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      <image:title>Our patrol based in Yusufiyah was a repurposed potato processing facility.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our patrol based in Yusufiyah was a repurposed potato processing facility.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Village of Yusufiyah was one of the larger ones in southwest Baghdad.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Village of Yusufiyah was one of the larger ones in southwest Baghdad.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Yusufiyah area was characterized by lush green and fertile farm land.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Yusufiyah area was characterized by lush green and fertile farm land.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Date palms were a common sight.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Date palms were a common sight.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Another characteristic of the Yusufiyah area was large houses. Many of the residents were Baath party members, which was the ruling party during the Saddam Hussein-era government.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Another characteristic of the Yusufiyah area was large houses. Many of the residents were Baath party members, which was the ruling party during the Saddam Hussein-era government.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Cows were one of the most common livestock.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cows were one of the most common livestock.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Cows and farms were very common sights in Yusufiyah.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cows and farms were very common sights in Yusufiyah.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Artifacts of well agricultured land were present.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Artifacts of well agricultured land were present.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Many canals irrigated the crop fields.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Many canals irrigated the crop fields.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>On the eastern bank of the Euphrates River was an abandoned half-built Russian power plant.</image:title>
      <image:caption>On the eastern bank of the Euphrates River was an abandoned half-built Russian power plant.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Rumor has it Saddam Hussein's government had commissioned a Russian contractor to build the power plant, but ran out of money to pay them. We made this power plant our base due to the enormous size and high vantage points it allowed.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rumor has it Saddam Hussein's government had commissioned a Russian contractor to build the power plant, but ran out of money to pay them. We made this power plant our base due to the enormous size and high vantage points it allowed.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>In the area around the power plant lies ruins of what might have been.</image:title>
      <image:caption>In the area around the power plant lies ruins of what might have been.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Unfinished houses for power plant workers lie dormant.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Unfinished houses for power plant workers lie dormant.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>A once bustling lumber yard laid in silence.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A once bustling lumber yard laid in silence.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>To the west was the vast Euphrates River.</image:title>
      <image:caption>To the west was the vast Euphrates River.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>West of the Euphrates River was Anbar Province. It was by all means a desert. All the fertile areas were to the east of the river.</image:title>
      <image:caption>West of the Euphrates River was Anbar Province. It was by all means a desert. All the fertile areas were to the east of the river.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers watched movies on the charter bus during the bus ride down to Florida.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soldiers watched movies on the charter bus during the bus ride down to Florida.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers gather their equipment after it was downloaded off the bus upon after arriving at Camp Blanding.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soldiers gather their equipment after it was downloaded off the bus upon after arriving at Camp Blanding.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers are convoyed out to the training area in Humvees.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Spc. Woodard sets up his tent upon arrival to the training site. This would be his home for the next 12 days.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spc. Woodard sets up his tent upon arrival to the training site. This would be his home for the next 12 days.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Tent city: Bravo Battery’s home in the field.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tent city: Bravo Battery’s home in the field.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Bravo Battery Headquarters tent.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Bravo Battery Headquarters tent.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Capt. Lindemann shaves with the assistance of a Humvee mirror.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Capt. Lindemann shaves with the assistance of a Humvee mirror.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Sgt. Mateo enjoys some early morning coffee while sharing a joke with fellow soldiers.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sgt. Mateo enjoys some early morning coffee while sharing a joke with fellow soldiers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers are served breakfast just as the sun begins to rise.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soldiers are served breakfast just as the sun begins to rise.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>With limited electricity, soldiers have to share an outlet to charge their cell phones.</image:title>
      <image:caption>With limited electricity, soldiers have to share an outlet to charge their cell phones.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>After heavy rainfall, soldiers dig trenches to drain the water from their living area.</image:title>
      <image:caption>After heavy rainfall, soldiers dig trenches to drain the water from their living area.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Sgt. 1st Class Suarez screams out data he reads off his gun laying and positioning system.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sgt. 1st Class Suarez screams out data he reads off his gun laying and positioning system.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Cpl. Owens takes a breather after a long training day.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cpl. Owens takes a breather after a long training day.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Spc. Veloz practices some map plotting.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Spc. Veloz practices some map plotting.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers speak to an artillery instructor on how to properly use their cannons.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soldiers speak to an artillery instructor on how to properly use their cannons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>With only the assistance of Humvee headlights, soldiers try to ready themselves for the training day.</image:title>
