While my mom watched the news and listened to Garth Brooks, the world of entertainment released new material everyday. The Boy is Mine by Brandy and Monica reigned supreme over “Too Close” by Next (On This Day in History). Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy is Mine” spent 13 weeks as number one on Billboard Hot 100 charts. A close contender for second was “My All” by Mariah Carey (Billboard). As a bloody yet heartwarming film, Saving Private Ryan sold out movie theaters across the nation. Saving Private Ryan later won an Academy award for best director (On This Day in History). Mulan and A Bug’s Life appealed to the younger audience, as well as teenagers (1990s Flashback-Movies). When not relaxing in the dark excitement of a movie theater,
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As a child, I envied other children’s toys. My mother refused to buy a Game Boy Color, claiming it would kill my brain cells. Teletubbies and Furbys filled toy store shelves everywhere. 3-D Jigsaw puzzles were another popular hit with parents and children alike. One of the major fads was chokers. These tight necklaces adorned the necks of girls from elementary age up to adulthood. Piercings were another trend that is still popular today. Prices of everyday objects have changed dramatically. In 1998, a gallon of gas cost only $1.15 (The Year 1998 From The People History). Today gas prices continue to sky rocket, but the average cost is $2.46 a gallon (Gas Prices Rise on Higher Crude Oil Costs). A gallon of milk was $3.16 (1990’s Flashback-Economy/Prices). Compared to today, a gallon of milk is only 30 cents more, priced at $3.46 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Currently, a first class stamp costs $0.49 (Mail and Shipping Prices), whereas in 1998, a stamp cost $0.32 (1990’s …show more content…
Minnehaha County Commission had three open spots and ten candidates. Unfortunately, a multitude of voters were not expected to arrive at the polls due to the nature of the voting. This election was a closed primary election, which in simpler terms means that only people of the candidates’ parties may vote (Smorada 2C). Sioux Falls applied for the air performers Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, however the city was not chosen for this aerial show (Geddes 2C). Turned in the favor of middle school students, Sioux Falls School District changed its policies to allow students with an aptitude for a sport to play up on varsity (Olson
As a child, I envied other children’s toys. My mother refused to buy a Game Boy Color, claiming it would kill my brain cells. Teletubbies and Furbys filled toy store shelves everywhere. 3-D Jigsaw puzzles were another popular hit with parents and children alike. One of the major fads was chokers. These tight necklaces adorned the necks of girls from elementary age up to adulthood. Piercings were another trend that is still popular today. Prices of everyday objects have changed dramatically. In 1998, a gallon of gas cost only $1.15 (The Year 1998 From The People History). Today gas prices continue to sky rocket, but the average cost is $2.46 a gallon (Gas Prices Rise on Higher Crude Oil Costs). A gallon of milk was $3.16 (1990’s Flashback-Economy/Prices). Compared to today, a gallon of milk is only 30 cents more, priced at $3.46 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Currently, a first class stamp costs $0.49 (Mail and Shipping Prices), whereas in 1998, a stamp cost $0.32 (1990’s …show more content…
Minnehaha County Commission had three open spots and ten candidates. Unfortunately, a multitude of voters were not expected to arrive at the polls due to the nature of the voting. This election was a closed primary election, which in simpler terms means that only people of the candidates’ parties may vote (Smorada 2C). Sioux Falls applied for the air performers Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, however the city was not chosen for this aerial show (Geddes 2C). Turned in the favor of middle school students, Sioux Falls School District changed its policies to allow students with an aptitude for a sport to play up on varsity (Olson