If Japan had regained its internal energy--say, through remarkable technologies in resource recovery and efficiency, beyond the celebrated hybrid auto engines--the world's number two economy could be zigging while so many others are zagging.

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The victory put Williams into the second round as she continues her recovery from Sjogren syndrome, an auto-immune disorder.

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Venus, who last won the U.S. tournament in 2004, is continuing her recovery from Sjogren syndrome, an auto-immune disorder.

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Fortunately, if you hire a contingent fee lawyer in a personal physical injury case (say an auto accident), your entire recovery is tax-free.

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