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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo, with owner Sherron Bridges, in her Traditional American Indian Costume.
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a room in our house where he could ...
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Ronald Bridges with Wildthing the Buffalo, taking out the rubbish bin, which is Wildthing's favourite game.
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a room in our house where he...
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Ronald Bridges and Wildthing the Tame Buffalo relaxing together in the garden
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a room in our house where he could come in and eat and sle...
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo, wrestling with owner Ronald in the garden
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a room in our house where he could come in and eat and sleep if h...
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gary Roberts / Rex Features ( 856123d )
Ronald Bridges enjoying a swim, watched over by Wildthing the Tame Buffalo.
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a room in our house where he could come in and eat and sleep...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HVBFKEBB
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gary Roberts / Rex Features ( 856123b )
Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo, giving a hug to his owner Ronald Bridges.
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a room in our house where he could come in and eat and sleep if h...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HVBFKEBB
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo who lives with the Bridges family in Texas, America - 2008
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Wildthing, the Tame Buffalo, in his role as Best Man in a Special Ceremony for Ronald and Sherron Bridges to renew their Wedding Vows.
The Best Buffalo
THE BEST BUFFALO
When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice.
But not for Ronald Bridges - he knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
His tame buffalo Wildthing stepped in to perform the all important role on the renewal of his wedding vows to wife Sherron - although at a staggering 90 stone, he towered over them both.
And Sherron had no objection - Wildthing has lived with them and their three children Lloyd, 34, Will, 15, and Taylor, 13, at their family home in Quinlan, Texas, since he was born in May 2005.
The couple have brought up Wildthing as part of the family and, despite him weighing the equivalent of eight humans, he has free run of the house and even has his own room in the house where he eats and sleeps.
Mrs Bridges, who runs a ranching business with her husband, said: "Wildthing is a real pussycat at heart.
'He and Ronald are absolutely devoted to each other. We are always aware that he is so big that he could hurt us with a swing of his head, so we are careful.
'But Wildthing absolutely dotes on Ronald - that's why he chose him to be his best man when we renewed our wedding vows. Wildthing follows him round like a shadow."
Mr Bridges, 60, decided to tame the buffalo when he was just a calf, soon after his birth.
Mrs Bridges, 36, said: 'Ronald has been training cattle all his life and he really wanted to tame this little buffalo calf.
'So using a halter harness and with the help of our son Lloyd, Wildthing was soon loving all the attention, and he really focused all his attentions on Ronald.
'When he was tame we decided that he really deserved a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HVBFKEBB
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Marina Litvinenko, the widow of Alexander Litvinenko who was killed after being poisoned by radio active Pallonium in 2006. She lives in London.
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Marina Litvinenko, the widow of Alexander Litvinenko who was killed after being poisoned by radio active Pallonium in 2006. She lives in London.
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NEW ORLEANS: MAKE IT RIGHT PROJECT - AERIAL VIEW
7 January 2008 - New Orleans, Louisiana - The rusting Claiborne Ave Bridge can be seen over the Industrial Canal with the Crescent City Connection, or Twin Span away in the distance. Brad Pitt envisioned 'Make it Right,' inviting architects' from all over the world to submit plans to help rebuild the Lower 9th ward. The 'Pink Project' in association with Graft architects of Los Angeles placed pink structures throughout the neighbourhood to help draw attention to the plight of the area.
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LOUISIANA: AERIAL VIEW OF DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS
Jan 07 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking over the mighty Mississippi River and the Industrial Canal at sunrise to the city of New Orleans. Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/0802282212 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA)
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LOUISIANA: AERIAL VIEW OF DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS
Jan 07 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking over the mighty Mississippi River and the Industrial Canal at sunrise to the city of New Orleans. Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/0802282212 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA)
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LOUISIANA: AERIAL VIEW OF DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS
Jan 07 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking over the mighty Mississippi River at sunrise to the city of New Orleans. Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/0802282212 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA)
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LOUISIANA: AERIAL VIEW OF DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS
Jan 07 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking across the suburbs of the West Bank at sunrise. American suburbia at its finest. Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/0802282209 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA)
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LOUISIANA: AERIAL VIEW OF DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS
Jan 07 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking across the suburbs of the West Bank at sunrise. McMansions on the Golf Course. Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/0802282209 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA)
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LOUISIANA: AERIAL VIEW OF DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS
Jan 07 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking over the still devastated Lower 9th Ward at sunrise to the city of New Orleans. Somewhat incredibly, over two years after Hurricane Katrina and still, a major neighbourhood, in a major American city lies in ruins. Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/0802282209 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA)
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Emmy the cat lives on condensation for 9 weeks, Torbay Blue Cross animal centre, Watcombe, Devon, Britain - 02 Jan 2008
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Emmy the cat
Emmy the cat lives on condensation for 9 weeks, Torbay Blue Cross animal centre, Watcombe, Devon, Britain - 02 Jan 2008
Emmy the 10 year old female cat, who was found in a shed where she had been locked in for two months and only managed to survive by licking the condensation off the windows.
