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.
Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic reacts after winning his quarterfinal match 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 against Sweden's Robin Soderling during the Brisbane International tennis tournament held in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.
Florida Gators David Nelson (R) catches a touchdown pass next to Oklahoma Sooners Keenan Clayton (L) during the fourth quarter in the NCAA's BCS National Championship football game in Miami, January 8, 2009.
Aboriginal traditional dancers from Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory who call themselves the "Chooky Dancers" perform during a media preview for the Sydney Festival on January 9, 2009. The Chooky Dancers, who have become an international hit on the internet after their unique dance interpretation of Zorba the Greek, will perform at the Sydney Festival which will be held on January 10-31.
An Israeli attack helicopter fires flares as seen from the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Lebanese militants fired at least three rockets into northern Israel early Thursday, ripping through a crowded nursing home and threatening to open a new front for the Jewish state as it pushed forward with a bloody offensive in the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 700 people.
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen in this aerial view taken from a passenger aircraft flying over Nepal at a height of 9,144 meters (30,000 feet), November 9, 2008. Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range along the border of Nepal and Tibet. In background is the Tibetan Plateau. Picture taken November 9, 2008.
A Tibetan man ploughs a field near Gyabon Hamlet located near the base camp of Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 9, 2008. An envoy to the Dalai Lama said on Thursday Chinese negotiators had shown a willingness to engage with the Tibetan side during recent talks, despite major differences on important issues.
The summit of the world's highest mountain Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, is covered in cloud as climbers from the Olympic torch relay team reach the top in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 8, 2008. Heavy snowfall during the past week had hampered efforts for the Olympic torch's ascent, but the team of 31 Chinese climbers, 22 of them ethnic Tibetans, reached Everest's summit with the Olympic flame this morning.
ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 25: Manager BobMelvin #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks manages his team against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 25, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Diamondbacks 12-3.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin, left, takes the baseball from pitcher Brandon Webb, right, as Webb leaves during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in Phoenix. Webb allowed eight runs, six of them earned, on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin, left, discusses a fan interference call by first base umpire Wally Bell in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a baseball game on Friday, Aug 29, 2008, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin, left, Adam Dunn, center, and coach Kirk Gibson watch the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 in San Diego. The Padres won 5-4.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin, left, Adam Dunn, center, and coach Kirk Gibson watch the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 in San Diego. The Padres won 5-4.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds (27) is congratulated by manager BobMelvin, left, and Chris Burke, top right, after Reynolds scored a run against the Florida Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew (6) gets a high-five from manager BobMelvin, right, after Drew scored a run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks' BobMelvin, left, pulls pitcher Randy Johnson, center, from the game as catcher Miguel Montero looks on during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin, right, argues with umpire Chad Fairchild after a second inning home run to right field by Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds was ruled a book rule double in a baseball game at Pittsburgh Monday, June 9, 2008. Melvin was ejected from the game by Fairchild.
MILWAUKEE - JUNE 04: Manager BobMelvin #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches as his team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers on June 4, 2008 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE - JUNE 04: Manager BobMelvin #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches as his team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers on June 4, 2008 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb, right, hands the baseball over to manager BobMelvin, left, as Stephen Drew looks on in the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5. Webb got the win and is 9-0 on the season.
SAN DIEGO - APRIL 26: Manager BobMelvin of the Arizona Diamondbacks takes a interview in his team's game against the San Diego Padres during their MLB game on April 26, 2008 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.
SAN DIEGO - APRIL 26: Manager BobMelvin of the Arizona Diamondbacks shakes the hand of Chris Young #24 after Youngs homerun against the San Diego Padres during their MLB game on April 26, 2008 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Randy Johnson, center, is pulled from the game as he hands the ball to manager BobMelvin, left, as catcher Robby Hammock looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin, right, cheers with Chris Young in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 24, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Livan Hernandez (C) is pulled from the game by manager BobMelvin (R) as catcher Miguel Montero watches on during a break in play against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Denver, October 14, 2007.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Livan Hernandez is taken out of the game by manager BobMelvin, left, after giving up a three-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Yorvit Torrealba in the sixth inning in Game 3 of the National League Championship baseball series in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007.
Arizona Diamonbacks manager BobMelvin (L) argues with umpire Larry Vanover after Justin Upton was called out on an interference play against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning in Game 1 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Phoenix, October 11, 2007.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin (C) pulls pitcher Juan Cruz (R) as catcher Chris Snyder looks on during a break in play against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning in Game 1 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Phoenix, October 11, 2007.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager BobMelvin (L) pulls pitcher Juan Cruz during a break in play against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning in Game 1 of Major League Baseball's NLCS playoff series in Phoenix, October 11, 2007.
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