SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Billionaire Neighbors and Construction Conflicts. Impact: As billionaires squabble over dust and decor, they inadvertently inspire a new trend in interior design: 'The Art of Annoying Your Neighbor'. This leads to a resurgence in DIY home renovation shows that somehow manage to be both entertaining and infuriating.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of billionaires, a 'dust-up' is just a light disagreement over whose marble floors are shinier?.
• Headline: Investors React to Fiscal Cliff Fears. Impact: The fear of a fiscal cliff triggers a wild stock market rollercoaster ride that inadvertently inspires a new generation of financial thrill-seekers. Forget bungee jumping; investing becomes the new extreme sport.. Fact: Did you know that 'cash in' isn't just what investors do, but also what my wallet screams every time I try to buy organic avocados?.
• Headline: U.S.-Mexico Tomato Trade Dispute. Impact: The end of the tomato agreement ignites a series of trade wars that lead to a bizarre 'Tomato Olympics', where countries compete in tomato-related events, like 'Fastest Salsa' and 'Best Ketchup'.. Fact: Did you know that tomatoes are technically a fruit? So when the US and Mexico argue over them, it’s really a fruit fight of epic proportions!.
• Headline: United States Economy Still Weak, but More Feel Secure. Impact: As consumer confidence rises amid economic turmoil, a new trend emerges: 'Cautiously Optimistic Shopping', where people buy things just in case the economy doesn't collapse, leading to a boom in emergency supply kits.. Fact: Did you know that feeling secure in a weak economy is like feeling warm in a snowstorm? Technically possible, but good luck staying dry!.
• Headline: Veterans Wait for Benefits as Claims Pile Up. Impact: The overwhelming backlog of veterans' claims results in a nationwide movement to streamline bureaucracy, eventually leading to the creation of a 'Fast-Track Benefits' system, because waiting is sooo last century.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more overwhelming than the pile of claims at the VA is the pile of excuses people make for not fixing the system?.