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    • People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008.

    • 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.

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    • Street Boss and jockey David Flores, foreground, hold off to win the Grade I, $300,000 Triple Bend Invitational Handicap  on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Hollywood Park, in Inglewood, Calif. From AP Photo by AP.

      Street Boss and jockey David Flores, foreground, hold off to win the Grade I, $300,000 Triple Bend Invitational Handicap on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Hollywood Park, in Inglewood, Calif.

    • Stephanie Rice, of the Australian Olympic Team, prepares to dive to compete in women's 400m medley competition during a Grand Prix swimming event at Sydney Olympic Park July 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Stephanie Rice, of the Australian Olympic Team, prepares to dive to compete in women's 400m medley competition during a Grand Prix swimming event at Sydney Olympic Park July 6, 2008.

    • OMAHA, NE - JULY 05:  Gary Hall Jr., left, and Cullen Jones, right, prepare for the final of the 50 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 5, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Hall finished fourth and Jones finished third, not making the Olympic team. From Getty Images.

      OMAHA, NE - JULY 05: Gary Hall Jr., left, and Cullen Jones, right, prepare for the final of the 50 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 5, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Hall finished fourth and Jones finished third, not making the Olympic team.

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    • In this image released by Universal Studios, the Hulk is shown in a scene from, "The Incredible Hulk. " Now producing its own film adaptations for all but a few previously licensed superheroes, Marvel Studios unveils "The Incredible Hulk" on the heels of blockbuster "Iron Man," whose 2010 sequel will be followed by an ambitious Marvel lineup. With an estimated 5,000 characters and a wealth of stories dating back nearly 70 years, Marvel could spin an endless web of big-screen yarns. From AP Photo by Rhythm & Hues.

      In this image released by Universal Studios, the Hulk is shown in a scene from, "The Incredible Hulk. " Now producing its own film adaptations for all but a few previously licensed superheroes, Marvel Studios unveils "The Incredible Hulk" on the heels of blockbuster "Iron Man," whose 2010 sequel will be followed by an ambitious Marvel lineup. With an estimated 5,000 characters and a wealth of stories dating back nearly 70 years, Marvel could spin an endless web of big-screen yarns.

    • The King Kong attraction on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tour is shown in this undated publicity photo. A fire rages out of control at the backlot filled with movie sets at Universal Studios in Universal City, California June 1, 2008, 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles. It is believed that the King Kong attraction was destroyed. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      The King Kong attraction on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tour is shown in this undated publicity photo. A fire rages out of control at the backlot filled with movie sets at Universal Studios in Universal City, California June 1, 2008, 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles. It is believed that the King Kong attraction was destroyed.

    • People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008.

    • People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People watch fireworks during the first edition of 'Golden Nights' International Pyrotechnic Festival in Bucharest July 5, 2008.

