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

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

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

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

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

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

    • BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30:  A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. From Getty Images.

      BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

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    • England cricket team member Andrew Flintoff arrives with his teammates at the Dubai International Airport in Dubai Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The team will practice in Abu Dhabi and then will proceed to India to play two remaining test matches against India. From AP Photo by Aziz Shah.

      England cricket team member Andrew Flintoff arrives with his teammates at the Dubai International Airport in Dubai Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. The team will practice in Abu Dhabi and then will proceed to India to play two remaining test matches against India.

    • Dancers of El Tinglao, some of them physical or mentally disabled, perform "In Grave" to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Madrid December 4, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Dancers of El Tinglao, some of them physical or mentally disabled, perform "In Grave" to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Madrid December 4, 2008.

    • TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

      TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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    • Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.

    • People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.

    • A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.

    • European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe.

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ATLANTA - AUGUST 16: Coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons watches play against the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome on August 16, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. From Getty Images.
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  • Philadelphia Flyers center Glen Metropolit, left, has his shot blocked by Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Philadelphia. From AP Photo by Tom Mihalek.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Marek Malik (22), of the Czech Republic, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Scott Hartnell, center, and Lightning goalie Mike Smith, right, look back at the puck in the net after Flyers' Jeff Carter scored in the  first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Philadelphia. From AP Photo by Tom Mihalek.
  • PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 02:  Goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning lies on the ice after being hit in his game against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 2, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From Getty Images.
  • PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 02: Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes the save against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 2, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Lightning 4-3 in overtime. From Getty Images.
  • PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 02: Goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning sweeps aside a shot by Glen Metropolit #13 of the Philadelphia Flyers on December 2, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From Getty Images.
  • Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith has harsh words for a one of his players who fielded and tried to advance a  blocked field goal against the San Diego Chargers during the fourth quarter of the the Falcons' 22-16 victory in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in San Diego. From AP Photo by Lenny Ignelzi.
  • SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30:   Head Coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons looks on from the sidelines against the San Diego Chargers during their NFL Game on November 30, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. From Getty Images.
  • Minnesota Wild's Andrew Brunette, center, celebrates the go-ahead goal by Mikko Koivu against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 4-2. At right is Lightning's Steven Stamkos who scored a goal in the first period. From AP Photo by Jim Mone.
  • New York Rangers' Markus Naslund, of Sweden, right, slips the puck between Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith's legs during a shootout in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. The Rangers won the game 4-2 in a shootout. From AP Photo by Chris O'Meara.
  • New York Rangers' Markus Naslund, (91), of Sweden, fires the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith for a second period goal during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. From AP Photo by Chris O'Meara.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith (41) kicks aside a shot by New York Rangers' Blair Betts as Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek (2) watches the shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday,  Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. From AP Photo by Chris O'Meara.
  • Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts after a first half touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. From AP Photo by Dave Martin.
  • ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons directs play against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. From Getty Images.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning's Vincent Lecavalier (4) congratulates goaltender Mike Smith (41) after the team defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 during an NHL hockey game Friday night Nov. 21, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. Lecavalier scored two goals in the win. From AP Photo by Chris O'Meara.
  • Nashville Predators' Joel Ward (29) gets knocked off his feet by Tampa bay Lightning defenseman Paul Ranger (54) in front of Lightning goaltender Mike Smith during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday night Nov. 21, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. From AP Photo by Chris O'Meara.
  • TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21:  Goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after making a save while taking on the Nashville Predators at the St. Pete Times Forum on November 21, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. From Getty Images.
  • TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21:  Goaltender Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by teammates Matt Pettinger #24 and Vincent Lecavalier #4 after defeating the Nashville Predators at the St. Pete Times Forum on November 21, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. From Getty Images.
