MARCH 9, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revitalizing Tijuana's Culinary Landscape. Impact: The culinary renaissance in Tijuana became a magnet for foodies, which eventually led to Tijuana becoming a trendy vacation spot. Yes, the world now has Instagram influencers taking selfies in front of taco stands.. Fact: This chef's restaurant not only revived Tijuana's food scene but also contributed to the global rise of avocado toast. You're welcome, millennials..
• Headline: The Weight of Culinary Innovation. Impact: The heavy tome of 'Modernist Cuisine' inadvertently caused an entire generation of wannabe chefs to abandon cooking in favor of takeout, leading to a global spike in delivery services.. Fact: At 40 pounds, it doubles as a weightlifting tool—perfect for the chef who wants to impress guests with their culinary skills and bicep curls..
• Headline: Hollywood Feels Ripples From Libya. Impact: The Hollywood exodus from Qaddafi-funded projects inadvertently led to a surge in creative independence, which is why we now have a wealth of low-budget films that are 'inspired by true events'—mostly just bad decisions.. Fact: This distancing trend from Qaddafi’s money marked Hollywood's ultimate realization: sometimes it's better to have no funding than questionable funding..
• Headline: S.E.C. Chairwoman Under Fire Over Ethics Issues. Impact: The ethics scandal surrounding the S.E.C. chairwoman led to a new wave of regulations, but only after a series of public shaming rituals that made politicians question their financial interests—if only for a hot minute.. Fact: Mary L. Schapiro’s ethics issues were the talk of the town, reminding us all that 'conflict of interest' is just a fancy term for 'oops, I did it again.'.