Week of November 1, 2002

Here's the news:

• Baseball Strike Averted, by Roderick P. Waterwilly

  To the surprise and disappointment of many baseball fans nationwide, Major League Baseball's players have agreed not to strike.

• God Bless America, and God Bless our Product, by Oscar P. Kitchery

  I used to be an average god-fearing American. But now I'm better. Now, I use this fascinating new product, the pride of the red, white, and hell, even blue.

• Editorial: Celebrate Labor Day by Laboring?, by Ivan C. Holmes

  I am very dismayed in corporate America. O sure, accounting scandals may hurt millions, but what really gets me is this idea of working on Labor Day.