FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Smartphones: The Shift to Larger Screens. Impact: When phone makers decided bigger was better, it set off a chain reaction that led to everyone trying to outdo each other. Fast forward a few years, and now we have tablets that can make calls, which is just what we needed—more devices to distract us from actual life.. Fact: Did you know that the first mobile phone was so large it could double as a dumbbell? Now, we just need to lift our spirits when our battery dies..
• Headline: Governor's Historic Veto on Discrimination Bill. Impact: The veto prevented a major setback in civil rights, but little did they know, it also sparked a national conversation about tolerance and inclusivity that would echo through the years, possibly leading to more tea-drinking sessions among allies.. Fact: Fun fact: Refusing service based on personal beliefs is like refusing to share your candy because someone likes licorice—totally unreasonable and just plain mean..
• Headline: Co-op Performance and Health Law Impact. Impact: The co-ops' performance became the perfect excuse for politicians to blame the health law for anything, including the weather. If a snowstorm hits, you can bet someone will say, 'Must be those pesky health co-ops!'. Fact: Did you know that 'mixed success' is just a fancy way of saying 'we're still figuring this out'? Kind of like attempting to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions..
• Headline: A New York Observer Article Brings a Spat in Trump’s Orbit. Impact: This article opened the floodgates for more gossip and drama in politics, leading to a reality show-like atmosphere where every tweet could spark a scandal. Who knew political journalism could become the next big entertainment genre?. Fact: Did you know that the word 'distraction' has taken on a whole new meaning in politics? It's now synonymous with 'what Trump tweeted today.'.
• Headline: Warlords With Dark Pasts Battle in Afghan Election. Impact: The presence of warlords complicated the electoral process, making it a chaotic mix of old grudges and new alliances, effectively turning the election into a bizarre reality competition—who will battle it out for 'Best Warlord'?. Fact: Fun fact: When warlords run for office, it’s like the ultimate game of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'—except the prizes are power and the stakes are much, much higher..