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    • BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18:  People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve. From Getty Images.

      BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.

    • Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.

    • 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.

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    • Kevin Van der Perren, of Belgium, performs his men short program at the Cup of Russia figure skating ISU Grand Prix event in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Ivan Sekretarev.

      Kevin Van der Perren, of Belgium, performs his men short program at the Cup of Russia figure skating ISU Grand Prix event in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

    • Czech Republic's Tomas Verner performs his short programme at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup of Russia in Moscow November 21, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Czech Republic's Tomas Verner performs his short programme at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup of Russia in Moscow November 21, 2008.

    • DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 21:  Actress Mischa Barton poses in the Aquaventure water park with a dolphin at the landmark Grand Opening of Palm Atlantis Resort and Palm Jumeirah on November 21, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From Getty Images.

      DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 21: Actress Mischa Barton poses in the Aquaventure water park with a dolphin at the landmark Grand Opening of Palm Atlantis Resort and Palm Jumeirah on November 21, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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    • GOMA, DR CONGO - NOVEMBER 01:  A Congolese boy looks on as he is treated at a help center of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) next to a refugee camp on November 1, 2008 in the outskirts of Goma, in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Tutsi rebel leader, General Laurent Nkunda forced thousands to flee their homes and refugee camps in Goma during a surge in fighting this week as conflict renewed in the DRC during the past two months. The U.N. Security Council met in an emergency session to address the deteriorating situation in the DRC on October 29, 2008 after the Congolese Army threatened to disband while U.N. peacekeeping forces (M.O.N.U.C) are stretched to its limits. From Getty Images.

      GOMA, DR CONGO - NOVEMBER 01: A Congolese boy looks on as he is treated at a help center of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) next to a refugee camp on November 1, 2008 in the outskirts of Goma, in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Tutsi rebel leader, General Laurent Nkunda forced thousands to flee their homes and refugee camps in Goma during a surge in fighting this week as conflict renewed in the DRC during the past two months. The U.N. Security Council met in an emergency session to address the deteriorating situation in the DRC on October 29, 2008 after the Congolese Army threatened to disband while U.N. peacekeeping forces (M.O.N.U.C) are stretched to its limits.

    • TOKYO - NOVEMBER 07:  A man in the role of a terrorist is attacked by a police dog during an anti-terrorism exercise conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at Tokyo Big Sight on November 7, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The first anti-RDD (radiological dispersal device) terrorism field training exercise on the local government level in Japan is being held to improve management abilities on RDD or 'dirty bomb' attack cases by using the latest equipment, facilities and vehicles. From Getty Images.

      TOKYO - NOVEMBER 07: A man in the role of a terrorist is attacked by a police dog during an anti-terrorism exercise conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at Tokyo Big Sight on November 7, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The first anti-RDD (radiological dispersal device) terrorism field training exercise on the local government level in Japan is being held to improve management abilities on RDD or 'dirty bomb' attack cases by using the latest equipment, facilities and vehicles.

    • A beaded ring remains on the hand of the burned corpse of a traditional Mai Mai fighter a day after clashes in the village of Kirumba in eastern Congo November 19, 2008. A local pro-government militia fought retreating soldiers at Kirumba and Kayna on Tuesday with machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Militia leaders said they tried to force the army troops back into battle against the rebels. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A beaded ring remains on the hand of the burned corpse of a traditional Mai Mai fighter a day after clashes in the village of Kirumba in eastern Congo November 19, 2008. A local pro-government militia fought retreating soldiers at Kirumba and Kayna on Tuesday with machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Militia leaders said they tried to force the army troops back into battle against the rebels.

    • A government soldier with bullet wounds smokes in the hospital a day after clashes in the village of Kayna in eastern Congo November 19, 2008. A local pro-government militia fought retreating soldiers at Kirumba and Kayna on Tuesday with machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Militia leaders said they tried to force the army troops back into battle against the rebels. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A government soldier with bullet wounds smokes in the hospital a day after clashes in the village of Kayna in eastern Congo November 19, 2008. A local pro-government militia fought retreating soldiers at Kirumba and Kayna on Tuesday with machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Militia leaders said they tried to force the army troops back into battle against the rebels.

