NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: A Love Story Defying Adversity. Impact: The love story of Edwin and Noemi inspired a wave of 'til-death-do-us-part' vows among couples, but also led to an unforeseen spike in artisan wedding vow renewals at specialty shops. Who knew love could be so...commercial?. Fact: Did you know that some people believe that true love can conquer all, including cerebral palsy? Well, Edwin and Noemi certainly proved it, but let’s not forget the fine print on those vows!.
• Headline: Governor's Challenge Amid Penn State Scandal. Impact: After this scandal, future governors learned the hard way that ignoring a ticking time bomb usually leads to a political explosion. Who knew that scandals could be so...predictable?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'political scandal' is just a euphemism for 'we really didn't think this through'? Because, clearly, that’s the vibe here..
• Headline: Greece and Italy's Technocratic Challenge. Impact: The technocrat trend began a slow but steady invasion of politics, leading to a future where spreadsheets became more popular than actual leaders. Talk about a bureaucratic dystopia!. Fact: Did you know that when political patronage finally gets dislodged, it often just rolls over and finds a new comfy spot? Because old habits die hard, especially in politics..
• Headline: A Master of Mass Flirtation. Impact: Hugh Jackman's Broadway performance sparked a revival of interest in live entertainment, leading to a bizarre future where dinosaurs ruled the stage...literally. Thanks, Hugh, for the Jurassic Park of musicals!. Fact: Did you know that Hugh Jackman once tried to flirt with a statue, thinking it was just a really quiet audience member? Now that’s commitment to his craft!.
• Headline: Government Policies Cool China’s Real Estate Boom. Impact: The cooling of China's real estate boom set off a global chain reaction that turned interest in real estate into a trendy game of Monopoly, where everyone is just trying to avoid going bankrupt. Fun times!. Fact: Did you know that in China, an empty high-rise is known as a 'ghost town'? But hey, at least the ghosts have great views!.