MARCH 4, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: NHL Teams Revenue-Sharing Proposal. Impact: If NHL owners had actually taken that $3 billion proposal seriously, we might have ended up with an all-franchise hockey league where players were traded like Pokémon cards. Imagine fans shouting 'Gotta catch 'em all!' in the aisles of the arena.. Fact: Fun fact: The NHL has been around since 1917, and despite numerous proposals, it still hasn't figured out how to share revenue without a meeting that sounds like a hostage negotiation..
• Headline: Barber License Battle for Ex-Convict. Impact: Marc La Cloche's journey from prison to potential barber might have inspired a whole new trend of ex-cons opening trendy barbershops. Who knew that criminal records could be the new hot accessory for hipster barbers?. Fact: New York State requires a license to cut hair, but apparently, serving time doesn't qualify you for a 'stylist of the year' award. Go figure..
• Headline: A Second Home, a Second Career. Impact: The rise of weekend homeowners turned real estate moguls could have led to a reality TV show called 'Flip or Flop: Weekend Edition,' showcasing the highs and lows of selling homes they barely inhabit.. Fact: Real estate is the only profession where you can sell a house you don't live in while simultaneously pretending to be an expert on the local market. Welcome to capitalism!.