FEBRUARY 23, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Colorado Awaits Christo's Vision. Impact: If only Christo and Jeanne-Claude had finished their project on time, perhaps we would have avoided the rise of hipster fabric art galleries. Just imagine a world where fabric panels didn't lead to an explosion of overpriced 'artisanal' curtains.. Fact: Did you know that ‘Over the River’ was originally planned to use actual rivers? But I guess fabric is easier to manage than water when you're trying to make a statement about... whatever it is they were trying to say..
• Headline: Mexico's Remittances Boost Political Influence. Impact: The rise of financial remittances sent home transformed economies and created a new class of 'remittance millionaires' who probably spend their days deciding how to spend money they never earned. Thanks, globalization!. Fact: Did you know that these remittances often outpace foreign aid? Who needs government assistance when you can just have your family send you cash from abroad?.
• Headline: Mastering the Art of Rotisserie Chicken. Impact: The quest for the perfect roast chicken may have inadvertently led to the rise of food bloggers and influencers. Thanks to the perfect recipe, we now have a million Instagram accounts dedicated to roasted poultry.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than finding the perfect roast chicken is actually trying to make it look good on Instagram? Good luck with that..
• Headline: Justices Accept Oregon Case Weighing Assisted Suicide. Impact: This case brought the conversation around assisted suicide to the forefront, leading to a wave of debates. If only we could apply that level of attention to more pressing legal matters, like whether pineapple belongs on pizza.. Fact: Did you know that Oregon was the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide? Their motto should probably be, 'When life gives you lemons, at least have a choice about it.'.
• Headline: Cramped Fordham Plans to Expand at Lincoln Center. Impact: Fordham's expansion plans were a triumph of capitalism – because nothing says 'education' like luxury condos. Imagine the students debating philosophy while their view is obstructed by high-rises.. Fact: Did you know that college campuses are now competing with luxury apartments for space? What better way to learn about the struggles of life than from a penthouse suite?.