NOVEMBER 18, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oskar Eustis Takes the Helm at Public Theater. Impact: Oskar Eustis taking the reins at the Public Theater led to an explosion of avant-garde performances, which eventually caused a global shortage of berets and artisanal coffee in hipster neighborhoods. Thanks, Oskar.. Fact: Did you know that Joseph Papp, the founder of the Public Theater, once said, 'Theater is a place where we can be free'? Too bad nobody told the critics..
• Headline: Van Gundy Prepares for Knicks Showdown. Impact: Van Gundy's musings about the Knicks from Houston resulted in a cosmic ripple that eventually led to every Knicks fan developing an unparalleled ability to tolerate mediocrity. It's like a superpower, really.. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks have more coaches in the last decade than they've had playoff wins? Talk about a coaching carousel!.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Asia: Singapore: Economy Shrinks. Impact: Singapore's shrinking economy sparked a movement towards minimalist living, which later inspired a popular Netflix series about people living in tiny homes made entirely of recycled materials. Who knew austerity could be trendy?. Fact: Did you know that despite its small size, Singapore has one of the most prosperous economies in the world? Just goes to show that good things come in small packages – unless we're talking about their economy in '99..