Word: craves
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...court. In 2003 a suit against Curves's women-only policy in Wisconsin resulted in a new bill exempting single-sex fitness centers from the state's discrimination statutes. Curves executives believe men-only gyms won't work because males don't need the sense of support that women crave. But, says Brooke MacInnis of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association trade group: "The jury is still...
...social rants. “No Phone,” along with various other tracks off the new album, denounce technology and urban culture with a blander-than-usual strain of Cake’s signature social criticism. The tracks make use of the cultural consciousness that Cake fans crave, and that McCrea obviously still has, although their delivery on the CD pales in comparison to the caustic tunes of Cake’s earlier days...
...doing business that's built into nightly rates, and the VIPs seem to consider it money well spent. In a recent poll, almost two-thirds of well-heeled travelers listed "being pampered" as a top priority, and an American Express survey of affluent consumers found that those who crave luxurious experiences last year spent an average of $26,400 a person on them. Brett Anderson, editorial senior vice president of the Robb Report group of luxury lifestyle publications, explains, "Wealthy people see customized services as a way to differentiate themselves...
...across the street from Millennium Park to the Art Institute of Chicago, where you can see some of the world's most famous paintings, including Grant Wood's American Gothic and Georges Seurat's Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. If it's shopping you crave, check out a classic downtown department store, Carson Pirie Scott or Marshall Field, where if nothing else, you can pick up a box of famous Frango mints...
With six-figure revenues and a steady stream of customers--from ladies who lunch to college women who crave cheap chic--Ripley has developed her business by throwing special events and selling clothing from up-and-coming designers like Zac Posen, vintage couture from Miami's Sasparilla boutique and costume jewelry. To bolster her national exposure, Ripley is launching an e-commerce site in September...