MARCH 19, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Germany Reverses Stance on Greece Rescue. Impact: If Germany had just handed Greece the money, we might have ended up with a Eurozone united as tightly as a pair of Spanx on a Thanksgiving turkey. Instead, we got economic turmoil, a rise in populism, and a few extra chapters in history books detailing exactly how not to handle a crisis.. Fact: Did you know that if Germany had its way, the Eurozone might have just become a fancy club for rich countries? Instead, it turned into a reality TV show titled 'Who Wants to Be Broke?'.
• Headline: Concerns Over Small Nuclear Reactor Safety. Impact: If only the nuclear industry had known that shrinking reactors would lead to a debate about their safety record, they might have just stuck to the good old-fashioned 'big and bulky' approach. Now, they’ve opened Pandora's box and not even their Geiger counters can measure the fallout.. Fact: Did you know that the idea of smaller reactors is so popular, it’s practically a hipster trend? Next thing you know, they'll be brewing artisanal nuclear energy in a craft brewery..
• Headline: After a Bitter Campaign, Forging an Alliance. Impact: This alliance was like the ultimate unexpected buddy cop film. A bitter campaign turned into a partnership that would make even the most skeptical political analyst raise an eyebrow. Little did they know, their chemistry would set the stage for future political dramas.. Fact: Did you know that political alliances are like relationships? They often start with a lot of tension and end with someone yelling, 'I can't believe I ever liked you!'.