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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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    • A resident of New Delhi participates in a candlelit vigil during an interfaith prayer service in memory of the victims of the Mumbai attacks, outside the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. From AP Photo by Manish Swarup.

      A resident of New Delhi participates in a candlelit vigil during an interfaith prayer service in memory of the victims of the Mumbai attacks, outside the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.

    • Indian rapid action force soldiers patrol outside the Taj Mahal hotel, one of the sites of the recent militant attacks, in Mumbai December 02, 2008. Pakistan offered on Tuesday to help India investigate the militant assault on Mumbai and said it would "frame a response" to an Indian demand that it hand over 20 of India's most wanted men. India has blamed Islamist militants based in Pakistan for last week's attacks in India's financial capital that killed 183 people. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Indian rapid action force soldiers patrol outside the Taj Mahal hotel, one of the sites of the recent militant attacks, in Mumbai December 02, 2008. Pakistan offered on Tuesday to help India investigate the militant assault on Mumbai and said it would "frame a response" to an Indian demand that it hand over 20 of India's most wanted men. India has blamed Islamist militants based in Pakistan for last week's attacks in India's financial capital that killed 183 people.

    • Kosovo Albanians hold a placard as the others shout slogans during a protest in Pristina on December 2, 2008. Several thousands Kosovars protested in the capital of Pristina against deployment of a European mission. The EU agreed in February to send the 2,000-strong EULEX mission to Kosovo to gradually replace a United Nations operation and oversee the police, judiciary and customs. The UN Security Council last week gave a green light to the planned EU mission which is likely to start its operation in Kosovo in next days under the UN umbrella. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Kosovo Albanians hold a placard as the others shout slogans during a protest in Pristina on December 2, 2008. Several thousands Kosovars protested in the capital of Pristina against deployment of a European mission. The EU agreed in February to send the 2,000-strong EULEX mission to Kosovo to gradually replace a United Nations operation and oversee the police, judiciary and customs. The UN Security Council last week gave a green light to the planned EU mission which is likely to start its operation in Kosovo in next days under the UN umbrella.

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    • Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World."

    • Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.

    • A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina,  November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer.

    • U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R) share a hug at the conclusion of the CNN/Los Angeles Times Democratic presidential debate in Hollywood, California January 31, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R) share a hug at the conclusion of the CNN/Los Angeles Times Democratic presidential debate in Hollywood, California January 31, 2008.

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Guitar legend Les Paul, left, signs a bat for Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Seth McClung before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, June 20, 2008, in Milwaukee. From AP Photo by Morry Gash.

Guitar legend Les Paul, left, signs a bat for Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Seth McClung before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, June 20, 2008, in Milwaukee.

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NEW YORK - MAY 31: Musicians Joan Jett and Les Paul attend Icons of Music II Auction at The Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 31, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - MAY 31: Musicians Joan Jett and Les Paul attend Icons of Music II Auction at The Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 31, 2008 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - MAY 31: Musical artist Les Paul attends Icons of Music II Auction at The Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 31, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - MAY 31: Musical artist Les Paul attends Icons of Music II Auction at The Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 31, 2008 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - MAY 31: Musicians Joan Jett and Les Paul attend Icons of Music II Auction at The Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 31, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

NEW YORK - MAY 31: Musicians Joan Jett and Les Paul attend Icons of Music II Auction at The Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 31, 2008 in New York City.

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U.S. President George W. Bush (C) with musician Les Paul (L) before Paul receives the 2007 National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, November 15, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. President George W. Bush (C) with musician Les Paul (L) before Paul receives the 2007 National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, November 15, 2007.

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U.S. President George W. Bush (R) with musician Les Paul (L) after Paul received the 2007 National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, November 15, 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

U.S. President George W. Bush (R) with musician Les Paul (L) after Paul received the 2007 National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, November 15, 2007.

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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 15:  Henry Z. Steinway (R), the great-grandson of founder of piano maker Steinway and Sons Henry E. Steinway, and Les Paul (L), who pioneered designs of electric guitar, applause during the presentation ceremony of 2007 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals in the East Room of the White House November 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. Both Steinway and Paul were presented with a National Medal of Arts. From Getty Images.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 15: Henry Z. Steinway (R), the great-grandson of founder of piano maker Steinway and Sons Henry E. Steinway, and Les Paul (L), who pioneered designs of electric guitar, applause during the presentation ceremony of 2007 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals in the East Room of the White House November 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. Both Steinway and Paul were presented with a National Medal of Arts.

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Guitar legend Les Paul throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the first inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, June 20, 2008, in Milwaukee. From AP Photo by Morry Gash.