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Emmy the cat lives on condensation for 9 weeks, Torbay Blue Cross animal centre, Watcombe, Devon, Britain - 02 Jan 2008
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Emmy the cat
Emmy the cat lives on condensation for 9 weeks, Torbay Blue Cross animal centre, Watcombe, Devon, Britain - 02 Jan 2008
Emmy the 10 year old female cat, who was found in a shed where she had been locked in for two months and only managed to survive by licking the condensation off the windows.
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Militia rape victims in Congo work to repair their lives and communities
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Preserved corpses at Murambi Genocide Memorial in South West Rwanda near the Democratic Republic of Congo border where over 50,000 bodies were discovered.
Militia rape victims in Congo work to repair their lives and communities
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Militia rape victims in Congo work to repair their lives and communities
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Preserved corpses at Murambi Genocide Memorial in South West Rwanda near the Democratic Republic of Congo border where over 50,000 bodies were discovered.
Militia rape victims in Congo work to repair their lives and communities
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British forces nearing the end in Iraq
A British soldier from 2 Royal Welsh (the Royal Regiment of Wales) on operations near al Qurnah, Iraq, October 2007. British forces had recently withdrawn from the southern city of Basra after months of heavy fighting. The British finally left Iraq in 2009.
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Polar Bear Searching for Food. In November this hungry polar bear searches for food. The bear has waited since early summer for the ice to return to Hudson Bay as it lives on seals it catches there, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.
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EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DISASTER, SRI LANKA - DEC 2004
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Destroyed hospital in Kinniya where 60 patients lost their lives
EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DISASTER, SRI LANKA - DEC 2004
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EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DISASTER, SRI LANKA - DEC 2004
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Destroyed hospital in Kinniya where 60 patients lost their lives
EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DISASTER, SRI LANKA - DEC 2004
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British troops enter Basra, April 2003
British troops welcomed by Iraqi civilians as they drive through the southern Iraqi city of Basra, two days after its fall. The soldiers from the Black Watch regiment, part of the Desert Rats (7th Armoured Brigade), were initially greeted by cheering crowds. In the following months, the mood in the city soured as it became clear that the Britishstruggled to restore essential services and to cope with a growing insurgency.© Gethin Chamberlain / eyevine
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British troops wait to advance for the final assault on Basra
British soldiers from the Black Watch regiment wait by their Warrior armoured vehicles for orders to advance for the final assault on the southern Iraqi city of Basra, early morning, April 6, 2003. The regiment, part of the Desert Rats (7th Armoured Brigade), was heavily involved in the day's action. The assault achieved its goal and by the evening the city was in British hands. In the air above the Warriors is a US Apache helicopter gunship. © Gethin Chamberlain / eyevine
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British tank moves into position for final assault on southern Iraqi city of Basra, April 2003
A British Challenger tank moves into position for the final assault on the southern Iraqi city of Basra, early morning, April 6, 2003. The tank was supporting units of the Black Watch regiment, part of the Desert Rats (7th Armoured Brigade). The assault achieved its goal and by the evening the city was in British hands. © Gethin Chamberlain / eyevine
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The Black Watch return from a raid into Basra, Iraq war, March 2003.
A British Warrior armoured vehicle from the Black Watch regiment, part of the Desert Rats (7th Armoured Brigade), returns to a bombed out compound on the outskirts of the southern Iraqi city of Basra, March 2003. The vehicle and several others had just completed a raid into the city, which was still in Iraqi hands.
