JANUARY 1, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Artistic Redesign in Upper East Side Home. Impact: If art and artichokes had not come together in such a culinary collision, perhaps the Upper East Side would have remained dull and monochrome, leading to a world where beige was the dominant color. Ah, the horror!. Fact: Did you know that artichokes are actually edible flowers? So, if you ever feel like your dining experience is lacking, just remember, you could be eating a flower while contemplating life!.
• Headline: Navigating Music Piracy and Legal Alternatives. Impact: The debate between downloading music illegally and paying for it set off a domino effect, leading to the streaming wars. Thanks to all that piracy, we now have more subscription services than you can shake a stick at—who knew theft could inspire capitalism?. Fact: Kazaa was named after the Australian word for 'to be seen.' Ironically, it was never seen in court for its copyright issues. Perhaps it was too busy hiding behind a digital bush..
• Headline: A Wary Eye On Sites For Music Sharing. Impact: The rise of questionable music-sharing sites was the perfect excuse for record labels to flex their muscles and sue everyone under the sun. If only they had put that energy into discovering new talent instead of suing the fans!. Fact: Remember when you could just share music with friends? Yeah, that was a thing before the internet turned music into a legal minefield. Can't wait to see how long it takes before someone sues you for humming a tune!.