In the not-too-distant past, the city’s central business district was all business. Too much business, and it just about sucked all the life out downtown. When misguided urban renewal projects got going in the ’60s, the city’s moguls and hired know-nothings gutted much of downtown’s heart and soul…. By Stacy Pettit.

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The 50 Best About Downtown | Attractions small and large that are helping launch the revival of the city’s center

New island Mayor Joe Jaworski has replaced three Galveston Housing Authority commissioners with three new members.

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Three on GHA board replaced

IM=X Studio offers athletic version of Pilates Kansas City Star Kansas City, MO, June 2010– A new athletic style of pilates-inspired fitness programs is now available at IM=X® Studio at Tulleries Plaza, …

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Unhappy? Put yourself on your to-do list ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Need someone to watch the kids while you try a new Pilates class? Switch off with a neighbor. You'll be surprised by how helpful people can be when you just …

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Dare to Hold Court! A Pick-Up Game of Pilates! EmpowHer (blog) It has been my experience as a Pilates teacher that every time I introduce it to someone who is regularly strong and fit from other forms of …

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Dare to Hold Court! A Pick-Up Game of Pilates! – EmpowHer (blog)

Sports briefs for the week of June 30: Lunch time yoga, pilates class begins July 6 Sole to Soul to be held at Pitts Center Yoga class schedule for lunchtime participants Parks and recreation class combines yoga, pilates All-sports camp begins July 6 at Pitts Center Bradley, Ralston come in first at Wild Quail Wild Quail 9-Holers play in Criers tournament Hitchens wins weekly Maple Dale game …

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If you could slip into Scarlett O’Hara’s wasp waist at will, would you still spend sweaty hours on that Pilates mat?

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Can shapewear replace exercise?

Celebs reveal their bikini bod secrets Daily News & Analysis And for lingerie model Danielle Bux, 30, Pilates and dog walking does the trick for her. Pilates works the core muscles giving good posture and muscle … and more »

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Celebs reveal their bikini bod secrets – Daily News & Analysis

As more people master the art of bartering in this down economy, you can now swap your way to a new roof, Pilates sessions, legal services, baby-sitting shifts and more. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to swap with ease or make money off the stuff you own. Barter – Free Stuff – Business – Twitter – Blog

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Hundreds take up the sporting challenge Daily Echo Hundreds of people tried different activities including karate, ultimate frisbee, orienteering, basketball and pilates during the free 30-minute sessions. … and more »

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Hundreds take up the sporting challenge – Daily Echo