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Fitness Centers: Good News for Retail

Alyson Grala - December 30, 2009

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ-Fitness purveyors are emerging as highly viable shopping center destination tenants, according to locally based Levin Management Corp. Despite the challenging economy,...

Religion

Ohio district: Teacher asked kids about religion

AP - December 30, 2009

An Ohio school district says a teacher accused of burning the image of a cross on students' arms also surveyed them about religion. John...

Health

Smokers get 52 chances to quit smoking

UPI - December 30, 2009

Many plan to quit smoking Jan. 1, but for those who fail, U.S. experts suggest there are 51 more opportunities to try quitting again....

Sports

Eight Vikings heading to NFL’s Pro Bowl

UPI - December 30, 2009

The Minnesota Vikings will have eight players in the 2010 Pro Bowl, more than any other team. Dallas, Indianapolis and Philadelphia each had six...

Religion

Tonex losses his Mother: Betty E.B. Williams died December 28.

EURweb.com - December 30, 2009

*Gospel artist Tonex is mourning the loss of his mother, Betty E.B. Williams. According to the artist's official website, Mrs. Williams — a nationally...

Health

Ford, MIT to study driver stress

AP - December 30, 2009

Ford Motor Co. and researchers with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are studying ways technology can strengthen the connection between the driver and the...

Business

CapitalSource Nets $119M From Omega Deal

Erika Morphy - December 30, 2009

CHEVY CHASE, MD-CapitalSource has received approximately $119 million of cash proceeds from HUD mortgage financing on long-term care properties that will be included among...

Local News

Indianapolis comedy club shuts its doors this weekend

Andrew Short news, stand-up - December 30, 2009

Morty’s Comedy Joint in Indianapolis, Ind., will forever shut its doors this Sunday, Jan. 3rd. The club has been in operation since August of...

Religion

Poll: Churchgoers disagree on immigration

UPI - December 30, 2009

A vast majority of U.S. churchgoers across all major denominations disagree with their leaders' pro-immigration stances, a survey indicates. Despite calls from the leaders...

Religion