American-Colombian journalist), Leigh Rossini (American publicist) and Lindsay Clubine (American fashion model).

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