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At the AV Club: Best Music Of The '00s

Camel Cash Inherited From Grandpa

issue 4409 | 02.28.08 | News In Brief

TOPEKA, KS—Twenty-eight-year-old Brian Roberson became the sole heir of his late grandfather Herman Roberson's lifetime savings in Camel Cash... more»
Study Finds Link Between Being Struck By Cream Pie, Diminished Social Standing

issue 4404 | 01.25.08 | News

ITHACA, NY—By having cream-topped pies administered to their faces, men and women of high regard were seen to immediately drop in both status... more»
7-Eleven Shareholders Approve Sale Of Busch Light Six-Pack

issue 4346 | 11.16.07 | News In Brief

DALLAS—A majority of 7-Eleven shareholders approved a $4.35 buyout offer Tuesday from Dean Lindell, 23, for a six-pack of Busch Light... more»
As An Upper-Class Gourmand, I Will Settle For Nothing Less Than The Luxury Of Ritz-Brand Snack Crackers

issue 4345 | 11.07.07 | Commentary

As a member of what might be called the "ultrarich," I have attended some of the finest soirees in the most elegant surroundings in the... more»
Reaganomics Finally Trickles Down To Area Man

issue 4341 | 10.13.07 | News

BANGOR, ME—"He may not have lived to see it, but I'm sure President Reagan is up in heaven smiling down on me," said the recipient of two crisp... more»
Date Of Apple Backlash Set For March 21, 2008

issue 4340 | 10.03.07 | News In Brief

NEW YORK—In the face of Apple, Inc.'s 3- billionth iTunes sale and soaring stock price, some Wall Street forecasters are predicting... more»
Report: Browns Hoped Quinn Would Hold Out For Months

issue 4332 | 08.09.07 | Sports NIB

CLEVELAND—Rookie quarterback Brady Quinn agreed to a five-year deal worth $20.2 million, including $7.75 million in guaranteed money,... more»
Michael Irvin Demands Bigger, ‘Golder’ Hall Of Fame Bust

issue 4332 | 08.09.07 | Photo Finish
Executive Fascinated By Electrician's Lunch

issue 4322 | 06.01.07 | News In Brief

NEW YORK—While waiting for an elevator en route to a lunch meeting at Central Park's Tavern on the Green restaurant Monday, Citibank... more»
New Billionaire Tries To Develop Eccentricities

issue 4318 | 05.05.07 | News

LA JOLLA, CA—"Do you think I enjoy sleeping nude in a hyperbaric chamber?" said billionaire Mark Stern, outlining the sacrifices he... more»