AUGUST 4, 1988

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tiny Homes Transform Hoboken Real Estate. Impact: If Judith Machmer hadn't bought that tiny house, Hoboken might have remained a sleepy town, and we’d have been deprived of the current trend of 'tiny house' shows where people think living in a shoebox is aspirational. Who knew a real estate decision could start a minimalist revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Hoboken is the birthplace of Frank Sinatra? Imagine if he had grown up in a tiny house—would he have sung about 'My Way' or 'My Cramped Space' instead?.
• Headline: The End of an Era for Lighthouse Keepers. Impact: With the end of lighthouse keepers, we might have unwittingly set the stage for the rise of the 'smart lighthouse'—where robots replace humans and start charging tolls for passing boats. Thanks, technology!. Fact: Did you know that the last lighthouse keeper actually had to maintain a relationship with a foghorn? Talk about a relationship that's always on the rocks!.
• Headline: Pepperell Appoints President for J.P. Stevens. Impact: This appointment in the textile industry probably caused a ripple effect, leading to a future where people are more concerned about their fabric choices than their political choices—because who needs democracy when you have organic cotton?. Fact: Did you know that West Point-Pepperell's name sounds like the kind of company that sells both uniforms and bed sheets? How convenient for those who want to sleep in style while plotting world domination!.
• Headline: How to Take Care of Caned Furniture. Impact: The advice on caned furniture could have sparked a new trend of DIY enthusiasts crafting their own chairs, leading to a future where everyone has an uncomfortable seat they refuse to throw away because it 'has character.'. Fact: Did you know that caned furniture was once considered the height of sophistication? Now it’s just another thing people pretend to know how to maintain while simultaneously Googling 'how to repair cane chairs' on their phones..