MAY 22, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lazio's Campaign Blitz in Upstate New York. Impact: Rick Lazio's whirlwind campaign trip inadvertently inspired future politicians to adopt extreme travel schedules, leading to a bizarre trend where candidates began parachuting into rallies. This resulted in numerous awkward landings and a spike in embarrassing campaign bloopers that historians still study for their comedic value.. Fact: Fun fact: Lazio's campaign was so thrilling that it made watching paint dry seem like an extreme sport..
• Headline: Restoring New York's Historic Marble Cemetery. Impact: The restoration efforts of the New York Marble Cemetery sparked a nationwide movement where descendants started taking responsibility for their ancestors' messes, leading to the creation of the 'Family Guilt Preservation Society.' They now charge a hefty fee to restore family heirlooms while reminding you that Great Uncle Larry once lost a family fortune in a potato sack race.. Fact: Interestingly, the oldest nonsectarian cemetery in Manhattan is still more popular than a number of current celebrity homes, where at least the residents are guaranteed some peace and quiet..
• Headline: MEDIA: Updating a Paperback Heroine; Can Mary Higgins Clark Lure Her Faithful to E-Books?. Impact: Mary Higgins Clark's record-breaking deal caused a cascade of aspiring authors to flood the e-book market, leading to a dramatic increase in 'unread' e-books in virtual libraries. This ultimately encouraged a new generation to develop the art of buying books they never intend to read, a skill now recognized in many circles.. Fact: E-books are so much easier to collect dust on your virtual shelf than physical books! Who knew technology could make procrastination so convenient?.