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HOME: DECEMBER 23, 2005: COLUMNS AND FEATURES
Best Of Austin 2005

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What it takes to win the War on the War on Christmas

Postmarks Online
Letters to the editor, updated daily.

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Letters at 3AM

What I learned in Las Vegas on a years-ago Christmas Eve is that the Devil gives you five seconds, and God gives you none at all

After a Fashion

Caroling, Mother Ginger, and teenage wildings? You know it's 'the season.'

Day Trips

Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park comes alive with wildlife during the winter months, but is enjoyable all year long

To Your Health

What is the latest thinking on coenzyme Q-10 supplements?

The Common Law

What does the term "ERISA" mean?

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Ask Mr. Smarty Pants
Got a question? He's got the answer.

Soccer Watch

Soccer Watch Online

News and scores from the U.S. and abroad

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The Luv Doc Recommends

A rambling recommendation to shore up that hole in your social calendar

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