OCTOBER 29, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revolutionizing Mobile Advertising Strategies. Impact: The shift to mobile advertising led to an unprecedented obsession with tracking every move consumers make. Little did they know, this would eventually result in the creation of apps that tell you when to breathe and when to blink. Thanks, advertising!. Fact: Did you know that mobile ads are so targeted now that they can practically predict your next snack craving? I mean, who doesn't want an ad for pizza while on a diet?.
• Headline: Election Chaos: Storm Hits Just In Time. Impact: The messy election and the storm that followed created a perfect storm of distrust in the political system. As a result, future elections would be held under the watchful eye of social media, conspiracy theories, and a collective sense of despair. Thanks, nature!. Fact: Fun fact: Nature has a real knack for making things worse! Who knew a hurricane could turn an already chaotic election into a reality TV show?.
• Headline: Doping Controversy in Cycling History. Impact: The campaign against Armstrong opened the floodgates for athletes to come clean about their own doping scandals, leading to a future where every athlete is scrutinized more than a contestant on a reality show. Spoiler alert: it's all about the drama!. Fact: Did you know that Armstrong's downfall was so epic that it inspired a wave of biopics, documentaries, and at least three dinner conversations about ethics in sports? Talk about a legacy!.
• Headline: Panicked Evacuations Mix With Nonchalance in Hurricane Sandy’s Path. Impact: The mixed reactions to Hurricane Sandy created a societal split between those who take warnings seriously and those who think they can outrun a storm. This would eventually lead to the invention of the 'Hurricane Survivor' reality show. Spoiler: they never survive!. Fact: Did you know that during Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers were so nonchalant that some offered to sell umbrellas at inflated prices? Because why not profit from a disaster, right?.