Do not overheat

Not supercool , nor overheated pregnant women can not ! Gets too hot , not only you but your future child , which may affect its development is not the best way. So do everything possible to prevent this from happening . It is advisable not to be outside in the daytime , go for a walk in the late afternoon , or try to be in the shade. If possible ispolzute home air conditioner to cool the air , fans , fans. But – very neat ! In this heat , trying to cool himself all the time , you can easily catch a cold ! Any cold or infection affects adversely , so be careful to avoid sudden changes in temperature , and do not overdo it with ice and food from the refrigerator . In the hottest time of the day is better to get some sleep , it helps to sleep through the grueling heat . To prevent overheating , always take a shower or swim . Water should be cool but not ice ! Inflammation of the lungs or sore throat during pregnancy, you absolutely do not need . Swimming in general is very useful for pregnant women : the water cools , relaxes , soothes and relieves stress from the spine and stimulates the muscles . To lower body temperature, you can omit the feet in a basin with cool water, it will improve blood circulation and help prevent overheating and heat stroke .

In very hot weather your body is under stress , to reduce it – try to rest more , do not use makeup , do not make long journeys and driving, and even as a passenger, a long time to sit in one position . Wear loose clothing that hugs the body not to breeze could blow you .

Observe safe mode

During pregnancy , especially in hot weather , the body must necessarily receive adequate amounts of fluids , and better if it will not soda or juices , and carbonated water or tea , and cranberry juice. All drinks must be at room temperature or slightly colder . The water should be drunk necessarily , albeit a little bit , but drinking (or at least rinse your mouth !) : lack of water in the body leads to a decrease in blood volume , which in turn affects the increase in blood concentrations of oxytocin – the hormone that causes uterine contractions, and this may contribute to preterm birth. At the last stage of pregnancy when the growing probability of edema , limit fluid intake – 1.5 liters of water a day . Also in summer it is desirable for the maximum excluded from the diet, salt and sugar.

There fruit

In hot weather, pregnant want to drink more , but the situation requires restraint. The kidneys and liver are working with the future mother of two in the literal sense of the word. It is therefore very important to eat right and do not abuse the drink. Swelling may occur due to excess fluid that accumulates in the tissues of the body . Many pregnant women think that it was quite normal state in their situation , and if the swelling with rest , is not too concerned . But the pathological swelling disclose a violation of the kidneys and heart. They usually appear after sleep and do not disappear even after the holidays . So to understand the reason for swelling , it is essential . The water will help replace the fruit. They are always helpful , especially in the summer from their home gardens , but if this is not available , buy local fresh fruit market. They are particularly useful because they are not treated for long-term storage. Fruit and vegetables contain antioxidants, which neutralize the products of metabolism and decomposition of substances , whose formation is enhanced at high ambient temperatures.

Do not abuse the tan

Almost every woman loves to sunbathe , and pregnancy in this case is not an obstacle , but we must do it carefully and competently . Sunburn can be very useful in small doses ! Sunbaths give a feeling of warmth and pleasant, have a good strengthening effect : increase metabolism , improve endocrine glands , increase the amount of hemoglobin. Under the influence of the sun from the blood cholesterol begin to synthesize vitamin D, which is especially important during pregnancy for the prevention of rickets in the fetus , as well as for the prevention of osteoporosis in the future mom .

The sun’s rays have a pronounced antidepressant effect , but also stimulate pigmentation , therefore, a tan . The only important thing , especially during pregnancy , it is reasonable to use the useful properties of sunburn and neutralize harmful, respecting the simple safety rules .

“Utility ” and ” harmful ” tan may depend on your phototype . By the ability to tan people of the white race is divided into four phototype , which are programmed at the genetic level.

I phototypes. People with light eyes, white skin , red hair , and even minimal exposure to the sun makes them a sunburn , but sunburn is not formed .

II phototypes. These people also differ white skin , light eyes and hair , tan with difficulty and easily get sunburn .

III phototypes. To him more often include people with dark eyes and hair , with dark skin. They quickly tan, sun exposure causes them to minor burns, which quickly turns into a tan.

IV phototypes. Swarthy dark-eyed and dark-haired people, sunbathing without sunburn .

The smaller ” room ” of your type , the more you should beware of the sun. Although the specific constraints precisely because of the pregnancy for sunbathing there , in the period of increased activity of the sun’s rays can trigger the development of various adverse events in the body of the future mother. Long exposure to sunlight may contribute to the development of uterine bleeding due to lower blood pressure and muscle tone. Be careful!

