DECEMBER 12, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Financial Institutions Profit from ID Theft. Impact: If financial institutions hadn't figured out that stealing your identity could be profitable, they'd probably have moved on to selling lemonade at the corner stand. Sadly, their greed paved the way for a future where everyone has to monitor their credit scores like a hawk, leading to the rise of 'identity theft protection' companies and an entire industry built on paranoia.. Fact: Did you know that the first identity theft case was reported back in 1955? I guess some traditions just never die!.
• Headline: Concerns Over Rating Objectivity Raised. Impact: The cozy relationship between Standard & Poor's and companies they rate could very well be the reason we have reality TV. If only they'd rated those shows, we might have avoided a decade of watching people argue over who gets the last slice of pizza.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'too big to fail' was first coined long before it became a cliché, and yet, here we are, still waiting for someone to fail spectacularly..
• Headline: Citigroup Management Shake-Up. Impact: When Citigroup decided to shake up management without changing their strategy, they essentially became the corporate version of rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. This might have inspired other companies to think that as long as you look busy, you can avoid addressing the actual issues.. Fact: Did you know that Citigroup has had more leadership changes than a soap opera has plot twists? At this rate, they might as well start casting actors..
• Headline: All but Ageless, Turtles Face Their Biggest Threat: Humans. Impact: As humans continue to encroach on turtle habitats, their plight has not only turned them into conservation icons but has also led to a spike in eco-tourism. Who knew saving a turtle could give rise to Instagram influencers posing with them in 'save the planet' campaigns?. Fact: Turtles can breathe through their butts! So next time you're in a pinch, remember that there's always an alternative method of survival..
• Headline: Former Coach Watches From a Seat, Not the Sideline. Impact: The fallout from Hurricane Katrina not only reshaped communities but also altered the trajectory of high school sports in Louisiana. Who would have thought that a state title could be a bittersweet reminder of loss rather than pure celebration?. Fact: Did you know that high school football in America is basically a rite of passage? It’s like a training ground for future reality TV stars, minus the cameras—unless you count the parents filming from the sidelines!.