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August 25, 2004 - August 31, 2004 | Issue 40•34

Dolph Lundgren Wins Long, Courageous Battle Against Fame

NEW YORK—In 1983, the future looked bright for Hans Lundgren. A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Lundgren had already schooled at the Royal Institute of Technology, attended Washington State University on an academic scholarship, and completed his masters degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Sydney in Australia. Then, the young scientist was awarded the prestigious...

Shiny, Wriggling Object Attracting Interest Among Fish Community

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News

BRULE RIVER, WI—No fish has yet made contact with the mesmerizingly minnow-esque bobbling object that appeared around sunrise. more»
Online University Cracks Down On Rowdy Online Fraternity

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News

MINNEAPOLIS—Capella University, a highly trafficked institution of online learning, issued a stern disciplinary e-mail Monday. more»
T.G.I. Friday's Given One Last Shot

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News

HOUSTON—In spite of experiences he has had with T.G.I. Friday's in the past, Nate Greisberg has decided to give the popular restaurant a final... more»
Prizes On Price Is Right Looking Better As Man Ages

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Brief

YORBA LINDA, CA—Local electrician Ryan DeRegotis, 35, said Tuesday that the prizes on The Price Is Right look more appealing every year.... more»
Customer Service Operator Safely In Remote Location

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Brief

PHOENIX, AZ—Incompetent and uncaring U-Haul helpline operator Kamio Morton's remote Phoenix location is the only thing protecting him from... more»
Salad Rendered Unhealthy In Three Steps

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Brief

PINE BLUFF, AR—A nutritious meal was rendered unhealthy in three easy steps Monday, when area resident Kimberly Lowen, 24, added ranch dressing,... more»
CEO Spends 30 Percent Of Earnings Staying Out Of Jail

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Brief

NEW YORK—Bellcroft Industries CEO Robert M. Burdick said Monday that he spends up to 30 percent of his $2.4 million salary keeping himself out... more»
Swing States Roughed Up By Bush, Kerry Operatives

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—The 22 battleground states in the 2004 presidential election said Monday that they have received threats, both direct and veiled,... more»
Kerry's Face Droops With Joy Over Latest Polls

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Photos
Child Buried In Backyard Under Popsicle-Stick Cross

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | News In Photos
Well, Those White House Security Guards Certainly Were Rude

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | Commentary

I've traveled all over this country, but I don't believe that I've ever in all my years been treated as poorly as I was at the White House today. I... more»
What's Hot Besides The Weather? Find Out Here!

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | Columnists

This is a special edition of The Outside Scoop. It's time for the Jackie Harvey Hot List! This is where I make my picks on the big things to watch... more»
Horoscope for the week of August 25, 2004

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | Horoscopes

Your love is dead, but dead love is not like a dead person. All the car batteries, radioactive injections, and monkey extract in the world won't... more»
The Republican National Convention

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | Infographic

The Republican National Convention will be held in New York City Aug. 30 through Sept. 2. What will the event feature? more»
What Are We Spending Our Disaster Relief On?

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | Statshot
The Widening Income Gap

issue 4034 | 08.25.04 | What Do You Think?

According to a recent report based on census data, the gap between the rich and poor widened in 2003. What do you think? more»