NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: LA's Bold Mass Transit Expansion. Impact: As Los Angeles finally decided to step away from the car-centric lifestyle, the butterfly effect led to a global trend of cities rethinking their transportation systems. Fast forward a few decades, and every major city is now competing to create the most Instagram-worthy subway stations. Thanks, LA!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'car culture' became a term for more than just people driving? It actually started when someone tried to explain why they were late—turns out they were just stuck in traffic on the 405!.
• Headline: Rapid Decline of Wealth Strikes Family. Impact: This family's downfall triggered a nationwide panic among the wealthy, causing them to invest in more conservative spending habits. The ripple effect? A sudden surge in 'luxury thrift shops' popping up, where the rich dump their unused cashmere sweaters!. Fact: Did you know that spending money you don't have can actually be classified as a sport in some circles? It’s called 'extreme shopping,' and the only prize is bankruptcy!.
• Headline: New Dress Code for NYC Cabdrivers. Impact: The cab driver dress code makeover sparked a nationwide movement among other professions, leading to an era where every job required employees to don uniforms that were more about appearance than practicality. Thank you, NYC, for making us all look like we're ready for a fashion show instead of a workday!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more awkward than a cab driver in a suit is a cab driver in a clown costume? Let's just say, the latter hasn't made it to the dress code discussion... yet..