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In Kyiv there is a vast gap between the lower­class majority and the few super­wealthy elite, whose ability to spend often sees no limit. Its market for fitness centers looks similar."On this stage of the development of the fitness market in Kyiv a small percentage are luxury clubs, a few of which have good quality and prices, and the remainder are small operations often based in a basement," explained Artem Boiko, head of PR and marketing for Grand­Prix club.But with many Kyivans' purchasing power growing, a small number of high qual ...

Source: KYIV Post   Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:31:05

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Health and Fitness Clubs in the US 2008" report to their offering.Revenues and membership for the U.S. health and fitness club industry show consistent positive growth, but topline figures may not tell the entire story. Rapid expansion of commercial fitness clubs has pushed the industry closer to saturation, and marketers have shifted their strategies as a result. A number of factors may contribute to slower growth in the near term.Analysis and insights offered include:-How club ...

Source: Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance   Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:00

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Health club and gym memberships, which were once considered a monthly, budgeted in cost are now being dubbed to many as a "luxury". Many are now opting for a stay-at-home lifestyle and "cocooning" has become an increasingly attractive option in light of the ongoing economic recession. Women can now avoid commuting and high gas prices while achieving their health & fitness goals in the comfort of their own homes. By popular demand, JNL Inc., the thriving health and lifestyle consultation firm of Fitness Celebrity Jennifer Nicole Lee ha ...

Source: PRWeb via Yahoo! News   Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:01:00

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A swimming pool was one of the main attractions at the former Knights of Columbus 1038 Hall at 6501 Classen Blvd.Council members loved swimming and holding cook-outs Saturday evenings after Mass, said Bill Cathey, past grand knight.In 2006, Chesapeake Energy Corp. paid $1.8 million for the Santa Fe Fitness and Racquet Club at 6300 N Santa Fe, and swapped it for the Knights' hall on Classen.The Catholic men's international fraternal and service organization saw the swap as an opportune time to impact not only the Catholic community but ...

Source: The Oklahoman   Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:17:20

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Group: APKidzsongsMembers: Adrianne Pezzella (vocals, piano, songwriting), Dean Johanesen (guitars, vocals, percussion, production)Base of operation: SarasotaWhen formed: 2007Style/genre of music: Children's Bio: Pezzella is an energetic dynamo who taught physical fitness to children, men and women and, in a custom-designed program, to mothers and their strollered offspring. In her work with children, Pezzella noticed that whatever the task, music was motivational. That thought, combined with her piano background and lifelong ...

Source: The Sarasota Herald-Tribune   Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:42:40

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Tony Marks, personal fitness trainer, returned to the Lincoln City Community Center following a lengthy absence."We are so glad to have Tony back," said Gail Kimberling, community center director. "He has many loyal clients and was greatly missed."Marks is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and American Arthritis Foundation, and is a certified nutritionist. In addition, Marks is a Fourth Degree Black Belt, who owns and operates Lifestyle School of Martial Arts. Classes for the martial arts school are held Tuesday ...

Source: Newport News-Times   Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:49:32

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YORKVILLE -- Goodbye Club 47, and welcome REC Center.The former private fitness club on Route 47 here run by Ron Walker has officially changed ownership to the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department.Staff moved in July 1, shined up the facilities, re-grouted the whirlpool and changed the club's name.The REC Center will now function as a health and wellness club with classes and programs open to the public. Additionally, memberships for just the track or the pool are available.The city is leasing the building for $17,500 per month.A ...

Source: The Beacon News   Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:21:35

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Doug Lentz believes in 15 to 20 years, the rest of the world will have their hands full as they compete against Chinese Olympic athletes. In May, Lentz saw first-hand the dedication, commitment and sheer numbers of athletes during a visit to China from May 24 to 31, where he helped another trainer sharpen the skills of 180 sports coaches and 20 coaching directors at the Shanghai Sports Institute in Shanghai."They'll do anything to be No. 1," he said. "Chinese athletes train at levels U.S. athletes can't relate to -- they overtrain."Le ...

