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Arts
  • A troupe of physically challenged people performs
  • Akon not ready to tone down his rowdy stage act
  • Female arts students
  • Fishermen to be roped in as sources of surveillance along India
  • CEO of Broward Performing Arts leaves for Dallas

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  • Washington Post Examines Local Shelter For Homeless People Living With HIV/AIDS
  • New York Times Examines British Cost-Effective Treatment System; Could Become Model For U.S.
  • Viacom lays off 7 percent of workforce
  • 2009 Handset Market Down 5%
  • Recent editorials from Alabama newspapers

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  • Australian cricketers gearing up for a revolt against CA
  • Scientists film live workings of immune system
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  • Ponting says his wrist is fine
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