Based on the foregoing , expectant mothers need to remember several recommendations .

• Sunbathing pregnant preferably before 10 am and after 5 pm during the inactive sun .

• During the day , in the heat , better stay in the shade. If the ambient temperature is too high , and the atmospheric humidity is considerable, well-being of women may deteriorate up to heat stroke.

• Do not sleep on the beach , because complete lack of control increases the risk of overheating and the possibility to get a sunburn . Remember that the clouds do not protect against UV rays, they are reflected from water , sand and get on your body!

• If exposure to the sun to use hats, sunglasses and cosmetics , has protective UVB- and UVA- filters .

To be beautiful ” chocolate “during pregnancy – this is great ! But in the woman’s body there are various hormonal changes . In particular, activates specific hormone that affects the pigmentation, ie, the formation of melanin, the result may appear pigmented spots . Their number and size, usually directly dependent on the residence time in the sun.

The most susceptible are the open space : the face, neck , ears, and décolleté . This condition is called chloasma ( melazmoy , the mask of pregnancy ). Pigmentation develops slowly , with no signs of inflammation, may be light and dark, after childbirth fades within a few months.

Besides the summer – the time ” diet ” of fruits and vegetables that can cope with being overweight , but at the same time and supply vitamins . Just remember : to sit on the fruit and vegetable diet can be no more than 2-3 days . So the day of discharge can not be turned into a month.

Here are some tasty summer diets .

Malic . Duration – 3 days. Loss of weight – 2 kg . 1,5-2 kg of raw apples divided into five portions . There are apples can be in raw form and in the form of apple dishes. For example, the salad : 300 g of ripe , peeled and seeds of apples Grate , mix with chopped parsley root and celery, fill with lemon juice . Another recipe : salad with apples and onions. Two washed sour apples Grate and add head chopped onion, parsley and olive oil.

Watermelon . Duration – 2 days . Weight loss – 2-3 kg . About 1,5 kg of watermelon pulp per day and nothing more – a great way to lose weight .

Carrot . Duration – 3 days . Weight loss – up to 3,5 kg. At grater grate the carrots , lemon juice squeezed out there , you can add honey, so that in total a day receive no more than 1 tbsp . l . honey. This salad can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Each food intake , you can add a fruit : apple , kiwi , grapefruit, orange or garnet. Drink as much water or tea.

Strawberry . Duration – 1 day. Weight loss – 1,5-2 kg . You can eat a pound of strawberries, washed down with mineral water or green tea . However, bear strawberry unloading is not so simple. Light acidity inherent in strawberries , increases appetite.

Tomato . Duration – 2 days . Loss of weight – 2 kg. For one day in four steps need to eat 1.5 kg of fresh tomatoes, with , of course, no condiments like salt, sugar and pepper . On this diet, you can sit 2 days and during this time to reset the 2 kg .

Cabbage . Duration – 7 days. Loss of weight – 5 kg . Based diet – cabbage soup without potatoes , cooked in vegetable broth. They can be eaten without restriction. In addition to scham in each of 7 days is assumed a certain set of products . Thus, the first day you can treat yourself to any fruit (except bananas), the second – with green vegetables and a boiled potato with butter, on the third day you can eat any fruit and vegetables (excluding potatoes ), the fourth day of the supposed three banana and skimmed milk On the fifth – a portion of fish or chicken breast with tomatoes, at the sixth – boiled beef with green salad , and in the end – rice with vegetables .

Cucumber . Duration – 3 days . Losing weight – 3,5 kg. The basis of the diet of cucumber salad. Prepare this dish is a snap : Take 1 kg of cucumbers , coarsely chop and season with low-fat sour cream . A little salt . Salad divide into three stages . For dinner, you can also eat 50 grams of boiled meat or one egg . For breakfast you can treat yourself to toast with a small amount of butter, a cup of coffee or tea without sugar . Before going to bed eat a large apple , pear or banana .

The phrase ” Beauty requires sacrifice ” knowingly acquired wings . The fight is on hundreds of thousands of young people who are fashionable but not too ” healthy ” , especially in our climate, clothing

The fashion industry often does not get into , are useful to achieve it for the person or not . Otherwise, how such trends of recent years, as a short jacket and trousers with low waist , so popular in the winter.

As recognized by professional therapists , they do not help that when he saw the frost on the street fashionably dressed girl or guy does not automatically noted : chronic inflammation of the appendages , the prospect of prostatitis , a curvature of the spine …

Read on : Mini- skirts : beautiful legs , or lost your health?

