Meg Whitman, former President and CEO of eBay, speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Published on September 2, 2009

Carly Fiorina speaks during day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008.

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"Holiday" by Frank Herfort.

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"Tete-a-Tete Project: Sleepover" by Martine Fougeron. 4th Place

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“Sukiyaki Western” Series, by Walter Lockwood. 3rd Place

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“Sukiyaki Western” Series, by Walter Lockwood. 3rd Place.

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“Bureaucratics” series, Yemen. By Jan Banning. 2nd Place Winner.

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“Bureaucratics” series, Russia. By Jan Banning. 2nd Place Winner.

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“Bureaucratics” series, Liberia. By Jan Banning. 2nd Place Winner.

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“Bureaucratics” series, India. By Jan Banning. 2nd Place Winner.

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First Place Winner in the Art of Photography Show. "A Stranger 53 Years Old" by Benoit Paillé

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Little League world champs Luke Ramirez, Oscar Castro and Bradley Roberto pose for a snapshot at their school.

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Students at Rancho Del Rey Middle School welcome back six of the little league champs.

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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall meeting on healthcare at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee August 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama answered questions from people on his plan for healthcare reform during the town hall.

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One of two firefighting helicopters the San Diego Fire Department has for fighting wildfires. The helicopters can hold 375 gallons of water and can be filled in 17 seconds. They will be staffed 24 hours a day throughout the fall.

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Back fires burn in the hills above Glendale September 1, 2009. Helicopters dropped fire retardant and fire trucks stood by to protect homes. Calm winds allowed the fires to burn uphill away from homes as a safety precaution against the Station Fire.

Published on September 2, 2009

A community meeting in Acton is assembled to discuss current fire danger. Hundreds of people remain evacuated in rural communities like Acton north of the San Gabriel Mountains, as the fire burns northeast. Fire officials told residents they plan to lift the evacuation order by 6pm Wednesday, September 2, 2009.

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Back fires burn above Glendale September 1, 2009. Calm winds allow the fires to burn uphill and fire crews believe the southern flank of the fire is near containment.

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Back fires burn in the hills above Glendale September 1, 2009. Most evacuation orders have been lifted and fire crews believe the fire is contained on the southern area bordering the La Canada, La Crescenta, Glendale, Tujunga regions of Los Angeles.

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Back fires burn in the hills above Glendale September 1, 2009 as the Station Fire remains a threat. Helicopters drop fire retardant and fire trucks stand by to protect houses. Calm winds allowed the fires to burn mainly uphill, away from homes.

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How Meth became rampant in small towns across America is documented in Nick Reding's book.

Published on September 2, 2009

Paleontologist Peter Ward's book puts forth the theory that nature is not a self-sustaining force as many believe.

Published on September 2, 2009