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By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 10, 2009 2:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – The American porn movie biz is not so hot anymore, and the recession isn't the only reason. Porn entrepreneurs say free content on the Internet is horning in on their business, reports the Los Angeles Times. "The opportunities in this industry really are disappearing,... Read full story »

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