Skinny jeans with a low-slung , popular in any season – one of the most common criticisms of doctors. They wear skin-tight , almost to the cod . The result is that the bones of female pelvis daily packed into tight ” box ” and begin to develop appropriately .

Gynecologists note a disturbing trend: more and more in their practice of meeting place for young women with a narrowed pelvis , that is, the structure similar to the male. Clearly, this affects the reproductive function. Particularly murderous combination for girls – such jeans with a short jacket in winter: The loins continually supercooled , which leads to inflammation .

The young man tight pants can also cause problems . If hypothermia is not so dangerous ( on the contrary, undesirable overheating of the genital organs) , that is the ” narrow circumstances ” are fraught stagnant . Tight jeans violate the microcirculation of blood in the vulva , which leads to disruption of development.

Clothes should be , first of all, comfortable . However , the latest fashion trends physicians should rejoice : pants with low waistline has not hampered by the pelvis , left in a free position genitals of young men and not threaten their health .

Knickers – Zouaves as well be welcome – like it is closed clothes , but no pressure . It is good health and appearance in the fashion collections of jeans with high waist .

From the standpoint of medicine would be great to get rid addition of wide belts and belts with large buckles . Teens delaying them tightly , so that the skin stays deep scars . This seemingly minor enhancement greatly complicates the work of the heart: he has to exert extra effort to ensure normal blood flow to all internal organs .

Heart had a hard time from any close garment , shnurovok , expositions – violated the right and freedom of circulation, difficulty breathing and internal organs . Close collar, for example , compresses the major blood vessels and nerves of the neck , which can lead to a deterioration of brain power and, consequently , the appearance of fatigue and headache …

Do not get involved too small toilet articles , and when it comes to underwear. In this sense, fashion show mercy, allowing the shorts , men’s underwear , boxers and other free cuts .

However, there is a subject with which urologists and gynecologists are not prepared to tolerate – a string . The invention , which allows to wear thin skirts and trousers, produces downright sabotage in the body !

According to experts , Thongs can injure the delicate and sensitive skin , which leads to constant irritation and even the development of urinary tract infection – cystitis , candida and other diseases . Constant wearing thong can cause atrophy of the mucous membranes of the external genitalia – kraurosis that subsequently threatens to develop into cancer.
Clearly, this worst-case scenario . And from the strings in our lives for many it is difficult to refuse . But is it worth to take into account the recommendations of experts: Choose more g-strings made of cotton, which allows skin to breathe , and do not wear them all day.

Sometimes you can wear and strings , and bras on the bones , and tight jeans . But went to a disco or a concert – and took off . It is bad when teenagers do not literally get out of those clothes .

I want to emphasize that many psychological problems of people ( regardless of how old they are ) taking place on what they see on TV. Translator allegedly fashion trends in the broad masses of a music video .

Very often, buyers , people from the street , mix of ” fashion ” and ” style music video . ” But this is completely different things. Moreover: the musical tastes of the TV so behind that produces fashion today , even embarrassing comment . Our lovely star rather reflect the tastes of their fans , rather than dictate to them their own .

If you want to follow the fashion, it is better to watch shows on the podium than to imitate the pop stars in short t-shirt and torn pantyhose. And often it is this: a girl 12 years chooses his idol , and faithfully copied his style.

The desire to be fashionable , though not cured . But the American Psychological Association warns: promoting the image of adolescent women , sexual emancipation of clothes for teenagers adversely affect the health of young people . This may result in such things as dissatisfaction with his body , depression and eating disorders .

The number of public places in our country, where you can smoke a cigarette with impunity , is declining. The true test for heavy smokers is even a long-awaited trip to rest. After all, on board had to suffer from nicotine hunger after takeoff to landing and exit to the airport . How to safely transfer these sufferings ?

It’s time to quit smoking ! This thought comes to mind modern smoker more often. After all, every day is rapidly reducing the number of public places where you can get it with impunity from the pack of cigarettes and a pleasure to release the air gray ringlets of smoke .
Particularly acute smokers suffer when traveling , because smoking is strictly forbidden on board the aircraft irrespective of how long the flight. Therefore, even a long-awaited trip to the vacation becomes a real test of strength.

Moreover, in an attempt to saturate the body with nicotine , we have to spend time before landing in a very uncomfortable smoking zone, instead of enjoying a leisurely shopping at duty free or pamper yourself with something delicious in a pretty restaurant.

Read on : Quitting smoking is easier as dirt

However , even after the target travels achieved, relax with a cigarette , too, will fail. Severe restrictions on smoking introduced not only in civilized Europe , but even in faraway Africa , where for violating the ban can pay not only money, but even freedom.