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In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left, and her professional partner Mark Ballas were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
6 months ago: In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left, and her professional partner Mark Ballas were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season.
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  • Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi (R) poses with husband Bret Hedican (L) and daughters Emma  (2nd L) and Keara at the world premiere of Disney-Pixar's film "Wall-E" in Los Angeles, California June 21, 2008. The film opens June 27, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • CHICAGO - JUNE 19:  Olympics figure skaters Kristi Yamaguchi leaves the stage with Brian Boitano after Boitano was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame at the 2008 US Olympic Hall of Fame stand on stage at the end of the 2008 US Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony June 19, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. From Getty Images by Getty Images for USOC.
  • CHICAGO - JUNE 19:  Former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi arrives at the 2008 US Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony June 19, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. From Getty Images by Getty Images for USOC.
  • INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 25: Dancing with the Stars winner Kristi Yamaguchi waves the green flag at the start of the IRL IndyCar Series 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. From Getty Images.
  • In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left, and her professional partner Mark Ballas were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left, and her professional partner Mark Ballas were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left and her professional partner Mark Ballas hold their trophy after they were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC-TV  Kristi Yamaguchi rides on the shoulders of Cristian de la Fuente and Jason Taylor as her professional partner Mark Ballas, rides on Derek Hough's shoulders surrounded by other cast members after they were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC-TV Kristi Yamaguchi rides on the shoulders of fellow competitors Jason Taylor,left and Cristian de la Fuente as Julianne Hough, far left and Priscilla Presley, right look on Tuesday May 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC Kristi Yamaguchi and her professional partner Mark Ballas, were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday MAY 20, 2008). From AP Photo by MICHAEL DESMOND.
  • This image released by ABC-TV shows the remaining two couples on Dancing with the Stars, from left Mark Ballas, Kristi Yamaguchi, Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska Tuesday May 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. From AP Photo by MICHAEL DESMOND.
  • In this image released by ABC, Mark Ballas and Kristi Yamaguchi are pictured on "Dancing With The Stars," Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Los Angeles. Yamaguchi came into the "Dancing With the Stars" finale with a perfect score and left with the mirrorball trophy. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC, Mark Ballas and Kristi Yamaguchi compete on "Dancing With The Stars," Monday, May 19, 2008, in Los Angeles. The winner of the celebrity dance competition will be determined Tuesday, May 20, during a 2-hour season finale on ABC. From AP Photo by Kelsey McNeal.
  • In this image released by ABC, Mark Ballas and Kristi Yamaguchi compete on "Dancing With The Stars," Monday, May 19, 2008, in Los Angeles. The winner of the celebrity dance competition will be determined Tuesday, May 20, during a 2-hour season finale on ABC. From AP Photo by Kelsey McNeal.
  • In this image released by ABC, Mark Ballas and Kristi Yamaguchi compete on "Dancing With The Stars," Monday, May 19, 2008, in Los Angeles. The winner of the celebrity dance competition will be determined Tuesday, May 20, during a 2-hour season finale on ABC. From AP Photo by Kelsey McNeal.
  • In this image released by ABC, contestants Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • In this image released by ABC, contestants Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, May 12, 2008, in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by KELSEY McNEAL.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09:  Kristi Yamaguchi reacts to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09:  Kristi Yamaguchi throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 09:  Kristi Yamaguchi is introduced to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • Contestant Kristi Yamaguchi (L) and her professional dancing partner Mark Ballas pose at the "Dancing with the Stars" 100th show party in Hollywood, California May 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Contestant Kristi Yamaguchi poses at the "Dancing with the Stars" 100th show party in Hollywood, California May 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Contestant Kristi Yamaguchi poses at the "Dancing with the Stars" 100th show party in Hollywood, California May 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Contestants Kristi Yamaguchi (L) and Marlee Matlin pose at the "Dancing with the Stars" 100th show party in Hollywood, California May 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Professional figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, left, and actress Marlee Matlini pose on the press line at a party celebrating the 100th episode of Dancing with the Stars in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. From AP Photo by Dan Steinberg.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 02:  Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi (L) and dancer Mark Ballas attend the 15th annual Race to Erase MS event at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on May 2, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • Kristi Yamaguchi, right, and Mark Ballas arrive at the 15th annual Race to Erase event in Los Angeles on Friday, May 2, 2008. From AP Photo by Matt Sayles.
  • American figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi attends a silent auction and reception at the 11th annual TigerJam, a benefit for the Tiger Woods Foundation, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Las Vegas. From AP Photo by Ronda Churchill.
  • HOLLYWOOD - APRIL 17:  Dancer Kristi Yamaguchi  arrives at Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Hottest Style Makers Party held at Besco Restaurant on April 17, 2008 in Hollywood,California. From Getty Images.
  • In this undated image released by ABC, Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion skater Kristi Yamaguchi and her dance partner Mark Ballas, are shown. The couple are the latest contestants on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars", which premieres Monday, March 17, 2008, on ABC. From AP Photo by Bob D'Amico.
  • In this image released by Harpo Productions Inc., Oprah Winfrey, center, poses with the latest celebrity contestants of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars", front row from left, Olympic Skater Kristi Yamaguchi, actress Marlee Matlin, Winfrey,  Priscilla Presley, Shannon Elizabeth, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and back row from left, tennis great Monica Seles, singer Mario, Adam Carolla, Penn Jillette, Jason Taylor, Steve Guttenberg and Cristian de la Fuente  during a taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show", Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in Chicago. The program is scheduled to air on Thursday, Feb. 21. From AP Photo by George Burns.
  • NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06:  Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi attends the Nanette Lepore Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The Promenade at Bryant Park on February 6, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images by Getty Images for IMG.


