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Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami and the surrounding metropolitan area are situated on northern Biscayne Bay between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. By population, Miami is the largest city in Miami-Dade County and the county seat, the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area, which comprises Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, making up the largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States and the sixth largest metropolitan area in the United States. However, based on city limits, it is the second-largest city in Florida (after Jacksonville).

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Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
People wave from a float during a Super Bowl-championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday for the first championship in the NFL football franchise's history. Super Bowl
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Saints fan Kenny Gibbs of Fort Lauderdale, smokes a cigar on Fort Lauderdale Beach on February 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints will be held Sunday February 7, 2010. Fort Lauderdale
EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Issac Anderson #6 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the football after a pass reception against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 21, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Wisconsin 33-31. Wisconsin Badgers
Virginia Tech's Jeff Allen celebrates as the last seconds tick off the clock in the team's 74-70 victory over North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech
Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk off the court after Wisconsin lost to Illinois 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin
New Toyota Prius sedans are lined up at a Houston dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota issued a global recall of the popular hybrid due to possible brake problems. Houston
The graffiti-covered interior of the Miami Marine Stadium on Key Biscayne, an island east of downtown Miami, is pictured Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Architectural experts both in Miami and around the world say the 6,566-seat Miami Marine Stadium is a significant modernist structure- and the move to preserve it is not a joke. Key Biscayne
USA 2018 delegates, US Ambassador to South Africa Donald Gips, right, and US Soccer Federation president Sunil K.Gulati hold up a US soccer shirt as they attend a expo for countries bidding to host the 2018 World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. The draw for the 2010 World Cup will take place in Cape Town later Friday. United States Soccer Federation
Boston College's Brian Gibbons (17) can't get the puck past Boston University goaltender Kieran Millan during the third period of BC's 4-3 win in the championship game of the 58th Beanpot college hockey tournament in Boston, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Boston College
Maryland's Crystal Langhorne, right, and Duke's Lindsey Harding struggle for a loose ball during the second half of their college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 in College Park, Md. Duke won 69-57. Maryland
Hubert Ingraham, former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Free National Movement walks into the House of Assembly building in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007. The main opposition party has called for an investigation about Minister of Immigration Shane Gibson after he appeared clothed in bed with Anna Nicole Smith in recently released photographs. He has been criticized for giving preferential treatment by approving Smith's application for permanent residency, an allegation he has denied. Bahamas
MIAMI - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Randy Shannon of the Miami Hurricanes watches his team take on the Wake Forest Demon Decons at Dolphin Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Miami defeated Wake Forest 16-10. Randy Shannon
Prior to the start of North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley's State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature, Brenna Bodden, left and Ashley Williams pose from the balcony of the House, Monday evening, Feb. 19, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. Both Bodden and Williams were recognized during the Governor's speech. North Carolina
Boston College football player Mark Herzlich, right, practices with his teammates on campus in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, for the first time since leaving the team to undergo cancer treatment. The BC linebacker was the Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year in 2008. He was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, the next spring and missed all of last season. Atlantic Coast Conference
Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, right, and Haiti's President Rene Preval , second from right, greet people outside the government palace in Quito after attending a meeting of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR, in Quito, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The emergency meeting discussed the region's response to the humanitarian crisis in quake-shattered Haiti. Haiti
American Red Cross worker Matt Marek hands supplies to Sebastian Claude, left, in Croix Desprez, Haiti, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Haiti was struck by a massive earthquake Jan. 12. American Red Cross
In this Jan. 23, 2010 photo provided by Univision, pop singer Ricky Martin, of Puerto Rico, performs during the "Unidos Por Haiti", Spanish for: United For Haiti, a five-hour commercial free live special edition of "Sabado Gigante" (Giant Saturday) dedicated to raising funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti through the American Red Cross. Univision

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez, left, from Miami chats to coach Ryan Shimabukuro ash she takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez, left, from Miami chats to coach Ryan Shimabukuro ash she takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami, right, leads other U.S. speed skaters as they take part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami, right, leads other U.S. speed skaters as they take part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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In this handout provided by MilkPEP, New Orleans Saints' Reggie Bush poses for a "Got Milk" advertisement on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 in Miami.

