DECEMBER 13, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bloomberg's Carbon Footprint Aboard Flight. Impact: If Bloomberg had taken a bicycle instead of a private jet, we might have seen a massive surge in eco-friendly transportation, leading to a world where unicorns are the primary mode of transit. Alas, carbon footprints reign supreme.. Fact: Did you know that the average person emits about 4.5 tons of CO2 per year? Bloomberg just decided to double down on that like it was a bad investment..
• Headline: Remembering Paul A. Samuelson. Impact: Samuelson's death triggered a cascade of economic theories being tossed around like confetti at a parade, leaving future economists wondering if they needed a degree in philosophy instead of math.. Fact: Paul A. Samuelson was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Economics, proving that even economists can have a sense of humor—at least about their own mortality..
• Headline: A Weekend in the Country With Eros and Thanatos. Impact: If Nunn’s revival flopped, the world might have never known that mediocre theater could lead to a profound appreciation for Netflix binges—thank you, Trevor, for keeping our couch-potato habits alive.. Fact: The phrase 'Eros and Thanatos' refers to love and death—so basically, a typical weekend for anyone who's ever attended a family reunion..
• Headline: Movie Director Exploring the Family, Not Killing It. Impact: If Ozon's film had flopped, it could have led to a cinematic drought, causing film students to turn to interpretive dance as a form of expression. Thank goodness for variety!. Fact: François Ozon is to French cinema what espresso is to breakfast—absolutely essential, and always a little bit jittery..