JANUARY 26, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges of Transitioning to Renewables. Impact: If governments had decided to resist cheap oil, we might have seen a world where solar panels were as common as fast food joints, and instead of gas stations, we'd have 'juice stations' for electric cars. But alas, cheap oil meant that the only 'renewable' thing here is our faith in politicians. Fact: Did you know that the fossil fuel industry is like that annoying friend who keeps offering you bad advice, but you’re too polite to ignore them?.
• Headline: Streaming Giants Dominate Sundance 2016. Impact: As Amazon and Netflix picked up indie films like kids collecting Pokémon cards, they inadvertently created a parallel universe where blockbuster directors now live in fear of getting 'streamed' instead of 'screened'. Fact: Fun fact: The last time a traditional studio made a good movie, the dinosaurs were still roaming the earth. Okay, maybe not that long ago, but you get my point.
• Headline: A Tidal Wave of Corporate Migrants Seeking (Tax) Shelter. Impact: As corporations flocked to greener pastures, this tax shelter trend set off a chain reaction where American companies began treating the tax code like a game of hide-and-seek, with lawmakers playing the part of the bewildered seekers. Fact: Did you know that corporations seeking tax shelters are like kids on a playground—always looking for the best spot to hide, but never realizing they’re just prolonging the inevitable?.
• Headline: Film Academy Gives Guidance on Oscar Voting Rights. Impact: The Film Academy's attempt to clarify voting rights may have inadvertently sparked a movement where film lovers across the globe began demanding voting rights for their favorite snacks during movie screenings. Popcorn for president!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than Oscar voting rights is understanding the plot of 'Inception' without a flowchart?.