Source: Public Opinion   Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:45:43

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Many people turn to fitness to accomplish a lifelong goal. Some train to run that first 5k or to complete a triathlon. Preparing for a fitness event serves as a great form of motivation and makes those trips to the gym a bit more bearable. Monique Brindel of Gulf Breeze, however, was motivated by two very different life-changing desires."Most important to me was to stay in shape all of my life," said Brindel.Her top priority was simply to be a healthier individual. Throughout her life she had played tennis and taught yoga. Seventy-eig ...

Source: Pensacola News Journal   Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:56:38

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A Washington County jury convicted a fitness trainer on Wednesday of raping a Bentonville woman at his now defunct Bodies for Christ Training Center in Springdale.James Solomon, 39, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by Circuit Judge Kim Smith. State law requires Solomon to serve at least 70 percent of the sentence, officials said.Solomon was also convicted on charges of failure to appear during the two-day trial. Smith sentenced Solomon to 15 years with 10 years to run consecutively and five years to run concurrently.Deputy prosecut ...

Source: NWAnews.com   Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:23:49

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International Fitness Holdings, Inc. ("World Health Club" or "the Company"), a leading fitness club operator in Alberta and a portfolio company of North Castle Partners, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Club Fit, Inc. ("CLUBFIT"), an operator of 5 fitness clubs in the city of Edmonton. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.North Castle Partners acquired the assets of World Health Club in March 2008. Doug Lehrman, Managing Director at North Castle, stated, "We are excited about the opportunity to acquire a s ...

Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance   Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:55:00

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Xflowsion studio is part of uKarma's vertical integration strategy and will serve as a platform to launch complementary health and wellness brands uKarma Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: UKMA - News), a lifestyle multimedia and consumer products company focused on health, wellness and personal development, announced today the first Xflowsion studio will open in Southern California in October, 2008.Xflowsion, with its revolutionary Triple Training, is the only exercise program that efficiently and effectively combines the best elements ...

Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance   Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:59:00

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The University Club, a fixture in the Galleria area for 30 years, has been transformed into the new Galleria Tennis and Athletic Club.With nine indoor tennis courts, a health and fitness center with workout machines - including video screens and internet access - and a restaurant, the Galleria Tennis and Athletic Club is hoping to attract an upscale membership."Our focus will be on the quality of the product and the quality of the member experience," said club manager Bill Loveday. "It's not about bringing in as many members as we can ...

Source: Bellaire Examiner   Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:25:08

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Tracy Lansaw's job is to keep county firefighters in shape, but she's saving their lives as well.Lansaw is the Anne Arundel County Fire Department's fitness coordinator, which means she helps them with nutritional education and workout advice. She trains other firefighters to help them keep in shape, which can prevent on-the-job injuries."The nature of the job is to respond to emergency situations with little to no preparation and maintain physical endurance and strength for certain periods of time," said Lansaw, an exercise kinesiolo ...

Source: WTOP Radio Network   Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:44:10

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Actress Isha Koppikar nowadays hitches a ride on her fitness trainer's bike to attend her early morning physical training classes.Isha's driver met with an accident recently and is on a month's leave. And Isha, who is very particular about her fitness regime, went into panic mode.After missing a week of training, she decided to hitch a ride with her trainer, a source close to the actress said.'Isha goes for her workout session at 5.30 a.m. without fail and then gets about her other regular work,' the source added. ...

Source: IANS via Yahoo! India News   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:28:00

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State Attorney General Tom Corbett's office on Friday announced a consumer protection lawsuit against the former operator of the Edgewood Tennis & Fitness Club, which closed in February without warning members.Corbett said 83 consumers complained that they had prepaid for health club memberships at the business off McKelvey Road in Swissvale and for time on the indoor tennis courts there.The complaint filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court accuses the club and David D. Hasley of Wexford, president and treasurer of East Hills Rac ...

