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    • Cashew fruit or "apples", which encircle the cashew nut, are displayed on a bush road lined with cashew trees west of the capital Bissau June 26, 2008. Cashew nuts are the main export of Guinea-Bissau, a former Portuguese colony wedged between French-speaking Senegal and Guinea. Its 1.6 million people are ranked among the third poorest in the world in development terms by the United Nations. Picture taken June 26, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Cashew fruit or "apples", which encircle the cashew nut, are displayed on a bush road lined with cashew trees west of the capital Bissau June 26, 2008. Cashew nuts are the main export of Guinea-Bissau, a former Portuguese colony wedged between French-speaking Senegal and Guinea. Its 1.6 million people are ranked among the third poorest in the world in development terms by the United Nations. Picture taken June 26, 2008.

    • BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND - JULY 09:  Rachel Laurent of USA in action during the women's pole vault qualification during day two of the 12th IAAF World Junior Championships at the Zawisca Stadium on July 9, 2008 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. From Getty Images.

      BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND - JULY 09: Rachel Laurent of USA in action during the women's pole vault qualification during day two of the 12th IAAF World Junior Championships at the Zawisca Stadium on July 9, 2008 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

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

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

    • Australian singer Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music at Buckingham Palace in London July 3, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Australian singer Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music at Buckingham Palace in London July 3, 2008.

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    • New overall leader Frank Schleck of Luxemburg reacts on the podium after the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Embrun, France, and Prato Nevoso, Italy, Sunday July 20, 2008. From AP Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA.

      New overall leader Frank Schleck of Luxemburg reacts on the podium after the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Embrun, France, and Prato Nevoso, Italy, Sunday July 20, 2008.

    • A displaced Somali woman sits outside her shelter in a makeshift camp outside Mogadishu, July 20, 2008. The United Nations said on Friday food shipments to Somalia were grinding to a halt as few vessels were willing to hazard the country's pirate-infested waters, and it called on governments to provide naval escorts. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A displaced Somali woman sits outside her shelter in a makeshift camp outside Mogadishu, July 20, 2008. The United Nations said on Friday food shipments to Somalia were grinding to a halt as few vessels were willing to hazard the country's pirate-infested waters, and it called on governments to provide naval escorts.

    • Ian Poulter of England putts to finish his round with a total of seven over par for the fourth round of The Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale in Southport in north-west England, on July 20, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Ian Poulter of England putts to finish his round with a total of seven over par for the fourth round of The Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale in Southport in north-west England, on July 20, 2008.

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    • Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham acknowledges the crowd at the end of their MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls in East Rutherford, New Jersey July 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham acknowledges the crowd at the end of their MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls in East Rutherford, New Jersey July 19, 2008.

    • Handout picture shows South Korean fire fighters examining the wreckage of a crashed helicopter carrying founder of the Unification Church Sun-Myung Moon and his wife were among several people slightly injured when a helicopter made an emergency landing in Gapyeong, 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Seoul, July 19, 2008. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Handout picture shows South Korean fire fighters examining the wreckage of a crashed helicopter carrying founder of the Unification Church Sun-Myung Moon and his wife were among several people slightly injured when a helicopter made an emergency landing in Gapyeong, 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Seoul, July 19, 2008.

    • OMAHA, NE - JULY 04:  Ian Crocker swims en route to winning his semfinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. From Getty Images.

      OMAHA, NE - JULY 04: Ian Crocker swims en route to winning his semfinal heat of the 100 meter butterfly during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

    • In this image released by AMC, Jon Hamm stars as Don Draper in "Mad Men," returning July 27 for a second season on cable's AMC channel. From AP Photo by AP.

      In this image released by AMC, Jon Hamm stars as Don Draper in "Mad Men," returning July 27 for a second season on cable's AMC channel.

