AUGUST 4, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: NASA's Foam Application Controversy. Impact: The foamy mishap at NASA inadvertently caused the rise of an entire industry dedicated to safety inspections and quality control in aerospace. Thus, the overzealous inspectors of today owe their jobs to a bit of insulating mismanagement—a true 'foam' of history!. Fact: It's fascinating to think that a tiny piece of foam could lead to such monumental discussions about safety. Perhaps we should apply that logic to the foam on our lattes too, huh?.
• Headline: Cellphones: The New Convenience Store Item. Impact: The entry of non-tech companies into the cellphone market created a ripple effect that resulted in convenience stores becoming mini-telecom centers. Now, every time you buy a Slurpee, you get bombarded with cellphone plans—imagine the day when your nachos come with a two-year contract!. Fact: Did you know that convenience stores now sell cellphones? Pretty soon, they'll be selling insurance policies with your hot dogs. Who knew nachos and contracts would be the perfect pairing?.
• Headline: Corzine Gave $470,000 Loan to Head of Union. Impact: Corzine's generous loan may have paved the way for a new era of political financing where personal loans and debt forgiveness became the norm. This set the stage for future politicians to consider their campaign funds as 'financial favors'—because who doesn’t love a good quid pro quo?. Fact: Isn’t it delightful how loans in politics can be forgiven? Makes you wonder if all politicians should just run their campaigns like a 'get out of debt free' card!.