NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Autonomy Founder Disputes H.P. Allegations. Impact: If Mike Lynch had just sent HP a nice bouquet instead of going public, perhaps we would have avoided a decade of corporate espionage dramas and the term 'tech scandal' may have faded into oblivion. Instead, we now have a reality show called 'Silicon Valley: The Legal Battles'.. Fact: In the world of tech, PR stands for 'Public Relations' but could very well mean 'Panic Response' when things go south..
• Headline: Journalists Targeted Amidst Global Conflicts. Impact: By targeting journalists, governments not only risk suppressing the truth but also create a generation of rebellious journalists who thrive on danger. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a spy novel!. Fact: It’s ironic that the phrase 'shoot the messenger' has become literal. Guess they didn’t get the memo about free speech being a thing..
• Headline: Nakoula's Controversial Film Journey. Impact: If Nakoula had just stuck to knitting or baking cookies instead of making a controversial film, we could have avoided a global uproar and countless debates on freedom of expression. But hey, who needs peace when you can have chaos?. Fact: The title 'Innocence of Muslims' was about as ironic as calling a documentary 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'—neither really works out..
• Headline: A Rivalry to Add to the City’s Rich History. Impact: The rivalry between the Knicks and Nets is like a never-ending soap opera. Every game is a cliffhanger, proving that nothing says 'rich history' like grown men throwing balls at each other while fans argue over their favorite colors.. Fact: In New York, sports rivalries are taken so seriously that fans have been known to switch allegiances just to avoid awkward family dinners..