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Surfer girls

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Girls who go surfing in the beaches of Maui, Hawaii, see themselves as being at the pinnacle of everything a youth aspires for. Their sport is considered cool, wild and modern. They also have the added pride of having mastered a sport even guys find difficult.

Author: Orlean, Susan
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
Social aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Hawaii, Surfing, Maui, Women's sports, Girls

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Tom Curren: the surfer's surfer

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Tom Curren has been called 'the best surfer in the world.' Curren has surfed in 20-foot giant waves at a speed of 35 m.p.h. At 27, Curren has won three world championships since turning pro in 1980.

Author: Barilotti, Steve
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Evaluation, Curren, Tom

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Power puff girls

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Five young women running their own cosmetics companies are profiled. Products range from sparkle make-up and sugar-tasting lipsticks to home waxing kits.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 2000
Innovations, Cosmetics industry

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