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The unbelievable story from India
Revealing pictures shock America
Time to lighten up about skin tone
Oil's well in the Saudi kingdom
Free at last? Not so fast
Gandhi still leads the way
A little pride goes a long way
Putting the diversity back in Africa
Outsourcing our work to India
Martha Stewart's prison diary
Going crazy at the book sale
Another girl joins the party
Valentine's Day, the toughest test of all
Keeping abreast of the Super Bowl
Burning up about cold weather
Let's drink a toast to the armed forces
Celebrity parents need some tips
Airport security: Don't take it personally
Expect more excitement in 2004
A capture right out of nature
Breaking down the language barrier
Dear Santa: I'm feeling lazy
Saving ourselves from financial disaster
Where's a strongman when you need one?
Our life of Law & Disorder
Welcome to the Hair Club for Men
Shrinking gap creates a trap
Mother Teresa: She's a saint and we ain't
The dirty truth about men
Happiness doesn't need to cost much
Fewer catnaps, more dogged exercise
Women's soccer gets a red card
A problem we can wash away
The lost lessons of Sept. 11
A century of traveling Wright
Football produces lots of fighting
Blackout leaves many hot
American democracy gone amok
Downloading a snazzy new name
Life after the obituary
Getting the short end of the stick
Mr. Bush goes to Africa
Don't forget to make a list
Two husbands and no wife
No pants, no problems
Make a conviction to love
Hillary shares a few details
Divorcing ourselves from dowry
A subject that's so easy to fail
Lying our way through life
Give this minority a job
Feeling a little camera-shy
Going crazy with the baby
Don't hate the Americans
The many sides of war
When Iraq talks back
Many changes in liberated Iraq
It isn't wise to plagiarize
Watch out Osama, you're next!
Doing it all with your cell phone
Spelling out their opposition to war
A hot body dying for some food
Michael Jackson needs to get real
Astronauts are a special  breed
A healthcare system that needs treatment
Driving a stick shift isn't automatic
Shaq tries comedy in second language
When your resolve begins to dissolve
Winning the battle of the bulge
Another eventful year ahead
Let's explore the exotic West
So hard to kick the habit
Married to a maiden name
Many reasons to be thankful
A good memory can solve our problems
Finding my niche on cable TV
Haitians can't catch a break
An open letter to the sniper
Democracy thrives in Iraq
Leave your children in the dust
Instant replay belongs in my home
A Cabinet full of millionaires
A good marriage can be a relative thing
The Japanese can make everything last
Remembering the victims of Sept. 11
Dummies can bear a bull market
Get ready for some first-rate first aid
Hail to the Turkmenistan turkey
Excited about my new source of wealth
Bringing out the veggie-lover in me
Any place is a good place for a wedding
Who put my brain in a washer?
Don't bail out of marriage too soon
Everything's disposable, but the baby
Bush sets great fitness example
Flying with extra baggage isn't cheap
It's open season on Arabs
Baby arrives and mother survives
Exploring the mind of a teen-ager
Buy a product, support a cause
The silent victims of divorce
Are you ready for a soccer frenzy?
Sharing the privileges of pregnancy
T-shirts make no sense, earn no cents
Invite a few insects into your life
Is rudeness spreading across America?
The benefits of earning a Ph.D.
The world's running out of gentlemen
Good movie reviews don't come cheap
No complaints about Sept. 11 holiday
Drinking can impair your thinking
The strange people across the border
Donating my body to sports
Africa is worth caring about, too
It's time for your annual dose of romance
Give yourself an edge in the job market
A good vocabulary can serve you well
Why do we love Anna Kournikova so much?
Obituary for a beloved pet
Putting America on trial for arrogance
We'll enjoy happier times in 2002

Alcohol, Viagra aren't just for human

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A little kindness goes a long way

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Don't forget to give to the needy

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Don't sing if you can't carry a tune

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Getting a good friend is a good move

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Optimism can make your life better

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Take good care of your dead neighbors

