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Hmmm...
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- Recent jury award to Florida smokers - $145,000,000,000
- Number of hours jury spent in arriving at above amount - 5
- Lawyers' share of award (estimate) - $50,000,000,000
- 1999 Compensation of Phillip Morris Chief Operating Officer - $5,200,000
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08/15/00
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How Good Are You?
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Baffled by the incompetence of others? Aware of your own? We've often been amazed that the perpetrators of Outrageous deeds seem so blissfully ignorant of just how profoundly incompetent they really are. Psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger may have found the answer.
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01/29/00
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All About Money
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Five Outrages in this one. You have to read 'em to believe 'em!
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08/09/99
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The Perfect Day
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Stupid lawsuits, war in Kosovo, pierced body parts...so much to be outraged about. But, frankly, we're a little tired of Outrage; getting so we're afraid to read our e-mail or glance at a newspaper. What we really need is a good day...a nice peaceful
day...the perfect day.
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05/10/99
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Giving Thanks
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It's the holiday season once again, so naturally we're contemplating all our blessings. Here's our list.
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11/22/98
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Traitors and Victims
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Convicted traitor Jim Nicholson betrayed his country - now he thinks he is a victim.
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03/20/98
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Addicted To Data
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Reuters study reveals information could become the drug of the nineties.
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12/11/97
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Giving Thanks
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It's Thanksgiving time, the time of year to count our blessings. The Outrage has lots to be thankful for.
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11/25/97
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We Know Where You've Been
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Police use the EZ-Pass records to track the movements of criminals and crime victims - now.
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11/03/97
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Bring Back The Duel
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We propose an improved method of conflict resolution: the return of the noble practice of dueling.
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10/24/97
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Mr. Trie Talks
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Well, sort of. Speaking from Shanghai, the elusive Mr. Trie tells Brokaw his side of the story.
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06/25/97
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The Culture Of Confession
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Congressman Tony Hall suggests that the American government formally apologize for slavery.
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06/20/97
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Do You Feel Loved?
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British rock band U2 wants Kansas City skyline as a backdrop for their latest music video, so they shut down the city's busiest highway.
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05/20/97
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Debts? Just Walk Away
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Last year, a record 1.3 million citizens of the richest country on earth filed for bankruptcy as a way to escape their debts.
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04/11/97
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