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HEADLINES ON December 17, 2014
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- Headline: Andrew Litton Joins NYC Ballet Orchestra. Impact: If Andrew Litton had never conducted the ballet, modern choreography could have devolved into interpretive dance performed by cats. The world narrowly avoided a feline dance revolution.. Fact: Did you know that conducting a ballet orchestra requires not just musical talent but also the ability to dodge flying tutus? Truly a multi-faceted skill set!.
- Headline: Bond Investors Are Skittish Over Emerging Markets. Impact: The ripple effect of this skittishness led to an increase in bubble wrap sales, as investors started to metaphorically (and literally) wrap themselves in caution.. Fact: The only thing more volatile than emerging markets is my mood when I forget to have coffee in the morning! Who knew the economy was so relatable?.
- Headline: Google’s Detractors Take Their Fight to the States. Impact: This sparked a nationwide movement where tech companies began hiring ex-wrestlers as lobbyists to body slam any critics. 'Google's Got Back' became the new slogan.. Fact: Fun fact: Google once tried to censor my search history, but even they couldn't handle my deep dive into cat videos and conspiracy theories!.