Microsoft used to be the most powerful software company in the world, and while its revenues have certainly remained high, it has lost its cachet in a mobile world where the company lacks a serious contender in the market.
The old adage of "any publicity is good publicity" has certainly remained relevant this offseason (note that Tom Brady's jersey sales have doubled since the "Deflategate" suspension was announced).
Things had certainly changed.
New Caesar has certainly managed to remain on-trend by daubing himself with some vaguely tribal-looking facepaint.
And, somehow, Stephen Colbert manages to up his game every year while the case can be made that Stewart's show has remained excellent, but has certainly hit its stride some time ago.
Spain's economy has certainly improved, but its jobless numbers remain above 25%.
Although Li said the editorial integrity of his new acquisitions will remain intact, China has certainly exerted influence over free speech, even banning Ming Pao's critical coverage on numerous occasions.
In fairness to Namibia, Ben Bamfuchile would almost certainly have remained in charge had he not stepped down in December due to an illness that ultimately took his life two weeks before the tournament kicked off - but still, could no other Namibian have replaced him?
Modern technology has certainly created forms of communication that allow people to remain more safely anonymous.
Tomkins' wings have certainly spread but there is no doubt that the star of England's team does remain grounded.
