First came the Giant re-redesign. Then rumors of founder Jamie Hooper's odd antics when readers posted negative comments about the re-redesign on its Web site. Now comes word — unconfirmed but from a reliable source — that editor Rich Dorment has left the magazine.

Says a tipster: "Hooper was staring out the same window and refused to even acknowledge Dorment's presence."

Giant or its representatives did not immediately return e-mails seeking comment.

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