JANUARY 17, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'Obama, Pave Atlantic Avenue'. Impact: If Obama had focused solely on paving Atlantic Avenue, we might have ended up with a nation where people traveled by road while discussing the latest in educational reform, leading to a strange hybrid of asphalt and academia. Who knew potholes could spark policy debates?. Fact: Did you know that the New Deal was actually just a clever way to get people to talk about infrastructure instead of the economy? Paving roads was just the start of a slippery slope!.
• Headline: Bank Bailouts: A Bold Solution Needed. Impact: This quest for a bold stroke led to an entire generation of economists trying to find 'the one' solution, which ultimately resulted in endless meetings, half-baked ideas, and coffee-fueled brainstorming sessions that could fill a library with bad ideas.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'bold stroke' was originally coined by a banker trying to order a particularly adventurous cocktail? Turns out, financial reform and mixology have a lot in common!.
• Headline: ‘Speed-the-Plow’ Files Grievance Over Star’s Quick Departure. Impact: The departure of Jeremy Piven from 'Speed-the-Plow' sent shockwaves through Broadway, leading to a frenzy of actors exiting shows mid-performance to start their own reality series. 'Dramatic Departures' became a hit, but the plot was always lacking.. Fact: In a twist of fate, Piven’s exit led to a surge in the popularity of waiting for actors to leave shows, which is now an Olympic sport. Who knew theater could lead to such athleticism?.