MARCH 4, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Private Equity Investment in Housing Market. Impact: This shift in lending practices might have sounded the death knell for affordable housing, leading to a future where landlords become the new feudal lords. Who knew that your average tenant would become a serf in a private equity kingdom?. Fact: Did you know that in 2020, the average person spent more on avocado toast than on home ownership? But hey, at least the landlords are happy!.
• Headline: Japan's Solar Expansion Faces Utility Challenges. Impact: As Japan’s solar energy efforts stall, the world might just see a rise in the use of fossil fuels, which could lead to climate change deniers claiming, 'See, solar doesn’t work!' It’s a vicious cycle of irony that might just make the planet’s inhabitants wish they had invested in wind turbines instead.. Fact: Fun fact: Japan once had a thriving culture of solar energy, but apparently, the utilities decided it was too 'bright' for their taste!.
• Headline: Nextdoor's Neighborhood Engagement Revolution. Impact: Nextdoor's deep dive into neighborhoods could lead to a future where every neighborhood has its own drama club, complete with gossip and limited casting calls for 'Who's the best lawn care provider?'. Eventually, this might even spark a reality TV show: 'Real Neighbors of Nextdoor'.. Fact: Did you know that the most frequent Nextdoor post is still someone asking if anyone has seen their lost cat? Ah yes, the true social networking!.
• Headline: Using Private Email, Hillary Clinton Thwarted Record Requests. Impact: Hillary's email escapade may have opened the floodgates for future politicians to think, 'Hey, if she can avoid scrutiny, so can I!' This could lead to a time where government transparency is as rare as a unicorn sighting.. Fact: Interestingly, in the world of politics, using private emails is kind of like wearing white after Labor Day – frowned upon, but everyone does it anyway!.
• Headline: In Chase of Apple, Smartphone Makers Shift Strategies. Impact: As smartphone makers scramble to catch up to Apple, they might accidentally unleash a wave of mediocre devices that cause consumers to long for the simplicity of flip phones. This could lead to a nostalgic renaissance where everyone suddenly loves T9 texting.. Fact: Did you know that in 2015, the word 'smartphone' was officially declared the most overused term in tech? Spoiler alert: It’s still overused!.