POWER PAGEANT
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Fitness pageants are a combination of bodybuilding competitions and beauty pageants, where women are judged on both appearance and athleticism. Contestants are often veterans of other sports or cheerleading. Because of the combination of fitness and beauty, things like hair and makeup can weigh heavily in judging. A backstage look at the contest is included.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1999
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Hearts of Stones: their concerts fill football stadiums, but the Rolling Stones still love to play the blues
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The Rolling Stones is basically a Blues band, and their popularity is firmed based in this classical music of African Americans. However they are not about nostalgia, playing old hits to the mega-audiences before which they no perform. They are constantly presenting music that sounds new and vigorous.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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Glennie, Evelyn
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Percussionist Evelyn Glennie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on July 19, 1965. Despite her impaired hearing since age 12, the percussionist was able to impress the international audience with her extraordinary musical skills.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
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