      <image:caption>With only the assistance of Humvee headlights, soldiers try to ready themselves for the training day.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>A group of soldiers race on the road for fun.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A group of soldiers race on the road for fun.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers organize an ad hoc game of football.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soldiers organize an ad hoc game of football.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Lavatory facilities were limited to only porta-johns.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lavatory facilities were limited to only porta-johns.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Soldiers look on as their colleagues fire their cannons.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soldiers look on as their colleagues fire their cannons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>A soldier collects up unused gun powder during a heavy rain storm.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A soldier collects up unused gun powder during a heavy rain storm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>As part of his initiation into the battery, Pfc. Marte is thrown into a muddy pit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>As part of his initiation into the battery, Pfc. Marte is thrown into a muddy pit.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Cpl. Lenehan packs his belonging as he prepares to leave the field.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cpl. Lenehan packs his belonging as he prepares to leave the field.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff Sgt. Brown does a celebratory dance as the unused gun powder is burned on the road. The powder burning signified the end of training.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Staff Sgt. Brown does a celebratory dance as the unused gun powder is burned on the road. The powder burning signified the end of training.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Hall was always serious and Bojarski always knew how to laugh.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hall was always serious and Bojarski always knew how to laugh.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blunkel takes a nap.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Blunkel takes a nap.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Foss posed at the mortar pit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Foss posed at the mortar pit.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Iraqi Army soldiers always loved posing for photos.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Iraqi Army soldiers always loved posing for photos.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Skrovan and Gonzalez took some time to lounge.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Skrovan and Gonzalez took some time to lounge.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Westerfield fell asleep watching movies.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Westerfield fell asleep watching movies.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gifford and the company dog, Slick.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gifford and the company dog, Slick.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The interpreter and the commander worked closely together.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The interpreter and the commander worked closely together.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The 1st Sgt. and Westerfield.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The 1st Sgt. and Westerfield.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Painter and Strauch.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Painter and Strauch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Barnes (RIP), Spangenberg and Nichols.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Barnes (RIP), Spangenberg and Nichols.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>There was always a little time to loose up.</image:title>
      <image:caption>There was always a little time to loose up.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Torres, Griggs and Illesca.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Torres, Griggs and Illesca.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Caron and the civil affairs guy.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Caron and the civil affairs guy.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Morrison was always tired.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Morrison was always tired.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Sanchez knew how to work with the Iraqis.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sanchez knew how to work with the Iraqis.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Feit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Feit.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Powell always wanted to be like me.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Powell always wanted to be like me.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The commanding general made a special visit to re-enlist soldiers.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The commanding general made a special visit to re-enlist soldiers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Westerfield received two awards from the commanding general.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Westerfield received two awards from the commanding general.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Riveros always had good humor.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Riveros always had good humor.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Williams took a break to listen to music.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Williams took a break to listen to music.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Cieslak built a barbecue pit from scratch.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cieslak built a barbecue pit from scratch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Saravane and Bordios were ready to go back home.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saravane and Bordios were ready to go back home.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Mermaid Parade. Coney Island, Brooklyn. June 23, 2012</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mermaid Parade. Coney Island, Brooklyn. June 23, 2012</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Andy Golub body painting during the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn. June 23, 2012</image:title>
