Celebrities, fashion models, and the highly exposed world of entertainment are frequently regarded as the most beautiful people on the planet. Whether it?s ?the body? of Elle McPherson you worship, or the legs of Angelina, people are always striving to achieve their flawless slim looks, imaging them in both appearance and behavior.

In recent years, the fashion industry has come under intense pressure from medical and women?s organizations to change the ultra-skinny image that has pervaded the catwalks, fashion spreads and magazines

According to supermodel Claudia Schiffer, today?s models are just too darn thin. The German superstar and entertainment icon may herself be considered on the skinny side, but that doesn?t stop her from firmly believing that models need to stop having their bones stick out and gain some much-needed weight.

After the regional government in Madrid imposed restrictions on underweight models during the city`s fashion week, the Indian health minister is joining the ongoing battle hoping that girls will strive to be healthy and lean rather than starving and skinny.

Madrid`s regional government, which this week sponsored a top level fashion show, has imposed restrictions on underweight models.

Apple Computer revealed three new iPod models, one of which is the size of a matchbook. The company also launched a movie download service through its popular iTunes online store.

even as China has kept strict control over its political structures in recent years, it has opened up its banking sector to facilitate economic growth.

Graeme Le Saux, the ex Chelsea football player, said that there is a need for more Asian football role models to attract young Asians to football. Le Saux addressed an entrepreneurial TiE Manchester event in Manchester.

Dr. John F. Richardson, President of ILAR Systems, Inc. of Newport Beach, California announces the release of technology driven financial models that work with Microsoft`s Excel spreadsheet. These models produce all of the financial reports necessary to manage and value the business enterprise. The models forecast eight financial statements - monthly, two years, quarterly, two years, annual, five-years, and six years of historical data plus a five-year projection.

Fuzhen Group, a Chicago and San Francisco-based, strategic planning services firm announces the merger of its client the Inspiration Corporation with The Employment Project. The Inspiration Corporation is a greater metropolitan non-profit organization possessing the mission of assisting people in improving their lives through the provision of social services, housing, and employment training in an atmosphere with dignity and respect.

Who says thin is in? Full-figure models will be on prominent display as part of dcFashionWeek, a series of designer showcases to be held Sept. 13-19 at various locations throughout...