JANUARY 25, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Public Battles in the Corporate Arena. Impact: This public recruitment in corporate rivalry led to the rise of social media influencers who now think their opinions matter more than actual experts. Who knew a corporate spat would give birth to the Kardashian of business commentary?. Fact: Did you know that many 'influencers' have never actually influenced anything meaningful? But hey, at least they can tell you which brand of water to buy..
• Headline: The Rise of Multi-Player Tablet Gaming. Impact: The introduction of tablet games for multiple players ignited an app development frenzy, resulting in a world where families no longer talk at the dinner table, but instead compete for high scores in virtual candy-crushing. Thanks, Apple!. Fact: Fun fact: The average family now spends more time arguing over whose turn it is to play on a tablet than they do discussing their feelings. Progress!.
• Headline: Cuomo Seeks Support from Black Voters. Impact: Cuomo's attempts to court black support sparked a trend where politicians now have to actually care about the communities they represent. Shocking, I know, but it led to the phrase 'political pandering' becoming a household term.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, the term 'courting' is just a fancy way of saying 'let's make some promises we probably won't keep'?.
• Headline: Insurer Steps Up Fight to Control Health Care Cost. Impact: The fight over healthcare costs highlighted the absurdity of the American healthcare system, leading to memes about insurance companies being the real-life equivalent of your middle school bully. Who knew healthcare could be so funny?. Fact: Did you know that insurance companies are the only entities that can deny your claim while simultaneously sending you a bill for the pleasure? It's like a bad relationship!.
• Headline: In Drug War, Tribe Feels Invaded by Both Sides. Impact: Caught in the crossfire of the drug war, this tribe inadvertently became a symbol of the complexities of border politics, resulting in a series of documentaries that oversimplified their struggles while making for great TV.. Fact: Fun fact: Being caught between two powerful entities is a great way to get your story told, but it rarely results in a happy ending. Just ask any Hollywood scriptwriter!.