OCTOBER 27, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: California Fires Reveal Hidden Immigrant Crisis. Impact: As the fires illuminated the plight of migrants, a new wave of awareness sparked social movements that eventually led to the creation of the 'Invisible Immigrant Appreciation Month'—because nothing says 'we care' like a themed month.. Fact: Did you know that California's fires have become so notorious, they have their own social media accounts? #FireLife.
• Headline: Halloween Noose Display Sparks Controversy. Impact: The controversy over Halloween displays prompted a nationwide debate on acceptable decorations, leading to the banning of all spooky items that could offend someone, resulting in a 'Boring Halloween' movement that made everyone miss candy corn.. Fact: Did you know that Halloween was once celebrated by the ancient Celts as a way to ward off ghosts? Just imagine the ghosts' disappointment when they realized they were just going to get more decorations instead..
• Headline: This Time, Housing Is Taking Department Stores Down With It. Impact: The decline in housing prices led to department stores offering 'buy a couch, get a houseplant free' deals, inadvertently creating a generation of people who are now emotionally attached to inanimate objects.. Fact: Did you know that department stores once sold everything from toys to furniture? Now, they mostly sell regret and overpriced socks..
• Headline: Merrill Lynch Weighs Ouster of Top Officer. Impact: The potential ousting of E. Stanley O'Neal sparked a boardroom revolution where every executive began writing their own memoirs titled 'How to Survive a Corporate Coup'—spoiler alert, they all have the same ending.. Fact: Did you know that corporate board meetings are basically adult versions of 'Survivor'? Alliances are formed, trust is broken, and someone always gets voted off the island... or in this case, the balance sheet..