Young Mariko Toda
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In the life of most people comes a day when they stop growing up and begin to grow old. For some, it happens the first time their mates look at someone younger. From then on they race against time, keeping cosmetic surgeons, cold cream peddlers and Vogue publishers fully employed.

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Reclining adolescent
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Used to be that harem dwellers had help in primping up. Many "independent" women today spend much of their own time becoming a well-packaged commodity. After all, men aren't supposed to see past the smooth skin and stylishly vacant stare.

Imagine the indignity of only being appreciated by the few weirdos who look for intellect, substance and personality. Judging others by appearance has worked for centuries, so what's with this new idea?

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