      <image:caption>Andy Golub body painting during the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn. June 23, 2012</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Arabs from around the New York City area went to Times Square on Feb. 26, 2011 to support and protest in favor of Libya.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arabs from around the New York City area went to Times Square on Feb. 26, 2011 to support and protest in favor of Libya.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>A man dashes across Jamaica Avenue as rains from Hurricane Irene intensified.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A man dashes across Jamaica Avenue as rains from Hurricane Irene intensified.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Two Occupy Wall Street protestors kiss atop a telephone booth. New York Police evicted Occupy Wall Street protestors from Zuccotti Park on November 15, 2011.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two Occupy Wall Street protestors kiss atop a telephone booth. New York Police evicted Occupy Wall Street protestors from Zuccotti Park on November 15, 2011.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Orthodox Jews board a bus after protesting a hospital's practices on Sept. 16, 2009 in Manhattan.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Orthodox Jews board a bus after protesting a hospital's practices on Sept. 16, 2009 in Manhattan.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Heavy snow and high winds didn't stop many tourists from seeing the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on Dec. 19, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Heavy snow and high winds didn't stop many tourists from seeing the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on Dec. 19, 2009.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Busy travellers navigate Penn Station, Dec. 29, 2009</image:title>
      <image:caption>Busy travellers navigate Penn Station, Dec. 29, 2009</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Aftermath of Times Square NYE celebration. Jan. 1, 2010.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Aftermath of Times Square NYE celebration. Jan. 1, 2010.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Hungry New Years revellers stop for a snack on 6th Avenue on Jan. 1, 2010.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hungry New Years revellers stop for a snack on 6th Avenue on Jan. 1, 2010.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>A man rides his bike while talking on his cell phone on 7th Avenue in Times Square, July 24, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A man rides his bike while talking on his cell phone on 7th Avenue in Times Square, July 24, 2009.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Children play in the fountain at Washington Square Park to beat the heat on Aug. 16, 2009. The temperature hit 91 degrees fahrenheit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Children play in the fountain at Washington Square Park to beat the heat on Aug. 16, 2009. The temperature hit 91 degrees fahrenheit.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/newyork_01_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>An NYPD officer inspects damage done to a squad card. The car collided with a Cadillac and spun out of control hitting five pedestrians on E. 6th Street and Avenue D on June 30, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>An NYPD officer inspects damage done to a squad card. The car collided with a Cadillac and spun out of control hitting five pedestrians on E. 6th Street and Avenue D on June 30, 2009.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Aug232012_005.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Earl Moodie is the manager at Moodie's Records at 3976 White Plains Rd. in Wakefield. Moodies specializes in Jamaican records and cds.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Earl Moodie is the manager at Moodie's Records at 3976 White Plains Rd. in Wakefield. Moodies specializes in Jamaican records and cds.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_05_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Veniamin Popov plays the sax under a bridge in Central Park on June 24, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Veniamin Popov plays the sax under a bridge in Central Park on June 24, 2009.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_03_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Paul, &quot;The Birdman&quot; feeds pigeons in Washington Square Park on July 30, 2009. Paul, who is in the park every day, feeds the pigeons because he loves their company.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Paul, &quot;The Birdman&quot; feeds pigeons in Washington Square Park on July 30, 2009. Paul, who is in the park every day, feeds the pigeons because he loves their company.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_08_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Former WBA Lightweight champion Joey Gamache is seen here at the Fighthouse Gym in Manhattan on July 10, 2009. Gamache filed a lawsuit against boxer Arturo Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission due to alleged brain damage suffered in a Feb. 2000 loss to Gatti. Because of the injuries suffered, Gamache never boxed again. Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil on July 11, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Former WBA Lightweight champion Joey Gamache is seen here at the Fighthouse Gym in Manhattan on July 10, 2009. Gamache filed a lawsuit against boxer Arturo Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission due to alleged brain damage suffered in a Feb. 2000 loss to Gatti. Because of the injuries suffered, Gamache never boxed again. Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil on July 11, 2009.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_01_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>A businessman gives a puzzled look at Nathan Stodola as he plays what he calls the ‘Renegade Accordian’ in Union Square on June 1, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A businessman gives a puzzled look at Nathan Stodola as he plays what he calls the ‘Renegade Accordian’ in Union Square on June 1, 2009.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Rand Paul speaks at a rally in Erlanger, Ky. on Oct. 2, 2010. Paul is a Tea Party member running under the Republican ticket for U.S. Senate.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rand Paul speaks at a rally in Erlanger, Ky. on Oct. 2, 2010. Paul is a Tea Party member running under the Republican ticket for U.S. Senate.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_12_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Lera Williams, 110-years-old, of Campbellsville, Ky. is the oldest known living person in Kentucky. She was born on Feb. 9, 1900. She has lived in Campbellsville since 1928. Williams is one of 59 super-centenarians living in the United States and the only one living in Kentucky.

&quot;The secret to happiness is not to worry,&quot; Williams said. &quot;God will take care of you. Life is just beautiful.&quot;

Oct. 11, 2010.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lera Williams, 110-years-old, of Campbellsville, Ky. is the oldest known living person in Kentucky. She was born on Feb. 9, 1900. She has lived in Campbellsville since 1928. Williams is one of 59 super-centenarians living in the United States and the only one living in Kentucky.

