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July 26, 2010
Curves Owner in UK Wins Prestigious Industry Award

Curves International is pleased to congratulate club owner Annie Redelinghuys, winner of the prestigious Future of Flame Award 2010. The annual Flame Awards, established by the Fitness Industry Association, recognizes individuals who have shown remarkable dedication and commitment to the fitness industry.

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May 25, 2010
Curves Rallies Against Tax on Fitness Memberships in Canada

The HST fitness tax will mean a less healthy Ontario.

This was the message sent by more than 300 Curves owners and members to the government as they rallied outside the Ontario legislature at Queen's Park on May 19.

On July 1, the 13 percent harmonized sales tax (HST) is scheduled to take effect, combining the 8 percent provincial sales tax (PST) with the 5 percent goods and services tax (GST).

The tax, which includes fitness memberships but excludes junk food and value meals under $4, is nothing short of the government's endorsement of obesity, Curves owner Andy Soumbos said as he addressed supporters, politicians and the media.

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April 21, 2010
Curves Announces Plans to Open in India

US-based women’s fitness club franchisor, Curves International Inc., has plans to open up to 250 fitness centres in India through its master franchise — Curves India — in the next three years, Curves India CEO Mr. David Ramadan (far left) said on Thursday.

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February 10, 2010
Curves a Hit in Sweden

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January 28, 2010
Curves Founders Fly Doctors to Haiti; Collect Relief Donations Through Sales of T-Shirts

Curves founders Diane and Gary Heavin are donating their time, talents and resources to help Haitian earthquake victims.

Gary flew his company jet out of Waco on Wednesday to pick up Whitefield Overseas Evangelical Ministry doctors in Joplin, Mo., and Indianapolis, In. He'll shuttle the doctors into Haiti today and return to Miami to pick up more doctors, medical supplies, food and water. He and his crew will do this trip twice a day for three days. Diane, who flew commercially to meet him in Miami, will accompany him on his initial return trip to Haiti.

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