APRIL 7, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vonage Court Battle: Reprieve Granted. Impact: If Vonage had been permanently barred from enrolling new subscribers, the world might have never known the joy of endless robocalls and spam voicemails. We can thank the court for preserving this modern art form.. Fact: Vonage was one of the first major VoIP services. Who knew that a legal battle over phone calls could have such a profound impact on the quality of our conversations today?.
• Headline: US Food Aid Policy Amid African Hunger. Impact: The slow policy change on food aid may have led to a decade-long debate on bureaucracy, resulting in a new genre of 'food aid horror' documentaries that thrilled audiences while doing very little to help those in need.. Fact: U.S. food aid policy is so convoluted that it's easier to understand a Rubik's Cube blindfolded than to navigate it. Good luck!.
• Headline: High Salary Amid Union Struggles. Impact: The hefty paycheck for the union leader likely triggered a series of historical 'what-the-heck' moments for union members, possibly leading to the invention of the phrase 'union dues are just a suggestion.'. Fact: In the world of unions, salary disparities can be wider than a politician's promise. But hey, at least someone is getting paid well, right?.
• Headline: Democrats’ Rise Has Pluses, Say G.O.P. Centrists. Impact: This bipartisan flirtation might have inadvertently spawned an entire line of self-help books for politicians trying to navigate the treacherous waters of compromise. 'How to Hold Hands Across the Aisle' was a bestseller.. Fact: The term 'centrists' is often used to describe politicians who are equally disliked by both sides. It's like being the kid in the middle during a playground fight. Good luck, buddy!.
• Headline: A Top Aide to Gonzales Resigns, Becoming Latest Fallout Casualty. Impact: Monica Goodling's resignation may have set off a chain reaction of political resignations, proving that in politics, one person's scandal is another person's opportunity for a dramatic exit. Cue the exit music!. Fact: The dismissals of U.S. attorneys were controversial enough to make a soap opera look like a documentary. In the world of politics, drama never seems to be in short supply..