Miss Earth 2009 contestant Takada Tomomi of Japan holds a placard during a media presentation in Manila November 4, 2009. Some 90 beauties from around the world declared their personal environmental campaigns, with the theme for this year's competition focused on "Beauties for a cause". Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Miss Earth 2009 contestant Takada Tomomi of Japan holds a placard during a media presentation in Manila November 4, 2009. Some 90 beauties from around the world declared their personal environmental campaigns, with the theme for this year's competition focused on "Beauties for a cause".

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