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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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    • Germany's Rainer Schuettler returns to Spain's Rafael Nadal, during their Men's Singles semifinal on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Friday, July 4 , 2008. From AP Photo by Alastair Grant.

      Germany's Rainer Schuettler returns to Spain's Rafael Nadal, during their Men's Singles semifinal on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Friday, July 4 , 2008.

    • French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (L) on arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (L) on arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers.

    • Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his semi-final tennis match of the 2008 Wimbledon championships against Germany's Rainer Schuettler at The All England Tennis Club in southwest London, on July 4, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his semi-final tennis match of the 2008 Wimbledon championships against Germany's Rainer Schuettler at The All England Tennis Club in southwest London, on July 4, 2008.

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    • Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Finland's President Tarja Halonen meet for talks at a Russia-EU summit in the Siberian city of Khanty-Mansiysk June 28, 2008. Helsinki says that higher Russian tariffs on raw timber exports hurt paper producers in Scandinavia. Russia says the move is needed to help its domestic timber processing industry. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Finland's President Tarja Halonen meet for talks at a Russia-EU summit in the Siberian city of Khanty-Mansiysk June 28, 2008. Helsinki says that higher Russian tariffs on raw timber exports hurt paper producers in Scandinavia. Russia says the move is needed to help its domestic timber processing industry.

    • India's Yuvraj Singh dives to stop the ball against Sri Lanka during the ninth Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      India's Yuvraj Singh dives to stop the ball against Sri Lanka during the ninth Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi July 3, 2008.

    • The animated character Wall-E is shown in this undated publicity photo from the film of the same name released to Reuters June 25, 2008. The film features dystopian landscapes, social commentary and a lack of conventional dialogue that are rare under the Walt Disney Co. banner, but it sticks to Pixar's basic themes of love, loyalty and friendship. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      The animated character Wall-E is shown in this undated publicity photo from the film of the same name released to Reuters June 25, 2008. The film features dystopian landscapes, social commentary and a lack of conventional dialogue that are rare under the Walt Disney Co. banner, but it sticks to Pixar's basic themes of love, loyalty and friendship.

    • Mikkel Pilgaard Madsen of Denmark prepares a drink that includes rum, maple syrup, coffee, and lime juice at the World Barista Championship in Copenhagen June 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Mikkel Pilgaard Madsen of Denmark prepares a drink that includes rum, maple syrup, coffee, and lime juice at the World Barista Championship in Copenhagen June 19, 2008.

