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Olympics bring joy, optimism to host cities

July 25, 2012 9:14 PM By JOHN JEANSONNE john.jeansonne@newsday.com

Photo credit: AP | Searchlights shine over the Olympic Stadium during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. (July 25, 2012)

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