91.   Among them was former state Sen. Ralph David Abernathy III, son of the late civil rights leader.

92.   Although the state is the birthplace of modern computing, lawmakers have been reluctant to make their campaign statements available in cyberspace.

93.   Although the state Legislature is famous for concentrating authority in a few hands, the monthly payroll boasts more leaders than the Continental Congress.

94.   An aide to the governor said the state was in talks with Nascar and other possible tenants for the sports complex.

95.   Among the hardest-hit states were Montana, New Mexico and Colorado.

96.   Among the places he has in mind are the states of West Virginia, Washington, Oregon and New Mexico, and the city of San Francisco.

97.   Among the question marks is whether the state is prepared to respond to bio-terrorism and contain any outbreak of infectious disease caused by such an attack.

98.   Among the witnesses was state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston.

99.   Among them was longtime state Rep. Allen Hightower, D-Huntsville.

100.   Among the wild cards are the state of the economy.