Guardian Unlimited - If the key to a nation's priorities lies in its shopping lists, then Britain has been transformed in 50 years from a society spending mainly on basic food and warmth to one transfixed by the delights of leisure and travel, new figures show. The
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High School Musical on London stage
Western Telegraph - The Disney big hit High School Musical is being turned into a London stage show, it has been announced. The musical will be the latest new outing for the record-breaking global phenomenon, which first appeared as a children's TV film two years ago
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UK families spend more on housing
Daily Telegraph - The finding emerged from an in-depth study into the changing face of UK household spending since 1957, which also showed that the proportion of our income spent on leisure has soared while for food it has dropped dramatically. The report, from the
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Housing costs dominate family expenditure
Guardian Unlimited - Comparing the figures for 2006 with those for 1957, it seems greater disposable income has pushed up spending on leisure goods and services, with the average outlay on them rising from 9% to 19%. "Expenditure on leisure remained fairly stable until
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Over 250 Shore Excursion Options on Holland America Line's Alaska
Forbes - In the 2006 Portrait of Affluent Travelers survey by Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown and Russell, Holland America Line topped the list of cruise lines sought after by affluent leisure travelers. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
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British actors win Guild accolades
Western Telegraph - British stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Julie Christie triumphed with lead actor accolades at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving them a boost for the upcoming Oscars. No Country For Old Men also solidified its Academy Awards prospects as Javier Bardem
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Israel invite for 'banned' Beatles
Western Telegraph - Surviving members of the Beatles are being invited to perform at Israel's 60th birthday bash in May - 43 years after they were banned by the Jewish state. The Beatles were booked to appear in Israel in 1965 but government officials refused to grant
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Winnebago CEO Hertzke to retire
KWQC - Winnebago is a leading U.S. manufacturer of motor homes -- self-contained recreation vehicles used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities -- under the Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand names. The recreation vehicle industry has
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The World's Wealthiest CEOs
Forbes - Yes, when you fantasize about what it would be like to have a fortune worth billions, it's easy to picture a life of leisure. But while many billionaires do enjoy a blessedly unhurried existence, some embrace a very different approach: They hit the
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Generation Wii
Augusta Chronicle - Though Nintendo didn't have specific numbers on how many of the 6.3 million Wii consoles sold last year in the U.S. had been bought for use in retirement communities, it did say it had worked with Leisure Care retirement communities, which purchased
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From cigarettes to satellite dishes
BBC News - And the pattern of family spending has also changed dramatically. Basic necessities including food accounting for a smaller proportion of our family budget, while spending is up on leisure activities, travel and motoring. Housing also makes up a
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Street star puts on her ice skates
Western Telegraph - The newest star to take the rink in ITV's Dancing on Ice has been revealed as Coronation Street's Zaraah Abrahams. The 20-year-old is replacing GMTV's Michael Underwood after he was forced to pull out of the competition when he broke his ankle. Best
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Completion and Grand Opening
MSN MoneyCentral - The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is a beautiful resort and a perfect fit for everyone from leisure guests to groups seeking a superior island retreat," said Hoyt Harper, Senior Vice President, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. "We are pleased to bring
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Beijing's Olympic icon is not only unique but 'green'
Straits Times - Sports and leisure venue Construction of the National Aquatic Centre, dubbed the Water Cube, began on Dec 24, 2003. It was handed over to the
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Charles A Record-Setting British Royal
CBS News - Leisure CBS) In 1953. three-and-a-half-year-old Prince Charles watched with excitement as his newly crowned mother, Queen
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Ben Stein Must Be Stopped
Street.Com - He has contributed frequently to many of the Times' other sections, including National, Metro, Escapes, Style, Real Estate, Arts & Leisure, Travel, Money & Business, Circuits and the Op-Ed Page. For his "Business Press Maven? column on how business
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Hedley to add to tab
News.com.au - CAIRNS-based Hedley Leisure and Gaming Property Fund is negotiating to buy eight pubs in Queensland and New South Wales. The acquisitions, totalling $55.9 million, are expected to deliver $3.67 million in rent and would increase the company's
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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Announces Grand Hyatt Frankfurt, Germany
Forbes - The company therefore creates new space for living, working and leisure and is capitalising on the international trend towards urban renaissance. Vivico invested over EUR 190 million in 2006 alone. Vivico employs around 140 people. The headquarters
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Airlines Bring Back Saturday-Night Stays
Street.Com - Airlines view the Saturday-night stay rule a method to segregate leisure travelers from business travelers, who are willing to pay more to travel because their work demands it. For passengers, however, the requirement is "exhibit A in how to turn
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Good roles hard to find, says Halle
Western Telegraph - Oscar winning actress Halle Berry has admitted that she has a hard time landing parts that are right for her. The heavily pregnant star revealed she had to fight for her latest role in Things We Lost In The Fire, about a woman whose life changes when
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