Archive for 'Food Problems'
Take It Easy On The Wine
You know… I see the blogs and other media have a tendency to beat the hell out of Amy Winehouse. And, I know what you’re thinking… that’s what you guys do on this blog. And, you’re largely right. But, this is Katie writing this post, and, I recently finished up my bout with alcoholism and […]
Posted: January 22nd, 2008 under Celebrity Concept, Food Problems, Sorto Bizarro.
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The Italian Fashion Industry And Anorexia
Well, I am very happy to see the huge number of people who are finding this site via searches for Ana Carolina Reston (more). Ms. Reston, of course, was a Brazilian fashion model who died of anorexia complications. It’s an incredibly sad and tragic story, and, among other things, it’s indicative of just how global […]
Posted: December 22nd, 2006 under Food Problems.
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Nicole Richie DUI
It seems Nicole Richie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (violating California Vehicle Code Section 23152a) this morning at 4:50 A.M. in Glendale, California. Nicole was released 7:15 A.M. by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. on $15,000 bail.
Nicole’s SUV is reported to have been traveling the wrong direction on the […]
Posted: December 11th, 2006 under Closer Look, Food Problems.
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The Death Of Carla Sobrado Casalle
Well, friends, another member of the Brazilian fashion world has died due to anorexia complications. This time it’s Carla Sobrado Casalle who was a fashion student. There is a disturbing lack of information in the mainstream news (or any news for that matter about Carla.)
That’s a bit surprising, considering the significant and encouraging interest […]
Posted: December 8th, 2006 under Food Problems.
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More On Ana Carolina Reston
Well, if there is an upside to the tragic death of Ana Carolina Reston … and, I am the sort of person that has to find the upside! You see, life would be too sad if I didn’t do this. So, if there’s a silver lining to this heart-breaking story, it’s that Ana and her […]
Posted: November 23rd, 2006 under Closer Look, Food Problems.
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The Death Of Ana Carolina Reston
My readers know that one of my main areas of research and writing concerns how the popular American celebrity aesthetic and ethos influences the body image and psychology of regular, ordinary women both in America and internationally. It is quite important to add the internationally part, because, we shouldn’t forget that certain physique standards which […]
Posted: November 18th, 2006 under Food Problems.
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