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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.
Adam Rippon, of the US, performs his men's free program to win his first bronze medal at the Cup of Russia figure skating ISU Grand Prix event in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
Real Madrid players celebrate Wesley Sneijder's goal against Recreativo during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid November 22, 2008.
Pakistani security officials inspect the blast site in a cultural centre in Lahore on November 22, 2008. Three bombs exploded late 22 November in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, wounding two people, police told.
Netherlands' Ibrahim Afellay, left, and Wesley Sneijder react after Ruud van Nistelrooy scored during the quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Russia in Basel, Switzerland, Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland.
GUADALAJARA, MX - NOVEMBER 16: Paula Creamer of the United States walks to her ball on the 18th hole during the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club on November 16, 2008 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Seon Hwa Lee of South Korea plays a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the third round of the ADT Championship at the Trump International Golf Club on November 22, 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif poses after she was announced as a new brand ambassador for Nakshatra, one of the India's jewellery brands, in Mumbai August 5, 2008.
Considering the obstacles the Red Sox faced (David Ortiz missed seven weeks with a left wrist injury, Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew missed considerable time, Jason Varitek had a sharp decline at the plate), it's doubtful they could have gotten to the postseason without the performances of Pedroia and Youkilis. 
It was like the ALCS, when we were getting [David Ortiz] out, I kept saying 'I don't trust him,' ... It was like that with Ryan. You know how good he is. It gets like that with big power guys. It comes in bunches. All of a sudden everything looks big, and everything is in the right spot.
It's just like last series where everyone was talking about David Ortiz being off his game. And I kept saying, I don't trust him ... I have not been around Ryan as often, but you know how good he is. And guys like that, those big power guys, when they hit them, it normally comes in bunches. They get the feel working and all of a sudden every ball looks big and it's in the right spot.
David and Tiffany's commitment to children is evident in the lifesaving care they have provided to many children in need over the years. This past year alone over 40 children received open heart surgery because of the Ortiz's dedication. We commend the Ortiz's support and recognize this golf tournament will help expand the number of children we are able to help in all critical care aspects
We're proud to host the inaugural David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic at our Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, Punta Espada Golf Club, one of Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Courses outside the United States with eight holes that play along the ocean
Guests will be supporting an important cause while enjoying luxurious five star amenities in the world's newest luxury destination in the heart of the Caribbean at Sanctuary Cap Cana golf + spa
The State Farm Es Para Mi(TM) campaign underscores the importance of culture, education, and citizenship in the Latino community ... Through this campaign State Farm’s participating bilingual agencies serve as a trusted resource, helping to meet the needs of the fast-growing Latino community in the United States.
In baseball you need courage, confidence and perseverance and the same is true with becoming a citizen ... David is a great role model for Latinos and National Citizenship Day is a way for all of us to honor those who have become citizens through the naturalization process.
As a new citizen, I appreciate what it means to be an American — the freedom we enjoy, the opportunity we have, and representative government
