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    • Australian singer Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music at Buckingham Palace in London July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Australian singer Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music at Buckingham Palace in London July 3, 2008.

    • Serena (L) and Venus Williams of the U.S. talk to each other during their quarter-finals doubles match against Bethanie Mattek of the U.S. and Sania Mirza of India at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 2, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Serena (L) and Venus Williams of the U.S. talk to each other during their quarter-finals doubles match against Bethanie Mattek of the U.S. and Sania Mirza of India at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 2, 2008.

    • Acrobats perform during the presentation of A400M military aircraft in Seville, southern Spain June 26, 2008. Europe unveiled the A400M military aircraft on Thursday, giving the public a first glimpse of a powerful turboprop plane built to supply seven NATO countries with urgently needed strategic airlift capacity. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Acrobats perform during the presentation of A400M military aircraft in Seville, southern Spain June 26, 2008. Europe unveiled the A400M military aircraft on Thursday, giving the public a first glimpse of a powerful turboprop plane built to supply seven NATO countries with urgently needed strategic airlift capacity.

    • A group of people look at the sun, standing on the rocky crest filled with astronomical markers at the megalithic observatory of Kokino, soon after sunrise on June 21, 2008, on the day of the summer solstice. The ancient astronomic observatory, located about 80 km northeast of Skopje, dates more than 4.000 years back in time. It is ranked by NASA as the fourth ancient observatory in the world. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A group of people look at the sun, standing on the rocky crest filled with astronomical markers at the megalithic observatory of Kokino, soon after sunrise on June 21, 2008, on the day of the summer solstice. The ancient astronomic observatory, located about 80 km northeast of Skopje, dates more than 4.000 years back in time. It is ranked by NASA as the fourth ancient observatory in the world.

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    • A Los Angeles County firefighters works to put out a fire at the Blue Dune mobile home park after a fire broke out about 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2008, when its believed a propane tank caught fire. Firefighters were able to knock down the mobile home fire, but the flames spread to hillside brush near Malibu Creek State Park. The park was evacuated as a precaution, in Malibu, Calif. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.

      A Los Angeles County firefighters works to put out a fire at the Blue Dune mobile home park after a fire broke out about 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2008, when its believed a propane tank caught fire. Firefighters were able to knock down the mobile home fire, but the flames spread to hillside brush near Malibu Creek State Park. The park was evacuated as a precaution, in Malibu, Calif.

    • Allyson Felix (2nd L) runs through the corner next to Natasha Hastings (L), Natalie Knight (2nd R) and Cynetheia Rooks during her first round women's 200m heat at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Allyson Felix (2nd L) runs through the corner next to Natasha Hastings (L), Natalie Knight (2nd R) and Cynetheia Rooks during her first round women's 200m heat at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, July 4, 2008.

    • OMAHA, NE - JULY 04:  (Top to bottom) Ian Crocker, Gil Stovall, Ricky Berens, Jayme Cramer and Matt Donch swim in the semifinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. From Getty Images.

      OMAHA, NE - JULY 04: (Top to bottom) Ian Crocker, Gil Stovall, Ricky Berens, Jayme Cramer and Matt Donch swim in the semifinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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    • KIDLINGTON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 27:  Sir Richard Branson (C) attends a photocall to launch Virgin Media's new television channel Virgin 1, at his home in Kidlington on September 27, 2007 in Oxfordshire, England. From Getty Images.

      KIDLINGTON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 27: Sir Richard Branson (C) attends a photocall to launch Virgin Media's new television channel Virgin 1, at his home in Kidlington on September 27, 2007 in Oxfordshire, England.

    • LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Dita Von-Teese is seen at the launch of Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese From Getty Images.

      LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Dita Von-Teese is seen at the launch of Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese

    • LONDON - FEBRUARY 08:   Dita Von-Teese launches Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese From Getty Images.

      LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Dita Von-Teese launches Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese

    • LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Richard Branson and Dita Von-Teese launches Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese;Richard Branson From Getty Images.

      LONDON - FEBRUARY 08: Richard Branson and Dita Von-Teese launches Virgin Media at Convent Garden Market on February 8, 2007 in London, England. Branson will spend the day in a perspex box being visited by celebrities and with only virgin media to entertain him. At its launch today Virgin Media will become the largest Virgin branded company in the world as well as a new force in British media, entertainment and communications. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dita Von-Teese;Richard Branson