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Samsung Electronics' flat screens are displayed on figurative art at the company's main office in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
2 months ago: Samsung Electronics' flat screens are displayed on figurative art at the company's main office in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher.
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  • Lee Jae-Yong (C), a senior vice-president of group flagship Samsung Electronics, arrives for his father's trial at a court in Seoul on July 1, 2008. The former head of South Korea's biggest  business group Samsung and his son appeared in court together during the father's trial for tax evasion and breach of trust. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lee Jae-Yong (2nd L), a senior vice-president of group flagship Samsung Electronics, arrives for his father's trial at a court in Seoul on July 1, 2008. The former head of South Korea's biggest  business group Samsung and his son appeared in court together during the father's trial for tax evasion and breach of trust. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lee Jae-yong, former senior executive of Samsung Electronics and only son of Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee, arrives for his father's trial as a witness at a Seoul court July 1, 2008. A special prosecutor in mid-April indicted Lee Kun-hee and other Samsung executives on charges of evading taxes. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A visitor to the booth tries a large replica of the touch screen on the Samsung Omnia mobile phone at the CommunicAsia trade show in Singapore June 17, 2008. South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's No. 2 handset maker, said on Tuesday it sees the global market growing by 9 percent in 2008, and expects to sell 200 million units during the year. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A visitor to the booth tries the touch screen on the Samsung Omnia mobile phone at the CommunicAsia trade show in Singapore June 17, 2008. South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's No. 2 handset maker, said on Tuesday it sees the global market growing by 9 percent in 2008, and expects to sell 200 million units during the year. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A model displays a Samsung Omnia mobile phone at the CommunicAsia trade show in Singapore June 17, 2008. South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's No. 2 handset maker, said on Tuesday it sees the global market growing by 9 percent in 2008, and expects to sell 200 million units during the year. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • This handout picture released on May 26, 2008 shows a Samsung Electronics employee holding a new 256-gigabyte solid state drive (SSD) for data storage. The new SSD, which can read up to 200 megabytes of data per second, is 2.4 times faster than traditional hard drives. SSDs are expected to replace hard disck drives in laptop computers. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • This handout picture released on May 26, 2008 shows a Samsung Electronics new 256-gigabyte solid state drive (SSD) for data storage. The new SSD, which can read up to 200 megabytes of data per second, is 2.4 times faster than traditional hard drives. SSDs are expected to replace hard disck drives in laptop computers. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Lee Yoon-woo, Samsung Electronics' new CEO, is seen in this undated picture released by the company in Seoul May 20, 2008. Samsung Electronics' new chief has his hands full as he takes over a global technology giant that has been tarnished by scandal and wounded by a painful decline in its key memory chip business. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Lee Yoon-woo, Samsung Electronics' new CEO, is seen in this undated picture released by the company in Seoul May 20, 2008. Samsung Electronics' new chief has his hands full as he takes over a global technology giant that has been tarnished by scandal and wounded by a painful decline in its key memory chip business. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Lee Yoon-woo, Samsung Electronics' new CEO, is seen in this undated picture released by the company in Seoul May 20, 2008. Samsung Electronics' new chief has his hands full as he takes over a global technology giant that has been tarnished by scandal and wounded by a painful decline in its key memory chip business. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Models unveil Samsung Electronics's new  Blu-ray optical disc players and cameras in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 28, 2008. Now that the Blu-ray versus HD DVD battle is over, Samsung Electronics Co. expects global demand for Blu-ray movie disc players to surge over the next five years. From AP Photo by Bang Sung-hae.
  • Samsung Electronics' mobile phones and flat screens are displayed at the company's main office in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Samsung Electronics' flat screens are displayed on figurative art at the company's main office in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Samsung Electronics' mobile phones and a flat screen TV are displayed at the company's main office in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • People walk past a Samsung Electronics' mobile phone sign in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A woman walks past a sign set to promote Samsung Electronics' mobile phones in Seoul April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of memory chips, beat forecasts with a 37 percent rise in quarterly profit on stellar performances in flat screens and mobile phones, sending its shares 4 percent higher. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A South Korean man looks at Samsung Electronics' products at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit jumped 37 percent in the first quarter amid strength in mobile phones and flat-screen televisions. From AP Photo by Lee Jin-man.
  • A pedestrian walks past in front of a Samsung Electronics' advertisement banner in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit jumped 37 percent in the first quarter amid strength in mobile phones and flat-screen televisions. From AP Photo by Lee Jin-man.
  • A pedestrian walks past in front of a Samsung's logo in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit jumped 37 percent in the first quarter amid strength in mobile phones and flat-screen televisions. From AP Photo by Lee Jin-man.
  • Employees of Samsung Electronics Co. walk by a formative arts made with Samsung logos at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit jumped 37 percent in the first quarter amid strength in mobile phones and flat-screen televisions. From AP Photo by Lee Jin-man.
  • Employees of Samsung Electronics Co. walk by a formative arts display made with Samsung logos at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee said Tuesday he was stepping down from his post at the top of South Korea's biggest conglomerate following his indictment on tax evasion charges. From AP Photo by Ahn Jung-won.
