JANUARY 10, 1988

Full News Archive

• Headline: Deadlock Challenges County Executive Halpin. Impact: The voting deadlock in Suffolk County led to Halpin's eventual decision to run for the Senate, which resulted in a series of bizarre campaign ads featuring him wrestling an alligator. Who knew politics could be so slippery?. Fact: Did you know that legislative deadlocks often last longer than most reality TV show seasons? And they’re just as exciting!.
• Headline: New Jersey Leads in Court Translation Services. Impact: New Jersey's lead in court translation services inadvertently led to a nationwide trend of courtroom dramas being dubbed in 17 different languages, making 'Law & Order' a global sensation – who knew? Justice speaks many tongues!. Fact: Did you know that the first recorded use of court interpreters was in the year 1290? They probably didn’t use earbuds back then!.
• Headline: WHALERS' HISTORY IN WORDS AND PICTURES. Impact: The rise of professional ice hockey in Connecticut sparked an unexpected rivalry with the local lacrosse leagues, culminating in the Great Sports Debate of 2003. Who knew hockey fans could be so passionate about their frozen pucks?. Fact: Did you know that the Hartford Whalers once had a mascot named ‘Pucky the Whale’? Because nothing says ‘tough sport’ like a whale in a hockey jersey!.
• Headline: ANTIQUES; LEARNING TO CARE FOR TEXTILE COLLECTIONS. Impact: The grant for the textile collection led to a massive nationwide obsession with vintage fashion, resulting in thrift stores becoming the new catwalks. Who knew the 80s would come back with such a vengeance?. Fact: Did you know that the oldest known piece of clothing is over 5,000 years old? It’s still more fashionable than some modern designs!.
• Headline: INVESTING; Analysts Warm to Kysor. Impact: Kysor Industrial Corporation's rise in the refrigeration industry led to a bizarre fad of 'cooler parties', where people would gather around their fridges to share chilling stories. It was a frosty time indeed!. Fact: Did you know that the first electric refrigerator was invented in 1913? Before that, people were just really bad at keeping leftovers!.
• Headline: VIEWS ON THE ROLE OF TRANSLATOR VARY. Impact: The varying views on translators led to a new trend in bilingual memes, which ironically made things even more confusing for everyone involved. Perhaps language barriers are the new social media strategy?. Fact: Did you know that translating Shakespeare into modern slang is a thing? 'To be or not to be' has never sounded so hip!.
• Headline: DECISION AWAITED IN SOMERS DISPUTE. Impact: The Somers dispute settled a year-long feud that led to an unexpected alliance between rival factions, resulting in a sitcom-style community center built on the site of the conflict. Who knew local politics could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that most local disputes could be solved with a good slice of pizza and a game of charades? Just saying!.
• Headline: WHALING MUSEUM SEEKS AID FOR ITS HISTORIC HOME. Impact: The Whaling Museum's quest for aid led to a surprising tourist boom, bringing whale watchers and history buffs together in a delightful mix of confusion. The more, the merrier, right?. Fact: Did you know that whaling was once a major industry, leading to more than just a few heart-wrenching tales? It's a whale of a story!.