Tonight, we honor five giants from the world of the arts -- not just for a single role or a certain performance, but for a lifetime of greatness.

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Antiretroviral medications are pricey for people in the developing world, but treating a child for a year or two with these drugs would be a lot cheaper than paying for a lifetime of treatment after infection.

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For anyone imprisoned for 30 months or more, this is a lifetime requirement.

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And both would put a limit on how much you have to pay out of pocket for the treatments you need in a year or lifetime.

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For example, they will no longer be able to deny customers coverage on the strength of some pre-existing condition, or put a cap on how much health care they will pay for over a lifetime.

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This could be true for someone who is just starting their career and expects their income to rise significantly over their lifetime, who is saving a lot for retirement, or who is anticipating a large inheritance.

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For one, many young adults and students need to think about paying for the biggest expenses of their lifetime, such as a new car, home or post-secondary education.

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People who took their place opposite him one by one, clutching a scrap of paper bearing the address of an overseas relative or else the business card of some European traveller, unwittingly exchanged in a moment of good humour for a lifetime of another person's hopes.

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