MARCH 22, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Conservation Efforts for Birds of Prey. Impact: If only that hawk had managed to inspire a nationwide awareness about bird rights, perhaps we'd have a world where avian activists held the same power as their human counterparts. Imagine the debates in Congress about the right to fly freely.. Fact: Birds of prey are the original 'fierce' despite having a better grip on their emotions than most reality TV stars..
• Headline: Labor Shortage in New England Regions. Impact: This labor shortage in New England led to the rise of 'Help Wanted' signs becoming a national symbol of despair, later inspiring a popular motivational poster line that ironically included a 'Wanted: Enthusiasm' sign.. Fact: The only thing worse than a labor shortage is a shortage of coffee to deal with it..
• Headline: Debate Over Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant. Impact: The Shoreham power plant opposition united communities, proving once again that when it comes to nuclear power, 'no' is a more popular answer than 'sure, why not?'. Fact: Nothing says 'I love you' quite like a nuclear power plant in your backyard. Just remember to keep your Geiger counter handy!.
• Headline: A Medieval Preserve. Impact: Albarracin's architecture fueled a tourism boom, leading to the establishment of 'Instagrammable' locations worldwide where people stand awkwardly posing with their lattes.. Fact: Albarracin is like the hidden gem of Spain, the kind that hipsters would travel to just to say they were there before it was cool..
• Headline: SHELLFISH BLIGHT: BAYMEN FEAR RETURN OF ALGAE. Impact: This shellfish blight led to the creation of the 'Algae Awareness Week'—a time when scientists and bored kids alike ponder the mysteries of the ocean while trying to avoid algae-related puns.. Fact: Algae: nature’s way of reminding us that even in the ocean, there can be too much of a good thing, like that one friend who won't stop talking about their diet..
• Headline: THE JOB PICTURE ACROSS THE NATION; Reports From Eight Regions: Middle Atlantic. Impact: The job picture in the Middle Atlantic highlighted the irony of service industries booming while people still debated if those jobs were 'real work.' Spoiler alert: they are—and they pay the bills.. Fact: Service jobs are like the unsung heroes of the economy—nobody appreciates them until their favorite coffee shop is closed on a Monday..