MAY 12, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pixar's Tense Negotiations with Disney. Impact: If Pixar had given in to Disney’s demands, we might have been stuck with a world where all animated films were just reboots of each other with zero creativity. Imagine a world where 'Toy Story' was replaced by 'Toy Story: The Return of the Toys' – oh wait, that's already happening!. Fact: Did you know that before Pixar made movies, they were just a bunch of artists drawing pictures on napkins? It's true! Those napkin drawings were probably better than some of the sequels we've seen..
• Headline: Chaos Unleashes Baghdad's Vulnerable Minds. Impact: The chaos in Baghdad may have inadvertently led to global awareness about mental health issues, sparking the rise of advocacy movements. So, thanks to a war zone, we got a few hashtags trending! #MentalHealthAwareness.. Fact: It’s shocking how often war leads to greater discussions about mental health, yet here we are. Who knew chaos could be the catalyst for social change?.
• Headline: Palisades Eviction: Shantytowns Under Threat. Impact: As Union City officials decided to evict the shantytown dwellers, they unknowingly inspired a new wave of social justice movements that would arise decades later. It’s almost like people don’t enjoy being told where they can and cannot live!. Fact: In 2023, the number of people living in shantytowns worldwide is still in the millions. Apparently, evicting people doesn’t solve the problem; who would have thought?.
• Headline: Get That Oak An Accountant; Study Puts a Dollar Value On Work Done by City's Trees. Impact: By assigning a dollar value to trees, the study might have sparked the rise of eco-capitalism. Soon, we’ll have trees filing tax returns and claiming deductions for their shade-providing services. Watch out, IRS!. Fact: Trees are literally the only thing that can produce oxygen while simultaneously being the subject of a neighborhood watch. Talk about an identity crisis!.
• Headline: Derby Investigation Is Finding No Wrongdoing, Officials Say. Impact: If this investigation had found wrongdoing, it could have led to a complete overhaul of horse racing regulations. We might have ended up with horses getting better treatment than humans! Not that they don’t deserve it, but still.. Fact: Horse racing is one of the few sports where the athletes don’t get to pick their outfits. Poor horses, always in style but never in control..