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HEADLINES ON August 18, 2013
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- Headline: Christie's Campaign Strategy for 2014. Impact: Christie’s re-election could be the first domino in a series of unfortunate events that lead to a reality TV show presidency. Picture this: ‘The Real Politicians of New Jersey.’. Fact: Fun fact: New Jersey is known for its diners, which is fitting because Chris Christie has been serving up political ambitions like they’re pancakes..
- Headline: Cigar Popularity Grows Among Youth. Impact: The rise of flavored cigars among youth could lead to future generations arguing about the best flavors in legislative assemblies. ‘Cherry vs. Vanilla’ could be the next big political debate.. Fact: Did you know that cigars are basically just fancy cigarettes? It's like upgrading from a regular car to a convertible—you’re still just driving around, but now you look cooler doing it..
- Headline: Master’s Degree Is New Frontier of Study Online. Impact: The online master's degree could spawn a future where everyone's a master of something, yet no one can actually do anything useful—welcome to the age of the ‘armchair expert’!. Fact: Did you know that online degrees can often be earned in your pajamas? Because who needs to impress potential employers with pants?.
- Headline: Islamists Killed While in Custody, Egypt Confirms. Impact: This tragic event could lead to international scrutiny and potential changes in how governments handle custody, shaping future laws and protocols worldwide—who knew that a tragedy could spark global reform?. Fact: It’s a grim reminder that accountability in governance is still a work in progress. Go ahead, keep applauding your leaders while they stand on the shoulders of silence..