SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democrat Supports Roberts Amid Divisions. Impact: Leahy's vote to back Roberts created a rift that led to a series of political compromises. Fast forward a few decades and now we have politicians arguing over which way to microwave a burrito. Truly, the stakes have never been lower.. Fact: Did you know that in the Senate, 'bipartisanship' is just a fancy word for 'let's pretend to agree while we secretly plot against each other'?.
• Headline: Controversy Surrounding David Boies' Practices. Impact: David Boies' courtroom antics set off a chain reaction leading to an increasing number of lawyers adopting theatrical styles, culminating in the modern trend of courtroom dramas that now have more plot twists than a daytime soap opera.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more dramatic than courtroom battles is the amount of money lawyers make while fighting over who gets to take home the last slice of pizza..
• Headline: Evacuees Transform Shelters with Creativity. Impact: The prolonged stay of Hurricane Katrina evacuees in shelters sparked a wave of DIY home improvement shows, where viewers learned to turn their temporary housing into Instagram-worthy abodes. Who knew disaster could inspire home decor?. Fact: Did you know that a 'temporary' stay in a shelter can sometimes last longer than a bad reality TV show? Welcome to the new normal!.
• Headline: The House That Turned Into a Potboiler. Impact: Hicks' novel-writing journey resulted in a literary trend that encouraged a million aspiring authors to believe they, too, could write the next great American novel... and then promptly forget their passwords after the first chapter.. Fact: Did you know that writing a novel is like training for a marathon? You start off excited, but by the end, you just want to sit down and cry over a box of donuts..