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February 15, 2006 - February 21, 2006 | Issue 42•07

Denny's Comment-Card Archive Offers Glimpse Into Decades Of Poor, Fair, And Excellent Service

SPARTANBURG, SC—For the first time in its 53-year history, Denny's has opened its voluminous customer-comment-card archive, giving the public an unprecedented look into its long history of service reviews and suggestions....

Hamas Calls For 'Giant Summit' With All Israelis

issue 4207 | 02.15.06 | News

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK—Hamas leaders invited "all living Israelis" to a comprehensive summit in an effort to end conflict in the Middle East once and... more»
Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent On Land

issue 4207 | 02.15.06 | News

GAINESVILLE, FL—Despite theories that dolphins are excellent communicators, they responded to questions on land with only labored wheezing and... more»
Senate Ethics Committee To Meet In New Ethics Committee Mansion

issue 4207 | 02.15.06 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—According to members of the committee, weighty ethical issues are best discussed in one of the 12 hot tubs that adorn the secluded... more»
History Buff Can Really Relate To Millard Fillmore

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Brief

PALATINE, IL—Amateur historian Dean Durand reported Monday that he increasingly finds himself identifying with former President Millard... more»
Self-Defense Instructor Keeps A Couple Of Secrets To Himself

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Brief

OAKLAND, CA— Tae kwon do instructor Darryl Connally, 42, said Monday that he never teaches his students everything he knows about self-defense. more»
Bush Hides U.S. Report Card In Sock Drawer

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Brief

CRAWFORD, TX—According to White House sources, following yet another disappointing grading period for the nation he leads, President Bush hid... more»
Hollywood Plans Big-Budget Remake Of Mr. & Mrs. Smith

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Brief

LOS ANGELES—Studio executives at 20th Century Fox announced that production will begin next month on a big-budget, all-star remake of Mr.... more»
Grandmother Will Live On In Arguments Over Her Wedding China

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Brief

WAUKESHA, WI—Although Sophia Burnhardt, matriarch of the extended Burnhardt clan, died last week, family sources confirmed that her memory will... more»
Daytona 500 Honors Dale Earnhardt's Memory With Wall Of Fame Across Track

issue 4207 | 02.16.06 | Sports News

DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Daytona 500 organizers and NASCAR executives announced Tuesday that they would honor Dale Earnhardt on the fifth anniversary... more»
UN To U.S.: Close Gitmo

issue 4207 | 02.21.06 | American Voices
Batman vs. Bin Laden

issue 4207 | 02.20.06 | American Voices

Frank Miller and DC Comics announced that they would be publishing a graphic novel in which Batman hunts down Osama bin Laden. What do you... more»
British Soldiers Videotaped Brutalizing Iraqi Teens

issue 4207 | 02.17.06 | American Voices

The assault on four Iraqi teenagers by members of the British military, as well as the cameraman's mocking commentary, has enraged people... more»
Report: Government's Katrina Response Was Flawed

issue 4207 | 02.16.06 | American Voices

A House report on the response to Hurricane Katrina faults every level of government for the disaster that eventually occurred. What do you... more»
iPod Hearing Damage Lawsuit

issue 4207 | 02.15.06 | American Voices

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, claiming that iPods have the potential to cause hearing damage. What do you think? more»
Unexpected Pregnancy Breaks Monotony Of Menstrual Cycle

issue 4207 | 02.21.06 | Radio
Wife's Shortcomings Laid Bare By Female Sportscaster

issue 4207 | 02.20.06 | Radio
Freak Accident Paralyzes Man From Waist Up

issue 4207 | 02.19.06 | Radio
Jerry Lewis Undergoes Emergency Gefloigel Surgery

issue 4207 | 02.18.06 | Radio
Pressure Of Sustaining Most Of The World Taking Its Toll On Rice

issue 4207 | 02.17.06 | Radio
Farm Subsidy Blown On Farming

issue 4207 | 02.16.06 | Radio
President Bush Escapes From Weekly Bath

issue 4207 | 02.15.06 | Radio
Stuffed Gorilla Only Into You For Your Shelf

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Photos
Newly Released Female Iraqi Prisoners Offered Playboy Spread

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | News In Photos
Who's Going To Clean Up This Romantic Gesture?

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | Commentary

When I walked through the door last night, red and pink rose petals were scattered across the vestibule and up the stairs to the bedroom.... more»
I Had A Splendid Time At Your Heist Last Night

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | Commentary

An open letter to Mr. Seare: It is with relish and delight that I recall the scintillating affair you arranged last evening. Be... more»
Your Horoscope

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | Horoscopes
Bush's New Budget

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | Infographic

President Bush recently outlined his plans for a new $2.7 trillion federal budget. What will receive funding, and what will be cut? more»
Least Popular Podcasts

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | Statshot
February 13, 1907

issue 4207 | 02.14.06 | Onion In History

Pure Food And Drug Act Will Limit Human-Thumb Levels Permitted In Meats more»
Bruised, Abraded U.S. Luge Team Protests New Sexed-Up Uniforms

issue 4207 | 02.16.06 | Photo Finish

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