Robert Altman Dead

November 24, 2006 | ISSUE 42•47

Acclaimed director Robert Altman died this week. What do you think?

I hope he didn't check 'Yes' on the organ-donation box. There's nothing worse than a third-hand heart.

Rebecca Johansen
Systems Analyst
This death came out of nowhere. Mr. Altman appeared so young, vibrant, and fresh-faced.

Lee Utrecht
Tunnel Digger
See what happens when you go around being stoned all the time? You accidentally make Popeye and manage to fuck up what would have been a perfectly lovely obit.

Jeremy Wilmington
Bricklayer

Burmese Pythons Exterminating Everglades Mammals

02.02.12 | ISSUE 48•05

A study in the journal Proceedings Of The National Academy of Sciences links a drastic decline in raccoons and other mammals in the Florida everglades to the introduction of Burmese pythons.
Facebook To Launch IPO

02.01.12 | ISSUE 48•05

Social networking site Facebook is expected to go public this week and will likely become the largest tech IPO in history.
Chevy To Sticker Cars' Environmental Impact

01.31.12 | ISSUE 48•05

Beginning with its 2012 subcompact Sonic, Chevrolet will begin providing information on the lifetime environmental impact of its cars.
Dogs Domesticated Earlier Than Thought

01.30.12 | ISSUE 48•05

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Oklahoma Bill Would Ban Use Of Fetuses In Food

01.27.12 | ISSUE 48•04

A bill introduced by Oklahoma state senator Ralph Shortey would prohibit the use of aborted fetuses in food products.