SEPTEMBER 23, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mob Captain Charged with Double Homicide. Impact: The arrest of Dominick Pizzonia became a turning point in the mob's popularity contest; it stirred public interest in crime documentaries. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have a buffet of 'real crime' entertainment, thus fueling the rise of amateur sleuthing. Who knew crime could be so...marketable?. Fact: Fun fact: If crime does pay, it sure doesn't pay well enough to stay out of jail. Just ask Pizzonia!.
• Headline: Miles of Traffic as Texans Heed Order to Leave. Impact: This mass evacuation not only created traffic jams but also set the stage for the rise of mobile food trucks. In a desperate attempt to feed stranded evacuees, food trucks began popping up everywhere, paving the way for the culinary craze that would follow. Who knew disaster could lead to gourmet tacos?. Fact: Did you know that being stuck in traffic can actually boost your creativity? It's true! Apparently, people come up with their best ideas while contemplating their life choices in gridlock..
• Headline: Storm Raises Fears onWeak New Orleans Levees. Impact: The concerns about the levees led to a national conversation about infrastructure that would eventually result in a 'fix it or flood' movement. Years later, this would inspire a surge in DIY home improvement shows, where people would rather build their own levees than rely on the government.. Fact: Fun fact: The levees were so weak that they could have been replaced with cardboard cutouts of the Eiffel Tower, and the result might have been the same. Who needs solid engineering when you have art?.