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Missing out on Halloween

bulletEmail has made the world a lot smaller
bulletFreedom of speech takes a beating
bulletFood donations may create goodwill
bulletFootball is worth sleeping for
bulletPatriotism surges from shore to shore
bulletRising from the rubble: Thousands of heroes
bulletA terrible tragedy that's still hard to believe
bulletGossip can be hurtful, but hard to stop
bulletRacism hides in so many people
bulletExtreme protests just don't suit me
bulletJapanese produced great formula in sushi
bulletNothing to fear but hundreds of fears
bulletNever underestimate the mind of a monkey
bulletAdvertising can help you find a mate
bulletLife without freedom is a nightmare
bulletEverybody deserves a good title
bulletIt takes seven years to undo a marriage
bulletIt takes time to attain your dreams
bulletOld folks deserve an equal chance
bulletLife would be scary without pills
bulletAlcohol lures Bush twins and other teens
bulletWe can gain a lot from bookstores
bulletSome inventions are just disappointing
bulletLife would be strange with five wives
bulletMothers want the best for us
bulletWe're doing nothing but watching TV
bulletSibling fights just aren't worth it
bulletNobody has a monopoly on fine dining
bulletSome apologies are easier than others
bulletSuccess can be defined in many ways
bulletIt's tough to leave the past behind
bulletLoyalty has almost gone extinct
bulletWe all deserve awards for stupidity
bulletFreedom of worship is worth praying for
bulletThe police almost nabbed me again
bulletDeath penalty not enough for McVeigh
bulletClinton turns into Harlem hero
bulletRejection can turn into big success
bulletSexist language can be avoided
bulletKitchens can be unfriendly places
bulletIt's easy to forget the poor
bulletSome children work far too hard
bulletClinton leaves a damaged legacy
bulletDogs are enjoying the good life
bullet2001 will be another wacky year
bulletCan't we do anything about the snow?
bulletMen can't listen like women
bulletOh no, we're running late again
bulletWe have lots of people to thank
bulletElection mess brings lots of distress
bulletVoter turnout needs to be higher
bulletFather-in-law meeting was quite a trip
bulletPerfect wedding hard to attain
bulletAmerica's stuck with Gore or Bush
bulletOlympics give us reason to dream
bulletOlympics lose viewers in America
bulletSome advertisements need to go away
bulletBridal registries save time, hassle
bulletTechnology helps us, hurts us
bulletGore's kiss may propel him to White House
bulletHappiness may require the right perspective
bulletMarried life may be easier than wedding
bulletShorter names could benefit running mates
bulletThe Internet can help you find love
bulletPlants can't survive on talk alone
bulletWe're lucky to have enough food
bulletGenetic advancements have drawbacks
bulletEverybody's trying to save gas
bulletSome calls can be dangerous
bulletEverybody wants to be a running mate
bulletAnimal activists often go too far
bulletWe need to toughen drunk driving laws
bulletWe all need more love
bulletElian will stay in the news
bulletIt's easy to sell yourself to lottery
bulletNobody is safe from hate crimes
bulletLies on a resume can get you in trouble
bulletModels are too skinny
bulletInterracial dating at Bob Jones U.
bulletAfrica deserves more attention
bulletEven millionaires lose their brides
bulletMillionaires have good habits
bulletTipping is sometimes confusing
bulletBirthdays aren't fun for everyone
bulletA seat belt could be your best friend
bulletAdultery ought to be outlawed
bulletCuban boy should be with his dad
bulletIf only racism could be treated
bulletHijackers increase flying fears
bulletPredictions for 2000
bulletTime to make great resolutions
bulletSanta brings plenty for the rich
bulletSports takes priority over everything
bulletTeens aren't allowed to do anything
bulletGeorge W. Bush isn't alone in his ignorance
bulletJustice is easy to get on television
bulletDentists drill holes in your wallet
bulletSmall cars no match for big rigs
bulletPresidential race needs female voice
bulletMen today are far too smooth
bulletMen can't compete against women
bulletAdvertising is everywhere
bulletProtein diets too good to be true
bulletAmerica welcomes immigrants
bulletLow phone rates could boost love life
bulletDon't listen to the critics
bulletIt's easy to be rich
bulletMulti-tasking is essential skill
bulletPresidential candidates are odd
bulletWomen face unnatural beauty ideal
bulletNon-athletes need some glory, too
bulletAmerica needs more gun control
bulletWe'll seem primitive in the future
bulletMale models set high standards
bulletToo many computer viruses
bulletWe need to appreciate real heroes
bulletInsurance covers almost everything
bulletMonica showed us a lot on 20/20
bulletLosing weight is hard to do
bulletWe owe a lot to our parents
bulletAmericans entering new era
bulletImmigrants' names are often mangled
bulletPrime-time television challenges parents
bulletFrench may need soap and water
bulletFlying cheap means scrounging for food
bulletY2K bug may create chaos
bulletEveryone plays the return game
bulletPredictions for 1999
bulletPartisanship has gone too far

 

 

                                                        

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