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Brazil
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globalization, cultural
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colorectal cancer
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physical culture
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marketing
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James, Rick
American musician and singer (b. Feb. 1, 1948, Buffalo, N.Y.-d. Aug. 6, 2004, Los Angeles, Calif.), wrote such classic funk hits as "Super Freak" and "Give It to Me." He released his debut album, ...
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