SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Senate Race Highlights Party Influence in PA. Impact: If Rick Santorum had won, Pennsylvania might have become the new epicenter for awkward family dinners where everyone debates politics instead of discussing the weather. Who knew a Senate seat could change Thanksgiving conversations forever?. Fact: Did you know that Pennsylvania is also home to the first American zoo? So, it’s not just the political animals that roam there!.
• Headline: The Impact of Maritime Leaks. Impact: The panic over leaks led to an unexpected boom in the ship repair industry. Who knew that anxiety could fuel economic growth? Now, every scared sailor is basically a small business owner!. Fact: Did you know that ship leaks are often referred to as 'taking on water'? Which is also what many of us do when we realize we forgot to pay our rent!.
• Headline: Comedy in Crisis: Industry Shakeup Revealed. Impact: Jim Carrey leaving a comedy network was the cosmic trigger that led to the rise of reality TV. So, thanks, Jim, for making us suffer through countless seasons of people living in a house while we laugh at their misery!. Fact: Did you know that Jim Carrey was once a stand-up comedian before becoming a movie star? Just like many comedians who moved to reality TV, he might have been just as confused about his career path as we are!.
• Headline: Giants’ 27-Point Rally Proves Pointless. Impact: The Giants' fourth-quarter meltdown made sports history by inspiring a whole new genre of motivational speeches about resilience. 'If you can’t win, at least lose spectacularly!' became the rallying cry for many an underperforming team.. Fact: Did you know that the largest comeback in NFL history was a 32-point deficit? Which is apparently a motivational benchmark for the Giants... just not one they aspire to!.
• Headline: Unit Makes Do as Army Strives to Plug Gaps. Impact: The Army's struggles to plug gaps became the foundation for future military 'team-building' exercises, where they learned that sometimes, duct tape is mightier than the sword.. Fact: Did you know that the Third Infantry Division is often called 'The Old Guard'? A fitting name for a group that has to keep doing the same job despite the odds being stacked against them!.