APRIL 13, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ferry Point Park Golf Course Initiative. Impact: The construction of that golf course on landfill might have inspired future architects to think outside the box—or, in this case, outside the landfill. Imagine a world where every garbage dump turns into a luxury resort. Trash to treasure, baby!. Fact: Jack Nicklaus is so good at golf that he could probably chip a ball out of a dumpster and still make par. Ironically, the landfill course might have been his best shot!.
• Headline: Economic Impact of Military Success in Iraq. Impact: The optimism about military success and its economic impact was like a kid believing in Santa Claus. Spoiler alert: the economic dividend turned out to be a lump of coal. Thanks for playing, everyone!. Fact: Turns out, military success doesn't always translate to economic boons. Who knew? It’s almost like the universe has a sense of irony..
• Headline: Last Symbol: Tikrit Capture. Impact: The capture of Tikrit was supposed to mark the end of an era, but instead, it just opened the floodgates for more chaos. You could say it was like trying to close a lid on a boiling pot—good luck with that!. Fact: Saddam Hussein's hometown becoming a battlefield really puts the 'home sweet home' in perspective. I bet the neighbors weren't thrilled with the new property values..
• Headline: Oil's Pressure Points. Impact: As emerging markets like China and India increased their oil demand, it was like giving a teenager a credit card. The global oil industry has been on a wild spending spree ever since, and we’re still trying to pay off the debt!. Fact: If only we could harness the energy of all those oil executives' sweat from the pressure points; we might just solve the energy crisis!.