SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revitalizing the Future of Ballet. Impact: The founding of a ballet think tank initiated a cultural renaissance, leading to the unexpected rise of interpretive dance combined with extreme sports. Who knew a pirouette could be so thrilling while bungee jumping?. Fact: Did you know that ballet was once considered an elite form of art? Now it’s more like elite cheerleading with tutus!.
• Headline: Navigating Year 2 of Health Care Law. Impact: The ongoing challenges of the Affordable Care Act caused a butterfly effect that resulted in the advent of a new genre of reality TV: 'Health Care Survivor,' where contestants compete to navigate the insurance system without losing their sanity.. Fact: Did you know that health care laws are like relationships? They're complicated, involve lots of paperwork, and often leave you feeling more confused than before!.
• Headline: Halliburton to Pay $1.1 Billion to Settle Damages in Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. Impact: Halliburton's meager settlement led to a global trend of companies realizing they could get away with paying just a fraction of damages, resulting in a new corporate motto: 'Why pay full price when you can just settle for peanuts?'. Fact: Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is still recovering from spills? Meanwhile, Halliburton is just a check away from being forgiven. What a world!.
• Headline: All That Back and Forth at the U.S. Open, Between Doubles Partners. Impact: The strategic discussions between doubles partners at the U.S. Open inspired a new movement in team sports, where players began using elaborate hand signals and coded language, leading to an increase in confused spectators and a spike in amateur lip-reading classes.. Fact: Did you know that doubles tennis is basically a marriage? Lots of communication, occasional arguments, and one partner always trying to hog the spotlight!.