As a result, the unfortunate smoker feels like an outcast in a beautiful vacation paradise . He can not admire the exhibits in the museum or soak up new experiences for interesting excursions, and just looked around nervously , trying to calculate the place where you can finally light up.

Much sympathy from fellow “tobacco shop ” also cause those who gets to work where smoking is strongly discouraged .

Now fast- growing number of companies , where smokers strongly complicate the lives of the lack of rooms for smoking and the presence of fines for smoking breaks . And sometimes even refuse to excellent work, if there are not willing to put up with bad habits of employees .

romantic mishaps happen when the owner of habit suddenly discovers that kindled tender feelings to bright adherents of a healthy lifestyle. Dating in beznikotinovom format often turn into real torture , when, instead rejoice in communion , smoker only dream about saving tightening .

In general , the number of situations in which smoking is impossible, but very much want to , constantly expanding. This , of course , raises questions about whether it was time to finally quit smoking . However, not all holders of habit have the strength to finally leave with a cigarette – that this decision has matured and become fully conscious , it takes time . But surely in anticipation of this moment will have to suffer in situations where smoking is impossible, but really want ?

Read on : In the United States will experience a vaccine against nicotine addiction

In fact, even in places where smoking is prohibited , you can feel completely comfortable . For example , use both full and temporary quitting special chewing gum or nicotine patch .

The structure of these funds includes therapeutic doses of nicotine.

He slowly released during chewing and absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucous membrane of the mouth, thereby helping the body fight the urge to smoke. Similarly , penetrating through the skin, the active ingredient of the patch removes the painful symptoms of withdrawal ( the phenomenon of deprivation ).

As a result, smokers can feel comfortable and not be afraid that his love will spoil his vacation , will not give attention to your work force or to part with a loved one . Of course , this is a temporary measure, but it may well be a first step towards a life completely free of tobacco dependence.

Unfortunately, not everyone is able to cope with nicotine dependence alone . There are a number of recognized ways to get rid of smoking : medications, psychotherapy, the complex scientific and technical development . Which one to choose a method that was once and forever to say goodbye with a cigarette – you decide !

Despite the abundance of contraception, doctors continue to recommend the use of condoms , since they are able to protect not only against pregnancy but also from many infections , sexually transmitted infections. But people still tries to avoid ” rubber friends , passing from mouth to mouth -established myths about this product.

The first myth : the male condom remedy ( who puts on , and he buys ).

Opinion common , but incorrect . At least 35 % of buyers of condoms – women .

Myth Two:

sex in a condom – it ‘s like to smell a flower in a mask.

Modern latex condoms in addition to high strength and elasticity, virtually no effect on reducing the sensitivity . There are condoms treated with a special silicone-free water-based lubricant , tekstuirovannye with a raised surface at the base, which are recommended even for people experiencing difficulties in reaching orgasm.

Myth Three: sex without a condom healthier partners for the exchange of hormones.

The share of truth in this , but hardly an unwanted pregnancy , abortion and sexual infections can be called a healthy .

Myth Four: Living in the marriage and not changing each other , the pair may abandon condoms .

Alas, you can get not only from a partner ” on the side. ” Infection can catch a public sauna , swimming pool , gym , public transportation, through poorly washed dishes. In the end , can wake up herpes simplex virus , which ” sleeps ” in virtually every organism.

Myth Five: use condoms uncomfortable , because it can offend partner.

Condom use – this is an additional health care partner. Normal person could not hurt care about him. The very same process of putting on a condom may well be additional factors, love game .

Myth Six: use a condom better with creams , oils, and intimate gels.

Absolutely not! In addition to all sorts of creams and gels in contact with sensitive areas of the body can cause itching , burning, or allergic reaction, they can have a devastating effect on the latex and lubricant.

Jin Zhang, a professor at the University of Western Ontario, is developing contact lenses that change color with the user’s blood sugar level. This could allow diabetics to monitor themselves without frequent blood samples. The technology:

” …uses extremely small nanoparticles embedded into the hydrogel lenses. These engineered nanoparticles react with glucose molecules found in tears, causing a chemical reaction that changes their colour.” Source

Scientists from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London (Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, London) concluded that the wounds of people who are not subjected to stress, heal at least twice as fast. In the experiment, experts were asked to volunteer to fill in a questionnaire designed to assess their psychological state, and then inflicted a small wound. Within three weeks, experts monitored the process of healing of injuries with ultrasound and analyze the hormone levels of subjects.

