OCTOBER 12, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Atlanta Resolves 1996 Olympics Budget Crisis. Impact: By resolving the budget issues for the Atlanta Olympics, officials accidentally paved the way for future cities to think they too could handle massive events without going bankrupt. Spoiler alert: they couldn’t.. Fact: Did you know that the Atlanta Olympics had a mascot named Izzy? Yeah, good luck finding anyone who remembers that fuzzy blue thing..
• Headline: Atlanta Resolves Olympic Budget Chaos. Impact: The resolution of the budget led to a minor blip in the global economy, as people mistakenly believed that all Olympic events could be funded without crippling debt. Thanks, Atlanta!. Fact: Fun fact: The Atlanta Olympics were marred by a bombing that left a mark on the event's legacy, proving that not all 'best Olympic Games ever' are safe..
• Headline: Urban Uproar: Insights from Paris Riot. Impact: The Paris riot led to a chain reaction of urban unrest, sparking a global trend of people realizing that maybe, just maybe, ignoring social issues isn't the best solution. Who would've thought?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Paris is always a good idea' was coined by someone who definitely wasn’t living there during a riot?.
• Headline: Currents: Three Retail Visions;Treasures From Everywhere. Impact: The eclectic furnishings from the Coconut Company encouraged a wave of quirky home decor trends, leading to the rise of many regrettable DIY projects in suburban basements.. Fact: Did you know that 'eclectic' is just a fancy way of saying, 'I bought whatever was on sale at the thrift store'?.
• Headline: Garden Q.& A.. Impact: The announcement of fall colors inspired millions to ignore their gardens for yet another season, resulting in an ecological disaster of overgrown lawns and sad-looking plants.. Fact: Fun fact: Vinca minor is basically the plant equivalent of that friend who keeps showing up uninvited. It's everywhere..
• Headline: Currents: Three Retail Visions; Treasures From Everywhere. Impact: The move of Baccarat established Madison Avenue as a luxury destination, leading to the gentrification of the area and the rise of overpriced coffee shops that only serve artisanal beans.. Fact: Did you know that Baccarat crystal is so expensive that even the light it reflects feels rich? No wonder it moved locations!.
• Headline: Currents: Three Retail Visions; A Showcase That Sparkles Like ...Baccarat. Impact: The Vietnamese taxi driver film showcased culture through cinema, sparking a series of independent films that either celebrated or butchered cultural narratives in the decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that the 'unworldly sister' trope in film is basically just Hollywood’s way of saying, 'We ran out of character ideas'?.
• Headline: Currents: Three Retail Visions;A Showcase That Sparkles Like ...Baccarat. Impact: The advice on ground covers subtly influenced millions to neglect their gardens even more, as homeowners opted for the same three plants instead of having actual creativity.. Fact: Pro tip: If you want a garden that looks like every other one on the block, just stick with Vinca minor. You’ll win the 'Most Average Garden' award in no time!.
• Headline: FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW;A Vietnamese Taxi Driver And His Unworldly Sister.
• Headline: Garden Q.& A..