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Derided as a carrot-topped party boy with questionable taste after he was photographed in 2005 wearing Nazi paraphernalia at a costume party, and disciplined by his father, Prince Charles, for smoking marijuana, Harry has recently gained a measure of respect with his military deployment in Afghanistan.

British Royal Wedding Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, Best Man & Page Boys Announced (PHOTOS) Hilary Moss 2011

Derided by his detractors for his colorful past as celebrity cricket player, Imran Khan has recently had another book published, which reveals a man of powerful insights and pragmatic solutions to Pakistan's internal problems.

Azeem Ibrahim: Pakistan - A Country in Search of a Leader Azeem Ibrahim 2011

Derided by some as "mystery meat," the McRib has served as the inspiration for a Simpsons episode about a "Ribwich," and appeared on David Letterman Top 10 lists and in the movie Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, in which a character cites the McRib as an example of African-American Irish culture.

Bona Fide Fans Chase Rib-Free Rib Sandwich Julie Jargon 2010

Derided by his detractors for his colorful past as celebrity cricket player, Imran Khan has recently had another book published, which reveals a man of powerful insights and pragmatic solutions to Pakistan's internal problems.

Azeem Ibrahim: Pakistan - A Country in Search of a Leader Azeem Ibrahim 2011

Derided the old way of doing things, suggested that we could do something different.

Who was the revelation of the first leaders’ debate? Alix Mortimer 2010

Derided in its early days as a meek agency, the CDC established the value of health data surveillance in the mid 1950's with two victories: identifying contaminants in the Salk polio vaccine and halting the spread of Asian influenza.

Tracking The Next Financial Epidemic William H. Donaldson 2010

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Derided by their coach and booed by their fans, England's players could face a humiliating World Cup exit if they don't beat Slovenia on Wednesday.

England's World Cup Fate: Last Chance To Avoid Humiliating Exit 2010

Derided the old way of doing things, suggested that we could do something different.

This is how we know we’re right Alix Mortimer 2010

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E-Mail 'Ability to Speak English Is Derided in... England ' To A Friend 2010

Derided by American critics on its debut in 1983 at the Houston Grand Opera, it did not have another production in this country until the New York City Opera ' s staging this fall, when the reception was generally kinder.

The Other Odd Couple Richard B. Woodward 2010