The Patronizing Tradition Of Britain's Podium Girl

The Tour of Britain is seeking a "presentation hostess," aka a "podium girl." Part of the job description includes kissing the winning cyclists. Sexist? Not really, says tour officials.

The Tour of Britain is seeking a "presentation hostess," aka a "podium girl." Part of the job description includes kissing the winning cyclists. Sexist? Not really, says tour officials.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wants the FDA to set standards to reduce the amount of lead in lipstick because the agency found an average lead level in lipstick ten times higher than its standard for lead in candy. [UPI]