Only the size of the opening explosive and the number of good actors stuck in nothing parts distinguish this slapstick cop movie from brain-dead episodic television.

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Still, the decision took the focus off economic growth while also opening up Democrats to the charge they were pumping up the size of government at the wrong time.

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The growth and opening up of many countries that were previously closed to international business have substantially increased the size of the international market, from being confine to North America, Western Europe and Japan to embarking most parts of the world.

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But because of its size, the U.S. Justice Department won't let Vail expand in Colorado--opening the way for Intrawest to bid for such prime properties as American Skiing Co.

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