Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year - or is it just me? In times gone by, Christmas preparations would mainly begin early December, and the Christmas cheer and atmosphere would build slowly over a 3-4 week period. Nowadays, we have had so much overkill for such a long time, that when it comes, we look at each other and say,"It doesn't feel like Christmas, does it?" And by Boxing Day people are saying ,"That's that for another year!" as the ads for summer holidays start, quickly followed by Valentine's cards in the shops,then Easter eggs, then before we know it, it is September and the whole Xmas thing starts up all over again! What good does this do anyone except the shop keepers pockets? This year I will be buying very small gifts during December, and trying to get back the magic of an old fashioned inexpensive Christmas that's all about having time for each other not about how much we spent and how many weeks we spent combing the shops for big gifts - anybody joining me????

no

i think Anorexic models are a huge problem nowadays, especially for teenagers. The problem arises when the industry that hires, casts and publishes the images of models will only use ones who fit into a size 0. Many designers are quoted as saying that they feel they have to follow the lead of the "thin" industry, otherwise they lose exposure. For example, most magazines will only hire women who fit into the lower sizes, so if a designer doesn't have samples for those models, they don't get into that photo shoot.
this need to be a size 0 to be beautiful is taken in by almost every teenager, forcing them to starve themselves stupidly to be considered 'attracted'. i think that anorexic models need help and need to be banned and a more healthier size should be seen walking down the catwalk. all women in all sizes are beautiful!

bad

for, as long as it is free!