81.  Anybody remember the good old days when people thought things through BEFORE they expressed them publicly, thereby avoiding the need to retreat and issue apologies?

82.  Democrats have seen better days in much of the Midwest.

83.  Democrats in recent days have also said they would not rubber-stamp the White House's military budget without a clear explanation of the administration's goals beyond Afghanistan.

84.  Despite several calls for further comment over the next several days, Olivero never called back.

85.  Despite days of banner headlines on the subject, few youngsters who stopped by the infirmary even knew about the new policy.

86.  Despite days of on-air promotions and frantic Web activity, the return of "Freaks and Geeks" didn't soar as NBC hoped.

87.  Despite the band's devilish image, Young said life on the road is pretty unremarkable these days.

88.  Despite the delays, it appeared the Senate would approve the requirements within days.

89.  Democrats want a broader external review by an independent panel that would be required to report in a few days depending on the severity of the case.

90.  Despite glitches and confusion in the first few days, Europeans calmly loaded up on euros by withdrawing them from automated cash machines.