MAY 1, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bloomberg Revives Judicial Appointment System. Impact: Bloomberg's move to separate judges from politics could have led to a time where judges started solving cases with interpretive dance instead of legal precedent. However, that version of history was ultimately avoided, leaving us with just bad reality TV.. Fact: Fun fact: Over 90% of all judicial appointments are still influenced by the type of coffee the mayor drinks that morning. Just kidding… or am I?.
• Headline: Golf Courses Embrace Eco-Friendly Practices. Impact: The shift towards eco-friendly golf courses resulted in a future where golf is played with actual wildlife as referees. Imagine a coyote running off with your golf ball—now that's a penalty shot!. Fact: Did you know that if you leave a golf course alone for long enough, it might actually become a national park? Just don't try to play through—nature has its own agenda..
• Headline: Ontario Fosters Cross-Border Electricity Trade. Impact: Ontario's decision to open its electricity market could have led to a future where citizens traded electricity for artisanal cheeses instead of money. Imagine trying to barter power while avoiding a cheese-induced blackout.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more convoluted than Ontario's electricity market is trying to explain it to your grandparents. Good luck with that!.