Instead of sending in faded black and white pictures of long-lost friends, a growing number of silver surfers are turning to sites like Friends Reunited to track down old acquaintances.

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Among owners who have had horses with Channon are old colleagues and acquaintances from his footballing days, including Kevin Keegan, Chris Cattlin, Sir Alex Ferguson and the late Alan Ball.

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Yesterday, many old friends and new acquaintances asked us how they could help, and I thought it might be useful if I discussed the ones we know about here in a blatant attempt to get your input and insights.

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Scott, on the other hand, assembled his team capriciously, from old-friends, casual acquaintances, and hangers-on.

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Friends, acquaintances and British media have identified 28-year-old Michael Adebolajo, a British national of Nigerian descent, as the suspect seen in the video from the scene of the Woolwich killing.

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