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Old 10-09-2009, 10:05 AM   #19
Shawnee123
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Myth: The prize is awarded to recognize efforts for peace, human rights and democracy only after they have proven successful.

More often, the prize is awarded to encourage those who receive it to see the effort through, sometimes at critical moments
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...bA-1gD9B7HDR80
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