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I am taking an Intro to Sociology course this summer. Our final paper is due at the end of the class (in just four weeks) and I need help! I have to choose a topic that will allow me to relate it to a social problem of some kind that we will have covered in class. I choose pageantry in realations to the social interaction and groups within. I'm also thinking about looking at the stigma that negative press and preconcieved notions have placed upon the pageant world. Problem is this: I can only use internet data - I'm not sure why only that, but that's the case! What I am asking for is any sites - positive or negative - to use. I'm also looking at information I can use of actual pageant websites (coaching, news, states, locals, etc) to help. If you have any websites I can use to do research, please email me at btwilinski@gmail.com. I'm going to also ask the instructor today if email correspondence can also be considered as internet research & if he says yes,...

Last night while talking with Bill Alverson, a very insightful pageant coach who has served on the Miss New York board, and who has coached many titleholders to success, our conversation turned to the top questions that will be asked during interview. Here are pageant coach, Bill Alverson’s top 5 subjects/questions to be prepared for when going into interview. These questions are listed by the subjects of which you need to be knowledgeable and the possible questions regarding these subjects: Top 5 Questions You Will Be Asked During Interview 1.Economy – Should GM be part of the government bailout? How has the economy affected your lifestyle? 2.Gay Rights – Do you think that same sex marriage should be legitimized in all states? Do you believe that marriage is between a man and a woman? 3.Obama – Do you think that Obama is fulfilling his promises while he was campaigning? 4.War in Iraq – What are your thoughts on the increase in troops in Afghanistan? What are your thoughts on the new p...

I've been so busy, I can't even think straight. I wanted to share though, how awesome kids are. I have spent every single morning with 20-30 four and five year olds. At first, it was crazy and hectic but by the second day, it was fun and by day four, I was sad to part with them. A small, dimpled little hand reaching up to stroke your hair for comfort is amazing. Making eye contact and for no reason, other than being alive, a smile so bright it makes you involuntarily smile. Granted, kids can be...challenging but thankfully four year olds are easily distracted and redirected to happier things. Although, I've had my fill of Simon Says and don't plan on spinning in circles while hopping on one foot anymore this week.