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| James H. (Jimmy) Faulkner of Bay Minette, Alabama is a radio executive, educator, author, and former mayor, state legislator, gubernatorial candidate and newspaper publisher. Faulkner University in Montgomery - a private college - and Faulkner State Community College - a state college - in Bay Minette, are named in his honor. He has been writing his newpaper column "Mumblings" for approximately 60 years and it is featured weekly in Gulf Coast Newspapers. |
| Click on an item below to read Jimmy Faulkner's columns as they appeared in Gulf Coast Newspapers. |
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December 28 , 2006 | Fare well and thanks for all the memories |
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December 21 , 2006 | Christmas a time to count your blessings |
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December 14 , 2006 | Interest in education started at early age |
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December 7 , 2006 | State of Iowa features many interesting attractions |
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November 30 , 2006 | Hoover overcame adversity to become great leader |
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November 23 , 2006 | Glad to see this election go |
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November 16 , 2006 | Hoover doesn't deserve criticism |
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November 9 , 2006 | Experience in Iowa much more fun than getting there |
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November 2 , 2006 | Looking forward to big election on Tuesday |
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October 26 , 2006 | Election should provide interesting state and local races |
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October 19 , 2006 | Dubai appeals to world traveler |
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October 12 , 2006 | Great trips include some great wonders |
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October 5 , 2006 | Meeting with FBI agents an enlightening experience |
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September 28, 2006 | Bridge could solve some traffic problems. if not for opposition |
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September 14, 2006 | Egypt ranks among most interesting countries visited |
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September 7, 2006 | Re-enactment remembers important piece of history |
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August 31, 2006 | Alabama politics full of some great political minds |
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August 24 , 2006 | Winning war in Iraq critical to survival of nation's economy |
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August 17 , 2006 | Baldwin County has rich tradition of law |
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August 10 , 2006 | Growth in Baldwin 'moving north' |
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August 3 , 2006 | Primaries over, but General Elections just around the corner |
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July 27, 2006 | The last few years have brought amazing growth |
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July 20, 2006 | County government grows along with population |
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July 13, 2006 | Baldwin schools provide quality education |
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July 6, 2006 | Blame the high price of gasoline on inflation |
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June 29, 2006 | Law school has seen troubles and triumphs |
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June 22, 2006 | Participating in politics one privilege of participating in Democracy |
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June 15, 2006 | Economic growth numbers staggering |
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June 8, 2006 | Banking in Baldwin a thriving business |
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June 1, 2006 | Cherished memories of public servants |
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May 25, 2006 | Singing, whistling can help Americans be happier |
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May 18, 2006 | Important School Board races gaining more public attention |
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May 11, 2006 | Excitement builds as primary nears |
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May 4, 2006 | Primary elections getting close |
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April 27, 2006 | After much thought, Greatest Wonder's list narrowed to 11 |
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April 20, 2006 | America the ultimate 'Greatest' |
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April 13 , 2006 | Australia's Great Barrier Reef stretches over 1,200 miles |
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April 6, 2006 | Man-made wonder still remains at top of 'Greatest' list |
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March 30, 2006 | Baldwin County blessed with good healthcare facilities |
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March 23, 2006 | Panama Canal one of man's greatest engineering feats |
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March 16, 2006 | Eiffel Tower deserves mention among World's Wonders |
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March 9, 2006 | At age 90, here’s hoping for a few more miles to go |
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March 2, 2006 | Let's stop finding fault and work on solving problems |
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February 23, 2006 | My best advice to travelers is to go light |
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February 16, 2006 | Majestic Taj Mahal attracts visitors from around the World |
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February 9, 2006 | Title Pending |
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February 2 , 2006 | Title Pending |
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January 19, 2006 | Governor's race provides hot spot for Alabama politics |
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January 12, 2006 | 2005 will be hard to top, but we're off to a great start |
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January 4, 2006 | Looking back at 2005 |
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December 29, 2005 | Words can only scratch the service of India's beauty |
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December 22, 2005 | India: A nation of contrasts |
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December 15, 2005 | Title Pending |
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December 8, 2005 | A quick lesson in traveling |
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November 24, 2005 | Several countries merit revisiting |
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November 17, 2005 | Military service among best of times |
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November 10, 2005 | Veterans Day one of my favorite holidays |
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November 3, 2005 | Egypt offers close-up look at history |
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October 27, 2005 | Hollinger provided inspiration for almost a century in education |
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October 20, 2005 | Sphinx part of great Egyptian history |
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October 13, 2005 | Egyptian pyramids make case for one of world's greatest man-made wonders |
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October 6, 2005 | Rumors circulating, but facts will soon prevail in Governor's race |
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September 29, 2005 | Title Pending |
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September 23, 2005 | Great Wall worth seeing once |
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September 15, 2005 | China Wall one of greatest man-made wonders |
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September 8, 2005 | Taking advantage of Uncle Sam's generosity |
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September 1, 2005 | Title Pending |
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August 25, 2005 | Title Pending |
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August 18, 2005 | Grand Canyon truly one of world's great wonders |
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August 11, 2005 | Great sites may vary, but they are still wondrous |
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August 4, 2005 | L. D. Owen's contribution to area immeasurable |
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July 28, 2005 | Managing growth an important goal for county officials |
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July 21, 2005 | Search and Rescue volunteers provide award-winning service |
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July 14, 2005 | Volunteers help make fire departments among best |