  • A woman walks past an advertisement for Samsung Electronics' mobile phones in Seoul April 17, 2008. Samsung Group on Thursday apologised shortly after a South Korean special prosecutor indicted its Chairman Lee Kun-hee for tax evasion and breach of trust, and said it will announce reforms next week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A man walks past a sign set to promote Samsung Electronics' mobile phones in Seoul April 17, 2008. Samsung Group on Thursday apologised shortly after a South Korean special prosecutor indicted its Chairman Lee Kun-hee for tax evasion and breach of trust, and said it will announce reforms next week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A woman walks past an advertisement for Samsung Electronics mobile phones in Seoul April 17, 2008. The Samsung Group on Thursday apologised shortly after a South Korean special prosecutor indicted its Chairman Lee Kun-hee for tax evasion and breach of trust, and said it will announce reforms next week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A protester holds portraits of Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-Hee (R) and Lee Jae-Yong (L), a senior executive of Samsung Electronics and only son of the chairman Lee, upon Lee Kun-Hee's walks into the office of special prosecutors probing alleged corruption as police control protestors in Seou on  April 4, 2008. The head of South Korea's biggest business group denied he was directly involved in the creation of Samsung's slush fund. The placards show the pictures of Lee's son saying "Father! it will be over today" and the Samsung chief saying "Yes, I've handed out a lot of money." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • A protester holds portraits of Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee (R) and Lee Jae-yong, a senior executive of Samsung Electronics and only son of the chairman Lee, upon Lee Kun-hee's arrival at the office of a special counsel looking into allegations made by a former top legal Samsung executive in Seoul April 4, 2008. The chairman of the Samsung Group, one of South Korea's richest and most powerful men, on Friday reported to a special prosecutor to answer questions about possible corruption at the country's largest conglomerate. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Samsung Electronics' shareholders walk past a Samsung banner after the company's annual shareholders' meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 28, 2008. Samsung Electronics Co. trimmed its sales forecast for this year on global economic woes, but said profit will increase, helped by earnings growth in key areas such as memory chips, flat-panel displays and mobile handsets. From AP Photo by Lee Jin-man.
  • Samsung's Chief Executive Yun Jong-yong bangs a gavel while presiding over a meeting at the company's annual shareholders' meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, March 28, 2008. Samsung Electronics Co. trimmed its sales forecast for this year on global economic woes, but said profit will increase, helped by earnings growth in key areas such as memory chips, flat-panel displays and mobile handsets. From AP Photo by Lee Jin-man.
  • Shareholders of South Korea's Samsung Electronics leave after the company's annual shareholder meeting at its headquarters in Seoul March 28, 2008. Samsung, the world's biggest maker of memory chips and TVs, cut its target for 2008 sales and issued a modest forecast for earnings growth in what it called a difficult global environment. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A shareholder of South Korea's Samsung Electronics leaves after the company's annual shareholder meeting at its headquarters in Seoul March 28, 2008. Samsung, the world's biggest maker of memory chips and TVs, cut its target for 2008 sales and issued a modest forecast for earnings growth in what it called a difficult global environment. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A shareholder of South Korea's Samsung Electronics listens to its CEO Yun Jong-yong during the company's annual shareholder meeting at its headquarters in Seoul March 28, 2008. Samsung, the world's biggest maker of memory chips and TVs, cut its target for 2008 sales and issued a modest forecast for earnings growth in what it called a difficult global environment. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • South Korean models display Samsung Electronics' new digital mobile phone, Anycall Haptic SCH-W420, during its unveiling ceremony in Seoul, South Korea Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced the launch of the new Samsung Anycall Haptic SCH-W420, a powerful high speed multimedia phone with a touch sensitive 16:9 wide screen and intuitive user interface. From AP Photo by Ahn Young-joon.
  • Gyehun Kwon, corporate vice president and head of worldwide sports marketing for  Samsung Electronics, speaks at a news conference held, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. South Korea's Samsung is a sponsor of the Olympic torch relay. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Olympic torchbearer Liu Wenli is introduced at a news conference held by South Korea's Samsung Electronics, a sponsor of the relay, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. Wenli, a policeman, speaks 13 languages. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Olympic torchbearer Ye Zhaoying is introduced at a news conference held by South Korea's Samsung Electronics, a sponsor of the relay, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. Zhaoying is a retired professional badminton player. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Beijing Olympic torchbearer Deng Yi is introduced at a news conference held by South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the sponsor of the relay, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Olympic torchbearer Liu Wenli is introduced at a news conference held by South Korea's Samsung Electronics, a sponsor of the relay, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. Wenli, a policeman, speaks 13 languages. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Gyehun Kwon, corporate vice president and head of worldwide sports marketing for South Korea's Samsung electronics, speaks at a news conference held, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. Samsung Electronics is a sponsor of the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch relay. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Keun-hee Park, president of Samsung China, speaks at a news conference held, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. South Korea's Samsung Electronics is a sponsor of the 2008 Beijing Olympic troch relay. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • Olympic torchbearer Wang Heng is introduced at a news conference held by South Korea's Samsung Electronics, a sponsor of the relay, Friday, March 21, 2008, in Beijing, China. Weng is a handicapped university student. From AP Photo by Robert F. Bukaty.
  • An aerial view of Samsung Electronics' flat screen plant in Giheung, about 50 kms (31 miles) south of Seoul shown in this picture released on March 4, 2008. Samsung Electronics and Sony are likely to invest about $1.9 billion jointly in a new flat screen production line, a source at Samsung said on Tuesday. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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A displaced Somali woman sits outside her shelter in a makeshift camp outside Mogadishu, July 20, 2008. The United Nations said on Friday food shipments to Somalia were grinding to a halt as few vessels were willing to hazard the country's pirate-infested waters, and it called on governments to provide naval escorts. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A displaced Somali woman sits outside her shelter in a makeshift camp outside Mogadishu, July 20, 2008. The United Nations said on Friday food shipments to Somalia were grinding to a halt as few vessels were willing to hazard the country's pirate-infested waters, and it called on governments to provide naval escorts.

