APRIL 18, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chess Culture Thrives at IS 318 Brooklyn. Impact: If chess had been the dominant sport in schools back then, we might have seen an alternate universe where grandmasters run for president and checkmate is a required part of the electoral process. Forget debates, it’s all about who can outsmart who on a 64-square battleground!. Fact: Did you know that the average chess player's life expectancy is significantly higher than that of a poker player? Guess they don't have to deal with the stress of bluffing their way through life!.
• Headline: Sony Announces Job Cuts at EMI. Impact: By cutting jobs at EMI, Sony inadvertently set off a chain reaction leading to the rise of indie labels that paved the way for hipster coffee shop playlists. Next thing you know, everyone’s sipping overpriced lattes to the sound of obscure bands no one has ever heard of!. Fact: Fun fact: EMI was once home to The Beatles! I guess when it comes to losing jobs, you could say they've been around the block more than a few times..
• Headline: U.S. Struggles Over Chinese Defector's Fate. Impact: The denial of asylum for this insider could have led to a butterfly effect where China’s political drama became a popular reality TV show. Imagine the ratings! The Kardashians would have to step up their game to compete with political intrigue and espionage.. Fact: Did you know that Bo Xilai was once a rising star in Chinese politics? Unfortunately, his ascent was more like a shooting star – bright for a moment, then gone in a flash!.
• Headline: Romney’s Critique of War Policy Gets a Closer Look. Impact: Romney's critique of war policy may have inadvertently led to endless debates on foreign policy that would make even the most enthusiastic political nerds yawn. If only they had known, they could have just played some chess instead.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, being precise is about as common as a unicorn sighting? Everyone loves to be vague so they can backtrack when it suits them!.