1.   Spousal abuse is much in the news, as much or more so as child abuse.

2.   And feels less so as a man.

3.   By its rabid religious reality, theological antagonism is an uncurable muddle and will continue to be so as long as there still are Christians, Jews and Muslims.

4.   I brought my Catahoula girl dog home from the vet this week after having her fixed so as not to further perpetuate the species.

5.   In Texas, Dole also did well, although not so well as in Florida, among these groups, which are crucial to Buchanan.

6.   In Texas too Dole did well, although not so well as in Florida, among these groups that are crucial to Buchahan.

7.   In Texas too Dole did well, although not so well as in Florida, among these groups that are crucial to Buchanan.

8.   It is especially so as peace talks with Israel accelerate and Palestinian administration in the West Bank and Gaza prepares for more of the responsibilities associated with statehood.

9.   This is particularly so as the country staggers through an uncertain democratic transition.