“Our findings suggest that the rate of wound healing is dependent on the concentration of cortisol, the so-called” stress hormone “- said one of the authors of the study, Professor John Weinman (John Weinman), in his article published in the pages of the latest issue university publications. – So, damage took place more rapidly in those subjects whose stress level was the lowest. We hope that we made discovery will help doctors to develop techniques aimed at both accelerate wound healing and the overall recovery of patients. ”

The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA.
Miss USA 2010, the 59th edition of the Miss USA pageant, will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 2010. The winner will represent the United States in the Miss Universe 2010 competition. Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton from North Carolina, will crown her successor at the end of this event. The 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the prestigious title and the pageant will broadcast live on NBC.

The pageant will be co-hosted by Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and Today show correspondent Natalie Morales. Colour commentary will be provided by Joan and Melissa Rivers. Pop rock band Boys Like Girls will perform during the swimsuit competition and country music star Trace Adkins will perform during the evening gown competition. Stone, Adkins and Rivers have all appeared on Donald Trump’s television show Celebrity Apprentice.

Kristen Dalton and Chet Buchanan hosted the Miss USA 2010 Presentation Show. For the first time since Miss Universe did last year, the Miss USA 2010 Preliminary Competition was live webcast via Ustream (on www.missusa.com) in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on May 12, 2010.

The competition was broadcast in High Definition for the third time in history.

Delegates representing the fifty states plus the District of Columbia competed in the pageant, and arrived in Las Vegas on May 3.

Pageants were held from June 2009 to January 2010 to select the representative for each state. During the final show on May 16, the fifteen delegates with the highest average score from the preliminary competition were announced. The top fifteen competed in the swimsuit competition. The top ten delegates from swimsuit competed in evening gown. The top five delegates from the evening gown competition (not averaged composite scores from both competitions) competed in the final question round to determine the winner. The judges’ composite score was shown after each round of competition for the fourth time since 2002.

History

The Miss USA pageant was conceived in 1950 when Yolande Betbeze, winner of the rival Miss America pageant refused to pose for publicity pictures while wearing a swimsuit. Pageant sponsor Catalina decided to pull their sponsorship off the pageant, and create their own competition. Other owners have included a subsidiary of Gulf+Western Industries, ITT Corporation, and billionaire Donald Trump, the current owner who bought the pageant in 1996.

The first Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants were held concurrently in Long Beach, California in 1952; the first Miss USA winner was Miss New York USA Jackie Loughery. There were thirty delegates in the first year of competition, and many states did not compete every year during the first two decades of the pageant’s history. From the 1970s, each state and the District of Columbia have sent a delegate each year. Alaska first competed in 1959 and Hawaii in 1960. Both had competed at Miss Universe until this time.

The pageant aired on CBS from 1963 until 2002, and for many years was known for having a CBS game show host as pageant host. John Charles Daly hosted the show from 1963–1966, Bob Barker from 1967 until 1987, Alan Thicke in 1988, Dick Clark from 1989–1993, and Bob Goen from 1994–1996. The show’s highest ratings were in the early 1980s, when it regularly topped the Neilsen ratings. Viewership dropped sharply from the 1990s to the 2000s, from an estimated viewership of 20 million to an average of 7 million from 2000–2001. In 2002, owner Donald Trump brokered a new deal with NBC, giving them half-ownership of the Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA and moving them to NBC on an initial five year contract. The pageants were first shown on NBC in 2003.

Historically, the winner of the Miss USA title has represented the United States in its sister Miss Universe pageant. From its inception to 2008, seven Miss USA titleholders have gone on to win Miss Universe. In the mid-1960s, it was established when a Miss USA wins the Miss Universe title, the first runner-up assumes the Miss USA title for the remainder of the year. This has happened in 1980, 1995 and 1997. In 1967, the first runner-up declined the title and the crown went to the second runner-up Cheryl Patton. The only instance where a first runner-up assumed the title of Miss USA prior to this period was in 1957 when Mary Leona Gage resigned when it was discovered she was married.
Unlike the Miss America pageant, there is no talent section at Miss USA. Delegates are required to compete in Evening Gown, Swimsuit, and Interview. The 2010 pageant drew criticism for publishing photos of contestants in revealing outfits and sultry poses.

The modern pageant consists of a preliminary competition, held in the week before the pageant where all contestants are judged in swimsuit, gown, and interview. From this the semi-finalists are chosen, and they are announced during the live broadcast of the final competition. Semi-finalists then compete in swimsuit and evening gown, before some are eliminated and the interview competition is held. The runners-up and winner are announced at the end of the telecast. The judges for the finals are usually different from those who judged the Preliminary competition.

