NOVEMBER 16, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges of Suburban School Expansion. Impact: If school construction had been easy and without opposition, we might have raised a generation of scholars who could solve world hunger or invent the next big social media platform. Instead, the resistance to new schools ensured that kids would have to work extra hard to figure out how to fit 25 desks in a room meant for 15.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'Not in my backyard' was originally coined by frustrated parents who realized their kids had a better chance of becoming YouTube stars than actually getting a decent education..
• Headline: Jets Triumph Over Patriots in Thrilling Game. Impact: The Jets beating the Patriots sent shockwaves through the NFL, inspiring other underdogs to believe they too could achieve the impossible. Little did they know, this would lead to a series of upsets that would confuse sports fans forever — no one knows who to root for anymore!. Fact: Did you know that the Jets' victory over the Patriots is often cited as a miraculous event? Some fans still refer to it as the day the football gods decided to take a break from their usual favoritism..
• Headline: Spheres of Influence Grow in Washington; Once the Enclave of a Few Old Hands, Lobbying Is Corporate and Fast-Merging. Impact: The shift to corporate lobbying led to major corporations pulling strings behind the scenes, resulting in legislation that benefits them more than the average citizen. If only those lobbyists had used their powers for good, we might have flying cars by now instead of debates about how many different flavors of potato chips we really need.. Fact: Did you know that lobbying is the only profession where you can charge a fee for telling people what they want to hear? It’s like being a therapist, but instead of helping people, you just help corporations get richer..
• Headline: F.B.I. MAY BE ASKED TO TAKE OVER CASE OF EGYPTAIR CRASH. Impact: The FBI taking over the investigation into the EgyptAir crash may have led to significant changes in aviation security protocols. If they hadn't intervened, we might still be living in a world where airport security was mostly a suggestion rather than a rule. Thanks, FBI!. Fact: It's interesting to note that the FBI often finds themselves involved in cases where aviation is concerned, because apparently, they have nothing better to do than hang around airports and ask passengers if they packed their own bags..