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A Palestinian policeman stands guard as women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
1 month ago: A Palestinian policeman stands guard as women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories.
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  • Women ride their bicycles in the West Bank city of Jenin on May 14, 2008 as they take part in the 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Syrian Arab man walks pass as flags of Syria, left, and Palestine in Al-sweida in the south of Syria Thursday May 8, 2008, as he looks at cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.
  • A Palestinian boy waves to women riding their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Palestinian policeman stands guard as women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles along a street in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A member of the Palestinian security forces stands guard as members of the 'Follow the Women' (FTW) organisation cycle through the West Bank city of Jenin May 14, 2008, as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride. The ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the West Bank, is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Members of the "Follow the Women" (FTW) organisation ride bicycles through the West Bank city of Ramallah May 12, 2008, as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The ride is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A member of the "Follow the Women" (FTW) organisation lights a candle at the grave of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in the West Bank city of Ramallah May 12, 2008. FTW members are visiting Ramallah as part of the 2008 Pedal For Peace in the Middle East bike ride, which winds through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The ride is aimed at promoting peace and empowering women in the region. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Woman ride their bicycles along a street in in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 12, 2008 as they take part in the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour. Over 300 women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and currently is in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A Canadian member of the Follow the Women Foundation poses for a photo with Palestinian women at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus city May 6, 2008, during a visit to Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. About 300 women from 26 countries took part in the annual event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Japanese member of the Follow the Women Foundation poses with Palestinian women at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A villager runs with his dog as women take part in a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Rashaya village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Rashaya village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women rest during a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Kamed al-Louz village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles during a tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, across Wadi al-Taim in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East will cycle on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Women ride their bicycles through the Jordanian capital Amman during the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour on May 9, 2008. Over 300women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and will include stops in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Women ride their bicycles through the Jordanian capital Amman during the "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour on May 9, 2008. Over 300women from 28 countries are participating in the bicycle peace tour which began in Lebanon, went through Syria and will include stops in the Palestinian territories. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Members of the Follow the Women Foundation chat with an Iraqi refugee at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Palestinian children welcome members of the Follow the Women Foundation at al-Husainia refugee camp near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Members of the Follow the Women Foundation ride bicycles near Damascus May 6, 2008. Members of the group were visiting Syria to campaign for peace in the Middle East. Some 300 women from 26 countries took part in the event. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Cyclist Anne Kirstine Hermann from Denmark drinks at a rest stop during a cycling tour for peace called �Follow the Women�, in Kamed al-Louz village in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon May 5, 2008. Nearly 400 women mainly from Europe and the Middle East are cycling on the two-week tour that will take them to Syria, Jordan, and Jerusalem. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A Syrian Arab man offers coffee to British Carolynne Fellis, in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Syrian Arab boys, one of them carries a photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad, walk in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Syrian Arab men look to cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace in Al-sweida in south of Syria Thursday May 8, 2008. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • A Syrian Arab woman adjusts her husband's scarf in Al-sweida in southern Syria Thursday, May 8, 2008, as they look to cyclists during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The "Follow the Women" peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by Hasan Sarbakhshian.
  • Cyclists pass ruins as they ride through Kuneitra in the Golan Heights, in Syria Wednesday May 7, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.
  • Cyclists pass ruins as they ride through Kuneitra in the Golan Heights, in Syria Wednesday May 7, 2008, during a Middle East cycle tour for peace. The 'Follow the Women' peace cycling tour starts in the Lebanese capital and continues to Damascus, Amman and Jerusalem. From AP Photo by HASAN SARBAKHSHIAN.


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OMAHA, NE - JULY 04:  (Top to bottom) Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Matt Grevers, Matt Marshall and Logan Madson swim in the semifinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. From Getty Images.

OMAHA, NE - JULY 04: (Top to bottom) Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Matt Grevers, Matt Marshall and Logan Madson swim in the semifinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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OMAHA, NE - JULY 04:  (Top to bottom) Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Matt Grevers, Matt Marshall and Logan Madson swim in the semifinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. From Getty Images.

OMAHA, NE - JULY 04: (Top to bottom) Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Matt Grevers, Matt Marshall and Logan Madson swim in the semifinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Australia's Grant Hackett (L) pulls a face as he waits for the start of the final of the Men's 400m Freestyle at the Grand Prix swimming meet in Sydney on July 5, 2008. Hackett won the event at the the meet which concludes on July 6 and is the last competition for the Australian team before next months Beijing Olympics. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Australia's Grant Hackett (L) pulls a face as he waits for the start of the final of the Men's 400m Freestyle at the Grand Prix swimming meet in Sydney on July 5, 2008. Hackett won the event at the the meet which concludes on July 6 and is the last competition for the Australian team before next months Beijing Olympics.

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EUGENE, OR - JULY 04:  Breaux Greer competes in the men's javelin preliminary round during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon. From Getty Images.

EUGENE, OR - JULY 04: Breaux Greer competes in the men's javelin preliminary round during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.

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EUGENE, OR - JULY 04:  Breaux Greer competes in the men's javelin preliminary round during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon. From Getty Images.

EUGENE, OR - JULY 04: Breaux Greer competes in the men's javelin preliminary round during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.

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EUGENE, OR - JULY 04:  Torri Edwards competes in the women's 200 meter heats during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon. From Getty Images.

EUGENE, OR - JULY 04: Torri Edwards competes in the women's 200 meter heats during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.

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EUGENE, OR - JULY 04:  Carmelita Jeter competes in the women's 200 meter heats during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon. From Getty Images.

EUGENE, OR - JULY 04: Carmelita Jeter competes in the women's 200 meter heats during day six of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.

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