From 1975–2000, all delegates who made the initial cut competed in an interview competition in some format, often involving all semi-finalists. As of 2001, this interview portion was taken away and leaving only the “final question” for the top five delegates to answer. The finals judges thus only hear the final candidates speak.

From 1979–2002, the average scores of each delegate were shown on the television broadcast and thus the semi-finalists could be ranked. This was changed in 2003 to a “circle” system where judges choose a certain number of delegates to “circle”, and those with the most “circles” make the cut. This was the same system that was used prior to the “computer” scoring system implemented in 1979.

State competitions

 Every year, each state holds a preliminary competition to choose their delegate for the Miss USA pageant. In some states (such as Texas and Florida), local pageants are also held to determine delegates for the state competition. The state winners hold the title “Miss State USA” for the year of their reign.

The most successful state is Texas, which has had the most semi-finalists and winners, including five consecutive Miss USA titleholders during the 1980s. Other successful states include California, New York, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. The least successful states are Montana, which has not placed since the 1950s; Wyoming, which has had only one placement, in the 1980s; and Delaware, the only state that has never placed. The only state which has produced more than one Miss Universe is South Carolina.

The Miss Universe Organization licenses out the state pageants to pageant directors, who in some cases are responsible for more than one state. The most well established directorial groups are RPM Productions, created in 1980 (Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina), and Vanbros, created in the early 1990s (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma), both of which have been in existence since the early 1990s. Future Productions direct the most states, six, across the Midwest and Rockies.

Winners

The first Eurasian woman to win Miss USA was Mai Shanley in 1984, and the first African-American to win was Carole Gist in 1990.

Brandi Sherwood is the only woman to have held both the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA titles. She was Miss Idaho Teen USA, Miss Teen USA 1989, Miss Idaho USA 1997, first runner-up at Miss USA 1997 and in May 1997 assumed the Miss USA title after Brook Lee won the Miss Universe pageant. Eight other Miss USA titleholders have also previously competed at Miss Teen USA. These include:

Shanna Moakler (1995), (Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1992), Ali Landry (1996), (Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1990), Kimberly Pressler (1999) (Miss New York Teen USA 1994), Lynnette Cole (2000) (Miss Tennessee Teen USA 1995), Susie Castillo (2003) (Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 1998), Chelsea Cooley (2005) (Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2000), Tara Conner (2006) (Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2002) and Rachel Smith (2007) (Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2002).
Five Miss USA titleholders have also competed at Miss America. These included Miss USAs 1954–1956 (Miriam Stevenson, Carlene King Johnson, Carol Morris), Mai Shanley (1984) and Shandi Finnessey (2004). All were unplaced Miss America, although Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004 and Miss Missouri 2002 won a preliminary evening gown award at Miss America 2003. Also, Miriam Stevenson placed in the top 10 at Miss America 1954.

Many Miss USA winners have gone to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. Those who have been successful in the industry include Summer Bartholomew, Deborah Shelton, Laura Martinez-Herring, Shanna Moakler, Ali Landry, Kenya Moore, Brandi Sherwood, Susie Castillo and Shandi Finnessey.

Contestants Miss USA 2010

The day had previously been known as World Telecommunication Day to commemorate the founding of the International Telecommunication Union in 17 May 1865. It was instituted by the Plenipotentiary Conference in Malaga-Torremolinos in 1973.

The main objective of the day is to raise global awareness of societal changes brought about by the Internet and new technologies. It also aims to help reduce the Digital divide.

World Information Society Day

In November 2005, the World Summit on the Information Society called upon the UN General Assembly to declare 17 May as World Information Society Day to focus on the importance of ICT and the wide range of issues related to the Information Society raised by WSIS. The General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/60/252) in March 2006 stipulating that World Information Society Day shall be celebrated every year on 17 May. The first World Information Society Day took place on Wednesday, 17 May 2006.

• stimulating reflection and exchanges of ideas on the theme adopted by the Council
• debating the various aspects of the theme with all partners in society
• formulating a report reflecting national discussions on the issues underlying the theme, to be fed back to ITU and the rest of its membership

This is not a list of National Days, commemorative days, or days which have some significance in one or a very small number of countries.

