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    • A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.

    • BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30:  A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. From Getty Images.

      BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

    • Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to  Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.

    • CARSON, CA - JULY 31:  Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California. From Getty Images.

      CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

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    • Pedestrians walk in front of the electronic stock board of a securities company in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index was up more than 430 points, or 3.6 percent, at 12,650.27 in morning trading after Washington announced a bailout of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - a move that could help bolster a shaky U.S. housing market and renew investor confidence in stock and credit markets worldwide. From AP Photo by Koji Sasahara.

      Pedestrians walk in front of the electronic stock board of a securities company in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index was up more than 430 points, or 3.6 percent, at 12,650.27 in morning trading after Washington announced a bailout of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - a move that could help bolster a shaky U.S. housing market and renew investor confidence in stock and credit markets worldwide.

    • Halle Berry (L) and Gabriel Aubry arrive at the Calvin Klein 40th anniversary party, in New York September 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Halle Berry (L) and Gabriel Aubry arrive at the Calvin Klein 40th anniversary party, in New York September 7, 2008.

    • TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 07:  Actress Melanie Griffith (L) and actor Antonio Banderas arrive at the "The Other Man" premiere during 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Roy Thomson Hall on Septmeber 7, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. From Getty Images.

      TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 07: Actress Melanie Griffith (L) and actor Antonio Banderas arrive at the "The Other Man" premiere during 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Roy Thomson Hall on Septmeber 7, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

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    • NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Andy Murray of Great Britain during their semifinal match on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

      NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves against Andy Murray of Great Britain during their semifinal match on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

    • NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Andy Murray of Great Britain during their semifinal match on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

      NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Andy Murray of Great Britain during their semifinal match on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

    • Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts to match point, beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts to match point, beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 6, 2008.

    • Polish musician Doda sings during the London Live, Polish Music Festival at Wembley Arena, London, on September 7, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Polish musician Doda sings during the London Live, Polish Music Festival at Wembley Arena, London, on September 7, 2008.

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US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
4 months ago: US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district.
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  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU reads a book at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU relax at their base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand alert in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 6, 2008 after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand alert as colleagues open fire on a Taliban target in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 5, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU relaxes in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU walks towards a position at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU reads a book by torchlight at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU watches the perimeter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU talks as he guards a position at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands under camouflage netting as he mans a position at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU relax at their base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU sits beside a machine gun at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU watches the perimeter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU guards the perimiter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU relaxes in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU reads a book by torchlight at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine soldier from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert during patrol in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 6, 2008 after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert during patrol in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 6, 2008 after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine soldier from C company 1/6 24 MEU sits as he guards a house captured from Talibans in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine soldiers from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand guard in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine soldiers from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand guard in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine soldiers from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand guard in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago.  Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert as colleagues open fire on a Taliban target in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 5, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU eats by torchlight at a base in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 5, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod, 24 (R) and Ben McBean, 21, smile as their comrades march past during a parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod, 24, shows his medals on the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Mark Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a landmine during a foot patrol in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. He has since been in legal wrangle with the MOD over compensation for his injuries. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod kisses his girlfriend Becky Hayes during the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. He has since been in legal wrangle with the MOD over compensation for his injuries. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod (2nd L) makes his own way back to the VIP area from the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod, 24 (R) and Ben McBean, 21, smile as their comrades march past during a parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod makes his own way back to the VIP area from the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Omrod (2nd R) makes his own way back to the VIP area from the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod, 24 (R) and Ben McBean, 21, pose for pictures at the parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14:  Mark Ormrod, 24 (3rd L) sits beside Ben McBean, 21, as their comrades march past during a parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. He has since been in legal wrangle with the MOD over compensation for his injuries. From Getty Images.


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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts after winning a game while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts after winning a game while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jelena Jankovic of Serbia wipes her face while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia wipes her face while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Serena Williams of the United States returns to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Serena Williams of the United States returns to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jelena Jankovic of Serbia looks on while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia looks on while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts while taking on Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles finals on Day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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