&quot;The secret to happiness is not to worry,&quot; Williams said. &quot;God will take care of you. Life is just beautiful.&quot;

Oct. 11, 2010.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_07_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Members of the ministry choir sing a song of praise at Blanche Memorial Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens, Feb. 7, 2010.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of the ministry choir sing a song of praise at Blanche Memorial Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens, Feb. 7, 2010.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_06_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Kevin Horgan, a 45-year-old native of Newport, R.I., paddles around Manhattan on July 2, 2009. Horgan planned on paddling for 24 hours straight to raise awareness for handicapped sailing.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kevin Horgan, a 45-year-old native of Newport, R.I., paddles around Manhattan on July 2, 2009. Horgan planned on paddling for 24 hours straight to raise awareness for handicapped sailing.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_09_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Tim Corcoran moved into his new waterfront house in Far Rockaway in August 2009 to be by the water. Corcoran, who loves surfing, is able to surf year-round now.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tim Corcoran moved into his new waterfront house in Far Rockaway in August 2009 to be by the water. Corcoran, who loves surfing, is able to surf year-round now.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_10_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Frank Vozos, president of Astoria Auto Repair, inspects a damaged car frame caused by potholes, Jan. 14, 2010.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Frank Vozos, president of Astoria Auto Repair, inspects a damaged car frame caused by potholes, Jan. 14, 2010.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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    <loc>https://mikeipphoto.com/a-different-view</loc>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Aug232012_001.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>A passenger on a G train at Greenpoint Ave.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A passenger on a G train at Greenpoint Ave.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/different_01_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>With only the aid of a map and a dim flashlight, Cadets Travis Williams (left), Marquarius Moore (center) and Ian Clark (right) try to determine their location on Sept. 26, 2008. In the night land navigation course, the teams have three hours to find three different points. This event was the first event of a three-day long training session at Fort Knox, Ky.</image:title>
      <image:caption>With only the aid of a map and a dim flashlight, Cadets Travis Williams (left), Marquarius Moore (center) and Ian Clark (right) try to determine their location on Sept. 26, 2008. In the night land navigation course, the teams have three hours to find three different points. This event was the first event of a three-day long training session at Fort Knox, Ky.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/different_04_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Central Park after a snow storm. Feb. 10, 2010.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Central Park after a snow storm. Feb. 10, 2010.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/different_02_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Yoga enthusiasts participate in &quot;Solstice in Times Square&quot; on June 21, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yoga enthusiasts participate in &quot;Solstice in Times Square&quot; on June 21, 2009.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/different_05_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Two boys jump over a puddle in Times Square after a short rain shower on July 27, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two boys jump over a puddle in Times Square after a short rain shower on July 27, 2009.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
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      <image:title>A mother directs her daughter to look at an exotic bird on display at the Bronx Zoo on Aug. 12, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A mother directs her daughter to look at an exotic bird on display at the Bronx Zoo on Aug. 12, 2009.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/different_06_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>A flamingo assaults his brethren at the Bronx Zoo on Aug. 12, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A flamingo assaults his brethren at the Bronx Zoo on Aug. 12, 2009.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/different_08_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Pedestrians walk down Sixth Avenue in Manhattan on Aug. 22, 2009.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pedestrians walk down Sixth Avenue in Manhattan on Aug. 22, 2009.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Devotion</image:title>
      <image:caption>A member of the Harvest Church International in Jamaica, Queens pours her soul in prayer on June 28, 2009.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_02_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Mourning</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jessica Salazar (left) is consoled by another fan when she is overcome with grief during the public broadcast of Michael Jackson's memorial service in Harlem on July 7, 2009. Fans came out in droves to remember Jackson.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_03_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Grief</image:title>
      <image:caption>Raul Geraldo Escalante (right) and Yolanda Pablo grieve for their son Axel Pablo at their apartment in East Harlem on Aug. 14, 2009. Pablo was killed by a cab driver on E. 112th Street on Aug. 13, 2009.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_04_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Elation</image:title>
      <image:caption>Diehard Steelers fans (from left to right) Rhonda Yantiss, Chris Marasco, Omar Gadalla, all from Manhattan and Terri Shaw, from Staten Island, cheer during a first half Steelers touchdown at Ship of Fools in the Upper East Side, Sept. 10, 2009.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_05_web.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Praise</image:title>
      <image:caption>United Church of Jesus Christ Elder Richard McDonald (center) worships with his congregation on Dec. 27, 2009.</image:caption>
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