JANUARY 30, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: A Mystery at the Bend Revealed. Impact: Had this architect's masterpiece not looked like it belonged in a Bond film, we might have avoided a timeline where villains and their lairs became trendy among rich real estate developers. Now we have luxury villains instead of just villainous luxury.. Fact: If only more architects designed lairs, we'd have a lot more interesting buildings and a lot fewer boring glass boxes..
• Headline: Development Pressures in Hoboken Uncovered. Impact: This pressure cooker of development politics has likely paved the way for future mayors to be puppets on strings pulled by developers, leading to cities filled with luxury condos instead of affordable housing. Thanks, Hoboken!. Fact: Politicians under pressure have been known to make questionable decisions. It's almost like they think their main job is to appease the rich instead of serving the public..
• Headline: U.S. Says Russia Tested Missile, Despite Treaty. Impact: If Russia keeps testing missiles, it might just bring back the Cold War vibe, leading to a whole new generation of spy movies and unnecessary military spending. Nothing like a little missile test to spice up international relations!. Fact: The Cold War was the original 'who can build the biggest toy' competition, but now we just have a bunch of grown-ups playing with very expensive and dangerous toys..
• Headline: Global Design Du Jour. Impact: The Maison et Objet fair inadvertently set trends that would lead to more overpriced, impractical home decor. Soon, everyone will be decorating their homes with items no one can afford and no one actually wants.. Fact: Paris is known for its fashion, but it seems interior design is just as pretentious. Who knew we needed $5,000 chairs that look like they could collapse at any moment?.