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Perparing for the invasion of Iraq, 2003
Soldiers from the Black Watch regiment prepare in the Kuwaiti desert before the invasion of Iraq in March 2003. They are sitting on an vehicle used by the accompanying Royal Engineers. © Gethin Chamberlain / eyevine
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Desert Rats assemble for invasion of Iraq, 2003
The Desert Rats (7th Armoured Brigade) assemble in the Kuwaiti desert before the invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Those present include soldiers from the Black Watch regiment.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the Hyannisport Challenge 'Best Buddies' benefit, America - May 2001
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Eunice Shriver Dies At 88
EUNICE SHRIVER DIES AT 88
Eunice Shriver, sister of JFK, has died at the age of 88.
The mother of Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger had been ill for some time and had been admitted to Cape Cod Hospital in Massachusetts after suffering several strokes.
Sister to Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, Eunice was known for her extensive work with the disabled, having founded a world movement for rights of the mentally handicapped in 1962, which would eventually develop into the Special Olympics.
All this was inspired by the predicament of her older sister Rosemary Kennedy, who was left severely mentally disabled after a prefrontal lobotomy intended to correct behavioural problems cut away vital parts of her brain.
Eunice Shriver, whose husband Sargent organized the US Peace Corps under his brother-in-law's administration, started a special camp at her home in suburban Maryland outside Washington DC in 1962.
The intention was to "explore" the capabilities of "adults with intellectual disabilities" for sports and physical activities, according to the Special Olympics' website.
In 1968, just weeks after the assassination of another brother, Robert, who was running for the Democratic presidential nomination, Shriver launched the first International Special Olympics Summer Games.
They attracted 1,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities from 26 US states and Canada to compete in track and field and swimming.
By 2008, the Special Olympics celebrated its 40th anniversary, drawing nearly 3 million athletes from more than 180 countries to the event that followed the regular Olympic Games in Beijing.
Shriver's influence on her brother, the former president, is credited with the push in 1963 to pass the first law in US history to protect and support the rights of the mentally di...
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PEOPLE - Schauspieler Tony Booth im Alter von 85 Jahren gestorben
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Anthony Booth - Actor Happy Last Night: Pat And Tony. Actress Pat Phoenix Sprang Her Second Big Surprise Of The Week Last Night. She Announced That She Is To Marry. Her Husband Will Be Actor Anthony Booth With Whom She Lives.
Anthony Booth - Actor Happy Last Night: Pat And Tony. Actress Pat Phoenix Sprang Her Second Big Surprise Of The Week Last Night. She Announced That She Is To Marry. Her Husband Will Be Actor Anthony Booth With Whom She Lives.
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NEWS - Der Serienmörder von Yorkshire ist gestorben (Archiv)
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The World's First Advertising Campaign To Catch A Killer Was Launched Yesterday. On Posters Radio And Tv Police Begged 55 Million People To Turn Detective In Their Desperate Hunt To Trap The Yorkshire Ripper. The 1 Million Campaign - Project Pr - Will Blitz Every Village Town And City In Britain In The Hope That Someone May Recognise The Savage Killer Who Has Claimed A Dozen Lives. Newspapers Tv And Radio Stations Supermarkets Banks And Building Societies Have All Agreed To Back The Revolutionary Idea Suggested By West Yorkshire's Chief Constable Mr Ronald Gregory. Statistics Of The Campaign Are Staggering: One Million Householders Will Have A Chilling Four Page 'catch The Ripper' Newspaper Delivered To Their Door Free From 8 500 Newsagents Based Between Stoke And Berwick On Tweed.
The World's First Advertising Campaign To Catch A Killer Was Launched Yesterday. On Posters Radio And Tv Police Begged 55 Million People To Turn Detective In Their Desperate Hunt To Trap The Yorkshire Ripper. The 1 Million Campaign - Project Pr - Wi
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PEOPLE - Bruce Lee würde am 27. November 75 Jahre alt werden
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The Dragon Lives Again starring Bruce Lee a 1977 martial arts fantasy comedy.
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PORTRAIT - Hollywood Photo Archive
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Notorious is a 1946 American spy film noir directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains as three people whose lives become intimately entangled during an espionage operation. It was shot in late 1945 and early 1946
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