when to use import statements in the header, when to use import statements in the blocks where they are used?

Tue Feb 7 20:48:10 EST 2012

Hi all,
 In a py file, when to use import statements in the header, when to use
import statements in the blocks where they are used?
 What are the best practices?
 Thanks!
Pat
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