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U.S. President George W. Bush (R) meets with Saudi Arabian King Abdullah (L) outside the Royal Terminal at the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, May 16, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
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  • U.S. President George W. Bush waves from the steps of the Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure July 4, 2008. Bush is going to make remarks at Monticello�s annual Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony in Charlottesville, Virginia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure July 4, 2008. Bush is going to make remarks at Monticello�s annual Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony in Charlottesville, Virginia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure July 4, 2008. Bush is going to make remarks at Monticello�s annual Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony in Charlottesville, Virginia. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • President George Bush  holds new citizen Julia White Freeman, of China,  at the Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello for the 46th annual Independence Day celebration naturalization ceremony in  Charlottesville, Va., Friday, July 4, 2008. From AP Photo by Steve Helber.
  • Protesters display cut out portraits of US President George W. Bush (L) and Philippine President Gloria Arroyo as they shout slogans during a protest in front of the US embassy in Manila on July 4, 2008. Protesters marched in the streets near the embassy to call for the pull out of US troops in the country as they mark the Filipino-American friendship day. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A protester holds a sign during the speech of President George Bush at the Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello for the 46th annual Independence Day celebration naturalization ceremony in  Charlottesville, Va., Friday, July 4, 2008. From AP Photo by Steve Helber.
  • A Black Hawk version of Marine One with US President George W. Bush on board takes off  on July 4, 2008 from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • President Bush boards Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington for a trip to  Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., where he will make remarks on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President Bush walks towards Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington for a trip to  Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., where he will make remarks on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President Bush gestures as he walks towards Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington for a trip to  Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., where he will make remarks on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • President Bush gestures as he walks towards Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington for a trip to  Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., where he will make remarks on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2008. From AP Photo by Charles Dharapak.
  • US President George W. Bush boards a Black Hawk version of Marine One on July 4, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - JULY 4:  People at the White House watch the arrivial of Marine One to transport U.S. President George W. Bush July 4, 2008 in Washington, DC.  Bush is traveling to Virginia and speaking at a naturalization ceremony and Fourth of July celebration at Monticello. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - JULY 4:  U.S. President George W. Bush (R) waves as he boards Marine One to depart from the White House July 4, 2008 in Washington, DC.  Bush is traveling to Virginia and speaking at a naturalization ceremony and Fourth of July celebration at Monticello. From Getty Images.
  • WASHINGTON - JULY 4:  U.S. President George W. Bush waves while departing the White House July 4, 2008 in Washington, DC.  Bush is traveling to Virginia and speaking at a naturalization ceremony and Fourth of July celebration at Monticello. From Getty Images.
  • Paula Killen, 48, sits on the beach in Long Beach, New York in this picture taken July 1, 2008. U.S. voters are in the midst of one of the world's longest election campaigns--the race will have lasted nearly two years by the time the nation's 44th president is chosen on Nov. 4 to succeed Republican President George W. Bush. But experts say, despite earlier predictions, voters do not seem fatigued by the campaign. Picture taken July 1. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Mary O'Farrell, 19, stands outside her work post in Long Beach, New York in this picture taken July 1, 2008. U.S. voters are in the midst of one of the world's longest election campaigns--the race will have lasted nearly two years by the time the nation's 44th president is chosen on Nov. 4 to succeed Republican President George W. Bush. But experts say, despite earlier predictions, voters do not seem fatigued by the campaign. Picture taken July 1. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Joe Catrambone, 68, sits in his beach chair in Long Beach, New York in this picture taken July 1, 2008. U.S. voters are in the midst of one of the world's longest election campaigns--the race will have lasted nearly two years by the time the nation's 44th president is chosen on Nov. 4 to succeed Republican President George W. Bush. But experts say, despite earlier predictions, voters do not seem fatigued by the campaign. Picture taken July 1. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  The Gap fire grows as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  Smoke blankets the city and the Pacific Ocean resulting from the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  The Gap fire grows as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  Smoke blankets the city and the Pacific Ocean resulting from the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  The sun shines through a hole in the smoke as Gap fire grows while more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03: Firefighters survey the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  The Gap fire grows as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • A protester shouts slogans beside a picture of U.S. President George W. Bush and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a protest near the U.S. embassy in Manila, Philippines, Friday, July 4, 2008. Left-wing activists marked Filipino-American Friendship Day with a picket to denounce the alleged rape of a Filipino woman in Japan and the continuing presence of U.S. soldiers in the Philippines. From AP Photo by Joseph Agcaoili.
  • A motorcade with U.S. President George W. Bush navigates through rush-hour traffic as Bush travels for afternoon cycling in Beltsville, Maryland, July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting National Guard helicopter drops water over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-are wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting National Guard helicopter drops water over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting National Guard helicopter drops water over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-are wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California because of the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 other states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • A motorcade with U.S. President George W. Bush is seen near the U.S. Capitol as Bush returns to the White House after cycling in Beltsville, Maryland, July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush returns at the White House in Washington after cycling in Beltsville, Maryland, July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting airtanker drops Phos-Check fire retardant over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-are wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting National Guard helicopter drops water over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  The Gap fire grows as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-acre wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Justin Rokohl of Orange Grove, Texas after awarding Rokohl with a Purple Heart medal and citation at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland July 3, 2008. Rokohl's father John (C), watches from behind Bush. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush poses with U.S. Navy  Hospitalman Apprentice Jefferson Talicuran of Chula Vista, California, at the National Naval Medical Center, where Bush presented Talicuran with a Purple Heart medal, in Bethesda, Maryland, July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush (C) meets with  U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Patrick Wilkinson and his wife, Jennifer, of Temecula, California, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, July 3, 2008. Bush presented Wilkinson with a Purple Heart medal. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting airtanker drops Phos-Check fire retardant over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-are wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California because of the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 other states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with  U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Clenard of  Tehachapi, Ca, after awarding Clenard with a Purple Heart medal and citation at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, July 3, 2008. Family members stand in the background. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting airtanker drops Phos-Check fire retardant over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-are wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.
  • GOLETA, CA - JULY 03:  A firefighting airtanker drops Phos-Check fire retardant over the Gap fire as more than 1,000 wildfires continue burning across about 680 square miles of central and northern California, on July 3, 2008 near Goleta, California. The 2,000-are wildfire threatens about 200 homes as it spreads through the chaparral-covered Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Last week, President Bush declared a state of emergency for the entire state of California in response to the hundreds of fires burning since dry lightning storms crossed the state on June 20. Making matters worse for the more than 19,000 firefighters from 42 states battling the California wildfires, drought is wicking moisture from the vegetation which leads fire experts to fear a possible repeat of the firestorms of 2003 and 2007 that destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. From Getty Images.


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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (L) on arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (L) on arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers.

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Rainer Schuettler of Germany returns the ball to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their semi-finals match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Rainer Schuettler of Germany returns the ball to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their semi-finals match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 4, 2008.

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An artist works on his creation during an international sand sculpture festival in Moscow July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

An artist works on his creation during an international sand sculpture festival in Moscow July 4, 2008.

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Artists work on their creations during an international sand sculpture festival in Moscow July 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Artists work on their creations during an international sand sculpture festival in Moscow July 4, 2008.

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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers.

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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy upon arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy upon arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers.

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French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy upon arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt (R) speaks with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy upon arrival at Villacoublay military airport in Paris July 4, 2008. Betancourt, three Americans and 11 other hostages held for years in jungle captivity were rescued on Wednesday from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers.

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