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review   Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:26

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Five years ago, Escondido resident April Pugh was on her way to taking the corporate world by storm. A graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in political science and certified as a paralegal from the University of San Diego, Pugh was ready to plunge into environmental law.Ready, that is, until she realized she had somehow veered off course."After having two kids, finding myself a single mom, and gaining 70 pounds, I decided it was time for a change," Pugh said.Then she began a fitness program that got her back in shape a ...

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune   Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:13:12

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FitQuest athletic club is moving into the former Reed's sporting goods building just off Highway 371 in Baxter.Speculation that a large chain athletic club was interested in the building has been circulating in the lakes area. Joan Peterson, FitQuest owner, said that was a reason she decided to make the move now before someone else did."Why not jump in and do it myself," she said.Peterson said the move will allow the club to increase hours, add services and equipment. The club will now have a full size basketball and volleyball court, ...

Source: Brainerd Dispatch   Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:04:52

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Part of the mission of the "Our Body: The Universe Within" exhibit is to get people to look at themselves in a different way, so pairing the exhibit with presentations by Genesis Health Clubs is a natural fit, said Christina Bluml, communications manager for Exploration Place.Representatives from Genesis will be at Exploration Place beginning today for a series of presentations between now and the exhibit's closing in October. Genesis is a sponsor for the touring exhibit, which features 17 plasticized human cadavers and 150 body parts ...

Source: The Wichita Eagle   Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:50:44

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The four children of a 71-year-old Green Valley woman are suing the Tucson fitness club where she died in a sauna.According to the lawsuit, filed June 10 in Pima County Superior Court, Maria "Lupita" Gabaldon was a member of the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program at Fit Center, 5555 E. Fifth St.Fit Center describes itself as a "specialty fitness facility" with programs for "adults over the age of 50, those with medical needs and those who desire a full-service health club with a high level of supervision," according to the lawsuit.Gabald ...

Source: Tucson Citizen   Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:35:24

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Nearly six months after arson destroyed a local fitness club, we finally know how customers can get their cash back. "It's been very trying and very demanding. It's been rough," said Kevin Kaczmarek, the owner of the Grand Blanc Court and Fitness Center.It's tough for him and tough for his customers."I'd just like my money back," said customer Pat Robinette. "It's not a lot of money, but still, it's my money and I have a right to it."On Dec. 3, 2007, Robinette bought a three-month membership at the club in Grand Blanc Township."Brough ...

Source: ABC12 Mid-Michigan   Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:22:49

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Friends of celebrity fitness trainer Darius Miller, in a coma since being attacked Christmas night, will party Thursday to raise funds for his mounting medical expenses,As supporters enjoy the "Speakeasy Classic," Miller and his mother Patricia Bonhomme won't be far from their mind, friend Greg Winn said."I'm hoping a bunch of good-spirited, good-hearted people will show up and pour all [their good spirits] onto her," said Winn, who has known Miller more than 20 years."And maybe she can take that with her next time she visits him and ...

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution   Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:35:26

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Former Leader members will not have to contact Athletic Club to cancel deals.The members of Leader Health and Fitness who were told last week they would have to contact The Athletic Club of York to cancel their fitness contracts now don't have to, according to a statement issued Monday by both gyms.The new agreement between the two fitness centers also means members who had expected their contracts to transfer to the Athletic Club now have to start new memberships with either the Athletic Club or another gym.Travis Aldinger, co-owner ...

Source: York Daily Record   Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:19

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The Biggest Loser viewers will soon be able to experience just how militant a Jillian Michaels workout is from the comfort of their living room.Game publisher Majesco Entertainment Company has announced a partnership with Michaels to develop Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009, an exercise-themed video game for Nintendo Wii."As a huge gamer myself with younger siblings and godchildren, I recognize the importance of staying current with how people digest their media and information," said Michaels. "I truly think this type of produ ...

Source: Reality TV World   Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:27:03

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Northern Grampians residents and business operators will be lining up to learn healthy living tips from celebrity fitness trainer, Michelle Bridges, at two Stawell sessions this Thursday.After whipping contestants from hit television series The Biggest Loser into shape, Michelle is now touring regional Victoria to encourage healthy eating habits, realistic fitness expectations and easy weight loss techniques.With support from Northern Grampians Shire Council and Planet Feel Good, Stawell, Michelle will deliver two sessions at the Staw ...

