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Business Buzz (London Free Press)
LONDON STORE TO GET WRAP McKinney entertainment options limited, owners feel economic pinch (McKinney Courier-Gazette)
Golf place owner believes he's getting the snub from McKinney residents. All Star Golf has it all: games, psychedelic colored lights and thumping music. The only thing missing are the crowds of customers. Flyer's market as airfares plummet (The Australian)
TRAVELLERS are reaping the benefits of the downturn in the airline industry, as carriers slash prices to the lowest levels in years. Area businesses adjust strategies amid hard times (St. Cloud Times)
Troy Rheaume's custom graphics business has seen hard times. Now in its second recession in less than 10 years, it is feeling the effects. 20 Questions (The Memphis Flyer)
To kick off the Flyer 's 20th anniversary year, our intrepid staff boldly answers 20 questions about the future - or at least the near future, namely 2009. You read 'em here first. Clippers and Strippers? (NBC4 Los Angeles)
Phoenix area adult club advertises Ricky Davis as the host of a New Year's night event. Singapore Flyer plans countdown party to draw in crowds (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Philippines News)
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Flyer has postponed its meeting with tenants for yet another day. Some F&B outlets said they have lost tens of thousands of dollars in takings over the Christmas period because of the closure of the Flyer. Letter from the Publisher (The Memphis Flyer)
Whatever "shock and awe" 2009 has in store for us, this particular new year will have a tough act to follow. On the plus side, 2008 brought us a national election with a truly historic result, the election of the country's first African-American president. Share tips: Let's be daring this year: after all, how much worse can it get? (Independent)
All in all, 2008 was an annus horribilis for the tipsters. The FTSE 100 fell by 31.3 per cent, its worst decline on record, while AIM was down 62 per cent, leaving most investors and stock pickers severely burnt. Following accident hours before start, woman pushes friend 13 miles to complete half-marathon (Pickens County Progress)
It takes a lot of work and determination to complete a half-marathon. Sharon Aguire didn't know when she set out to run her first one earlier this month that it would also take the help of a friend – in a big way.
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