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    Barbie on Newsstands, Business Women in Stock Photos

    The dreams of marketers for Mattel and Time-Warner are being realized. Controversy has already begun over next week's combination of two iconic images of the American woman. Barbie, who's had many professions over the years, is back to being a swimsuit model.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The dreams of marketers for Mattel and Time-Warner are being realized. Controversy has already begun over next week's combination of two iconic images of the American woman. Barbie, who's had many professions over the years, is back to being a swimsuit model. The 55-year-old doll will appear in the 50th anniversary edition of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue. The theme is "She's Unapologetic." Eve Vawter is editor in chief of MommyIsh.com, a website about parenting.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Kareem Maddox

      Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Eve Vawter

      MommyIsh.com

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    3 of 3
    Tech Industry Elitism Causes Frustration in San Francisco
    1. 0:00Ethnic Cleansing in the Central African Republic
    2. 8:04Do Techies Live in a Bubble?
    3. 44:52Barbie on Newsstands, Business Women in Stock PhotosYou’re reading this
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