MISSOURIANA

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Several legislators have pledged a campaign to stop salary hikes for themselves. Politicians have a long way to go before they learn how to behave like corporate presidents.

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Studies find no correlation between productivity and computers. OK, correlate millionaire nerds and computers.

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With a V-chip to monitor TV programs about to become a reality, how many weeks before someone produces a gadget to immobilize it?

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About the worst decision anyone could make at this time year is to give up smoking just before the in-laws arrive for an extended holiday visit.

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You don't understand. It was the Grinch, not Gingrich , who stole Christmas.