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MIKE MOSER I Say To know Martha is to love her Couldn't they wait until my birthday? Politics is in season, once again Colorful journalist will be missed Dear Santa, We need a high school Are we approaching tax reform correctly? Salute to military: Good idea to readers Galveston knows mass destruction It's not as easy as pushing a button We will never be the same Behold the power of duct tape Psychic should have known better GED a source of real pride We will miss Helen Byrd They missed four for ones It's time for a World War II memorial Our loss is fatherhood's gain I'll be on the U.S. Resting Team I found the job I really want Will newspaper writing be fun again? Feel optimistic about the future Let the dead bury the dead Class takes back seat at UT Southern tradition gaining support State government reeks of hypocrisy What does the Orlando paper know? Willis Cox had real town pride There are things you should know ... Black Friday was something to see Despite loss, celebrate the gain Wanna match for a Coke? Would a high school PTA be a good idea? I know how the Jets feel -- believe me! We need a statesman, not a politician Fall Summer Olympics? Why not? Does the public have a right to know? It was a Mayberry kind of night By 2010, there will be very few May baskets, police week and mom Trees, buildings and other issues A list of things that amaze me Millionaire wants dumb and dumber Don't use parks as a tax pawn Should we kill them or throw away the key?

DAVID SPATES Therefore I Am All good things must come to an end I'm too tall to be scrappy We get a snoot full of bad manners It's not just the rain, it's the evaporation This just in: We can't trust Saddam The Dad killed my pool table Here's a hot tip for you Astronauts embody humanity's wants I'm not happy with my taxes, but I guess you are I give you the 96-ounce burger Sex just isn't that big a priority with me You don't want Sir Elton on the castle wall RC cars top list of annoying e-mail ads Who wears a cap to bed? I like creative thinking, even when it's extreme Blame the Turks for that noose The List is a crucial toy filter WWJD? Ask Big Bird Who gets hungry at 4 a.m.? Private Ryan isn't ready for prime time Roll the dice on a lottery? Candy can last longer after the last doorbell is rung Minivans aren't cool-amundo Bush isn't working an angle in Iraq E-funeral send a mixed message at best Why is ticket scalping illegal in some states? No parental solicitations -- it's just a policy These watches a little out of my depth Sept. 11 should be a national holiday -- maybe Explaining Disney to a 1-year-old? Meeting those guys was a real Rush Want to be a Dad? Show up at the hospital The fur was flying that night Raising the bar on "absurd" lawsuits Buried in the back yard with a scoop of vanilla Ax incumbents and bring on Gene Gene I'll take blindness for $800, Alex Nice guys finish in seventh place, not last Chick flick or manly movie? You decide Corn Chex scores high on the CRQ Politicians act as though they want me to leave Sucked in by the Dwarf of Death Can't say no? Try using your backbone I'm going to the bathroom for the tomato paste Clones already have a leg up on the Menace Spider-Man toys aren't for the 14-year-olds Why is Bob Tucker sitting on my trunk? One year down, a lifetime to go $400 a month for In-N-Out? Yikes! Bill's house could really use a moat Want it fast? Then don't watch baseball Brick -- now THERE'S a good name for a kid What's a terrorist victim's life worth? "On sale" gets a sniff every time It's time we get back to normal Step 1: eat burger; step 2: remove pants Ski jumping? Now that takes guts What happened to my memory? Nothing wrong with "The Price Is Right" Double-secret probation is lifted Asteroid missed us by that much Is THIS a sign of the times? Osama might just be my exception Anyone still happy with the BCS? I'd love to be a poppycock draftsman I had George Brett over for Thanksgiving The world will survive Harry Potter The panacea for slow white kids? Combine sports page, financial news In search of the chocolate houses I respect uncles who take a shot Fall is the best time of year by far This is not the time for peace Get the SUVs off Normandy beach Have you sniffed her pants lately? Do we want justice or revenge? Maybe I'm not a real man Do you have 1,000 hours to kill? Sharks -- best odds in Vegas I need to go back to high school You can't get there from here Just relax -- Aug. 15 is almost here Less Smokies visitors? Great! Anna? Who's this Anna? I'll be dead, so what do I care? Give Earnhardt video a rest already Red Hot Chili Peppers in aisle 6 Magic happened without power Even a muskrat learns eventually Government refund? Hmmmm I won't go away that easy You got it, now cough it up What on Earth are you going to do? What DO I like? Plenty Space is no place for a tourist Rockin' to a different tune now Ben is messing with my clock again My advice: Be a moron alone Does a baby need a Trapper Keeper? There