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Feb. 29 How to keep the economy in trim; 18 year old Howard Calvert has found the perfect way to keep his bank balance and maybe the economy in good shape. He has hit the headlines with a prize winning invention which should make his a rich man. It has taken him two years to perfect his revolutionary exerciser, which he calls a pocket exerciser or portable gym'. This project was part of his A-level studies and is designed so that every part of the Physique, from the body builder's bulging bloops to the fashion model's ankle, can be exercised. The device has now gone into production and will sell for around15. Howard's award winning invention brought him an invitation to Downing St. Along with other top brains Howard was personally congratulated by the Prime Minister for his enterprise. Presently he is busy leading a double life as director of his hate fathers computer software company and as a student of computer studies at College. Howard's companay has offices in London, Paris and New York and recently he cancelled a business trip to Paris to attend a meeting at No. 10 when Mrs. Thatcher sought advice about how the Government can help small businesses to expand. Howard lives at Edware, Middx with his mother Mrs. Rita Calvert who is also a Director at the company. She says her son is a sort of microchip off the old block at the age of 18 Howard Calvert certainly seems to have a bright future ahead of him as one of the country's most talented young entrepreneurs. Photo Shows Howard Calvert with his invention

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