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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player David Beckham talks to the media during a press conference with the Galaxy and the Oceania AllStar team at Westin Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Galaxy club team will play an Oceania selection in a friendly in Auckland on Saturday.
British singer Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards at Earls Court in London February 20, 2008.
English football player David Beckham and member of LA Galaxy, attends a press conference at a hotel in Auckland on December 4, 2008. International football star David Beckham and his LA Galaxy team were greeted by hundreds of cheering fans and a traditional Maori welcome when they arrived in New Zealand on December 3. A tired-looking Beckham, 33, signed shirts, posters and footballs after the team were welcomed by about 200 fans in Auckland ahead of an exhibition match against an Oceania All Stars team.
An Indian policeman keeps vigil outside an immigration centre at the military ceasefire line or Line of Control during the opening of a trade link at Chakka-da-Bagh, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. Trucks loaded with apples, onions and nuts crossed the frontier in divided Kashmir for the first time in decades on Tuesday as nuclear-armed India and Pakistan opened the trade link aimed at easing tension.
Pakistani rangers stand near a hoarding on the military ceasefire line or Line of Control in Tetrinote, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. Trucks loaded with apples, onions and nuts crossed the frontier in divided Kashmir for the first time in decades on Tuesday as nuclear-armed India and Pakistan opened the trade link aimed at easing tension.
SRINAGAR, INDIA - OCTOBER 17 : Children watch as family members work on copper handicrafts October 17, 2008 in Srinagar, Kashmir. The entire Kashmir handicrafts industry will be getting a boost in expected revenue after Line Of Control (LOC) Srinagar - Muzaffarabad road opens up today for commercial trade after decades of closure. Given the ongoing political turmoil, lack of tourism and constant threat of violence the opening of a new trade route with Pakistan is positive news for the economy. The region exports billions of Indian rupees, sources estimate about 15 billion making handicrafts the highest earner of foreign currency for the state.
People relax on the sea front near the Trident hotel, one of the sites of the recent militant attacks, in Mumbai December 02, 2008. Pakistan offered on Tuesday to help India investigate the militant assault on Mumbai and said it would "frame a response" to an Indian demand that it hand over 20 of India's most wanted men. India has blamed Islamist militants based in Pakistan for last week's attacks in India's financial capital that killed 183 people.
Racing is more competitive than ever before, but there are a few drivers coming up through the ranks that stand a real chance of winning multiple championships ... Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson are part of an awesome organization (at Hendrick Motorsports) and they have tons of talent. They'll be championship contenders for years to come. It would take a career of near-perfect seasons to win seven championships, but a young driver who gets drafted into a top-tier team could be a threat. 
That number was my first Silver Crown number, my first USAC midget win at IRP ... so that's a very special number to me and that's definitely cool.
I know records are made to be broken, but I don't think anyone will ever win 200 races again ... That's one record in a league of its own. Someone would have to win 10 races a season for 20 years straight. I just don't see that happening. Richard Petty is going to have a long reign as king of that achievement.
Joe Gibbs Racing has had a lot of success at Atlanta beginning with Bobby Labonte, so I feel real good about this weekend ... Kyle did the tire test, so all three teams should have some good notes for the weekend.
Shell's first NASCAR victory was in 1996 when Bobby Labonte won the Opryland 320
Nobody's ready to throw in the towel ... The GEM (Gillett Evernham) team is strong. Penske's strong. If you look at (Petty Enterprises driver) Bobby Labonte in terms of consistency, he's like (Chevrolet Chase driver) Jeff Burton, just 7-8 places behind Burton. And we think Chip Ganassi is starting to get its act back together. So, we're not happy that we're not in the Chase. Then again, we're not freaking out.
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