MARCH 3, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Angie's List: Real Reviews, Real Impact. Impact: If Angie’s List hadn't charged for access, we might now live in a world where Yelp is a respected historical document, instead of the chaotic wasteland of reviews that it is today. Thanks, Angie, for keeping the riff-raff at bay!. Fact: Did you know that Angie, the actual person, was once a cat whisperer before she became the arbiter of home service reviews? Just kidding, she’s as real as your last date!.
• Headline: Albee Discusses 'The Lady From Dubuque' Revival. Impact: Albee's willingness to revisit his past could be the catalyst for a new trend in playwrights taking therapy. Who knows? We might soon see Shakespeare on a therapist's couch discussing his 'tragic flaws.'. Fact: Did you know that Edward Albee famously refused to talk about his personal life? He preferred the drama of the stage to the soap opera of reality, which is pretty relatable!.
• Headline: Religious Concerns in Texas School Competitions. Impact: The Texas group's concerns might have sparked a nationwide debate on the separation of church and state, leading to an unexpected upsurge in religious-themed sports merchandise. Holy jerseys, Batman!. Fact: Did you know that in Texas, even the cows have their own religious affiliations? It's true, they can be quite devout about their grass!.
• Headline: Out of the Bronx, a Gymnast Sets Sights on Gold. Impact: John Orozco’s journey to potentially winning gold could inspire a new generation of gymnasts who think that commuting is just as important as the flips. Next up: the 'Commuter Gymnast Olympics'!. Fact: Did you know that Orozco’s training regimen included dodging subway rats? Talk about training for balance!.
• Headline: Apps Seek to Help Phone Users Track Data. Impact: The proliferation of data-tracking apps might have led us down a dark path where people start to obsessively track every byte they consume, resulting in a new form of social anxiety: data pressure.. Fact: Did you know that the first unlimited data plan was actually just a marketing ploy to keep people on the hook? Now it’s like a bad breakup—you can never go back!.