NOVEMBER 27, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Devils Trade Peluso to Blues. Impact: The trade of Mike Peluso set off a chain reaction that led to the creation of a whole new genre of sports documentaries. Who knew a simple trade could inspire so many fans to reflect on the deep emotional implications of their favorite players leaving?. Fact: Funny how a hockey trade can create more drama than a soap opera. Next up: 'As the Puck Turns'..
• Headline: Historic Labor Agreement in Major League Baseball. Impact: The reluctant approval of the labor pact in baseball led to all sorts of negotiations, eventually resulting in the invention of the hot dog as a staple at games. Who knew a simple agreement could make us fatter?. Fact: Ah, baseball and labor peace! The only thing that lasts longer than a baseball game is the time it takes for owners to agree on anything..
• Headline: Seton Hall Suspends Guard Jalil Roberts. Impact: The suspension of Jalil Roberts triggered a series of events that inspired future players to think twice about team rules, leading to the creation of the phrase 'what happens in the locker room stays in the locker room'.. Fact: Indefinite suspension: the polite way to say 'we can't have you embarrassing us right now'..
• Headline: Aid to Replace Jitneys. Impact: Replacing jitneys with minibuses led to a revolution in public transportation aesthetics, ultimately inspiring a trend where every city felt the need to have a 'quirky' bus design. Thank you, Atlantic City!. Fact: Nothing says 'we care about our public transit' quite like investing in shiny new minibuses while the roads remain riddled with potholes..
• Headline: Sentencing Set for Celester. Impact: William R Celester's sentencing created a ripple effect in police departments across the country, leading to the establishment of 'How Not to Get Caught' seminars for future law enforcement officials.. Fact: Ah, the irony of a police director getting sentenced for fraud. Who knew the law didn’t apply to those making it?.
• Headline: Giants' Outlook Takes On Rosy Tint. Impact: The Giants' optimistic outlook instigated a wave of hope that crashed down harder than a quarterback sack when the reality of the season set in. Fans learned that optimism in sports is often just a pitstop to heartbreak.. Fact: Rosy tints are great, but have you tried reality? It’s a bit darker and often involves crying into your nachos..
• Headline: Ramos Will Have Surgery on Knee. Impact: Tab Ramos's surgery on his knee led to an unexpected surge in sports medicine advancements, and suddenly, everyone's grandma could get a knee replacement and claim they were 'just like Ramos'.. Fact: Knee surgeries: the only time you can literally say 'I can’t walk today' and it’s socially acceptable!.
• Headline: Clinton Hails Thais in Visit At Conclusion Of Asia Trip. Impact: Clinton's praise of Thailand sparked a love affair between American tourists and Thai cuisine, leading to an explosion of pad Thai consumption and, oddly enough, the first Thai food truck in the U.S.. Fact: In 12 days, Bill Clinton went from the U.S. to Thailand and back, while the rest of us just try to cover the distance to the fridge. Talk about a travel budget!.
• Headline: Scandal Spurs Bell Atlantic Shift in Mexico. Impact: The scandal involving Carlos Peralta Quintero and Bell Atlantic caused a shift in Mexican telecom management that would eventually lead to a series of dramatic reality TV shows based on corporate mismanagement.. Fact: Who knew corporate scandals could be so entertaining? They should really just start filming board meetings..