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...spring into action; we retrace our steps, search our table downstairs and find nothing. She swears she had it in her hands, that it disappeared into thin air. The loss is grave, I soon find out-it was a cashmere sweater. Our spirits rise when she and I notice a friend of ours in the middle of dance floor and we work through the crowd to say hello. When we get up close, we find ourselves duped once again--it isn't our friend; just someone strikingly similar--his evil twin, we nervously joke. The third floor has us beat...

Author: By Jonathan S. Paul, | Title: THE HONG KONG AN ORAL HISTORY | 2/25/1999 | See Source »

...entered the fashion industry as a"skinny model", only to quit at age 20 because ofher constant struggle to stay thin...

Author: By Scott A. Resnick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Panelists Say Media Promotes Eating Disorders | 2/24/1999 | See Source »

...young girl, Dillon became obsessed with her weight, because of taunting, and developed "walking anorexia". At 16, she entered the fashion industry as a "skinny model", only to quit at age 20 because of her constant struggle to stay thin...

Author: By Scott A. Resnick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Panelists Says Media Promotes Eating Disorders | 2/24/1999 | See Source »

...food, but also clothes, are sold by presenting the body image women overwhelmingly desire, panelists said. Laura Wenke, senior vice president for marketing at upscale women's clothier Anne Klein, said her company's new advertisements feature professional women, rather than models, because many customers think models are too thin...

Author: By Scott A. Resnick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Panelists Says Media Promotes Eating Disorders | 2/24/1999 | See Source »

Because the crowds never thin at Mike's, the restaurant opens seven days a week at 8 a.m. and stays open until at least 9 p.m. The long hours have resulted in a loyal customer base and name recognition among visiting tourists...

Author: By James P. Mcfadden, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Where Everybody Knows Mike's Name | 2/24/1999 | See Source »

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