Cannot remove  Icon from desktop

I had to copy some files from an SD onto my desktop for a class project and now no matter what I do the folder for the SD card wont go away. I can't eject it or put it in the trash or anything. I no longer have access to the SD card to try to re-eject it properly. Sorry, I'm kind of a neat freak when it comes to my desktop so this is killing me inside. =P any suggestions are more than welcome.
I have the newest 15" macbook pro model and I'm running OS 10.6.4. Thanks in advance for the help!

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