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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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    • A flooded village is seen near Madhepura, 350 kilometers (217 miles) northeast of Patna, India, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Authorities warned villagers in flood-ravaged northern India not to return to their homes Friday because the unpredictable river that burst its banks could flood again. But thousands ignored their calls and took the receding waters as a sign that the danger had passed, officials said. From AP Photo by Manish Swarup.

      A flooded village is seen near Madhepura, 350 kilometers (217 miles) northeast of Patna, India, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Authorities warned villagers in flood-ravaged northern India not to return to their homes Friday because the unpredictable river that burst its banks could flood again. But thousands ignored their calls and took the receding waters as a sign that the danger had passed, officials said.

    • A stand of flamingos are seen at a pond at the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore September 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A stand of flamingos are seen at a pond at the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore September 5, 2008.

    • South African runner Oscar Pistorius speaks at a press conference for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 5,  2008. The 13th Paralympic Games, to include 4,000 athletes, will take place in Beijing from September 6 to 17. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      South African runner Oscar Pistorius speaks at a press conference for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 5, 2008. The 13th Paralympic Games, to include 4,000 athletes, will take place in Beijing from September 6 to 17.

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    • ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03:  Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. From Getty Images.

      ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.

    • Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces Judge David Groner as he agrees to a plea agreement and to resign from office in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan September 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces Judge David Groner as he agrees to a plea agreement and to resign from office in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan September 4, 2008.

    • Serena Williams (L) and her sister Venus (R), both of the U.S., each react in this combination photo during their quarter-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York September 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Serena Williams (L) and her sister Venus (R), both of the U.S., each react in this combination photo during their quarter-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York September 3, 2008.

    • ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night. From Getty Images.

      ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.

