AUGUST 28, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: El Salvador's Gangs Reach Temporary Truce. Impact: This truce might just lead to a future where El Salvador becomes the world's first gang-run tourist destination, with guided tours through the streets and souvenir shops selling 'I survived a gang truce' t-shirts.. Fact: Interestingly, the first known gang truce dates back to the time of the Aztecs, proving that some things never change—like the aggressive negotiations for peace..
• Headline: Samsung Case and Its Impact on Tech Giants. Impact: If this case leads to a Google-Apple showdown, we might end up in a dystopian future where tech giants are pitted against each other in gladiator-style arenas, complete with VR spectators and popcorn.. Fact: Fun fact: The real reason Apple and Google can't get along? They both secretly want to be the next Disney, but with fewer animated characters and more legal battles..
• Headline: Active in Cloud, Amazon Reshapes Computing. Impact: Amazon's cloud operations could lead to a future where businesses operate entirely in the virtual realm. Next thing you know, we'll be attending meetings in our pajamas while our avatars do all the talking.. Fact: Did you know that Amazon started as an online bookstore? Now, it's become the overlord of cloud computing, proving that every great empire begins with a single click..
• Headline: Business and Political Experiences Pull Romney 2 Ways on Economy. Impact: Romney's ideological tug-of-war might have set off a chain reaction that leads to politicians being trained in yoga to better handle the stress of conflicting beliefs—imagine the photo ops!. Fact: Did you know that Mitt Romney's hair has its own political agenda? It's always perfectly coiffed, making sure it stays on the side of approval ratings!.