Diane Ammerman's black Labrador, RJ, in 2008 won Best of Opposite Sex at Westminster the prize for the top male when a female takes Best of Breed, and vice versa and will have one last Westminster hurrah Tuesday.

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"California's interests in protecting all of its children are best served by allowing these same-sex couples to enjoy the same benefits of marriage as opposite-sex couples, " state Attorney General Kamala Harris said of the estimated 50, 000 youngsters being raised by gay and lesbian couples in the state.

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The best sweaters of this variety are, of course, those you borrow from your favorite member of the opposite sex.

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