APRIL 15, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mayor Bloomberg's Rising Charisma and Approval. Impact: Mayor Bloomberg's quest for charisma launched a thousand political careers. Who knew that a little tough love would inspire future mayors to adopt the same persona? Next thing you know, every aspiring politician is strutting around like a wannabe action hero.. Fact: Did you know that charisma is often considered more important than actual policies? So, if you can't fix the potholes, just wear a better suit!.
• Headline: Sony's Luxurious Qualia Launch. Impact: The launch of Sony's Qualia line became the turning point for all tech companies trying to convince us that overpriced gadgets are a form of art. Thanks to this, we now have the privilege of paying extra for devices that barely do more than their cheaper counterparts.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Qualia' means 'the subjective, qualitative properties of experience'—like the feeling of regret you get when you realize you spent too much on a gadget you didn't need..
• Headline: Cleaning Tips from a Housekeeping Author. Impact: Tom McNulty's book on cleaning not only revolutionized how men clean, but it also sparked a new trend of gendered household chore literature. Who knew that 'cleaning like a man' would lead to a whole subgenre of self-help books?. Fact: Did you know that cleaning is often cited as a top way to procrastinate? Who needs a clean house when you can just clean the house instead of doing your actual work?.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Australia: Australia: Telstra Chairman Resigns. Impact: Robert C. Mansfield's resignation sent shockwaves through Telstra, leading to a chain reaction of corporate reshuffling that ultimately resulted in endless board meetings filled with jargon and an unshakeable belief that 'synergy' is a real thing.. Fact: Did you know that corporate chairmanships are like musical chairs? Except instead of fun music, you get the sound of people pretending to care about the bottom line..