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Melinda Bam, Miss South Africa, competes in the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Melinda Bam, Miss South Africa, competes in the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe competition, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)