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.
Paricipants bow before dipping into cold waters during an annual cold-endurance festival at the Kanda Myojin Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009.
Buffalo Sabres right winger Ales Kotalik (L) scores the lone goal in the team shootout past New York Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette during NHL hockey action in Buffalo January 9, 2009.
TOKYO - JANUARY 10: People splash cold water to purify their bodies and souls at Kanda Shrine on January 10, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. on January 10, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The purification rituals are typical seasonal event in Japan.
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is pictured on the cover of a special edition Marvel Comics' weekly Spider-Man comic, in this handout released January 8, 2009. Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada said the idea for the "Spidey meets the President!" edition came from a statement from Obama's campaign listing 10 little known facts about the Democrat who will be America's first black president.
A woman holds a drawing during a protest by members of the Arab and Muslims communities and Romanian human rights activists in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. Hundreds gathered outside the Romanian government headquarters to protest against the ongoing Israeli military operation in Gaza Strip.
Jellyfish gather in a marine lake in Palau in the Pacific in this undated handout. Huge swarms of stinging jellyfish and similar slimy animals are ruining beaches in Hawaii, the Gulf of Mexico, the Mediterranean, Australia and elsewhere, U.S. researchers reported on December 12, 2008. The report says 150 million people are exposed to jellyfish globally every year, with 500,000 people stung every year in the Chesapeake Bay, off the U.S. Atlantic Coast, alone.
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is pictured on the cover of a special edition Marvel Comics' weekly Spider-Man comic, in this handout released January 8, 2009. Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada said the idea for the "Spidey meets the President!" edition came from a statement from Obama's campaign listing 10 little known facts about the Democrat who will be America's first black president.
Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James (L) attempts to steal the ball from Boston Celtics PaulPierce (R) during the third quarter of thier NBA basketball game in Cleveland, January 9, 2009.
Boston Celtics' PaulPierce (R) grabs a rebound while knocking Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao out of the way during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Ohio January 9, 2009.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (C) puts up a shot between Boston Celtics' PaulPierce (L) and Kendrick Perkins during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Ohio January 9, 2009.
Boston Celtics' PaulPierce, left, and Kevin Garnett watch from the bench late in the fourth quarter of a 98-83 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Cleveland.
Boston Celtics' PaulPierce, right, passes away from Cleveland Cavaliers' Wally Szczerbiak during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 in Cleveland.
Boston Celtics guard PaulPierce, right, jokes with teammate Kendrick Perkins, left, as they sit on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Boston, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Pierce scored 26 points in the Celtics 108-83 win.
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) and forward PaulPierce, left, trap Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009.
Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee, center, tries to thread between Boston Celtics forward PaulPierce, left, and forward Kevin Garnett on a drive to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday Jan. 2, 2009.
Boston Celtics guard PaulPierce, left, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009.
Boston Celtics forward PaulPierce (L) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw (25) and Greg Oden (R) defend during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon on December 30, 2008.
Boston Celtics forward PaulPierce, right, shoots past Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008.
Boston Celtics' PaulPierce (R) drives with the ball around Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles December 25, 2008.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) talks with Boston Celtics' PaulPierce (C) and Kevin Garnett after Lakers' Luke Walton was called for a foul on Pierce during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, December 25, 2008.
Boston Celtics forwards PaulPierce (L) and Kevin Garnett share a laugh from the bench in the fourth quarter of the Celtics 110-91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts December 23, 2008.
Boston Celtics PaulPierce, left, and Kevin Garnett laugh while on the bench during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008. The Celtics won 110-91 and set a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory.
Boston Celtics forward PaulPierce, center, celebrates a made basket with teammates on the bench, Sam Cassell, left, and Patrick O'Bryant, right, during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008.
New York Knicks' Al Harrington (7) walks between Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) and a smiling PaulPierce, right, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Boston. The Celtics won 124-105.
New York Knicks' Quentin Richardson (23) drives past Boston Celtics' PaulPierce, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Boston.
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, dunks the ball after getting past Boston Celtics guard PaulPierce, right, and guard Ray Allen in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday Dec. 15, 2008.
BOSTON - DECEMBER 15: PaulPierce #34 of the Boston Celtics is fouled on his way up to the basket in the second half against the Utah Jazz on December 15, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Jazz 100-91.
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