Source: Stawell Times-News   Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:14:51

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Celebrity fitness trainer Dawn Strozier and "The Fitness Kidz" are educating families across the country about the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and motivating kids to live healthier lifestyles.Their new DVD "The Fitness Kidz Exercise and Fun For The Whole Family" is now available at www.thefitnessqueen.com.The Fitness Kidz are a group of 12 young people between the ages of 5 to 14 who are enthusiastic about being shining examples for fitness among their peers.Dawn Strozier and The Fitness Kidz will tour this summer to not onl ...

Source: Eurweb   Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:16:29

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Whether you're a guy looking to bulk up or a woman trying to slim down, a new personal fitness training service is opening to help you meet your goals.Stephen McKnight is putting "A Better You" in at 208 S. Main St.The Catawba graduate and Kannapolis native has been involved with personal training for about seven years. He played football for coach Bruce Hardin's Wonders and then for David Bennett at Catawba College, where he was a linebacker until he graduated in 1999.His years of weight training and working out are evident, and he l ...

Source: The Salisbury Post   Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:27:28

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It isn't quite two years ago that Forest City Land Group broke ground on its Legacy Lakes Plantation House Racquet and Fitness Club.Thursday evening marked another milestone: the grand opening of its racquet and fitness club and tennis courts, located off U.S. 15-501 in Aberdeen.The reception, held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Plantation House, was the community's first look at the development so far."We're delighted to throw open the doors of the new Plantation House to the community," said Peter Cozens, vice president of Forest City Land ...

Source: Southern Pines Pilot   Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:16:29

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Andy Murray will make a last-minute check on his latest injury before deciding whether to go ahead with his quarter-final match at the Artois Championships.The British No 1 is due to face defending champion Andy Roddick at Queen's this afternoon. His match is scheduled second for centre court but is in jeopardy following Murray's setback.The 21-year-old Scot injured his thumb during his third-round win over Latvia's Ernests Gulbis yesterday and admitted he remains a doubt with Wimbledon at the forefront of his mind. Wimbledon is less ...

Source: Daily Telegraph   Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:18:25

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CRYSTAL LAKE -- Roughly 30 people, most of them novices, braved the intermittent rain showers on Sunday to attend Crystal Lake Rowing Club's annual Learn to Row Day.The event was meant to introduce the public to the club's summer 2008 classes.Participants received a 10-minute lesson before going out on the lake at Main Beach.According to the club's Web site, Walt Gary, a Crystal Lake resident and former head coach of the Lawrence University rowing team, started the club in 2004. Members began meeting at Duke O'Briens restaurant and pu ...

Source: The Courier News   Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:13:48

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As health clubs continue to grow in popularity, there are major differences in terms of the scope of services provided. Some offer exercise equipment only while others, like Fusion Fitness of Santa Rosa, provide a broad array of special services, programs and amenities addressing personal and corporate needs."Our goal is to start people on the road to better health by maintaining an exercise and fitness program right for each individual or company group and one that will meet their goals in an environment conducive to customer comfort ...

Source: North Bay Business Journal   Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:19:44

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A man accused of having sex with an underage girl has been found dead at his Klamath Falls business.Klamath Falls Police say that fifty-three year old Edward Clarke was found dead this afternoon, the result of a suicide.Medford Police arrested Clark last month for allegedly having sex with an underage girl in a vehicle in the parking lot of a movie theater.Clark was the owner of the Klamath Boxing and Fitness Club. ...

Source: KOBI - KOTI Medford-Klamath Falls   Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:55:24

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SCOTLAND'S health and fitness sector is in for a challenging new year as over-expansion and a fall in new memberships last year have left most of the groups susceptible to takeovers and unwanted change.Last week, Cinven was revealed as the preferred bidder to take the market's largest operator, Fitness First with five gyms in Scotland, private.Holmes Place, which opened a new centre in Edinburgh last week, continues talks with Bridgepoint Capital, while Crown Sports is in the final stages of being snapped up by its management buyout v ...