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In this handout provided by MilkPEP, New Orleans Saints' Reggie Bush poses for a "Got Milk" advertisement on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 in Miami.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick gestures as he talks to children as part of the Humane Society of the United States' "End Dogfighting" outreach program, Monday Feb. 8, 2010 at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick gestures as he talks to children as part of the Humane Society of the United States' "End Dogfighting" outreach program, Monday Feb. 8, 2010 at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami.

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New Orleans Saints fans celebrate the Saints 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints defeated the Colts in the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami.

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New Orleans Saints fans celebrate the Saints 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints defeated the Colts in the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami.

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New Orleans Saints fan Kirsten Doherty leads a parade through Bruno's Tavern in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Doherty paraded through the bar at halftime of the NFL football Super Bowl game between the Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami.

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New Orleans Saints fan Kirsten Doherty leads a parade through Bruno's Tavern in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Doherty paraded through the bar at halftime of the NFL football Super Bowl game between the Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami.

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Mark and Carol Gstohol push their dog Maddie while parading in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Parade during it march through the French Quarter of New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Mark and Carol Gstohol push their dog Maddie while parading in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Parade during it march through the French Quarter of New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Vicki Mayer is all smiles as she enjoys the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade as it marches through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Vicki Mayer is all smiles as she enjoys the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade as it marches through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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The Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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The Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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A member of the Mystic Krewe of Barkus tosses beads as she parades through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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A member of the Mystic Krewe of Barkus tosses beads as she parades through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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The Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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The Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Denise Heston and her dog Stitch wait for the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades to march through the street sof the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Denise Heston and her dog Stitch wait for the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades to march through the street sof the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Liz Goodion pushes her dog Sam in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade marching through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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Liz Goodion pushes her dog Sam in the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade marching through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The theme of this year's parade is "Barkus Goes tailgating" in honor of the New Orleans Saints appearing in the Super Bowl in Miami.

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New Orleans Saints fan Alvin Boseman, top, tailgates with family and friends before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The longtime Saints fan got together with nine family members and friends, rented a $400-a-day RV and drove 14 hours to Miami, just so he could park his house on wheels in a friend's driveway to watch the Super Bowl on a big-screen television.

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New Orleans Saints fan Alvin Boseman, top, tailgates with family and friends before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The longtime Saints fan got together with nine family members and friends, rented a $400-a-day RV and drove 14 hours to Miami, just so he could park his house on wheels in a friend's driveway to watch the Super Bowl on a big-screen television.

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Miami's Adrian Thomas, right, pulls down a second-half rebound against Florida State's Chris Singleton during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 71-65.

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Miami's Adrian Thomas, right, pulls down a second-half rebound against Florida State's Chris Singleton during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 71-65.

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Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney, who has been hampered with an injured ankle this week, drives a golf card during football practice, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Davie, Fla. The Colts face the New Orleans Saints in the NFL football Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday in Miami.

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Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney, who has been hampered with an injured ankle this week, drives a golf card during football practice, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Davie, Fla. The Colts face the New Orleans Saints in the NFL football Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday in Miami.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, talks with offensive coordinator Tom Moore during, right, during football practice, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Davie, Fla. The Colts face the New Orleans Saints in the NFL football Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday in Miami.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, talks with offensive coordinator Tom Moore during, right, during football practice, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Davie, Fla. The Colts face the New Orleans Saints in the NFL football Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday in Miami.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez, left, from Miami chats to coach Ryan Shimabukuro ash she takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez, left, from Miami chats to coach Ryan Shimabukuro ash she takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami, right, leads other U.S. speed skaters as they take part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami, right, leads other U.S. speed skaters as they take part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12.

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