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Renault Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. of Brazil stands next to a plaque commemorating the career of his father, former F1 champion Nelson Piquet, at Catalunya's racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, in this April 24, 2008 file photo. After five Formula One races without so much as a point or a top-10 finish, Brazilian rookie Piquet did his best to sound upbeat about his prospects. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
1 month ago: Renault Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. of Brazil stands next to a plaque commemorating the career of his father, former F1 champion Nelson Piquet, at Catalunya's racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, in this April 24, 2008 file photo. After five Formula One races without so much as a point or a top-10 finish, Brazilian rookie Piquet did his best to sound upbeat about his prospects.
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  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain takes part in the morning practice session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track in central England July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Renault driver Fernando Alonso of Spain  steers his car during free practice at Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 5, 2008 ahead of Sunday's  Formula One Grand Prix. From AP Photo by LUCA BRUNO.
  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain takes part in the morning practice session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track in central England July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Renault driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during free practice at Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 5, 2008 ahead of Sunday's  Formula One Grand Prix. From AP Photo by LUCA BRUNO.
  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain reacts during the first practice session for Sunday's British F1 Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track in central England July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain walks back after a crash during the first pratice session for Sunday's British F1 Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track in central England July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain leaves his car after stopping at Stowe corner in the first practice session for the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain takes part in the first practice session for the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Renault driver Fernando Alonso of Spain waves to fans as he walks back to his pits, after failing to complete the free practice at Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 4, 2008 ahead of Sunday's  Formula One Grand Prix. From AP Photo by LUCA BRUNO.
  • Renault driver Fernando Alonso of Spain is seen with a Ferrari technician as he walks back to his pits, after failing to complete the free practice at Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 4, 2008 ahead of Sunday's  Formula One Grand Prix. From AP Photo by LUCA BRUNO.
  • Spain's Fernando Alonso is seen, in his Renault during a free practice session, Friday, July 4, 2008,  in preparation for the British Grand Prix at the circuit, Sunday July 6, 2008. From AP Photo by MAX NASH.
  • Renault Formula One driver Nelson Piquet of Brazil speaks to journalists ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore (C) poses with models wearing the new club kit and Gulf Air hostesses following a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore (C) poses with models wearing the new club kit and Gulf Air hostesses following a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore (L) and Gulf Air CEO Bjorn Naf sign the contract following a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore (L) and Gulf Air CEO Bjorn Naf talk to the media during a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore (L) talks to Gulf Air CEO Bjorn Naf during a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore talks to the media during a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore talks to the media during a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore talks to the media during a press conference to announce Gulf Air' sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore talks to the media during a press conference to announce Gulf Air's sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Managing Director of Renault F1 team and co-owner of Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Holding Ltd Flavio Briatore talks to the media during a press conference to announce Gulf Air's sponsorship of Queens Park Rangers football club at Somerset House, in London, on July 3, 2008. The three year deal will see a local youth scouting group created in London and Bahrain. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lina Renault is pictured on June 30, 2008 at her home in Rouvray, central France, after a French court ruled today that she and her two brother Pierre and Michel were not the owners of Fouquet's, an iconic Paris restaurant on the Champs Elysees for which they have been battling for half a century. The three pensioners were told by a court a year ago they were the legal owners of the building that houses the famous restaurant and other businesses, currently valued at 70 million euros (110 millon dollars). From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lina Renault is pictured on June 30, 2008 at her home in Rouvray, central France, after a French court ruled today that she and her two brother Pierre and Michel were not the owners of Fouquet's, an iconic Paris restaurant on the Champs Elysees for which they have been battling for half a century. The three pensioners were told by a court a year ago they were the legal owners of the building that houses the famous restaurant and other businesses, currently valued at 70 million euros (110 millon dollars). From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres (L) sit in a Renault Megane electric car during the presentation of the vehicle in Jerusalem June 24, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). Sarkozy is in Israel for a three-day official visit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy steps into a Renault Megane electric car during the presentation of the vehicle in Jerusalem June 24, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO). Sarkozy is in Israel for a three-day official visit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Israel's President Shimon Peres (L) and France's President Nicolas Sarkozy attend a presentation of Renault Megane electric car,  (background) at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on June 24, 2008. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (3rd R) and his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres (2nd L) stand together during the presentation of a Renault Megane electric car in Jerusalem June 24, 2008. Sarkozy is in Israel for a three-day official visit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy attends a presentation of a Renault Megane electric car in Jerusalem June 24, 2008. Sarkozy is in Israel for a three-day official visit. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy attend a presentation of a Renault Megane electric car, seen in the background, at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  French President Nicolas Sarkozy attends a presentation of a Renault Megane electric car, seen in the background, at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy attend a presentation of a Renault Megane electric car (not pictured) at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • France's President Nicolas Sarkozy attends a presentation of Renault Megane electric car (L) at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on June 24, 2008. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Israel's President Shimon Peres (C-L) and France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C-R) attend a presentation of Renault Megane electric car (unseen) at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on June 24, 2008. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy attend a presentation of a Renault Megane electric car, seen in the background, at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy inspect the interior of a Renault Megane electric car at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy inspect the interior of a Renault Megane electric car at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy inspect a Renault Megane electric car at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy inspect the interior of a Renault Megane electric car at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • JERUSALEM - JUNE 24:  In this handout image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), Israeli President Shimon Peres and French President Nicolas Sarkozy inspect a Renault Megane electric car at the King David Hotel on June 24, 2008 in Jerusalem, Israel. The environmentally friendly electric car is being developed by Renault-Nissan and an Israeli-American entrepreneur. From Getty Images.
  • Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain drives during the qualifying session of the French Grand Prix at the Magny Cours circuit June 21, 2008. The French F1 Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Spain's Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso drives during the second free practice session of the French Grand Prix at the Magny Cours circuit June 20, 2008. The French F1 Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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New York Mets Damion Easley (3) slides under the tag from the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tom Gordon to score on a wild pitch during the eighth inning of MLB National League baseball game action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

New York Mets Damion Easley (3) slides under the tag from the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tom Gordon to score on a wild pitch during the eighth inning of MLB National League baseball game action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 5, 2008.

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Michael Phelps swims to win in the men's 100m butterfly finals at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Michael Phelps swims to win in the men's 100m butterfly finals at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska July 5, 2008.

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Dara Torres swims to win in her semifinals heat of the women's 50m setting a new U.S. record time of 24.38 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Dara Torres swims to win in her semifinals heat of the women's 50m setting a new U.S. record time of 24.38 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, July 5, 2008.

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San Francisco Giants Barry Zito pitches in the fourth inning of a MLB National League baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Francisco, California, July 5, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

San Francisco Giants Barry Zito pitches in the fourth inning of a MLB National League baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Francisco, California, July 5, 2008.

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Splinters of ice peel off from one of the sides of the Perito Moreno glacier as the waters of Lake Argentino open a tunnel in the glacier in a process of a unexpected rupture, near the city of El Calafate in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, southern Argentina, July 5, 2008. The Perito Moreno glacier, part of the Los Glaciares National Park, a World Heritage site, is still growing forward at the accelerated rate of between 30 and 60cm per day, according to local media. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Splinters of ice peel off from one of the sides of the Perito Moreno glacier as the waters of Lake Argentino open a tunnel in the glacier in a process of a unexpected rupture, near the city of El Calafate in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, southern Argentina, July 5, 2008. The Perito Moreno glacier, part of the Los Glaciares National Park, a World Heritage site, is still growing forward at the accelerated rate of between 30 and 60cm per day, according to local media.

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