Source: Scotland on Sunday   Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:10:15

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'TRX(R) Biomechanics: Healthy Back' improves back wellness by improving total body mobility, flexibility and alignment.'TRX(R) Performance: Tennis' provides-all-in-one cardio and strength training workout that can be done on the court, at the gym, or at home. Fitness Anywhere, Inc., pioneers of "Suspension Training," a new category of physical conditioning born within the US Navy SEAL teams, has just released two new programs that demonstrate the versatility of the TRX Suspension Trainer(TM). The TRX is the original bodyweight-based, ...

Source: TM, Releases Two New Specialized Training Programs   Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:27:00

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Small Fitness Clubs Available Morning, Noon and All NightWith two small children and a business that requires face-time with clients, Brian Eyster wants to work out when everyone else is going to sleep. So earlier this year, Eyster, 32, of Royal Oak, Mich., joined Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour franchise where gym members use a pin number or key card to get into an unstaffed gym."Someone like me, the only time that works for me is 10, 11 o'clock at night when the house is quiet and I know I can step out for an hour or so," says Eyster, a ...

Source: The Lakeland Ledger   Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:10:44

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Mohsen Etezazi owns Fitness 2000, Wichita's only 24-hour fitness center, and that gives him an advantage when it comes to corporate wellness programs. Fitness 2000 has corporate agreements with just about every aircraft manufacturer in town, as well as the city of Wichita, QuikTrip, Dillons and many other businesses.Those companies chose Fitness 2000 because they all have second- and third-shift employees."They can be pretty hyper when they get off work," Etezazi says. "Coming here gives them a chance to mellow a little bit -- get a g ...

Source: BizJournals   Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:20:42

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June launches for Dunstable centre and new storeA recruitment drive is under way to fill between 40 to 50 jobs at a state-of-the-art Dunstable fitness centre, opening soon.The centre adding muscle to Dunstable's jobs market is the JJB Fitness Club, on the White Lion Retail Park.It will be sited below a "new era" JJB sports store, with a wide range of sportswear, equipment and accessories.And the fitness centre will feature a giant 20ft movie screen on view in the pool area, which will also include two spas, and a steam room with fibre ...

Source: Bedford Today   Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:12:59

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Members of the Apollo Beach Racquet & Fitness Club are getting more for their money these days.That is because owner Mary Beth Sultenfuss has invested more than $1 million to renovate the facility she and her husband purchased in 1991, becoming its fourth set of owners."This has been here since the early 1980s," Sultenfuss said, adding that the original club, which offered only tennis, was built by Thomas Corr.When Sultenfuss acquired the property the facility had been shut down for three months, she said.She had to resurface the clay ...

Source: Brandon News & Tribune   Wed, 28 May 2008 04:17:12

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Group meets at Salem coffee house Saturday morningsAt 68, when most guys his age are waking up late on Saturdays for a morning of newspaper reading and puttering around the house, Burke Schmidt is at the Governor's Cup coffee house, sipping Earl Grey tea after two hours on the streets of Salem, training for a marathon.He has a 1-year-old stent in his heart, but there's a gleam of health and satisfaction in his eye after his Saturday workout. The mornings after the exercise are spent in conversation and camaraderie at the coffee house ...

Source: Salem Statesman Journal   Tue, 27 May 2008 10:17:05

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Go Figure, Inc. donated its flagship club management software and hardware to the Healthworks Foundation Fitness Center scheduled to open later this year in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Go Figure, Inc. donated its flagship club management software and hardware to the Healthworks Foundation Fitness Center scheduled to open later this year in Dorchester, Massachusetts."When we heard about the new Healthworks Foundation Fitness Center and all that they are doing for low income and homeless women, we were excited to contribute our products ...

Source: PRWeb   Tue, 27 May 2008 07:34:31

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