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October 27, 2004 - November 2, 2004 | Issue 40•43

Study: 100 Percent Of Americans Lead Secret Lives

BERKELEY, CA—A study released Monday by the University of California-Berkeley shows that 100 percent of Americans fail to disclose the full truth...

Countdown To The Recount 2004

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News
Republicans Urge Minorities To Get Out And Vote On Nov. 3

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News

MIAMI, FL—With the knowledge that the minority vote will be crucial in the upcoming presidential election, Republican Party officials are urging... more»
Boss' Going-Away Party A Little Too Jubilant

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News

AMES, IA—The Oct. 22 office going-away party for Karl Roberts, manager for the past five years at Ames Farm Products Wholesalers, Inc., was "a... more»
Assistant Uses Cake To Smuggle Cake-Decorating Set To Martha Stewart

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Brief

ALDERSON, WV—Authorities at Alderson Federal Prison have detained Becki Uecker, Martha Stewart's personal assistant, for smuggling a... more»
Detroit Tourism Board's 'Hidden Detroit' Campaign Results In 24 Deaths

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Brief

DETROIT—The Detroit Tourism Board is scaling back the city-sponsored "Hidden Detroit" program following the deaths of 24 tourists in the past... more»
Stock Analysts Confused, Frightened By Boar Market

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Brief

NEW YORK—Stock analysts on Wall Street fled in terror after being spooked by the rare but deadly boar market that reared its head at closing... more»
Meaning Of Dream Obvious To Everyone Else

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Brief

SAN FRANCISCO—Although Jennie Wick, 23, cannot make sense of the dream she had Monday evening, its meaning is clear to everyone else, sources... more»
King Of Queens Creator Thinks Everyone's Ripping Him Off

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Brief

LOS ANGELES—Michael Weithorn, co-creator and executive producer of the hit CBS sitcom King Of Queens, said Monday that he is "tired of... more»
Bush Campaign Paints Kerry As Pre-Raphaelite Contessa

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Photos
Underwear Worn Out Of Respect For The Dead

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | News In Photos
Converting To The Metric System Starts With The Individual

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Commentary

On her deathbed, my mother took my hand. "Theresa," she said. "When I was a girl, I thought I could change the world. But as I grew, I began to... more»
Man, I Wish That Sniper Would Go Away

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Commentary

I know I shouldn't complain: I've got a reasonably priced place with gorgeous hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a nice big backyard. It's just, there... more»
Horoscope for the week of October 27, 2004

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Horoscopes

Your health and dignity are equally important, but four square miles of ball bearings will make it difficult for you to maintain either. more»
Flu Vaccine Shortage

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Infographic

What are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending in response to the current flu vaccine shortage? more»
Which Wire?

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Statshot
Return Of The Draft?

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | What Do You Think?

As the war in Iraq drags on, some Americans fear reinstatement of the military draft. What do you think? more»
Election Day Guide

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Tips

Tuesday is Election Day. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when heading to the polls: more»
The Bush Administration

issue 4043 | 10.27.04 | Slideshow