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ISS016-E-032596 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station during STS-123 rendezvous and docking operations. Docking occurred at 10:49 p.m. (CDT) on March 12, 2008.
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Protesters walking towards the United States Capitol during the Taxpayer March on Washington. The Taxpayer March on Washington (also known as the 9/12 Tea Party) was a Tea Party protest march from Freedom Plaza to the United States Capitol that was held on September 12, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis departs Kodiak to the open ocean for the last time March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118824) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson.)
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis sails past the City of Kodiak on its final departure March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. (Official U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson.) (118803) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: AP / David Karp
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, center, accompanied by his wife Silda leave their Manhattan residence on their way to a news conference at the Governor's New York office Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis heads out to the open ocean as it leaves the City of Kodiak behind for the last time March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118818) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
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Metro Manila aerial view as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
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Metro Manila city skyline as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: WN / RTayco
Thick clouds on the horizon as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
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Boracay Island aerial view as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
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Taal volcano aerial view as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara
A passer-by watches a digital stock price display in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
photo: WN / RTayco
Batangas land area and waters as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: WN / RTayco
Scattered islands in Visayas, Philippines as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
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One of the 7,100 islands of Philippines is seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
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One of the Philippine Islands in Visayas as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)-- Coast Guard Base Kodiak is covered by the chill of winter as the Coast Guard Cutter Storis, lower left, departs for the last time March, 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118809) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
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Clouds scatter over Philippine land area as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: AP / Shakil Adil
Police officers arrest a protester taking part in an anti-government march in Karachi, Pakistan on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
photo: AP / Mark Lennihan
The Metropolitan Correctional Center is shown Thursday, March 12, 2009 in New York.
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Fish ponds laid out over Philippine waters as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--A crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Storis prepares to transfer the national ensign from the stern to the mast as the cutter departs Kodiak for the last time March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118649) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: WN / RTayco
Boundless clouds with clear blue skies afar as seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
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Off the Bataan coast, the controversial power plant is seen in this March 12, 2009 photo.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis leaves the pier at Coast Guard Base Kodiak for the last time March 12, 2007. The Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley is moored in the background. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118806) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: AP / Pervez Masih
Police arrest a Pakistani lawyer trying to participate in anti-government march in Hyderabad, Pakistan on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis heads out into open water as it departs Kodiak for the last time March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118821) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis heads out into open water as it departs Kodiak for the last time March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118815) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Kurt Fredrickson
KODIAK, Alaska (March 12, 2007)--The Coast Guard Cutter Storis heads out into open water as it departs Kodiak for the last time March 12, 2007. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. The Storis was decommissioned Feb. 8, 2007 after more than 64 years of service. USCG photo by PA1 Kurt Fredrickson (118812) ( CGC STORIS (FOR RELEASE) )
photo: (AP Photo / Apichart Weerawong)
Thai-Muslim protesters chant slogans and march on the street during a protest outside the Danish embassy in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, March 12, 2008