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    CHAPEL HILL, NC - JANUARY 04: Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dunks against the Boston College Eagles during the game on January 4, 2008 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    An investor looks at the share index at a bank in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index was at 910.84 up 16.48 points in morning trading. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)
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    An elderly Palestinian man takes part in a protest against Israel's military operation in Gaza, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. Israeli forces pounded Gaza Strip houses, mosques and tunnels on Monday from the air, land and sea, killing at least seven children and six other civilians, as they consolidated a bruising land offensive against Palestinian militants. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
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    A man rides a bicycle in the snow near the village of Chavdar, east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov)
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    An Israeli attack helicopter fires a self-protection flare, top left, and a missile, bottom, towards targets in Gaza as seen from the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Monday Jan. 5, 2009. Israeli forces pounded Gaza Strip houses, mosques and tunnels Monday from the air, land and sea, killing at least seven children and six other civilians, as they consolidated a bruising offensive against Palestinian militants. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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    TIGNES, FRANCE - JANUARY 05: Kevin Rolland of France during the Half Pipe practise on Day Two of the Tignes Airwaves Freestyle Ski event at Tignes Val Claret Grande Motte on January 5, 2009 in Tignes, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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    Lebanese riot police spray water at Lebanese student protesters, after they try to remove barbed wire to reach the U.S. Embassy during a protest against the Israeli ground attack on the Gaza Strip, in the northern suburb of Aukar, Lebanon, on Monday Jan. 5, 2009. Some 500 university students hurled sticks at police and tried to break through the barbed wire fence outside the heavily fortified embassy Monday. Police opened water hoses in a bid to push the protesters back.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
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    A swan attempts to land on a frozen lake near Castleford northern England Monday Jan. 5, 2009. Freezing temperatures and snow have struck large areas of Britain. (AP Photo/ John Giles/PA)
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    Visitors attend the opening of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival held in Harbin, northeastern China's Heilongjiang province, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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    President George W. Bush's pets India, left, and Miss Beazley, right, appear to square-off during a walk on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. The White House announced Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, that the 18-year-old black American Shorthair died Sunday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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    U.S. President-elect Barack Obama waves as he boards his plane for Washington, DC at Chicago Midway Airport January 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama will join his wife and children who are already in Washington as he prepares to take office on January 20. (Photo by Tannen Maury-Pool/Getty Images)
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    Brazil's Presidency, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gives a thumb up as he dives at the Atalaia beach, in Fernando de Noronha reserve, Brazil, Jan. 1, 2009. Lula and his wife Marisa Leticia were on vacation in Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, part of the State of Pernambuco, around 354 km offshore from the coast of Brazil. (AP Photo/ Brazil's Presidency, Ricardo Stuckert)
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    U.S driver Robby Gordon steers his Hummer during the 2nd stage of the Argentina Dakar Rally 2009 between Santa Rosa de la Pampa and Puerto Madryn, Argentina, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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    Muslim women display mock bodies depicting victims of Israeli military strikes on Gaza, during a rally in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Placards held by the protesters read: "Muslim women, war victims." (AP Photo/Irwin Fedriansyah)
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    People protest outside Beijing municipal government for not getting their already bought apartments in Beijing, China, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Construction of the real estate project stopped after an official was found guilty taking bribes from the developer. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)
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    Myanmar's soldiers stand guard as part of the 61st Anniversary of Independence Day celebration in Naypyidaw on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Myanmar gained independence from Britain on Jan. 4, 1948, after more than 120 years of colonial rule. It has been under harsh military rule since 1962. Myanmar's pro-democracy party Sunday said it foresaw no hope for the military-ruled country, marking the anniversary. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)
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    Afghan Shiites Muslim beat themselves with knives during the Muharram procession in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar is observed around the world for ten days of mourning in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
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    Bill Demong from the U.S., front right, finishes second ahead of Germany's Bjoern Kircheisen, left, during the Nordic Combined World Cup "Schwarzwaldpokal" in Schonach, Germany on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Daniel Maurer)
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    Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann soars through the air in front of the city of Innsbruck during the third competition of the Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Innsbruck, Austria on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
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    Smoke caused by explosions rises over Gaza City, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, bisecting the coastal territory and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas gained momentum. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
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    Russian men enjoy swimming in an ice hole on a lake after relaxing in sauna just outside St. Petersburg, Russia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. The temperature in St. Petersburg is -13 C (9 F). (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
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    A Russian man, covered with plastic bag forming a tent for protection from the wind and cold, fishes through an ice hole on a lake as children slide in sledges just outside St. Petersburg, Russia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. The temperature in St. Petersburg is -13 C (9 F). (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