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Ice skaters are seen on a temporary ice rink at The Tower of London in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The outdoor ice rink is open to the public until Jan. 11. From AP Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth.

Ice skaters are seen on a temporary ice rink at The Tower of London in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The outdoor ice rink is open to the public until Jan. 11.

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Ice skaters are seen on a temporary ice rink at The Tower of London in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The outdoor ice rink is open to the public until Jan. 11. From AP Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth.

Ice skaters are seen on a temporary ice rink at The Tower of London in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The outdoor ice rink is open to the public until Jan. 11.

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Internally displaced Congoleses wait for food distribution in Kibati, outside Goma, eastern Congo, Friday Nov. 21, 2008. The UN refugee agency has had to suspend plans to move about 67,000 refugees who have overrun the village just north of Goma in recent weeks. From AP Photo by Jerome Delay.

Internally displaced Congoleses wait for food distribution in Kibati, outside Goma, eastern Congo, Friday Nov. 21, 2008. The UN refugee agency has had to suspend plans to move about 67,000 refugees who have overrun the village just north of Goma in recent weeks.

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An Argentina's fan takes a picture of the Davis Cup trophy at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium during the Davis Cup final in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by Natacha Pisarenko.

An Argentina's fan takes a picture of the Davis Cup trophy at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium during the Davis Cup final in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

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Internally displaced Congolese people wait for food distribution in Kibati, outside Goma, eastern Congo, Friday Nov. 21, 2008. The U.N. refugee agency has had to suspend plans to move about 67,000 refugees who have overrun the village just north of Goma in recent weeks. From AP Photo by Jerome Delay.

Internally displaced Congolese people wait for food distribution in Kibati, outside Goma, eastern Congo, Friday Nov. 21, 2008. The U.N. refugee agency has had to suspend plans to move about 67,000 refugees who have overrun the village just north of Goma in recent weeks.

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An Armed Palestinian militant of the Hamas affiliated Popular Resistance Committees watches a mine explode as the writing on the wall behind reads in Arabic "Let us sacrifice for God",  during a graduation ceremony in Gaza City, Friday, Aug. 21, 2008. From AP Photo by HATEM MOUSSA.

An Armed Palestinian militant of the Hamas affiliated Popular Resistance Committees watches a mine explode as the writing on the wall behind reads in Arabic "Let us sacrifice for God", during a graduation ceremony in Gaza City, Friday, Aug. 21, 2008.

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Argentina's David Nalbandian, right, returns the ball to Spain's David Ferrer during the Davis Cup final's opening singles match in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Nalbandian won 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. From AP Photo by Natacha Pisarenko.

Argentina's David Nalbandian, right, returns the ball to Spain's David Ferrer during the Davis Cup final's opening singles match in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Nalbandian won 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

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