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‘Real’ women unveil their lingerie
smh.com.au
Not sure if this is progress or a cheap way for the Davenport company to get its end-of-year catalogue done.
The four beginners are the new stars of a major Christmas advertising campaign initiated by Australian company Davenport for its lingerie chain U.W.S.
Shunning professional models, Davenport began an in-store competition two weeks ago to unearth four representatives of the “healthy and confident” Australian woman to represent their merchandise.
Not sure why the SMH files the story in the “Entertainment” section though…
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Posted to General Rants • 2001.11.27 (Tue) • 10:34
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Posted by Craig 2001.11.26, 01:39
Here in Philadelphia, the ginko trees also compete in the odor category. The blocks blessed, or cursed, with an abundance of female ginkos can be detected as you approach. If you step on their rotting fruit, which is often unavoidable, you can carry their signature fragrance with you all day.
Interesting note, the first ginko trees were brought to America by John Bartram of Philadelphia. One of the 3 original trees still stands outside his pre-colonial home in the southwest section of the City.
Posted by jh 2001.11.26, 10:08
Hi, Craig. Don’t step on that fruit: you can eat it! Don’t know what it’s called in English (ginko fruit, I suppose) but it’s called “ginan” in Japanese. Best way is just to throw it into the rice cooker with the rice, nice and simple. It’s actually quite good (and apparently very healthy). It’s not unusual to see people gathering the fallen fruit to take home for a meal. -jh
Posted by -jh 2001.11.26, 10:16
Oops - proper spelling is “ginnan.” -jh
Posted by francesca 2001.11.26, 23:26
oh, the only thing I really miss of my life in Florence are the ginko trees in the park near home. Suddenly you remind me those magic trees, florence and everithing about that period. You, from japan! What a strange life. please, walk on that yellow carpet for me too francesca
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