From Our Files Compiled by Ryan Farney

September, 1984 "...the results are in, and by an overwhelming 93% majority PCC readers favor the taste of "New" Coke to its bland predecessor, which had remained relatively unchanged for nearly a century. If our readers are any indication of the whims and preferences of the American public, we can expect this bold new formula to sweep its way to dominance of the world soft drink market in the months to come!"

July, 1982 "The cable TV revolution marches unabated into the living rooms of the American family, as more and more of us spend more and more time in front of the tube each day. In this Special Report, PCC examines the new channels competing for our entertainment dollar and concludes that cable TV is a largely transient fad that will probably fade into oblivion by the end of the decade, along with "VHS" VCRs and the microwave oven."

November, 1948 "While we are still awating the returns from western states, PCC confidently joins the Chicago Tribune in proclaiming Thomas Dewey the next President of the United States."

January, 1969 "In our Super Bowl preview edition, Dr. Iyer explains how the Colts will destroy Joe Namath and the New York Jets..."

December, 1964 "'The Beatles: What the Hell is This Crap?' A look into the flashy quartet and other one-hit wonders."

August, 1969 "'Woodstock: A Comprehensive Review.' Didn't make it to the big festival? Don't worry, says the PCC music staff. You didn't miss much, and if you did make the mistake of watching this lame parade of musicians, you'll join the rest of the country in quickly forgetting this utterly unremarkable event."

December, 1980 "'PCC Goes to the Movies:' In this issue, we sample George Lucas' latest creation 'The Empire Strikes Back' and tell you why you shouldn't bother. Also: The Problem of Sequels: Why Does Hollywood Keep Rehashing the Same Crap?"

January, 1985 "In this issue we take a look at personal computers: what you need, what you should buy, and why Apple seems poised on the brink of controlling the microchip market at the expense of IBM."