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Joint United Nations and African Union mediator for Darfur, Djibril Bassole, addresses a news conference in Khartoum July 20, 2008. Bassole made his first visit to Sudan on Sunday as he begins his uphill task of reigniting a stalled peace process. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Joint United Nations and African Union mediator for Darfur, Djibril Bassole, addresses a news conference in Khartoum July 20, 2008. Bassole made his first visit to Sudan on Sunday as he begins his uphill task of reigniting a stalled peace process.

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A displaced Somali woman holds her malnourished child in a makeshift camp outside Mogadishu, July 20, 2008. The United Nations said on Friday food shipments to Somalia were grinding to a halt as few vessels were willing to hazard the country's pirate-infested waters, and it called on governments to provide naval escorts. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

A displaced Somali woman holds her malnourished child in a makeshift camp outside Mogadishu, July 20, 2008. The United Nations said on Friday food shipments to Somalia were grinding to a halt as few vessels were willing to hazard the country's pirate-infested waters, and it called on governments to provide naval escorts.

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Tom Grizzard (C), of Leesburg, Florida, celebrates with previous winners after Grizzard won the 2008 "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Florida, late July 19, 2008. Competing for the eighth time, Grizzard, 69, bested 141 other contenders in the contest that was a facet of the Hemingway Days festival. The 109th anniversary of Hemingway's birth is Monday, July 21. Picture taken July 19, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Tom Grizzard (C), of Leesburg, Florida, celebrates with previous winners after Grizzard won the 2008 "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Florida, late July 19, 2008. Competing for the eighth time, Grizzard, 69, bested 141 other contenders in the contest that was a facet of the Hemingway Days festival. The 109th anniversary of Hemingway's birth is Monday, July 21. Picture taken July 19, 2008.

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Ian Poulter of England studies his line of putt on the 13th green during final round play at the 2008 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Southport, northern England, July 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Ian Poulter of England studies his line of putt on the 13th green during final round play at the 2008 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Southport, northern England, July 20, 2008.

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Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a shot out of the rough on the ninth hole during final round play at the 2008 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Southport, northern England, July 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a shot out of the rough on the ninth hole during final round play at the 2008 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Southport, northern England, July 20, 2008.

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Thailand's beach volleyball players Jarunee Sannok (R) and Usa Tenpaksee celebrate their victory over compatriots Kamoltip Kulna and Yupa Phokongploy in the women's final of FIVB Beach Volleyball Challenger Championship in the southern Indian city of Chennai July 20, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

Thailand's beach volleyball players Jarunee Sannok (R) and Usa Tenpaksee celebrate their victory over compatriots Kamoltip Kulna and Yupa Phokongploy in the women's final of FIVB Beach Volleyball Challenger Championship in the southern Indian city of Chennai July 20, 2008.

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