It gained a majority north of the Po only because of the small-town vote in the League's strongholds of Lombardy and Veneto.

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Lately, however, the small planner shops are getting big-league competition.

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Various sources within the last few days have leaked detailed financial data associated with several Major League Baseball teams, including small-market teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins and Tampa Rays, which often are portrayed as the poster children for financial mediocrity within the sport.

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It might be a small victory for Major League Baseball that the percentage of African-Americans is that high.

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Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby arrived Sunday in Baghdad with a small delegation in advance of the summit.

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But a combination of circumstances meant that, though comparatively small, Eyjafjallajokull's current eruption punched above its weight in the ash-production league in its early days, emitting much more fine ash than is normal.

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Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby arrived Sunday in Baghdad for the summit with a small delegation, Iraqiya TV reported.

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Certainly if Everton - unbeaten in their last four away league games - do reach Europe for the second time in three seasons, the "small club" remark will be history.

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"It's a smart business model, starting off small and allowing us to grow, " says Paul Gautier, head of international marketing for Puma, a league-wide sponsor.

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