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July 6, 2005 | Weather and politics: everyone has an opinion |
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June 30, 2005 | Local economies booming |
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June 23, 2005 | Baxley first of many to announce intentions in Governor's Race |
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June 16, 2005 | Riding motorcycle more fun way to see country |
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June 9, 2005 | Title Pending |
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June 2, 2005 | Title Pending |
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May 26, 2005 | Mobile mayor's race to be hotly contested |
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May 19, 2005 | Work together to solve education problems |
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May 12, 2005 | Title Pending |
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May 5, 2005 | No Matter How You Get There Chattanooga A Nice Place To Visit |
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April 28, 2005 | World Travels Not Without Incident |
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April 21, 2005 | Alabama Has Seen Some Great Senators |
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April 14, 2005 | We Must Consider Environment In Growth |
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April 7, 2005 | Growth Brings Opportunities And Problems |
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March 31, 2005 | Baldwin Population Will Soon Overtake Mobile's |
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March 24, 2005 | Baldwin County growing by leaps and bounds |
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March 17, 2005 | Places I've been and places I want to go |
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March 10, 2005 | At 89, there have been more good times than bad |
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March 3, 2005 | Traveling can sometimes present complications |
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February 24, 2005 | Women to make big impact on statewide politics in upcoming elections |
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February 17, 2005 | In politics, like football what goes around, comes around |
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February 10, 2005 | Petite lady making big impact on Baldwin County |
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February 3, 2005 | Conflicting reports may have contributed to size confusion |
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January 27, 2005 | St. Joe Paper contributing to growth of Florida panhandle |
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January 20, 2005 | Panhandle area growing at rapid rate |
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January 13, 2005 | Horrible events bring out generocity of others |
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January 6, 2005 | Time Once Again For Resolutions |
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December 30, 2004 | 2004 An Exciting Year For Baldwin County |
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December 23, 2004 | You are never too old to believe in Santa Claus |
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December 16, 2004 | Selma's history comes to light with a quick tour |
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December 9, 2004 | The percentages tell all this election year |
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December 2, 2004 | We have much to be thankful for this holiday season |
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November 25, 2004 | Nashville would be my choice of Tennessee cities |
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November 18, 2004 | Nashville is full of culture, historic musical talent |
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November 11, 2004 | Democrats were strong, Republicans stronger |
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November 7, 2004 | The fate of the Presidency is already sealed |
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October 28, 2004 | Cast your vote in this presidential election |
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October 21, 2004 | At Fort Knox you are lucky to see the gold |
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October 14, 2004 | The Ohio River is essential to growth of industry |
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October 7, 2004 | The 'blue grass state' is a sight to behold |
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September 30, 2004 | Hurricane Ivan is one for the books |
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September 23, 2004 | Steam boating is a lot of fun, educational, relaxing and entertaining |
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September 16, 2004 | More Observations On The Political Scene |
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September 9, 2004 | Observations on the county, national political scene |
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September 2, 2004 | Mount Rushmore Park Is Top South Dakota Attraction |
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August 26, 2004 | Free ice water at Wall Drug Store . . . 1,629.7 miles |
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August 19, 2004 | Greatest city campaigns in county's political history |
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August 12, 2004 | Crazy Horse project makes trip worthwhile |
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August 5, 2004 | Custer State Park . . . where the buffalo roam |
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July 29, 2004 | Sturgis, South Dakota: "Motorcycle City U.S.A." |
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July 22, 2004 | Lots to see within 50 miles of Rapid City, S.D. |
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July 15, 2004 | Presidential Park A South Dakota 'Must See' |
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July 8, 2004 | Presidential Park a South Dakota 'must see' |
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July 1, 2004 | The Baldwin boom and the funnel system |
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June 24, 2004 | Ronald Reagan . . . great President and what a funeral |
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June 17, 2004 | No Baldwin boom in north North Baldwin |
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June 10, 2004 | Siegelman, Jockisch cases hurt state's national image |
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June 3, 2004 | Post office, weather often subjects of complaints |
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May 27, 2004 | Secret to commencement address success: Brevity |
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May 20, 2004 | Tampa Bay St. Petersburg Area Has Much To Offer |
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May 13, 2004 | Countries visited count now 101 . .
. adding USA Best tourist destination of all: Florida |
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May 6, 2004 | Just call Mobile the mother city for Baldwin |
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April 29, 2004 | Mary Frances Stewart will be missed |
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April 22, 2004 | Alan White . . . a local success story |
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April 15, 2004 | Spanish Fort has come a long way since '30s |
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April 8, 2004 | AU now largest university in state |
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April 1, 2004 | Five-laning of CR27 good news |
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March 25, 2004 | The 'Warrior City' prosperous and progressive |
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March 18, 2004 | You're only as old as you feel, or look |
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March 11, 2004 | Presidential election turns to who will be running mates |
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March 4, 2004 | Most glad to see Pryor appointment |
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February 26, 2004 | Medical centers great in Houston, Chicago |
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February 19, 2004 | Big cities, like Houston, a good place to visit |
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February 12, 2004 | 'America's Best Waterpark' located in Texas |
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February 5, 2004 | Visiting the German 'prince city' in Texas |
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January 29, 2004 | Eating Chinese food in Houston, Texas |
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January 22, 2004 | Circuit clerk job tough, but important |
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January 15, 2004 | More political predictions |
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January 8, 2004 | Families together for the holidays |
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January 1, 2004 | Predictions for the New Year |
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