Guitar legend Les Paul throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the first inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, June 20, 2008, in Milwaukee.

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The 'Gibson robot Les Paul' guitar is pictured in Mexico City, 04 December 2007. The guitar is the world's first guitar to feature a robotic auto-tune system that can store up to six different tunings. Retailing at around approx 2,891 US dollars, Gibson will release the guitar for sale 07 December. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

The 'Gibson robot Les Paul' guitar is pictured in Mexico City, 04 December 2007. The guitar is the world's first guitar to feature a robotic auto-tune system that can store up to six different tunings. Retailing at around approx 2,891 US dollars, Gibson will release the guitar for sale 07 December.

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The 'Gibson robot Les Paul' guitar is pictured in central London, 03 December 2007. The guitar is the world's first guitar to feature a robotic auto-tune system that can store up to six different tunings. Retailing at around �1,400, (approx 1,971euros/2,891USD) Gibson will release the guitar for sale 07 December. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

The 'Gibson robot Les Paul' guitar is pictured in central London, 03 December 2007. The guitar is the world's first guitar to feature a robotic auto-tune system that can store up to six different tunings. Retailing at around �1,400, (approx 1,971euros/2,891USD) Gibson will release the guitar for sale 07 December.

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The 'Gibson robot Les Paul' guitar is pictured in central London, 03 December 2007. The guitar is the world's first guitar to feature a robotic auto-tune system that can store up to six different tunings. Retailing at around �1,400, (approx 1,971euros/2,891USD) Gibson will release the guitar for sale 07 December. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

The 'Gibson robot Les Paul' guitar is pictured in central London, 03 December 2007. The guitar is the world's first guitar to feature a robotic auto-tune system that can store up to six different tunings. Retailing at around �1,400, (approx 1,971euros/2,891USD) Gibson will release the guitar for sale 07 December.

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Guitar pioneer Les Paul, of New York, left, and art patron Henry Steinway, of New York, right, look at their National Medal of Arts after receiving them from President Bush, not shown, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in the East Room at  the White House in Washington. From AP Photo by Ron Edmonds.

Guitar pioneer Les Paul, of New York, left, and art patron Henry Steinway, of New York, right, look at their National Medal of Arts after receiving them from President Bush, not shown, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in the East Room at the White House in Washington.

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A 1968 Gibson Les Paul owned by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is displayed at the Al Parish auction at the North Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston, S.C., Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Everything from gnomes and animation art to pricey pens and guitars said to have belonged to rock superstars like Jimi Hendrix hit the auction block this week when the assets of an economist accused of fraud are liquidated. Al Parish has been accused of defrauding hundreds of investors of more than $50 million and many items he bought will be auctioned Friday and Saturday. From AP Photo by Alice Keeney.

A 1968 Gibson Les Paul owned by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is displayed at the Al Parish auction at the North Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston, S.C., Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Everything from gnomes and animation art to pricey pens and guitars said to have belonged to rock superstars like Jimi Hendrix hit the auction block this week when the assets of an economist accused of fraud are liquidated. Al Parish has been accused of defrauding hundreds of investors of more than $50 million and many items he bought will be auctioned Friday and Saturday.

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Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this  Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. Guitar legend Les Paul enthralled a hometown crowd Thursday night May 10, 2007 at a concert that raised more than $100,000 for an exhibit on his life. The 91-year-old Grammy winner hadn't played in Waukesha in decades. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. Guitar legend Les Paul enthralled a hometown crowd Thursday night May 10, 2007 at a concert that raised more than $100,000 for an exhibit on his life. The 91-year-old Grammy winner hadn't played in Waukesha in decades.

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Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime.

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Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this  Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime.

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Guitar legend Les Paul smiles at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul smiles at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime.

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Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this  Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime.

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Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime.

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Guitar legend Les Paul smiles at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the  Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime. From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul smiles at the Iridium Jazz Club in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. When barely out of kindergarten, Paul, 91, was intrigued by the tinkling of the player piano in his mother's parlor and the different tones he could create by tapping the wooden banister rails on his way upstairs at bedtime.

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Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. Paul, 91, has contributed $25,000 to a Waukesha ,Wis., museum that is planning an exhibit honoring him. Another $25,000 was donated to a local hospital that served his family over the years, officials announced last week. ( From AP Photo by Colin Archer.

Guitar legend Les Paul performs at the Iridium Jazz Club Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in the Manhattan Borough of New York. Paul, 91, has contributed $25,000 to a Waukesha ,Wis., museum that is planning an exhibit honoring him. Another $25,000 was donated to a local hospital that served his family over the years, officials announced last week. (

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