FEBRUARY 22, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Loss of Heroic Buffalo Firefighter. Impact: Donald Herbert's coma was so dramatic that it inspired a generation of firefighters to consider side jobs as stunt doubles. If he hadn't survived, we might not have the over-the-top rescue scenes in today's action movies.. Fact: Did you know that firefighters are often seen as modern-day heroes? It's ironic how it took Donald Herbert's tragic story for people to realize that running into burning buildings while everyone else is running out is a pretty heroic thing to do..
• Headline: Knicks Poised for Francis Trade. Impact: The Knicks’ deal for Steve Francis was like throwing a Hail Mary pass in a game where you’re already losing by 30. It set off a chain reaction of trades that made the NBA's trade deadline a more dramatic event than a soap opera.. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks have been trying to turn their fortunes around since the dawn of time? If only they had a Time Machine instead of just a time-out!.
• Headline: Wal-Mart Tries to Find Its Customer. Impact: Wal-Mart's struggle to understand its customers has led to a multi-billion-dollar marketing campaign that could have funded a small country. Now they're just one awkward survey away from finding out that people actually want quality over quantity.. Fact: Did you know that Wal-Mart once tried to rebrand itself as a 'community-focused' store? Because nothing says 'community' like a corporate giant that crushes local businesses..
• Headline: President of Harvard Resigns, Ending Stormy 5-Year Tenure. Impact: Lawrence H. Summers' resignation sparked endless debates about leadership in academia, leading to a new trend of university presidents hiring PR firms instead of focusing on education. Who knew academia could be so... dramatic?. Fact: Did you know that Harvard's faculty is so influential they could probably convince the weather to change? A no-confidence vote there is like a group of wizards deciding they don't like your spell..