High-flying Roberta Bondar
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Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman astronaut, is considered as a role model by young women. As a child and a teenager, she indulged in strenous physical activities such as hiking, fishing and tennis. She is described by her colleagues as an achiever and a very tough individual.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1993
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The United States of asylum
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Refugees who apply for political asylum in the US are often unjustly rejected, partly because the government does not want to bear financial responsibility for them. This growing xenophobia has sparked immigrant rights movements. Cases of several refugees are presented.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Divers Alert Network
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Ten reasons why divers should join the Divers Alert Network (DAN) are listed. DAN offers services such as emergency medical support, emergency hotline, a medical information line and education.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1997
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