JANUARY 26, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Holocaust Memorialized in Unique Book. Impact: This book turned the Holocaust into a single word repeated six million times, which surprisingly didn’t erase the tragedy but rather sparked a debate on how to remember and honor the victims. Because nothing says ‘we care’ like turning suffering into an art project.. Fact: Incredible, right? Six million 'Jews' and still no one asked for a sequel. Talk about missed opportunities!.
• Headline: My Kid’s Idle for a Second? Oh, Horrors!. Impact: Jennifer Senior's observations about over-scheduling children led to a nationwide phenomenon where parents started questioning their sanity. As kids went from playdates to 'future CEOs' in a blink, the term 'childhood' became as rare as a unicorn sighting.. Fact: Did you know that there's now a class for parents on how to let their kids be bored? Welcome to the 21st century, where boredom is a luxury!.
• Headline: On the Road, Actors Seek Higher Pay. Impact: The push for higher pay among actors highlighted the glaring inequalities in the entertainment industry, which prompted a lot of ‘angry tweets’ and ‘change.org’ petitions, but ultimately led to a few more awards shows that no one watched. Because who doesn't love a good soap opera?. Fact: Here's a secret: the only thing more dramatic than an actor’s salary dispute is the plot twist in any soap opera. Spoiler alert: Everyone is always fighting for more money!.