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A group of men from the 7 Nissan neighborhood in northern Mosul shovel the trash that has accumulated in empty lots and along curbsides. Many neighborhoods in Mosul are undergoing clean-up projects to beautify the city's streets. Photo by Sharla Perrin, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs. MOSUL — In the past, this city had often been referred to as the last haven of insurgent activity in Iraq.  However, as security has improved, the residents are working to beautify the city they love so much. Col. Greg Maxton, the deputy commanding officer of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,...