  • Wildlife biologist Mike Smith stands on a small boat on Judson Lake as he talks about scaring away trumpeter swans that try to land there Nov. 18, 2008, near Sumas, Wash. Years of collecting dead carcasses and examining lead-poisoned livers have convinced Smith of this: to save Pacific Coast trumpeter swans, he has to haze them. When trumpeter swans started dying by the hundreds in recent years, scientists traced the problem to the shallow 100-acre Judson Lake that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border 15 miles east of Blaine, Wash. Lead shots have been banned for waterfowl hunting since 1991. But wildlife scientists believe the long-necked swans were swallowing shots, along with food and grit, from the muddy bottoms of lakes and wetlands. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Wildlife biologist Mike Smith fills out a log after scaring away trumpeter swans landing on adjacent Judson Lake Nov. 18, 2008, near Sumas, Wash. Years of collecting dead carcasses and examining lead-poisoned livers have convinced Smith of this: to save Pacific Coast trumpeter swans, he has to haze them. When trumpeter swans started dying by the hundreds in recent years, scientists traced the problem to the shallow 100-acre Judson Lake that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border 15 miles east of Blaine, Wash. Lead shots have been banned for waterfowl hunting since 1991. But wildlife scientists believe the long-necked swans were swallowing shots, along with food and grit, from the muddy bottoms of lakes and wetlands. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Wildlife biologist Mike Smith shoots a blank round toward trumpeter swans landing on adjacent Judson Lake Nov. 18, 2008, near Sumas, Wash. Years of collecting dead carcasses and examining lead-poisoned livers have convinced Smith of this: to save Pacific Coast trumpeter swans, he has to haze them. When trumpeter swans started dying by the hundreds in recent years, scientists traced the problem to the shallow 100-acre Judson Lake that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border 15 miles east of Blaine, Wash. Lead shots have been banned for waterfowl hunting since 1991. But wildlife scientists believe the long-necked swans were swallowing shots, along with food and grit, from the muddy bottoms of lakes and wetlands. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16:  Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons reacts in the final seconds of their 24-20 loss to the Denver Broncos at the Georgia Dome on November 16, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. From Getty Images.
  • Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith yells from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Denver won 24-20. From AP Photo by John Amis.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) covers the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes' Tuomo Ruutu (15), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. From AP Photo by Karl B DeBlaker.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith is unable to stop a Florida Panthers goal by Nathan Horton in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Sunrise, Fla. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.
  • Florida Panthers player Cory Stillman (61) celebrates a goal by teammate Nathan Horton against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Sunrise, Fla. From AP Photo by J. Pat Carter.
  • Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith watches from the sidelines during their NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Dave Martin.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith stops a shot from the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. Tampa won 2-1. From AP Photo by Tom Mihalek.
  • Linesmen David Brisebois (96) and Brad Kovachik (RC) try to separate New York Rangers winger Aaron Voros and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith as they fight after referee Dave Jackson (R) called a penalty on Smith in the third period of their NHL hockey game in New York, November 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith hacks at New York Rangers winger Aaron Voros (L) with his stick as referee Dave Jackson (R) calls the penalty in the third period of their NHL hockey game in New York, November 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New York Rangers center Chris Drury (C) and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) watch as Drury's shot bounces of the goal post and in, to score his third goal of the game in the third period of their NHL hockey game in New York, November 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New York Rangers winger Ryan Callahan (C) celebrates with center Brandon Dubinsky (R) after he scored a goal past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) in the first period of their NHL hockey game in New York, November 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • New York Rangers winger Ryan Callahan (C) celebrates with center Brandon Dubinsky (17) after he scored past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) in the first period of their NHL hockey game in New York, November 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06:  Chris Drury #23 of the New York Rangers celebrates in front of Paul Ranger #54 after scoring a short handed goal against Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during their game on November 6, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. From Getty Images.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06:  Chris Drury #23 of the New York Rangers scores a short handed goal against Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during their game on November 6, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. From Getty Images.
  • NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06:  Fredrik Sjostrom #20 of the New York Rangers shoots the puck against Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during their game on November 6, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. From Getty Images.
  • New York Rangers winger Aaron Voros (L) collides with Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith in the first period of their NHL hockey game in New York, November 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith, left, watches as New York Rangers forward Aaron Voros (34) leaves the ice after they fought during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-2. From AP Photo by Mary Altaffer.
  • Officials separate Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith, center, and New York Rangers forward Aaron Voros during a third-period fight in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-2. From AP Photo by Mary Altaffer.
  • New York Rangers forward Scott Gomez shoots on net as Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) and defenseman Andrej Meszaros, of the Czech Republic, left, defend during the second period of the NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. From AP Photo by Mary Altaffer.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith and defenseman Mike Lundin, left, defend the net against New York Rangers forward Scott Gomez (19) during the second period of the NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. From AP Photo by Mary Altaffer.
  • New York Rangers forward Ryan Callahan (24) scores a goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith (41) and defenseman Andrej Meszaros, of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. From AP Photo by Mary Altaffer.
  • NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 05:  Mike Smith #41 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against John Madden #11 of the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on November 5, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Lightning 4-3 after a shootout. From Getty Images.


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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Lance Armstrong of the USA talks to the media during an Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05:  2007 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain talks to the media during a Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. From Getty Images.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: 2007 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain talks to the media during a Astana Team Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.

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