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SanDiegoSun.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Volume 7/27
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"We did it in Saddam's palace and I can think of nothing better. That S.O.B. is rolling over in his grave right now."
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
The vice president was presiding at a naturalization ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces in Iraq.

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A life touched by Lou Gehrig — and the disease named for him
pain and one final delivery
Star-spangled Fourth of July celebrations planned all over
New rate plan slated for water customers
No rain, but marine layer may obscure fireworks

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A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
Sarah Palin's daughter's ex to pen tell-all book
Kevin Jonas bagged his girl with 210 diamond-encrusted engagement ring
Courtney Love trashes her high-end hotel room in just 8hrs

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Kidman bears midriff to squash pregnancy rumours
Tom Cruise gifts daughter a toy kangaroo
Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charity
'New York' gets good press in US

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Breaking News
With Manny return behind them, LA gets back to business in San Diego
(Sports Network) - With the return of Manny Ramirez now behind them, the Los Angeles Dodgers can get back to business, as they continue their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco...

Area's planners are not too busy during recession
2:00 a.m. July 4, 2009 Here's a clear sign that new-home construction in San Diego County won't be rebounding anytime soon: abbreviated agendas for the region's planning commissions. These...

Sub Dolphin surfaces as museum piece
Japheth Nevin, 4, got a boost from his mother, Mandy, to look into the periscope aboard the research submarine Dolphin yesterday at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. (Eduardo Contreras /...

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World
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday, when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spa
    Peter Andre cosies up with 'Big Brother' winner Chantelle Houghton
    Peter Andre finds break-up with Jordan to be worst time of his life
    Posh's chat-up line kicked off her love story with Becks
    Jacko had breezed through rigorous medical test, say O2 concert bosses
    'Most laid-back celebrities' on Twitter revealed
    James Gandolfini throws out intruder during Broadway performance

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    California could be just the first domino to fall
    Schwarzenegger legacy entwined with fiscal crisis
    He's back! Manny goes deep in first at-bat
    Hudson given time off to help snap skid
    San Jose's Chestnut Wins N.Y. Hot Dog Eating Match

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    Country Inn & Suites, Ventura, California, USA
    Country Inn & Suites, Ventura, California, USA

    I had selected the Holiday Inn at Ventura which is right on the beach as a target for a review, however it was sold out on the...


    bullet South of the Border corner
    Gilani stresses on US-Mexico like fencing along Pak-Afghan border
    Midget wrestlers die in hotel
    * Mexico wins praise for swine flu response
    Lafarge may unveil new cement sales goal July 31-CEO
    Mexico comes to Oakland in Gold Cup