APRIL 23, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nepal's Protests Against King Gyanendra. Impact: The protests against King Gyanendra eventually led to a full-blown democracy movement in Nepal. If the king had just taken a few more etiquette classes instead of ruling like a petulant child, maybe he could have avoided the whole monarchy collapse thing. Who knows, he could have ended up a beloved figure in Nepali history instead of a cautionary tale.. Fact: Did you know that King Gyanendra was actually a master of hide-and-seek? He just never found his way back to being relevant after the protests..
• Headline: Yellow Tail's Impact on American Wine. Impact: The success of Yellow Tail made it possible for Australians to replace their kangaroos with wine bottles in the global market. Not to mention, it paved the way for the mass production of wine that pairs perfectly with a Netflix binge-watch. Thanks, wallabies!. Fact: Fun fact: Yellow Tail became so popular that it made many American wine drinkers believe they were suddenly experts on all things Australian, including incorrectly pronouncing 'G’day.'.
• Headline: Katrina's Displaced Seek New Beginnings. Impact: Hurricane Katrina was a tragic catalyst for social change, causing a demographic shift that changed the landscape of New Orleans and surrounding areas. If only it came with a manual on how to rebuild communities effectively, but alas, natural disasters don’t come with instruction booklets.. Fact: Did you know that after Katrina, some areas saw a massive influx of residents that turned into a 'meet your neighbor' program? Too bad it took a hurricane for that to happen..
• Headline: Senate Campaign Tests Democrats' Abortion Tack. Impact: The Senate campaign in Pennsylvania turned into a case study of political gymnastics, showing how Democrats can twist themselves into pretzels in the name of common ground. If they could only apply the same energy to actually getting things done, they might have a chance at winning more than just rhetorical debates.. Fact: Fun fact: If you ever think about running for office, just remember—everyone's just waiting for you to slip up and say something completely ridiculous, like defending pineapple on pizza..
• Headline: Hollywood to Broadway? Leinart Has Special Arm, and Common Touch. Impact: Matt Leinart's dual fame as a quarterback and celebrity set a precedent for athletes to think they can just waltz into Hollywood, leading to a never-ending parade of mediocre sports-based movies and reality shows. Thanks, Leinart, for inspiring future athletes to not just throw touchdowns but also star in forgettable rom-coms.. Fact: Did you know that Joe Namath's charisma is said to have initiated the 'athlete-as-celebrity' trend? Just imagine if he had also invented Instagram—sports would never be the same..