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By Ed Biado
Speedo is known for its eponymous genericized trademark used to pertain to any skimpy swimming briefs. Yet, the brand seems to want to distance itself from the famous posing pouch (which it introduced in the first place) and divert attention to its other products.

Not so conservative

By Diana A. Uy
Modest but with a dash of daring is how Sassa Activewear defines its new collection.

Fashion and Celebrities

By Malu Fernandez
Last week was all about the Oscars. Everyone had Oscars fever?between Oscars-themed parties to taking the day off to watch the Oscars live.

By Ed Biado
Updating your wardrobe for summer ?09? If you are, be sure to take note of the season?s scorching new obsessions. Here are some that you might likey:

Early marriage tackled in new afternoon soap

The country?s unbeatable back-to-back afternoon series, GMA-7?s Sine Novela, brings to light beginning today another riveting classic film-turned-TV-series that will keep viewers glued on television?Sine Novela presents Gilda Olvidado?s Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?

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  <p><strong>By Ed Biado</strong><br>
  Speedo is known for its eponymous genericized trademark used to pertain to any skimpy swimming briefs. Yet, the brand seems to want to distance itself from the famous posing pouch (which it introduced in the first place) and divert attention to its other products.</p>
  <p class="headline2"> <a href="/2009/mar/2/goodLife2.htm">Not so conservative</a></p>
  <p><strong>By Diana A. Uy</strong><br>
  Modest but with a dash of daring is how Sassa Activewear defines its new collection. </p>
  <p class="headline2"><a href="/2009/mar/2/goodLife3.htm">Fashion and Celebrities</a></p>
  <p><strong>By Malu Fernandez</strong><br>
  Last week was all about the Oscars. Everyone had Oscars fever?between Oscars-themed parties to taking the day off to watch the Oscars live. </p>
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  <p><strong>By Ed Biado</strong><br>
  Updating your wardrobe for summer ?09? If you are, be sure to take note of the season?s scorching new obsessions. Here are some that you might likey:</p>
  <p class="headline2"><a href="/2009/mar/2/goodLife5.htm">Early marriage tackled in new afternoon soap</a></p>
  <p>The country?s unbeatable back-to-back afternoon series, GMA-7?s Sine Novela, brings to light beginning today another riveting classic film-turned-TV-series that will keep viewers glued on television?Sine Novela presents Gilda Olvidado?s Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?</p>
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