Bleak winter goes straight to the feet
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About one in 12 suffer from perniosis or chillblains according to a Pharmax Healthcare survey in Oct 1992. Most patients are female and they are more likely to live in the north or Midlands than the south of England. Small blood vessels near the surface become restricted in cold weather. Wearing warm clothing helps, but electrically heated body warmers intended for sports use may be necessary. Drugs usually have side effects. The Raynaud's Association Trust publishes an information leaflet.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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'Quad biking was brill; abseiling was brill.' (summer camp for children)
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Sending children to summer camp is not common in the UK, as it is in the US. Indeed, many British parents feel guilty about doing so, as they feel that they ought to entertain their children themselves. In fact, children generally greatly enjoy summer camp, and only a few suffer homesickness. Summer camps offer a wide range of sports, but also have many other activities for children who are not very sporty. Some companies run day camps for children as young as three.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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They're in it for the disposable income
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The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) made a deal with Proctor & Gamble, manufacturers of Pampers nappies, to endorse them in return for funds. Some members feel this is unsuitable as NCT's image is worthy and they feel its independence is being compromised. The government reduced its funding from over 40,000 pounds sterling to 12,000 pounds sterling. The Members' Forum campaigned against the deal. The disposable nappy market has lost custom for environmental reasons.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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