| Looking to the future |
[Jan. 23rd, 2008|05:27 pm] |
My mind was wandering at work and I was thinking about how the events of today will shape our immediate future. Perhaps it's all the bombardment about this presidential election or the supposed downturn in the economy, but I was wondering how things would be a few years from now.
So therefore, I submit to you..
The News Headlines for Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
World:
-Republic of Kurdistan slated as next staging ground for Tehran assault
-Russia and Turkey apply for European Union membership
-Disneyland resort in Dubai opens as the largest theme park in the world
National:
-Ohio man arrested in Weissen-Frauen murder case
-Clinton Universal Health Care Plan projects severe budget shortfalls; Congress calls for amendment or repeal
-Tax-code legislation receives popular support on news of economic slump
Local:
-Phoenix metro area population passes 5 million; growth slows as average home price continues to rise
-Phil Gordon announces candidacy for Arizona governor
-City of Tonopah incorporated on approval from Town of Buckeye
-Planning and development begins for Loop 404 freeway
Financial:
-Solar Tech Stocks continue to glow on news of $150-a-barrel oil
-JPMorgan Chase seeks approval of merger with Citigroup
-Reports shows that taxes are woe to the consumer
-Ecuador to switch currency peg from the dollar to the renminbi of China
Science/Technology:
-HD/Blu-Ray sales fall below sales of online movie streams
-X-CUBED to be bundled with Total Immersion System for Halo 5
-Blizzard to abandon discs, World of Starcraft to be released through their content management interface
-Strong radio spike detected in NGC 6397
Religion:
-Pope Benedict XVI proposes reinstatement of universal Latin mass, calls ecumenical council
-Cruisian Scientologists seek split from mainline Church of Scientology
Entertainment:
-J.K. Rowling to come out of retirement with long-awaited Harry Potter epilogue
-Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley have second child, named Pomegranate
-Britney Spears re-enters rehab program after latest bender
Sports:
-NFL proposes more expansion teams on Super Bowl XLVIII victory by Los Angeles
-NHL moves for relocation to Canada
-Brett Favre Hall of Fame opened in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Of course, the only problem with predicting the future is that I will be proven severely wrong... |
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