Whistle-Stopper suit aims to curb harassment with Ugly Undies
A New York company previews the Whistle-Stopper suit a lightweight foam undergarment marketed to resemble a pot belly and flabby figure. Spokespersons claim it helps women avoid stares and sexist remarks, while critics doubt broad appeal. The piece contrasts fashion gimmicks with critics’ views and quotes cultural commentary from Jamie Lee Curtis and Ray Bradbury.
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Collet Apple Story From Albert Collet of Notre Dame de Lourdes
In 1934 Albert Collet and his sister Alice wrote to Morden Research Station asking for free apple seeds. About 300 seeds were planted leading to a single surviving tree that produced fruit later evaluated as a new variety named Collet in 1961. The tree won a Western Canada Merit Award in 1978 and was ranked Alberta’s top apple in 1992.
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Memory Seedling Trees Grown Since 1935 Still Bear Fruit
A storyteller recalls planting apple seeds in 1935 and visiting the Collet homestead garden where the original tree still stands. The 61 year old tree continues to bear fruit, a remarkable testament to its enduring growth.
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