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December 22, 2001
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Gifts of a new country

[Times photo: Michael Rondou]
Refugees take a break from the stresses of their new lives to attend a party at Catholic Charities' new offices in St. Petersburg. |
Top stories
'You don't hesitate on something like that'
Hank Arrington drew on his upbringing in making the decision that his son should turn himself in to police.
Retired chief still has influence
A troubled Mack Vines turned to the former St. Petersburg police chief for help. Yet others say they see Davis' hand in Vines' firing.
The end's in sight for Pinellas billboards -- in 20 years
Pinellas is proposing settlements in its fight to bring down signs. There's a hitch: It could take a while.
Critics of Al-Arian firing see parallels to segregation
We've heard this logic in the past, academic freedom advocates say of labeling Sami Al-Arian a disruption.
Rare gift provides toys for inmates' kids
TOY SHORTFALL: A charity steps forward to ensure that children of Pinellas jail inmates will have Christmas gifts.
Tampa Bay briefs
Fire damages part of National Linen
South Pinellas headlines
City Council clears the way for demolition of old church
North Pinellas headlines
Motorcyclist dies in collision with car
Pinellas digest
Students learn 'the pain of persecution'
Armed robbers strike for third time
Sheriff suspends two deputies
County says no to cemetery purchase
Clearwater will set up a people feeding zone
Stadium accord comes up short
Dunedin fountain hit again by vandals
Ex-commissioner jumps back into fray
Hillsborough headlines
Teachers steam over $56,000 pay goof
The charity of strippers embarrasses church
49 names, all homeless
Public can attend Bonanno hearing
A closer look: One Hillsborough church
Sandra Thompson
Holidays bring a simple wish, a new awareness
News of Florida
Cemetery may face more scrutiny
Police dismiss attack on 98-year-old as her imagination
Ex-teacher acquitted in Broward sex case
Lucy Morgan
Holidays remind us of many blessings

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