JUNE 27, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Remembering Nora Ephron's Legacy. Impact: After Nora Ephron's passing, a secret society of comedians formed, claiming they were guardians of humor. They declare that every time someone uses the phrase 'I’ll have what she’s having,' a little piece of Ephron's spirit is resurrected in the universe. So essentially, she’s now immortal, thanks to diners everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that Nora Ephron once said, 'I think I’m quite funny…but I’m not that funny'? Guess she was just modestly underestimating her impact on romantic comedies and the entire genre’s future!.
• Headline: Dueling Markets: Transparency vs. Secrecy. Impact: The public exchanges' push for transparency led to a surprising outcome: the emergence of an underground trading club called 'The Transparent Turtles.' They wear shells made of clear plastic and only trade in public parks, completely bypassing regulations. Who knew transparency could be so… translucent?. Fact: Did you know that 'dark markets' are not actually about trading in shadows? They just refer to unregulated trading platforms, not a secret society of financial ninjas..
• Headline: Recovered Stolen Atlas from Sweden. Impact: The recovery of the stolen Atlas sparked a worldwide trend where people began returning stolen items, leading to an unexpected renaissance in goodwill. It turns out, returning stolen goods is the new black—who knew criminals could be so fashionable?. Fact: Fun fact: The Atlas was stolen during a heist so intricate it could have been the plot of a heist movie—had the thieves not been caught faster than a kid with cookie crumbs on their face..
• Headline: Rude or Polite, City’s Officers Leave Raw Feelings in Stops. Impact: The fallout from the study on police stops led to a thrilling new reality show called 'Stop & Frisk: The Real Deal.' Now, viewers can enjoy the drama of demeaning language and raw feelings from the comfort of their couches. Who needs scripted drama when you have real life?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'stop and frisk' originated in the 1980s? It’s like that awkward moment when you realize your favorite catchphrase has a far less glamorous backstory..
• Headline: Spanish Officials Hailed Banks as Crisis Built. Impact: Spanish officials praising banks during the crisis inadvertently triggered a global trend of blind optimism. Now, every time someone praises a bank, a little piece of financial sanity dies. Banks everywhere are now counting on this trend to avoid accountability—thanks, optimism!. Fact: Did you know that the Spanish banking crisis was so severe it made 'Spanish bank' the punchline of jokes around the globe? Not exactly the kind of legacy they were hoping for..