OCTOBER 20, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Elderly Immigrants Embrace Assisted Living. Impact: This decision to embrace elderly care facilities sparked a movement where immigrant families began redefining ‘home’ as a place you can buy instead of one you nurture. Fast forward to today, and those same families are now building luxury retirement communities that come complete with sushi bars and karaoke nights—because who doesn't want to belt out 'My Way' at 80?. Fact: Did you know that the first recorded nursing home in the U.S. was established in 1735? Back then, it was more like a ‘resting place’ than a ‘home’—probably because the food was considered medicinal and not a culinary experience..
• Headline: Montreal Punk Riot Unleashed. Impact: The Montreal Punk Riot ignited a fiery passion for rebellion that rippled across music scenes worldwide. Bands began to realize that getting denied entry could lead to more fame than just playing the gig. Thus, the ‘Rebellion Industry’ was born—today, every band knows that controversy equals tickets sold.. Fact: Did you know that punk rock started in the 1970s as a reaction against the mainstream music industry? Turns out, a little bit of chaos and a healthy dose of rebellion can lead to legacies that outlast even the most polished pop stars..
• Headline: A Little Restaurant Elbows the 4-Stars In Zagat's New List. Impact: This little restaurant elbowing its way into the 4-star territory paved the way for every hipster joint that’s ever claimed ‘rustic charm’ as its main selling point. Now, every tiny eatery feels entitled to label itself as a ‘hidden gem’, ensuring that Yelp reviews will continue to be more subjective than a high school popularity contest.. Fact: Did you know that Zagat started out as a simple guide for New York restaurants? It was the Yelp of its day, but with significantly fewer cat pictures and more pretentious opinions..