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    • A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.

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    • 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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    • 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 vendor takes rest in the flooded Jafragonj village, 40 kilometers (25miles) north of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Thousands of villagers have been displaced due to floods in northern Bangladesh. From AP Photo by Pavel Rahman.

      A vendor takes rest in the flooded Jafragonj village, 40 kilometers (25miles) north of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Thousands of villagers have been displaced due to floods in northern Bangladesh.

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      from AP Photo by Pavel Rahman

    • Miranda Uhl of the U.S. swims during the women's 200m individual medley SM6 final at the National Aquatics Centre, also known as the Water Cube, in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games September 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Miranda Uhl of the U.S. swims during the women's 200m individual medley SM6 final at the National Aquatics Centre, also known as the Water Cube, in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games September 7, 2008.

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    • Performers realease balloons into the air in central Moscow on September 7, 2008 during celebrations for the 861st anniversary of the founding of Moscow. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Performers realease balloons into the air in central Moscow on September 7, 2008 during celebrations for the 861st anniversary of the founding of Moscow.

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    • Former astronaut Lisa Nowak (R) speaks to the press as her attorneys Cheney Mason (L) and Donald Lykkebak (C) stand with her after her pre-trial hearing at Orange County Court in Orlando, Florida August 24, 2007. Nowak is accused of stalking and attacking Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman at Orlando International Airport. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Former astronaut Lisa Nowak (R) speaks to the press as her attorneys Cheney Mason (L) and Donald Lykkebak (C) stand with her after her pre-trial hearing at Orange County Court in Orlando, Florida August 24, 2007. Nowak is accused of stalking and attacking Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman at Orlando International Airport.

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    • Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally.

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    • Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Supporters of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, in the presidential election, in front of The Parliament House in Islamabad on September 6, 2008. Zardari secured a large win in Pakistan's presidential elections on September 6, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago. The controversial front-runner swept a poll among lawmakers to become the 14th president in Pakistan's short but turbulent history, taking power in the world's only nuclear-armed Islamic state and frontline "war on terror" ally.

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    • Supporters of the ruling party, Pakistan People's Party, chant slogans as they celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential election in Islamabad September 6, 2008. Zardari, the widower of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, swept to victory in a presidential election on Saturday, as a suicide bomber killed at least 10 people in the northwest. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Supporters of the ruling party, Pakistan People's Party, chant slogans as they celebrate the victory of Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential election in Islamabad September 6, 2008. Zardari, the widower of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, swept to victory in a presidential election on Saturday, as a suicide bomber killed at least 10 people in the northwest.

      23 hours ago

      from Reuters Pictures by REUTERS

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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.
4 months ago: 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.

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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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US director Marina Zenovich poses during the photocall of her documentary " "Roman Polanski : Wanted and Desired", presented on September 7, 2008, at the 34th US Film Festival, in Deauville, on the French northwestern coast. Eleven movies are presented this year in competition during the Festival held from 5 to 14 September. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US director Marina Zenovich poses during the photocall of her documentary " "Roman Polanski : Wanted and Desired", presented on September 7, 2008, at the 34th US Film Festival, in Deauville, on the French northwestern coast. Eleven movies are presented this year in competition during the Festival held from 5 to 14 September.

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Everaldo Lima of Brazil lies on the ground after turning over his wheelchair during their Group B basketball game against Australia at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games on September 7, 2008. Australia won 73-72. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Everaldo Lima of Brazil lies on the ground after turning over his wheelchair during their Group B basketball game against Australia at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games on September 7, 2008. Australia won 73-72.

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Rescuers and villagers dig through the rubble of a landslide in the southern Philippine mining town of Mako, in Compostella Valley on September 7, 2008. Two landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains hit the area at the weekend, killing nine and injuring 19 others, with another 16 still missing and feared dead. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Rescuers and villagers dig through the rubble of a landslide in the southern Philippine mining town of Mako, in Compostella Valley on September 7, 2008. Two landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains hit the area at the weekend, killing nine and injuring 19 others, with another 16 still missing and feared dead.

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US director Marina Zenovich poses during the photocall of her documentary " "Roman Polanski : Wanted and Desired", presented on September 7, 2008, at the 34th US Film Festival, in Deauville, on the French northwestern coast. Eleven movies are presented this year in competition during the Festival held from 5 to 14 September. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US director Marina Zenovich poses during the photocall of her documentary " "Roman Polanski : Wanted and Desired", presented on September 7, 2008, at the 34th US Film Festival, in Deauville, on the French northwestern coast. Eleven movies are presented this year in competition during the Festival held from 5 to 14 September.

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US director Marina Zenovich poses during the photocall of her documentary " "Roman Polanski : Wanted and Desired", presented on September 7, 2008, at the 34th US Film Festival, in Deauville, on the French northwestern coast. Eleven movies are presented this year in competition during the Festival held from 5 to 14 September. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

US director Marina Zenovich poses during the photocall of her documentary " "Roman Polanski : Wanted and Desired", presented on September 7, 2008, at the 34th US Film Festival, in Deauville, on the French northwestern coast. Eleven movies are presented this year in competition during the Festival held from 5 to 14 September.

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