International observance (also known as international dedication or international anniversary) denotes a period of time to observe some issue of international interest or concern. This is used to commemorate, promote and mobilize for action. Many of these periods have been established by the United Nations General Assembly, Economic and Social Council or by UNESCO. In this case, the lead agency for a particular international observance uses the symbolism of the United Nations (UN) or UNESCO, a specially designed logo for the year, and their infrastructure to coordinate events worldwide. It also presents a written report about the event. This summarizes the activities that took place around the world under the auspices of the international observance, and makes recommendations for the future.

Days

• January 1 – Global Family Day – formerly One Day of Peace and Sharing, recognized by the UN
• January 1 – World Day of Peace – established by pope Paul VI in his letter dated on 8.12.1967
• January 4 – World Hypnotism Day – established to promote awareness of hypnosis
• January 6 – World day for War orphans – initiated by (S.O.S Enfants En Detresse – www.soseed.org by Stephen N. Kinuthia)
• January 11 – International Day for Peace in Kenya January 11, 2008. Recent events in the country left Kenyans in fear of their future. The stalemate between the political leaders has created opportunity for destructive forces, and organized militia, which have risen to kill innocent people (more than 450 killed, thousands injured and over 250,000 displaced – initiated by (Kenya Welfare Foundation & Kenya Development Network and Consortium)
• 3rd Sunday of January – World Religion Day – established in 1950
• January 24 – National girl child day of India, recognized by India
• January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recognized by the UN
• January 28 – Data Protection Day – recognized by the Council of Europe

• February 2 – World Wetlands Day
• February 4 – World Cancer Day
• February 6 – International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation
• February 11 – World Day of the Sick, an observance day instituted by pope John Paul II.
• February 12 – Darwin Day
• February 14 – Valentines Day
• February 20 – World Day of Social Justice, recognized by the UN
• February 21 – International Mother Language Day, recognized by the UN World Tourist Guide Day. International Mother Language Day originated as the international recognition of Language Movement Day, which has been commemorated in Bangladesh since 1952, when a number of Dhaka university students were killed by the Pakistani police and army in Dhaka during the Bengali Language Movement.
• February 22 – International Scouts Day

• March 4 – World Kamau’s Day – Recognized by the UN
• March 8 – United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace, recognized by the UN
• March 8 – International Women’s Day , recognized by the UN
• March 14 – International Day of Action for Rivers ]
• March 15 – World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film
• March 15 – World Consumer Rights Day
• March 20 – International Day of the Francophonie (site (French))
• March 20 – World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
• March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, recognized by the UN
• March 21 – World Poetry Day, recognized by the UNESCO (Masood)
• March 22 – World Day for Water, recognized by the UN
• March 23 – World Meteorological Day, recognized by the UN
• March 24 – International Day for Achievers, World Tuberculosis Day, recognized by the UN
• March 25 – International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, recognized by the UN
• March 27 – World Theatre Day

• April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day, recognized by the UN
• April 3 – World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the UN
• April 4 – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, recognized by the UN
• April 7 – World Health Day, recognized by the UN
• April 7 – International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda, recognized by the UN
• April 14 – Mahl Language Day
• April 16 – World Entrepreneurship Day (WED) site
• April 17 – World Hemophilia Day, recognized by the UN
• April 21 – World Creativity and Innovation Day. Celebrations begin April 15 – Leonardo da Vinci’s Birthday
• April 22 – Earth Day
• April 23 – World Book and Copyright Day, recognized by the UN
• April 24 – World Day for Laboratory Animals, recognized by the UN
• April 25 – World Malaria Day, recognized by the WHO
• April 26 – World Intellectual Property Day, recognized by the UN
• April 28 – International Workers’ Memorial Day
• April 29 – World Dance Day

• May 1 – May Day – Labour Day
• May 2 – International Day of Deliberately Unemployed
• May 3 – World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the UN
• May 4 – International Firefighters’ Day
• May 5 – International Midwives Day
• May 7 – Rabindranath Tagore’s Anniversary Day
• May 8 – World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day
• May 8-May 9 – Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, recognized by the UN
• May 10 – International Mothers Day
• May 12 – International Nurses Day
• May 15 – International Day of Families, recognized by the UN
• May 17 – World Information Society Day, recognized by the UN
• May 18 – World Museum Day
• May 19 – World Hepatitis Day
• May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, recognized by the UN
• May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN
• May 23 – World Turtle Day
• May 29 – International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, recognized by the UN
• May 31 – World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN
• 1st Tuesday of May – World Asthma Day
• 2nd Saturday of May – World Fair Trade Day