is no why in "senseless violence" At least I didn't use the word "newfangled" Cloning ensures interesting times We Dummies appreciate the books Well, at least Dubya's not a slimeball Last week's column was lame -- here's why Special effects not special anymore February is a ridiculous little month What's with all the pastels? Maybe lottery is a good idea -- for me You may need a helmet for this column How can I forget something so good? Why expect greatness on New Year's? Election mess created one positive I prefer my stirrups to be ad-free David Spates: Model, trusses and poultry Here's how to have a happy holiday Tuesday was the time to question ballots Time to take a dip in the gene pool I want my change from the government Halloween an all-time favorite of mine Oh, how we fret over our locks Were the good ol' days really good? We should be more like the Fonz I learned universal truths on vacation Olympics are full of non-sports A lot of woooooing going on here Albom not just for "Sports Reporters" Marriage penalty just political football? Italian food and magazines create havoc Kickball leftovers for president? Maybe the NSA runs the grocery stores I have a mere 145,000,000,001 points It's time to load up the family truckster The giant sumo worked his magic on me Dad deserves better on Father's Day My grand scheme finally comes to fruition Which taxes do you want to pay today? I serve as a beast of burden NASCAR and hockey need some tweaking Wanna go meatless for seven days? My name's Dave. I'm a pen thief Death penalty is STILL a bad idea Finally! A photo I can be proud of Schoolhouse Rock got me an easy 'A' Richard Dawson could run the government Sitting on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon Credit a threat to rugged individualism You can't wrap fish in an e-newspaper Got an opinion? Go stand near the sign Porn is the Internet's attached string The Klan always good for material I am the original typing rebel Internal duck juice -- Mmmm! Mmmm! The college bowl system is a scam Don't play Butts Up with Henry Hitchcock War on drugs: Not ready for prime time We have a tough time killing the killers They make odometers that last forever Take my seat on the Titans' bandwagon

DOROTHY BRUSH Random Thoughts Washboards: Weapons of mass destruction? The story of Missionary Ridge Bok Sanctuary lives on So what's new? A look back at Valentine's Day Reflections on space travel Wind: I'm blown away I was on the Reality Plateau The ups and downs of down Commandments are under attack these days I hope Russell's words come true A shadow remains this Christmas Christmas needs the music Other Wise Man draws me in every year The memory of Dec. 7 will live on forever Thanksgiving is more than just turkey The holidays are in the air Is the answer blowing in the wind? The perpetual Halloween house Recycling is a necessary effort Fall is a treasure Let's all go to Byrdstown Shadow Warriors is an interesting read Animal art adds to city decor A year ago today It's starting to bug me Would you like some water? I read the news with scissors in hand I salute Nancy McNulty Search for Jackie Hall pays off Annie's real story, part II Annie's real story It was like Grand Central Station Mandy's back at it again Happy birthday, America! Imagine a world without color The rest of the Stafford story American flag is more than just a symbol "God is everywhere," Part II "God is everywhere" Do we remember Memorial Day? Reflections on a tree house Did you get a May Day basket? Some customs are already gone Spring is here, but Wolfe knew better Ever been to a Naifeh Coon Supper? Exhibits abound in our backyard It was quite an Easter hunt The country look is in The biggest news in 48 years? Letter-writing is disappearing Was imagination dealt a death blow? Imagination dealt a death blow? A good day to propose Winter extravaganza is here Is all of THIS really news? How about that Dell kid? Paul Taylor has quite a story History is full of time capsules Wheeling Gaunt's gift The real meaning of Christmas Keep looking up Kids are keeping spirit alive Those pets sure were hamming it up Thanksgiving is very special this year Anthrax is hardly new Fishers are back on the Plateau Odds and ends Diamond gem: Buck Stewart Time's words seem prophetic Train whistles signal nostalgia The caller was Marlin Wightman Another day to live in infamy More on Coal Creek Coal Creek War -- a look, Part II Coal Creek War -- a look More on the Gentry Tourist Camp Don't let the bedbugs bite Questions posed, questions answered Col. Rice -- The Renaissance Man, Part II Col. Rice -- The Renaissance Man Help keep your country clean Saturday night shopping a big deal for us Memories of Route 66 will live on Hassam's art in the U.S. Take worn Old Glory to VFW Stirring the patriotic juices More on our "Lady of Fame" Tidbits of this and that Graduation a great time of year Veteran profile, part II Veteran profile, part I Museum made a big impression on me Holocaust still remembered Brownlow refused to compromise