JANUARY 7, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: MBIA's Legal Battle Against Major Banks. Impact: Had MBIA not fought those banks, we might have seen a world where mortgage securities were treated like candy at a parade—everyone just grabbing and consuming them without any consequences. The financial crash might have happened sooner, but hey, who doesn't love a good disaster movie?. Fact: Did you know that MBIA once had such a strong grasp on the insurance market that it was practically the superhero of the financial world? Turns out, even superheroes can have really bad days..
• Headline: With Android Phones, Verizon Is in Position to Gain Lost Ground. Impact: Verizon's move to embrace Android phones marked the beginning of a smartphone war that would lead to everyone being glued to their screens. Now we have more selfies than actual people—talk about a technological butterfly effect!. Fact: Did you know that if you stacked all the smartphones sold since 2007, it would reach the moon? Just kidding, but it would definitely cover a significant portion of the earth. Talk about a heavy burden!.
• Headline: A Sense of Touch, a Sense of Life. Impact: Adam Bock's play could have sparked a wave of artistic exploration into the human condition, leading to an era where everyone suddenly became obsessed with mysterious diseases and their metaphorical implications. Thanks a lot, Adam—now we’re all looking for meaning in our coughs.. Fact: Did you know that playwrights often feel the need to turn every mundane experience into a dramatic masterpiece? Next time you spill coffee, just wait for the one-act play about it to pop up!.