• June 1 – International Children’s Day
• June 4 – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, recognized by the UN
• June 5 – World Environment Day, recognized by the UN
• June 8 – World Brain Tumour Day
• June 8 – World Ocean Day
• June 12 – World Day Against Child Labour
• June 14 – World Blood Donor Day, recognized by the UN
• June 17 – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, recognized by the UN
• June 18 – International Picnic Day
• June 19 – World Sickle Cell Anaemia Awareness Day
• June 20 – World Refugee Day, recognized by the UN
• June 21 – World Music Day
• June 23 – United Nations Public Service Day, recognized by the UN
• June 26 – International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, recognized by the UN
• June 26 – International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, recognized by the UN

• 1st Saturday of July – International Day of Cooperatives, recognized by the UN
• July 08 – Writers’ Day
• July 11 – World Population Day, recognized by the UN

• August 9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, recognized by the UN[6][7]
• August 12 – International Youth Day, recognized by the UN
• August 13 – International Lefthanders Day
• August 15 – [[International Mourning Day]/INDEPENDENCE DAY.(India)
• August 19 – World Humanitarian Day
• August 23 – International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition, recognized by the UN
• August 29 – Telugu Language Day

• September 8 – International Literacy Day, recognized by the UN
• September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day
• September 11 – World First Aid Day
• September 15 – International Day of Democracy, recognized by the UN
• September 15 – International Day of Engineers, recognized by the INDIA, In remembrance of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
• September 16 – International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, recognized by the UN
• September 19 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day
• September 21 – International Day of Peace, recognized by the UN
• September 21 – [Peace Channel Day], Nagaland +91-386-223-3435
• September 21 – World Alzheimer’s Day
• September 22 – (World) Car Free Day(s)
• September 25 – International Grab Hand Day. Not Recognised by UN, but only those in the GIS Industry, and all associated IT Disciplines.[citation needed]
• September 26 – European Day of Languages
• September 27 – World Tourism Day
• September 28 – Right to Know Day [8]
• September 28 – World Rabies Day
• During last week of September – World Maritime Day, recognized by the UN

• First Monday of October – World Habitat Day, recognized by the UN
• October 1 – International Day of Older Persons, recognized by the UN
• October 1 – World Vegetarian Day
• October 2 – International Day of Non-Violence, recognized by the UN, observed on M.K. Gandhi’s birthday
• October 3 – World Smile Day[9]
• October 4 – World Animal Day
• October 5 – World Teachers’ Day
• Second Wednesday of October – International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction, recognized by the UN
• October 6 – World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
• October 8 – World Humanitarian Action Day
• October 9 – World Post Day, recognized by the UN
• October 10 – World Mental Health Day, recognized by the UN
• October 10 – World Day Against Death Penalty, recognized by the WCADP
• October 14 – World Standards Day
• October 15 – International Day of Rural Women, recognized by the UN
• October 15 – Global Handwashing Day
• October 16 – National Boss Day (Boss’s Day)
• October 16 – World Food Day, recognized by the UN
• October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognized by the UN
• October 20 – International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, [10]
• October 24 – United Nations Day, recognized by the UN
• October 24 – World Development Information Day, recognized by the UN
• October 27 – World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, recognized by the UN
• October 25-31 – International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week,

• Third Sunday of November – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, recognized by the UN
• November 1 – World Vegan Day
• November 6 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, recognized by the UN
• November 8 – World Radiographer Day
• November 9 – World Freedom Day
• November 14 – World Diabetes Day, recognized by the UN
• November 16 – International Day for Tolerance, recognized by the UN
• November 17 – International Students Day
• November 19 – International Men’s Day (Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Australia, India, United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Malta, South Africa, Hungary, Ireland, Ghana, and Canada)
• November 19 – World Toilet Day
• November 20 – Africa Industrialization Day, recognized by the UN
• November 20 – Universal Children’s Day, recognized by the UN
• November 21 – World Hello Day
• November 21 – World Television Day, recognized by the UN
• November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, recognized by the UN
• November 25 – International Meatless Day[12]
• November 29 – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, recognized by the UN
• November 30 – Computer Security Day

• December 1 – World Aids Day, recognized by the UN/ WORLD AIDS DAY
• December 2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, recognized by the UN
• December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized by the UN
• December 5 – International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, recognized by the UN
• December 7 – International Civil Aviation Day, recognized by the UN
• December 9 – The International Day against Corruption, recognized by the UN
• December 10 – Human Rights Day, recognized by the UN
• December 11 – International Mountain Day, recognized by the UN
• December 18 – International Migrants Day, recognized by the UN
• December 19 – United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, recognized by the UN
• December 20 – International Human Solidarity Day, recognized by the UN
• December 25 – Christmas

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