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October 6, 2004 - October 12, 2004 | Issue 40•40

Personal Relationship With God Also Public Relationship With God

MOBILE, AL—Hugh Thompson's personal relationship with God entered the public sphere once again Monday, when the 48-year-old born-again Christian shared word of his devotion with shoppers at Dorman's Supermarket. "You're wondering why I have such a big smile on my face today!" Thompson said, attracting the attention of several shoppers in the...

Irrelevant Pop Stars Unite Against Bush

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News

LOS ANGELES—In an effort to motivate Americans to go to the polls on Nov. 2, a coalition of irrelevant pop stars is winding up a 36-city tour that... more»
American Robot's Job Outsourced To Overseas Robot

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News

CANTON, OH—QT2D-7, an 11-year-old electric assembly-operations robot, was laid off Monday when the Lawn-Boy plant that has employed him... more»
Older Brother Accused Of Cushion-Fort Prisoner Abuse

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News

PARK CITY, UT—Following a probe into activities that allegedly occurred inside a couch-cushion fort located in the basement of the Nelson home,... more»
Green Bay Taxi Driver Has Seen Whole Heck Of A Lot

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Brief

GREEN BAY, WI—David Horsted, 45, announced Monday that he's seen a whole heck of a lot during his 20 years driving a taxi. "Aw, geez, the people... more»
Ad Exec Doesn't Care What Proverb Actually Means

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Brief

CHICAGO—Leo Burnett Agency creative executive Patrick Bergman authorized the use of a common proverb in a Subway ad campaign in spite of the... more»
91-Year-Old Woman An Expert At Outliving

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Brief

TEMPE, AZ—Lillian Reselman celebrated her 91st birthday Monday by continuing to do what she's been doing for more than nine decades: outliving... more»
Many Animals Harmed In Catering Of Film

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Brief

LOS ANGELES—More than 50 animal-rights activists picketed outside the gates of 20th Century Fox studios Monday to protest the fact that hundreds... more»
Study: Good Porn Still Hard To Find

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Brief

BOSTON—According to a report released by the Institute for Advanced Media Studies, good porn remains hard to find. "Though it's true that there... more»
Bush Arrives At Debate Wearing Flight Suit

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Photos

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Wrong Pre-Fab House Delivered

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | News In Photos
Happy One-Week Anniversary, Sweetheart!

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | Commentary

Hi, Alex, sweetheart! It's me, Chel! I hope you don't think writing this column is too much, but I just really, really wanted to wish you a happy... more»
Any Way You Slice It, Joey Is A Hit!

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | Columnists

Item! You never know what you'll get from a spin-off. For every Frasier, there are 10 Kramers. That said: How ya doin',... more»
Horoscope for the week of October 6, 2004

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | Horoscopes

You'll use your love of business books and your knowledge of science to write Sales Success Secrets Of The Strong And Weak Subatomic Forces. more»
Debate Rules

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | Infographic

As President Bush and U.S. Sen. John Kerry square of in the debates, they are following a set of detailed guidelines. What are some of the rules? more»
Why Haven't We Registered To Vote Yet?

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | Statshot
Secret Searches Ruled Illegal

issue 4040 | 10.06.04 | What Do You Think?

Last week, a federal judge deemed a Patriot Act provision that allowed the FBI to secretly obtain Internet and telephone records unconstitutional.... more»