NOVEMBER 27, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Alito's Role in Princeton's Conservative Movement. Impact: If Samuel Alito had just decided to join the chess club instead of the Concerned Alumni of Princeton, the entire Supreme Court landscape might have shifted. Who knew that a simple 'checkmate' could lead to a lifetime of judicial decisions?. Fact: Did you know that the Concerned Alumni of Princeton had more drama than a reality TV show? Maybe that's why they were so concerned!.
• Headline: The Last Days of the Little Guys. Impact: The decline of small merchants on Dey Street led to the rise of online shopping. So thank you, corner store, for paving the way for Amazon to take over the world. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten—by Jeff Bezos, at least.. Fact: Fun fact: Dey Street is now the location for every small business owner’s worst nightmare: a Starbucks on every corner!.
• Headline: Moktada al-Sadr's Rise in Iraq. Impact: Moktada al-Sadr's rise to power was like a chaotic game of Jenga. One wrong move, and the whole tower of Iraqi politics could come crashing down, leading to more chaos and a slew of international intervention decisions.. Fact: Did you know that al-Sadr's popularity among Shiites was so high that he could probably have run a successful pizza shop in Iraq? 'Sadr's Slices' would have been a hit!.
• Headline: Just Try to Sleep Tight. The Bedbugs Are Back.. Impact: The resurgence of bedbugs has led to an increase in mattress sales, pest control jobs, and countless horror stories about sleepovers gone wrong. Who knew bugs could be the catalyst for such an economic boom?. Fact: Did you know that bedbugs can survive without a meal for months? They are basically the couch surfers of the insect world!.
• Headline: Brown's Power Could Mean Marbury Is Out. Impact: If Larry Brown had been a tad less influential, Stephon Marbury might have gone on to become an icon of the Knicks instead of a cautionary tale. The NBA could have been a very different place, perhaps even a little less dramatic.. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks have had more coaching changes than a reality show contestant's wardrobe? Talk about a revolving door!.