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October 16, 2002 - October 22, 2002 | Issue 38•38

Marketing Guru Also A Getting-Divorced Guru

NEW YORK—Marketing guru Bob Lippman, 43, is also a getting-divorced guru, colleagues noted Tuesday. "Bob has an incredible knack for identifying branding strategies to connect with a demographic," coworker Ann Lamp said. "He's almost as good at establishing a product's core consumer message as he is at ending loveless, doomed marriages." In the past 10 years, Lamp has won four Mobius Awards...

Bush On Economy: 'Saddam Must Be Overthrown'

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—Amid growing concerns about the faltering stock market and deepening recession, President Bush vowed to tackle the nation's economic... more»
FAA Considering Passenger Ban

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—Seeking to address "the number-one threat to airline security," the Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that it will... more»
Goodwill Toy Section Most Depressing Thing Ever

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News

SPENCER, IA—The toy section of the Fleet Road Goodwill, with its heartbreaking assortment of soiled, broken, bargain-priced playthings, depressed... more»
New Mistress Seems To Be Good For Area Man

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News

KIRKWOOD, MO—Len Stavros, 46, is a whole new man since he began dating new mistress Amanda Broder, sources reported Tuesday. more»
Man Doesn't Realize Date Went Terribly

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Brief

FORT WAYNE, IN—Dan Haft, 24, failed to realize that his date with Mindy Camden went terribly Saturday. "On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd have to give... more»
Logo In Corner Of TV Reminds Man He's Masturbating To Spice

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Brief

FRANKLIN, VT—A logo in the lower-right-hand corner of his TV screen helped remind Peter Brighton that he was masturbating to the Spice channel... more»
No One Has Heart To Ask Human Beat Box To Stop

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Brief

VENTURA, CA—Friends of Ron Berg, the self-described "human beat box," don't have the heart to ask him to stop. "Any time we're out, it's only a... more»
Georgia School Board Bans 'Theory Of Math'

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Brief

COGDELL, GA—The Cogdell School Board banned the teaching of the controversial "Theory Of Math" in its schools Monday. "We are simply not confident... more»
Activity Made Up To Sell Athletic Shoes

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Brief

BEAVERTON, OR—In its latest niche-marketing coup, the Nike Corporation on Monday unveiled the Nike Bog-Ramper, a light, durable sneaker designed... more»
Religious Pamphlet Sat On

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Photos
Baby Found On Doorstep Moved To Neighbor's Doorstep

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | News In Photos
You're Not One Of Those Couples Who Secretly Videotape Their Nanny, Are You?

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | Commentary

Well, Mr. and Mrs. Hegan, you seem like a lovely young couple, and Courtney is an absolute doll. I'd be delighted to accept the job as your new... more»
The Tycoon Of 1567 Blossom Meadows Drive

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | Columnists

In the weeks since I lost my job at Fashion Bug, I've been collecting unemployment. Now, just in case you're thinking that idle hands are the devil's... more»
Horoscope for the week of October 16, 2002

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | Horoscopes

You are in grave danger of losing whatever credibility you had as a psychiatrist, which is strange, as you've been in floorcoverings for 17 years. more»
2002 Nobel Prize Winners

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | Infographic

The 2002 Nobel Prize winners were announced last week in Stockholm, Sweden. more»
What Are We Gluing To The Governor Of Wyoming?

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | Statshot
The Dockworkers' Strike

issue 3838 | 10.16.02 | What Do You Think?

Dockworkers in 29 West Coast ports returned to work last week under court order, tackling a 10-day backlog of cargo. What do you think? more»