NOVEMBER 2, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sony Targets Evangelical Markets. Impact: Sony's attempt to woo Christians with a film about the apocalypse may have inadvertently led to a surge in end-of-the-world parties. Who knew that a $10 million budget could trigger more potlucks than a church potluck itself?. Fact: Did you know that 'Left Behind' is part of a series based on a book that predicts the end of the world? Because nothing says 'faith' like a Hollywood blockbuster..
• Headline: Senate Clashes Over Iraq War Intelligence. Impact: The Democrats forcing a closed session on the Senate may have led to a chain reaction of secret meetings, conspiracy theories, and a new reality show called 'Senate Secrets'. The real question is: who will host?. Fact: Did you know that closed sessions in Congress are more secretive than a middle school diary? Because who doesn't love drama that could change the world, but is whispered behind closed doors?.
• Headline: Taking The Future For a Drive; California Family Tests Honda's Fuel Cell Car. Impact: If the Spallinos hadn't test-driven Honda's fuel cell car, we might still be stuck in gas-guzzling vehicles, and the future of transportation would look a lot more like a Mad Max movie—minus the leather and cool hairstyles.. Fact: Did you know that hydrogen fuel cells were supposed to be the answer to our environmental prayers? But here we are, still arguing over gas prices while trying to figure out how to make 'clean' fuel actually clean..
• Headline: Brown: The Man and the Mantra. Impact: Larry Brown's success in basketball could have led to an alternate universe where every coach is a Hall of Famer, and the only requirement for team leadership is having a collection of sparkly rings. Talk about pressure on the bench.. Fact: Did you know that Larry Brown is one of the few coaches to win both an NCAA championship and an NBA championship? Because apparently, being only one of the best isn't enough..