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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Known as the ''Bollywood effect,'' Indian movies set on location, like "Dostana" here in Miami, have been credited with spikes in vacationers from one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

Thursday's Top Stories

Santa Rosa Beach: GOP Bans Pork
... while at posh retreat.

Miami: A ‘Powerful Postcard'
Bollywood boasts city.

Tallahassee: State to Raise Tuition Again
Expect another 15% increase.

Boca Raton: DayJet Files for Chapter 7
Company ceased air operations Sept. 19.

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