Gym members to flex muscles
FITNESS centres are expected to face a backlash from consumers fed up with strict membership conditions as the Federal Government designs new policies to prevent unfair contracts and a new gym chain prepares to open.

User fee increases up for debate this week
BRAMPTON - Whether or not to phase in a 20 per cent hike in fitness membership costs at Brampton's four neighbourhood recreation centres will be a discussion reserved for next week's budget talks, councillors have decided.

I'm not coming in today - my dog is stressed out
If, as the party season stutters into life, you should find yourself feeling a trifle too hungover to go into work one morning, then please do not follow the example of Kyle Doyle of Sydney, Australia.

Around the region
The Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus service clubs here want to install a plaque with the names of local men and women who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The problem is, no one seems to have a complete list with all the names. That's why they are looking for the public's help.

Fitness industry giant enters Bahrain market
MANAMA: VLCC, a world leader in the health, beauty and fitness industry, marked its debut into the Bahrain market yesterday. The project has been established as a joint venture between VLCC Group in India and Al Fanar Investment Holding, Bahrain.

Bikram Yoga's True Fitness secrets unveiled!
His latest book outdid the sale of copies of Harry Potter in the global market. He is the yoga guru to celebs of the likes of Michael Jackson Nixon Reagan Clinton, Indira Gandhi, Dharmendra, Madonna, Deepak Chopra, George Harrison, Pandit Ravishankar and John McEnroe to name a few.

PM averts fire service fiasco
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding has averted a major fiasco in the Jamaica Fire Brigade, with instructions to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) to issue special road licences for at least six custom-made fire trucks, valued at more than J$300M, which were grounded by the authority.

Egypt a great winter destination
How about Egypt in February! It's a great place to visit, says Anne VandenBoogaard and she happens to have a group traveling there in early [...]

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Perpetual lack of parking lots in Puchong
ONE of the never-ending woes of any modern township is, perhaps, a shortage of parking spaces, especially in the commercial centres.

Golden Tulip Launches Its New Brand Royal Tulip In Almaty
Lausanne (CH) | Golden Tulip Hospitality Group signs management agreement with "ZHARAT" LLP for upcoming Royal Tulip Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Recreation plan not that fit, St. John's residents tell forum
An ambitious plan to overhaul parks and recreational facilities in St. John's came in for a rough ride on Wednesday night, as residents in different neighbourhoods picked apart various details.

SmartCity Malta starts reaching out to parents
SmartCity Malta, in conjunction with the Local Councils of Kalkara, Xghajra and Zabbar, held the first in a series of information sessions for parents regarding ICT and media career opportunities. The first group of parents hailed from these three neighbouring localities. They were invited by SmartCity Malta to their office at Ricasoli where they were [...]

De Vere back for Broncos
Brisbane is angling to re-ignite the NRL career of one of it's favourite players with former Australian centre Michael DeVere keen to pull on a Broncos jumper again in 2009.

SmartCity briefs parents on future job opportunities
SmartCity Malta, in conjunction with the local councils of Kalkara, Xghajra and Zabbar, has held the first in a series of information sessions for parents on ICT and media career opportunities.

Inactivity Linked To Increased Cardiovascular Risk In Depressed Heart Patients
Researchers studying heart patients in the US found that changes in health behaviours, and lack of physical activity in particular, might explain the increased risk of cardiovascular events seen in patients with coronary heart disease who also had symptoms of depression.

Qatar- Al Arabi and Al Gharafa Stars Visit ASPIRE Talent Centre
Qatar- Al Arabi and Al Gharafa Stars Visit ASPIRE Talent Centre

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-26 04:39 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business - Nov 26
The Times

Doubletree® Makes Debut in Central London; Brand Celebrates Development Milestone of More Than 200 Hotels Worldwide
LONDON & BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. | Doubletree by Hilton?, the upscale, full-service brand that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, today celebrated the debut of its first hotel in central London with the re-branding of the 112-room Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton London-Regent Street. This opening marks a brand development milestone of more than 200 hotels and resorts now welcoming travellers ...