Also honoured with the UN amabassadorial post are jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nobel medicine prize winner Rita Levi Montalcini, actress Gina Lollobrigida and South African singer Miriam Makeba.

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The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Dee Goluba and Ghassan Wehbe.

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The paintings are located on the corner of Dee Street and the Newtownards Road.

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Her studio, as well as her story, now helps inspire others to be active and healthy, if the testimonials on her website are any indication: "I could never thank Dee Dee Robinson and her team enough for all they have done for me through Fitness Shakers, " Jessie E. writes.

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National champs again, there are five that could end up as first-rounders: Warmack, cornerback Dee Milliner, offensive tackle D.

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Obviously there are two sides to every story, but those Facebook messages make claims from Dee Cassell, mother of Jacob, ring rather hollow.

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Police are also awaiting identification of further human remains found on the banks of the River Dee near Chester on Friday.

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Four vessels are being contracted for the deal - the Grampian Talisker, Grampian Frontier, Grampian Conquest and Grampian Dee.

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