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Fashion fattens up

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The use of heavier models, particularly those who possess large hips, is a growing trend in the fashion industry. The industry certainly deserves some commendation for acknowledging the significance of the plus-size market, although it is rumored that many plus-size models are only wearing pads to look heavy.

Author: Pittaway, Kim
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1999
Social aspects, Analysis, Column, Fashion, Discrimination against overweight persons, Overweight persons discrimination

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Something in the air

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About 800 of the 1,100 workers of Canada's Camp Hill Medical Centre developed the disease called multiple chemical sensitivities between 1989 to 1993. The disease is characterized by allergic reactions to everyday compounds. Its symptoms include rashes, eye irritations and headaches.

Author: Pittaway, Kim
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1995
Health aspects, Canada, Diseases, Medical personnel, Chemical sensitivity, Multiple, Multiple chemical sensitivity

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First fiddle

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Violinist Natalie MacMaster has released her new album entitled 'My Roots Are Showing.' The album is a tribute by MacMaster to the traditional music that she grew up with. She is planning to release an album each year and is currently in a concert tour in Canada.

Author: Pittaway, Kim
Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1998
Cover Story, Performances, Violinists, Violin music, MacMaster, Natalie

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