JANUARY 21, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chilled by Choice: An Alternative Living Style. Impact: By choosing to live in a home without heat, a trend was sparked that eventually led to the rise of hipster ice hotels. Yes, the world was turned upside down by a few folks shivering for the sake of aesthetics!. Fact: Did you know that some hipsters consider freezing to be an art form? Next time you see someone in a parka in July, just know they're trying to make a statement..
• Headline: The Risks of Simple Passwords Revealed. Impact: This headline probably led to an increase in dog names like '123456,' which in turn caused a canine conspiracy of secret password-sharing. Who knew man's best friend could be so... unoriginal?. Fact: Fun fact: '123456' is the most commonly used password, which means half of the internet could probably be hacked by a toddler. Well done, humanity!.
• Headline: Architects Adapt in Tough Economic Times. Impact: The unemployment of architects launched a wave of DIY home improvement shows that convinced millions they could build their own homes. Spoiler alert: They can’t. Thank you, Pinterest!. Fact: Did you know that the average DIY project ends with at least one trip to the emergency room? If only architects had a 'how to avoid an ER visit' course!.
• Headline: Packing a Series of Pluses. Impact: The introduction of personal Wi-Fi hot spots in phones set off a chain reaction, leading to people being able to work from anywhere. Now, we have the 'office' in a coffee shop, and every barista is a reluctant IT support person.. Fact: Did you know that the first portable Wi-Fi hotspot was actually just a tin can and a lot of wishful thinking? Now we have people working from the beach, while others are still trying to figure out how to connect to Wi-Fi in their own living rooms..
• Headline: Banks See a Leveling Off in Bad Consumer Loans. Impact: The leveling off of bad consumer loans probably led to a collective sigh of relief from banks, who, in turn, began to throw extravagant parties to celebrate their 'success' in not losing more money. Cheers to mediocrity!. Fact: Did you know that banks throwing parties for not losing money is like a kid celebrating passing a spelling test? 'Yay! We didn’t fail!' A real cause for celebration, huh?.