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    Real Madrid's Fabio Cannavaro, top, and Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi, bottom, fight for the ball during their La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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    As the sun sets an Israeli army vehicle drives along the Israeli-Gaza border Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas gained momentum. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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    An old fishing boat is tied to a dock in Dojran Lake, in southeastern Macedonia, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Heavy snow and low temperatures have hit the Balkan countries including Macedonia, causing problems for traffic and cuts in the power supply. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)
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    A Palestinian medic carries a child, injured during the Israeli army operation in Gaza, into Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas militants gained momentum. (AP Photo/Fadi Adwan)
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    A Palestinian demonstrator uses a sling-shot to hurl stones at Israeli troops during clashes which erupted following a demonstration against Israel's military operation in Gaza, at the Kalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, bisecting the coastal territory and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas gained momentum. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
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    Protesters light candles writing "Gaza" during a demonstration against Israel's ground operation in the Gaza Strip, in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Keystone/Salvatore Di Nolfi)
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    Marquette's Maurice Acker (2) is lifted by teammates after making a basket in the final seconds of the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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    Lun Lun holds her 4-month-old cub, Xi Lan, the newest panda cub at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. He has just learned to walk and zoo officials say he'll learn to climb soon. (AP Photo/The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Louie Favorite)
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    A woman peeps out of her make-shift home to see fog in Allahabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. A fierce cold weather has killed at least 14 homeless people in northern India since the new year began, a government official said Saturday. Early morning dense fog has severely hit train and air service in the region causing long delays over the past three days. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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    A Bulgarian wears a mask for Kukeri while performing a ritual dance in the village of Lesnovo, east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Kukeri is an important masked ritual in rural Bulgaria where participants dress in sheepskin garments and wear masks, with the intention to scare away the evil spirits or ghosts. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov)
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    Explosions from Israeli fire are seen over the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israel side of the border,Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships pushed deeper into Gaza Sunday, fighting militants at close range and surrounding the coastal territory's largest city in the first full day of an overwhelming ground offensive. (AP Photo/Jini,Eliyahu Ben Igal)
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    Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Jaroslav Halak, right, of Czech Republic, makes a save on Florida Panthers' Nathan Horton during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Sunday, Jan., 4, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
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    Baltimore Ravens fullback LeRon McClain (33) leaps past Miami Dolphins safety Renaldo Hill, right, before scoring a touchdown in the third quarter during an AFC wild-card playoff NFL football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey M. Boan)
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    Darleen Plourde of Windsor calls to her team of dogs during a dog sled race in Willimantic, Conn., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Two-and four-dog teams from the Connecticut Valley Siberian Husky Club participated in the event. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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    Benfica's Maxi Pereira, right, of Uruguay vies for the ball with Trofense's Delfim Teixeira during their Portuguese League soccer match, Sunday Jan. 4, 2009, at Trofenses's stadium in Trofa, Portugal.(AP Photo/Paulo Duarte)
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    Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard reacts during a Toronto free throw during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
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    A protester holds a candle during a protest against the Israeli military offensive in Gaza during a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city in a new phase of an offensive in the Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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    Amy Morrow, common-law wife of avalanche victim Blayne Wilson, makes a toast to the men killed in last week's avalanches during a memorial in Sparwood, B.C. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 as the picture of Michael Stier is seen behind her. Thousands of people gathered Sunday in the tiny mining town of Sparwood, to bid a final farewell to eight local snowmobilers who were doing what they loved when they died last weekend in a string of avalanches. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
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    Demonstrators light candles dedicated to the victims of the Israeli attacks in Gaza, during a protest in Madrid, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2008. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city in a new phase of an offensive in the Gaza Strip.(AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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    Protesters shout slogans against the Israeli offensive in Gaza during a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city in a new phase of an offensive in the Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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    KTM rider Ennio Cucurachi, of Italy, grimaces after the 2nd stage of the Argentina Dakar Rally 2009 between Santa Rosa de la Pampa and Puerto Madryn, Argentina, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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    Cleveland Cavaliers Aleksandar Pavlovic (3) is fouled by Washington Wizards Andray Blatche (32) during their game played at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Sunday, January 4, 2009. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
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    Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland play tennis on top of a Dhow in Doha Bay to launch the 2009 ATP World Tour during previews for the Exxon Mobil Qatar Open on January 4, 2009 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by ATP via Getty Images)
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    Ian Cosco of Canada during the Big Air practice on Day One of the Tignes Airwaves Freestyle Ski event at Tignes Val Claret on January 4, 2009 in Tignes, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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