NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Israel-Gaza Conflict: A Prelude to Iran?. Impact: This conflict serves as a practice run for future confrontations, meaning the next time Iran decides to throw a party, Israel will show up with better fireworks, leading to an ongoing competition of military one-upmanship that could last for decades – or at least until someone runs out of rockets.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'improved rockets' might as well read 'really angry fireworks' in this context. Because who doesn’t want to celebrate conflict with a bang?.
• Headline: Combatting HCFC-22 Use in Air Conditioning. Impact: The failure to curb HCFC-22 means that in a few decades, we might be living in a world that’s just one big sauna, leading to a spike in the sale of ice cream and fans. On the bright side, beach resorts might thrive!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing cooler than the air conditioning units running on HCFC-22 is the fact that we’ve known about its dangers since the '80s? Way to stay ahead of the curve, America!.
• Headline: Day to Reflect After Bearing Storm’s Wrath. Impact: The act of gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving after a storm could lead to an annual tradition where storm victims become the most resilient people on the planet. Soon enough, their defiance will inspire a new holiday: 'Thanksgiving After Adversity.'. Fact: Did you know that Thanksgiving was originally about giving thanks for the harvest? Now it’s mostly about avoiding family arguments while eating turkey. Progress?.