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Padre Island National Seashore, with 68 miles ofbeach, and Mustang Island State Park are leading tourist attractions. The CorpusChristi Army Depot is the largest industrial employer in south Texas, and thereis a U.S Navy installation in the area. The October 2008 unemployment rate for the city at 4.9 is better thanthe state and national averages of 5.4 and 6.1, respectively. Fitch issued an exposure draft on July 31, 2008 proposing a recalibration oftax-supported and water/sewer revenue bond ratings which, if adopted, may resultin an upward revision of this rating (see Fitch research 'Exposure Draft:Reassessment of the Municipal Ratings Framework'.) At this time, Fitch isdeferring its final determination on municipal recalibration.

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Chad Henne is a legitimate NFL quarterback who learned to be a great field general three years ago when Michigan had that team that was sound offensevely with Chad behind the ball. Now it is time for the Dolphins to lose the wildcat scheem and rely on a pro set with Williams in backfield , spelled by Brown and rely on Henne to place the ball into the hands of of his recievers. Time can only take it from there Teddy Guinn will be a good solid NFL reciever,no doubt about that and if there are some changes to be made than the coaches and front office will make them accordingly, as always Bill Parcells teams usually hit there stride 2 to 4 years after he is gone. The gimmicky offense has saved the franchise fom bum label and back to respectful team and and soon to NFL powerhouse "fingers crossed behind back". NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans squeezed by the economic crisis are still forking out money for gym memberships and dieting centers but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in. U.S. LifestyleThe Equinox Fitness chain of upscale health clubs on the east and west U.S. coasts saw a 13 percent year-on-year jump in those working out the first Monday of the new year, and analysts at Stifel Nicolaus estimated that overall health club memberships would rise more than 4 percent this year."That is a reflection on how (people) have a desire to, in this stressful environment, live a healthy, balanced life," Equinox Chief Executive Harvey Spevak said, adding that members had cut spending on luxurious spa treatments.But Spevak noted Equinox experienced what he called a "softening" in new health club memberships since the autumn and froze its rates for 2009, holding prices steady for the first time in its 18-year history.Many people are taking advantage of special deals. Jason Mareydt, who joined the New York Health & Racquet Club upon moving to New York from Detroit late last year, which offered a no-commitment, no joining-fee promotion.Mareydt, on his way into the club for a free weights workout, said that and the discount he receives through his employer clinched the deal.Still it is a tough environment for some health-club operators. It has an open class policy, meaning no one has to make a long-term financial commitment, and suggests a donation of $10 a class, roughly half what others charge.Daniel Devenport, a 27-year old street performer who works out at the 14th Street YMCA in Manhattan, said he had already adopted a low-cost, "minimalist" lifestyle but won't give up the gym.

"It is a place to meet new people," he said.GROWTH EASES IN SLIMMING BUSINESSGrowth in the diet business is slowing as consumers try to find ways around high prices for plans that include pre-packaged meals.Grace White, a 46-year old registered nurse in Maryland who joined Weight Watchers last June pays a $40 a month membership fee. She says that cost is worth it for the moral support she gets from weekly group meetings.She is trying to lower her costs by buying more regular grocery items than prepared meals sold by the diet company. "It is more economical," she said.Companies that sell meals as part of their plans include Nestle-owned Jenny Craig, NutriSystem Inc and Weight Watchers. The latter says its program is designed to allow dieters to have a choice.Industry analysts at Barclay's Capital project 3.3 percent revenue growth for U.S.