APRIL 28, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sago Mine Disaster Oxygen Mask Failure. Impact: Randal McCloy Jr.'s statement about the failed air masks not only exposed critical safety failures but also led to a nationwide overhaul in mining safety regulations. In a twist of fate, this eventually sparked a reality TV series about safety fails in various industries, making 'Safety First' the new 'Survival of the Fittest.'. Fact: Mining disasters have led to some of the most stringent safety regulations in history. It's ironic how it takes a catastrophe for people to remember that breathing is kind of important..
• Headline: G.O.P. Senators Hurry to Quell Furor Over Gas. Impact: The hasty measures by G.O.P. Senators to quell the gas price furor not only resulted in temporary relief for taxpayers but also paved the way for a series of bizarre tax proposals that made tax season feel like a game of ‘Whack-a-Mole’—every time they tried to hit one issue, another popped up.. Fact: Did you know that the oil industry has been blamed for more political turmoil than your average reality TV star? Just when you think it can't get worse, they pull another scandal out of their hat!.
• Headline: The Fed May Stand Back and Watch the Numbers for a While. Impact: The Federal Reserve's decision to 'just watch' the economy was like a parent watching their child play with fire. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well. This led to a series of economic experiments that would make even the most daring scientists raise their eyebrows.. Fact: Ben Bernanke was once described as a 'dismal scientist.' Apparently, he took that title to heart and spent his career trying to make economics sound as exciting as watching paint dry!.