MAY 19, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Walden Media Seeks Diverse Studio Partners. Impact: If Walden Media hadn't sought out those edgy partners, who knows? We might have never seen a Narnia film featuring an avant-garde talking mouse who philosophizes about existentialism. The world would be a much duller place without questionable cinematic choices.. Fact: Did you know that Narnia was almost turned into a musical with interpretive dance? Yeah, I guess some ideas are better left in the wardrobe..
• Headline: F.B.I. Leadership and Terrorism Focus Shift. Impact: Comey's realization about terrorism? Oh, just a minor detail that led to a series of super-secret meetings, overreactions, and a public fascination with the phrase 'national security.' Thanks, Comey, for setting off a chain reaction of panic and increased airport security!. Fact: Did you know that before becoming FBI director, Comey was known for his impressive collection of 'How to Underestimate a Threat' manuals? Just kidding, but that might’ve helped!.
• Headline: Shekau's Resurgence Grips Nigeria's Attention. Impact: Shekau's video comeback caused a media frenzy, which ironically led to increased social media awareness about Boko Haram, ultimately inspiring a new generation of activists. So, thanks, Abubakar, for reminding everyone that 'bad press' can sometimes lead to good outcomes.. Fact: Did you know that Shekau has been 'killed' more times than a character in a soap opera? Maybe he’s just really good at faking his own death..
• Headline: A High-Five Long and Wide. Impact: Kawhi Leonard's hands being legendary could lead to a world where all basketball players are judged by their hand span. Imagine the future where hand size dictates social status. Good luck fitting into those tiny, tiny apartments, future NBA stars!. Fact: Did you know that Kawhi's hands are so large, they were once mistaken for a pair of kitchen mitts? Talk about multitasking!.
• Headline: Glass Ceilings in Statehouses in the Northeast. Impact: The push for women in governorships could very well lead to a future where the phrase 'male-dominated politics' is just a historical trivia question, right next to 'What was the deal with those floppy disks?'. Fact: Did you know that the last time a woman was elected governor in the Northeast, it was considered an 'exotic' form of entertainment? Well, maybe not, but it sure felt that way!.