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Meet Rita Photos

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, seated, prepares to tape a public service message about preparation in advance of Hurricane Rita on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, in Austin, Texas. Ray Guy, left, adjusts a filter over the window that faces the Texas Capitol. Rita strengthened into a hurricane as it lashed the Florida Keys with heavy rain and strong wind. It sparks fears that the storm could eventually bring new misery to the Gulf Coast.

(Photo: AP Photo)

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