1.   Could this whole mess have been avoided had Kasten been less confrontational?

2.   I knew I should have stayed home to avoid the mess, but I wanted to go to church even though the marathon cut through my only route.

3.   Ray Monk, who operates a tree service in Cumming, came up with a way to avoid the mess.

4.   The only way to avoid this mess is for President Bush and Congress to step in right now and boost the regular approriation substantially.

5.   Architect William McDonough envisions a time when things are desinged to avoid any mess later.