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November 3, 2004 - November 9, 2004 | Issue 40•44

Spain Vows Eternal Vigilance In War On Bulls

PAMPLONA, SPAIN—Following a series of brutal attacks, Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Zapatero pledged Monday that he "will not rest until Spain is free of rampaging...

U.S. Inspires World With Attempt At Democratic Election

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News

NEW YORK—Observers from around the world report that they were inspired and moved by America's most recent attempt to hold a public election in... more»
National Museum Of The Middle Class Opens In Schaumburg, IL

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News

SCHAUMBURG, IL—The museum details the history of these interesting people, from their "day trips" to their "baseball games." more»
Workout Routine Broken Down For Coworker

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News

SAN JOSE, CA—Heritage Ink Supply sales rep Eric Vanderbilt explained to his coworker that he is going for a total-body workout. more»
Loft Apartments Converted To Mayonnaise Factory

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Brief

SEATTLE—A building housing 10 adjoining lofts near Pike Place was purchased to be converted from airy studio apartments into a mayonnaise... more»
Shy Friend Experimenting With Personality

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Brief

DUBUQUE, IA—Bashful Clark College sophomore Mandy Schumacher, 20, has spent the last month unsuccessfully trying to forge a personality from... more»
Recurring Zhang Ziyi Fantasy Always Involves Getting Kicked In The Face

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Brief

EL CAJON, CA—Bradley Vogt, 24, said Monday that, although he often fantasizes about Beijing-born Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star... more»
Millions Of Work Hours Lost To Voting

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao announced Wednesday that voter turnout for the 2004 election resulted in an "abysmal" 32 percent... more»
Nader Supporters Blame Electoral Defeat On Bush, Kerry

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—Supporters of presidential candidate Ralph Nader blamed his defeat Tuesday on George W. Bush and John Kerry, claiming that the... more»
Kerry Takes Frustration Out On Lobster

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Photos
Drug Paraphernalia Visible In Photo Of Missing Cat

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Photos
$14.5 Billion Pledged To Rebuild Battleground States

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | News In Photos
I Don't Like The Person You Become When You're On The Jumbotron

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | Commentary

Okay, Dave, we need to talk. I didn't say anything on the way back from the stadium, because I was collecting my thoughts. But now, I think it's time... more»
Walking On Empty

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | Columnists

Diabetes is no laughing matter, kids. (I'm not accusing you of laughing at diabetes—I'm just saying.) Diabetes affects millions of Americans,... more»
Horoscope for the week of November 3, 2004

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | Horoscopes

The stars will weep over your plight this week, which will offer little comfort, as their tears are made of excruciatingly hot stellar plasma. more»
Election Opinion Polls

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | Infographic

Telephone polls were conducted with increasing frequency in the days leading up to the election. What were some of the question? more»
What Does The Presidential Runner-Up Receive?

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | Statshot
Red Sox Break Curse

issue 4044 | 11.03.04 | What Do You Think?

Last week, the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, breaking a "curse" that has persisted since 1918. What do... more»