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    • 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.

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    • 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 woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week.

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    • LONDON - JULY 25: Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.

      LONDON - JULY 25: Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England.

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    • Anti-government protesters guard a chained shut gate Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, inside Government House in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters Thursday defied a court order to end their occupation of the Thai prime minister's office compound in Bangkok, saying they had a right to remain and would stay until the country's leaders resign. From AP Photo by David Longstreath.

      Anti-government protesters guard a chained shut gate Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, inside Government House in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters Thursday defied a court order to end their occupation of the Thai prime minister's office compound in Bangkok, saying they had a right to remain and would stay until the country's leaders resign.

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      from AP Photo by David Longstreath

    • Passengers released by hijackers arrive at Khartoum Airport, August 27, 2008. The hijackers of a Sudanese airliner surrendered to authorities in Libya on Wednesday after releasing all the passengers and crew, Libya's aviation authority said. The airliner, with 95 people on board, was seized on Tuesday after leaving Sudan's war-torn Darfur region for Khartoum. It was forced to land at the remote Sahara desert oasis of Kufrah in southeastern Libya. Picture taken August 27, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Passengers released by hijackers arrive at Khartoum Airport, August 27, 2008. The hijackers of a Sudanese airliner surrendered to authorities in Libya on Wednesday after releasing all the passengers and crew, Libya's aviation authority said. The airliner, with 95 people on board, was seized on Tuesday after leaving Sudan's war-torn Darfur region for Khartoum. It was forced to land at the remote Sahara desert oasis of Kufrah in southeastern Libya. Picture taken August 27, 2008.

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    • Thai riot policemen stand alert during an anti-government protest demonstration inside Government House in Bangkok on August 28, 2008. Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has vowed not to use force to remove thousands of protesters camped out at the besieged government compound, and said the ball was in their court. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Thai riot policemen stand alert during an anti-government protest demonstration inside Government House in Bangkok on August 28, 2008. Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has vowed not to use force to remove thousands of protesters camped out at the besieged government compound, and said the ball was in their court.

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    • US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama (L) addresses supporters with Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (C) and Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill (R) during a rally in Kansas City, Missouri, 29 January 2008. Obama is on the campaign trail to try to clinch the Democratic Party ticket in the race to the White House. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama (L) addresses supporters with Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (C) and Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill (R) during a rally in Kansas City, Missouri, 29 January 2008. Obama is on the campaign trail to try to clinch the Democratic Party ticket in the race to the White House.

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    • US actor George Clooney poses during the photo call of the movie 'Burn after reading' at the 65th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. From AP Photo by Joel Ryan.

      US actor George Clooney poses during the photo call of the movie 'Burn after reading' at the 65th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.

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    • VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Actor George Clooney during the 'Burn After Reading' Photocall part of the 65th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on August 27, 2008 in Venice, Italy. From Getty Images.

      VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Actor George Clooney during the 'Burn After Reading' Photocall part of the 65th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on August 27, 2008 in Venice, Italy.

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    • U.S. actor George Clooney poses at the Film Festival in Venice August 27, 2008. Clooney stars in Ethan and Joel Coen's movie "Burn After Reading" which is shown out of the competition at the Venice Film Festival. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. actor George Clooney poses at the Film Festival in Venice August 27, 2008. Clooney stars in Ethan and Joel Coen's movie "Burn After Reading" which is shown out of the competition at the Venice Film Festival.

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A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU watches the perimeter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
3 months ago: A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU watches the perimeter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district.

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  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU prepare to go on patrol in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 7, 2008. US Marines pushed out the Taliban from Garmser village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU reads a book at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU relax at their base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand alert in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 6, 2008 after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marines from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand alert as colleagues open fire on a Taliban target in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 5, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU relaxes in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU walks towards a position at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU reads a book by torchlight at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU watches the perimeter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU talks as he guards a position at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands under camouflage netting as he mans a position at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU relax at their base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU sits beside a machine gun at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU watches the perimeter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU guards the perimiter of a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU relaxes in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU reads a book by torchlight at a base in Garmser in the southern province of Helmand on May 8, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine soldier from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert during patrol in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 6, 2008 after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert during patrol in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 6, 2008 after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine soldier from C company 1/6 24 MEU sits as he guards a house captured from Talibans in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine soldiers from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand guard in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine soldiers from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand guard in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • US Marine soldiers from C company 1/6 24 MEU stand guard in Garmser, southern Helmand Province on May 5, 2008, after the US Marine soldiers conquerred the village several days ago. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU stands alert as colleagues open fire on a Taliban target in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 5, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A US Marine from C company 1/6 24 MEU eats by torchlight at a base in Garmser in south of Helmand Province on May 5, 2008. Helmand, the main source of Afghanistan's opium output, is in the grip of a Taliban-insurgency launched after it was toppled from government in a US-led invasion in late 2001. Most ISAF soldiers in Helmand are British, and were joined by US Marines last week in a push to remove the Taliban from around southern Garmser district. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod, 24 (R) and Ben McBean, 21, smile as their comrades march past during a parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod, 24, shows his medals on the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Mark Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a landmine during a foot patrol in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. He has since been in legal wrangle with the MOD over compensation for his injuries. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod kisses his girlfriend Becky Hayes during the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. He has since been in legal wrangle with the MOD over compensation for his injuries. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod (2nd L) makes his own way back to the VIP area from the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod, 24 (R) and Ben McBean, 21, smile as their comrades march past during a parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod makes his own way back to the VIP area from the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Omrod (2nd R) makes his own way back to the VIP area from the parade ground at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine Ormrod, 24, who was presented with a campaign medal, lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod, 24 (R) and Ben McBean, 21, pose for pictures at the parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. From Getty Images.
  • TAUNTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Mark Ormrod, 24 (3rd L) sits beside Ben McBean, 21, as their comrades march past during a parade at the 40 Commando Royal Marines Operation Herrick 7 Medal Parade and Families Day at the Norton Manor Camp on May 14 2008 in Taunton, England. Marine McBean, who was badly injured during a desert patrol, was described by Prince Harry as a "real hero" after they shared a flight home from the warzone in Afghanistan. Marine Ormrod lost both legs and an arm after stepping on a mine in Helmand province on Christmas Eve. He has since been in legal wrangle with the MOD over compensation for his injuries. From Getty Images.

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President and COO Las Vegas Sands Corp William Weidner gestures as he addresses a press confernce following the opening of The Four Seasons Hotel in Macau on August 28, 2008. One year after the opening of Macau's casino resort the company opened its second Cotai strip property. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

President and COO Las Vegas Sands Corp William Weidner gestures as he addresses a press confernce following the opening of The Four Seasons Hotel in Macau on August 28, 2008. One year after the opening of Macau's casino resort the company opened its second Cotai strip property.

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Chairman and CEO Las Vegas Sands Corps Sheldon Adelson gestures as he addresses a press confernce following the opening of The Four Seasons Hotel in Macau on August 28, 2008. One year after the opening of Macau's casino resort the company opened its second Cotai strip property. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Chairman and CEO Las Vegas Sands Corps Sheldon Adelson gestures as he addresses a press confernce following the opening of The Four Seasons Hotel in Macau on August 28, 2008. One year after the opening of Macau's casino resort the company opened its second Cotai strip property.

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