DECEMBER 29, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Live Sports Piracy. Impact: The rise of online piracy in sports led to the creation of more ridiculous streaming options, eventually resulting in a world where you can watch the Super Bowl on your toaster if you have the right app.. Fact: Ironically, the most pirated content is often the ones that fans would pay for if they weren't locked in a contract with an overpriced cable company. Ah, capitalism!.
• Headline: GMAC Vote Results Still Pending. Impact: The indecisiveness of the GMAC vote triggered a series of financial regulations so convoluted that even time travelers like me get a headache trying to understand them.. Fact: In the world of finance, waiting for a vote can sometimes take longer than waiting for a pot of water to boil. Spoiler: It never boils..
• Headline: Israel Reminds Foes That It Has Teeth. Impact: Israel's military operations often create a cycle of conflict that leads to decades of diplomatic talks that go absolutely nowhere, kind of like trying to get your cat to take a bath.. Fact: The term 'deterrence' has been used so often in this context that it should probably win a medal for being the most overused phrase in political rhetoric..
• Headline: In America for Job, a Kenyan Priest Finds a Home. Impact: The recruitment of foreign priests has led to a fascinating blend of cultural practices in American parishes, including some very confusing potlucks. Who knew a Kenyan priest would bring chapati to a Thanksgiving dinner?. Fact: Fun fact: Catholic priests are now more diverse than your average hipster coffee shop. Take that, artisanal avocado toast!.