DECEMBER 11, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Boeing 787 Faces New Reliability Issues. Impact: If the Boeing 787 had been perfect, we might have invented flying cars by now. Instead, we’re still waiting for a plane that doesn’t have 'normal growing pains' like a toddler with a sugar rush.. Fact: Did you know the 787 is often referred to as the 'Dreamliner'? Ironically, many dreams involve flying without a hitch, something this plane struggles with..
• Headline: Morsi’s Allies Accused of Political Abuse. Impact: Morsi's political missteps could be seen as the spark that ignited future political turmoil in Egypt, setting the stage for years of instability and a certain penchant for 'who’s in charge today?'. Fact: Did you know that political opponents in Egypt have been known to get more creative than a college student on a deadline? The stakes just keep getting higher!.
• Headline: Cecilia Chang's Tragic Decline. Impact: The shocking end of Cecilia Chang’s life could serve as a cautionary tale about the pressures of high expectations, perhaps inspiring a whole new genre of motivational speeches filled with 'don’t let it all go to waste' advice!. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, life’s plot twists could rival a telenovela? The world of academia isn’t always about textbooks and lectures!.
• Headline: Pentagon Says Afghan Forces Still Need Assistance. Impact: The continued dependence of Afghan forces on U.S. support could be the reason why 'Operation Independence Day' is still a few decades away. Who knew that building an army was harder than building IKEA furniture?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than Afghan military independence is trying to assemble that IKEA furniture without the instructions?.
• Headline: Limits on Unions Pass in Michigan, Once a Mainstay. Impact: The reduction of union power in Michigan could lead to a reality where workers are left with fewer rights and more 'flexibility'—the kind of flexibility that often means 'you’re on your own, buddy!'. Fact: Did you know that Michigan once had more union members than there are people in some small countries? Now it's just a reminder of what once was... like my high school prom..