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Ireland's Tommy Bowe (C) is congratulated on his second try against Scotland by Andrew Trimble (L) during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park stadium, Dublin, Ireland, February 23, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
6 months ago: Ireland's Tommy Bowe (C) is congratulated on his second try against Scotland by Andrew Trimble (L) during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park stadium, Dublin, Ireland, February 23, 2008.
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  • England's Mathew Tait is tackled by Ireland's Andrew Trimble, right, and Paddy Wallace, left, during the Six Nations rugby union match at Twickenham, London Saturday March 15, 2008. From AP Photo by Martin Rickett.
  • Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (L) and Shane Horgan (R) vie with England's Fly-Half Danny Cipriani during their Six Nations Rugby Union Championship match at Twickenham Rugby Stadium in Twickenham on March 15, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's Tommy Bowe (C) is congratulated on his second try against Scotland by Andrew Trimble (L) during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park stadium, Dublin, Ireland, February 23, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Ireland's Tommy Bowe (C) is congratulated on his second try against Scotland by Andrew Trimble (L) during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park stadium, Dublin, Ireland, February 23, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Scotland's Chris Paterson is surrounded by Ireland's (L-R) Andrew Trimble, Robert Kearney and Brian O'Driscoll during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park stadium, Dublin, Ireland, February 23, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Scotland's Nick DeLuca (C) runs into Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (R) as Shane Horgan (L) looks on on  February 23, 2008 during the Six Nations rugby union international match at Croke Park, Dublin. Ireland won 34-13. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's Robert Kearney, right, reacts with Andrew Trimble after he scored a try against Scotland in the Six Nations Rugby Championship match at Croke Park, Dublin, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. From AP Photo by Peter Morrison.
  • France's Vincent Clerc (L) shakes hands with Ireland's Andrew Trimble after their Six Nations rugby match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, near Paris February 9, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's flanker Thierry Dusautoir (back) and France's winger Aurelien Rougerie (C) jump over Ireland's center Andrew Trimble (down) in front of Ireland's center and captain Brian O'Driscoll (R) during the Six Nations Rugby Union international game France vs Ireland, February 9, 2008 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's Cedric Heymans, right, runs as Ireland's Andrew Trimble tries to stop him during their Six Nations rugby union match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.
  • France's Cedric Heymans, right, runs as Ireland's Andrew Trimble tries to stop him during their Six Nations rugby union match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.
  • Ireland's Andrew Trimble (2nd R) fights for the ball with Italy's Josh Sole (R) near team mate Brian O'Driscoll (L) during their Six Nations rugby union match at Croke Park stadium in Dublin, Ireland, February 2, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Ireland's Andrew Trimble, left, is tackled by Italy's Andrea Masi during their Six Nations rugby union match at Croke Park, Dublin Saturday Feb. 2, 2008. From AP Photo by Julien Behal.
  • Ireland's wing Andrew Trimble (L) collides with  Italy's Andrea Masi (R)0 2 February 2008 during the 6 Nations Rugby match in Dublin, which Ireland won 16-11. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's Andrew Trimble (L) cuts inside Italy's Pablo Canavosio (R) to set up their first try during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park stadium in Dublin February 2, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Ireland's Andrew Trimble (R) is tackled 02 February 2008 by Italy's Andrea Masi and Peitro Travagli   during the 6 Nations Rugby match in Dublin, Ireland. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Italy's Andrea Lo Cicero, second right, tackles Ireland's Andrew Trimble during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park, Dublin, Saturday Feb. 2, 2008. From AP Photo by JOHN COGILL.
  • Italy's Andrea Lo Cicero, second right, tackles Ireland's Andrew Trimble during their Six Nations rugby match at Croke Park, Dublin, Saturday Feb. 2, 2008. From AP Photo by JOHN COGILL.
  • Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (2dL), lock Paul O'Connel (2dR) and scrum-half Eoin Reddan (R) attend a training session, 25 September 2007 in Bordeaux, south-western France.  Ireland faces Argentina next 30 September, as part of the Rugby World Cup From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's centres Andrew Trimble (L) and Brian O'Driscoll attend a training session, 25 September 2007 in Bordeaux, south-western France.  Ireland faces Argentina next 30 September, as part of the Rugby World Cup From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Vincent Clerc of France, center, catches the ball to score his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. At left is Ireland's Andrew Trimble and Girvan Dempsey. From AP Photo by MICHEL SPINGLER.
  • France's winger Vincent Clerc (C) is tackled by Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (top) during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (R) is tackled by France's centre David Marty (2ndL) during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's winger Vincent Clerc (L) tries to score as he vies with Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (C) and Ireland's fly-half Ronan O'Gara in the goal area during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's winger Vincent Clerc (R) is tackled by Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble on his way to score a try during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble runs with the ball during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's Vincent Clerc (C) catches ball between Ireland's Andrew Trimble (L) and Girvan Dempsey in the Group D Rugby World Cup match at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, September 21, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (Top) misses the ball on a line-out during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll (L) and Andrew Trimble walk off the pitch after the Group D Rugby World Cup match against France at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, September 21, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's centre Damien Traille (R) Ireland's fullback Girvan Dempsey (top L) and Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble (2ndR) vies during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's scrum-half Jean-Baptiste Elissalde (Bottom) vies with Ireland's lock Paul O'Connell (L) and Ireland's centre Andrew Trimble during the rugby union World Cup group D match France vs. Ireland, 21 September 2007 at the stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's Vincent Clerc (14) celebrates with team mates after he scored his second try against Ireland as players Andrew Trimble (11) and Gordon D'Arcy (12) walk past in the Group D Rugby World Cup match at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, September 21, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's Vincent Clerc, center, celebrates after touching down to score his team's second try despite the challenge of Ireland's Ronan O'Gara, left, and Andrew Trimble during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by LAURENT BAHEUX.
  • France's Vincent Clerc, center, celebrates after touching down to score his team's second try despite the challenge of Ireland's Ronan O'Gara, left, and Andrew Trimble during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by LAURENT BAHEUX.
  • France's Vincent Clerc, center, touches down to score his team's second try despite the challenge of Ireland's Ronan O'Gara, left, and Andrew Trimble during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by LAURENT BAHEUX.
  • France's Vincent Clerc, center, touches down to score his team's second try despite the challenge of Ireland's Ronan O'Gara, left, and Andrew Trimble during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by LAURENT BAHEUX.
  • Ireland's Andrew Trimble, center, is being tackled by France's Vincent Clerc, left, and David Marty during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by MARK BAKER.
  • Vincent Clerc of France, center with ball, forces his way through Ireland's Andrew Trimble, left, and Ronan O'Gara, to score his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by MARK BAKER.
  • Referee Chris White of England, second right, is being pushed by Thierry Dusautoir of France, unseen, as Ireland's Andrew Trimble, center with ball,  is being tackled by France's Jean-Baptiste Elissalde during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. From AP Photo by MARK BAKER.
  • Vincent Clerc of France, center, catches the ball on his way to scoring his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup Group D match between France and Ireland, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. At left is Ireland's Girvan Dempsey, left, and at right Andrew Trimble. From AP Photo by MARK BAKER.
  • Ireland's Andrew Trimble (L) stretches with his team mates during a rugby training session in Paris September 20, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Irish winger Andrew Trimble (C) passes the ball to a teammate during a training session, 18 September 2007 in Bordeaux, south-western France. Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan has admitted he will have a lot to live up to when he fills the boots of the dropped Peter Stringer in the crucial World Cup Pool D match against hosts France 21September at the Stade de France From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.


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