APRIL 29, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Giuliani's Resilient Senate Campaign. Impact: Giuliani's determination to campaign despite cancer led to a series of political debates that distracted voters from actual issues, ultimately paving the way for a reality TV star to enter politics. Thanks, Rudy!. Fact: In the world of politics, optimism can often be a euphemism for 'I'm still here, folks! Pay no attention to my health!'.
• Headline: Yankees Dominate Blue Jays, 6-0. Impact: The Yankees' victory over the Blue Jays sparked a series of events that led to an intense rivalry, culminating in fans throwing their hats (and sometimes their dignity) on the field. Just imagine the butterfly flapping its wings and causing a rain of caps!. Fact: The Blue Jays once had a mascot named 'J. P. Ricciardi.' Wait, you thought I was going to say something about baseball? No, just the mascot's name is a fun fact!.
• Headline: Another Technology Victim; Top Soros Fund Manager Says He 'Overplayed' Hand. Impact: Druckenmiller's departure from Soros Fund Management sent shockwaves through the finance world, leading to a generation of fund managers who now believe that leaving their jobs during a downturn might just be the new trend. Talk about a fashionable exit!. Fact: Stanley Druckenmiller once made a $1 billion bet against the British pound. So, I'm sure his 'overplaying' is just him being modest!.
• Headline: Sports of The Times; Commission Has to Show Its Punch. Impact: The New York State Athletic Commission's struggle for authority led to a series of questionable boxing matches, where the only clear winner was the wearers of questionable headgear and the people selling nachos.. Fact: The commission was once respected, but as with many things, respect in sports is as fleeting as the lifespan of a hot dog at a ballpark!.