Faberge left his mark on Easter, Part II Faberge left his mark on Easter Love was on the bumper sticker Don't forget to spring forward Can't brush? Just chew a tree Cheney issue doesn't deserve such fuss Prunes or dried plums? Progress has been made, work remains Monuments have a storied past Civil War took romance out of Feb. 14 The fur was flying at this auction The Merrimack story is an amazing one Slavery alive and well in the world Flannel should thank Nina and Grace I hope 2001 is wonderful for you Will anyone miss Fred Waring? -- Part II Will anyone miss Fred Waring? I sure will miss Up With People Been there, done that, doing it again Will Rogers was an American treasure Thanksgiving alive and well in Dallas Behold the power of trees Fannie sure made a literary impact Today's column really is random You can help resurrect a tree Red hats galore! Buckeyes mean a lot to me and Ohio And the card read, "To Grammy Copus" (Low Tax) not the only big case, Part II (Low Tax) not the only big case School sure is different nowadays Being an Earthling can be fun Weddings great for emotions Summer treats are almost gone Flex your constitutional muscles Good time at the Ritz? Yassir, it was! Cabbie made a great ambassador Great Generation sure made its mark Don't hoard those golden beauties What is a teen-ager thinking? Lawn orbs make me feel guilty D-Day will always be with me Flags are something special to veterans Let's hope the drivers were paying attention It's fun to discover family mysteries Mother's Day extra special this year Toast your juleps! It's Derby Day! Easter and the wonderful staircase, Part II Easter and the wonderful staircase The egg mystery finally unravels The Phlox Festival was a lot of fun Have you mailed in your census form? What will you do on Ash Wednesday? Helen's forecasts are forever sunny Hate is something we have to learn Gene Stratton Porter Let's hope the calendar is left alone Newspapers dying? I seriously doubt it The color orange and The Color Kittens What will Y2K have in store for us? Memories are things that live forever Forgotten Communities Where have they all gone Giant pandas making a big splash Razed Palace would create empty parking lot

ED WOOD The Right Stuff What's the beef? Government run amok I have a question for Sen. Clinton Bennett: A villain or victim? Many to remember on Memorial Day Laci and son Conner Mother's Day Winners and losers What did they know, and when did they know it? It's hard to be humble Pfc Lynch -- hero To serve and protect What went wrong? Abiding trust His Excellency, Bill Clinton? Political observations Try to remember His Excellency, Kofi Annan Looking for a smoking gun Will you remember? Kerry and the Electoral College Isn't this where we came in? Frist is the right man at the right time Two peas in a pod The look ahead The music of Christmas Inspections a farce or trap? The whining The devil is in the fine print "WWW" not needed at the Pig Roast Let's take a good look at your taxes Wellstone will be missed Just stay home on Election Day Adding up the score Fish or cut bait Here we go again In whose best interest? The sounds of silence Well, I swan How soon will they forget? Say what? The year of the write-in ballot The 40-inch yardstick HOPE or hopeless? Death and taxes The old Rochelle game International Criminal Court Lowering the fence I told you so! Education ain't what it used to be The lottery. Always the lottery Here we go again -- again! Cell phones -- I hate 'em Time to tackle the TVA Taking care of business Whose generosity is it? When accusations become truth A test of faith Peace? There is no peace Too many lawyers Now that's more like it We've got one already! Byrd droppings Confidence in government The money trail The money trail No stimulus package It ain't nesessarily so What is the value of truth? What "is" is And justice for all? Legalized voter manipulation The true meaning of Xmas The Al Gore legacy Ashcroft 2, Leahy 0 One mystery solved? Speaker Naifeh flying high! Dear Honorable ... Divided we fall Quiet victory Here I go again! Words do have meanings Misplaced loyalty Closing the loopholes Airline security revisited Airline bail out a bad idea United we stand! TennCare sounds too good to me At whose expense? Another endangered species -- us! Income tax makes strange bedfellows Mountain or a molehill? Why stem cells? Half full vs. half empty Is it constitutional? Watch where you step! The power of suggestion Your place or mine? Necessary or just nice? Stars and Bars -- gone forever How did Brooks get elected? Paid for not growing corn What's an extra few billion? Tax reform is merely an "issue" Democrats take aim at 4th District We needed The Quiet Man Who won the China standoff? The perils of ladies and gentlemen Guns definitely serve as deterrents Identifying voters makes sense No wonder you're not worried Napster is a good deal gone sour California should have seen it coming Pardon me, your slip is showing

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