NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gore's Investment in Green Technology. Impact: Al Gore's dual role sparked a trend where celebrities started investing in green technologies while promoting them, leading to a future where we have solar panel selfies and carbon offset influencers. Because nothing says 'save the planet' like a sponsored post.. Fact: Did you know that investing in green technology while advocating for it is like selling diet soda at a fast food joint? A little contradictory, but hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?.
• Headline: States Consider Legal Action Against Banks. Impact: The states’ contemplation of fraud suits against banks acted as the first domino in a long chain of financial regulation that eventually led to people actually reading the fine print on contracts. But we still haven’t learned to read the terms and conditions.. Fact: Did you know that suing banks for fraud is like trying to teach a cat to fetch? It’s cute, but you’re probably wasting your time..
• Headline: Lack of Paid Sick Days May Worsen Flu Pandemic. Impact: The lack of paid sick days during a flu pandemic led to a future where people showed up sick to work, unknowingly creating a super virus. This is how the office cold evolved into the office apocalypse. Thanks, capitalism!. Fact: Did you know that 40% of private-sector workers not having paid sick days is basically a corporate strategy to increase the number of flu survivors? Who needs health when you have deadlines?.