FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: China Faces Unique Labor Shortage Challenge. Impact: China's labor shortage, ironically, created a global trend of people valuing work-life balance. As factories struggled to meet demands, the world began to realize that maybe, just maybe, working oneself to death isn't the best life choice. Who knew a bunch of overworked Chinese factories would be the catalyst for a worldwide yoga craze?. Fact: Fun fact: China's labor shortage led to an unexpected increase in online shopping. Apparently, people would rather scroll through endless product pages than actually work..
• Headline: Communication Struggles in Post-War Bronx. Impact: The drama 'The Subject Was Roses' revealed the deep-seated issues of communication in families, which then snowballed into every subsequent sitcom and reality show. Now, therapy sessions are being held in front of cameras, and the world is filled with families who can argue about nothing while the audience eats popcorn.. Fact: Did you know that families who binge-watch dramas like this often end up discussing their own issues? But hey, at least they think they're working on it while eating chips..
• Headline: The Accidental Lieutenant. Impact: Richard Ravitch's accidental rise to lieutenant governor showcased the power of being in the right place at the right time. This led to a long line of accidental politicians who just happened to wander into the spotlight, proving that sometimes, being utterly unqualified is the new qualification.. Fact: Fun fact: In politics, sometimes being a 'Mr. Fix-It' just means you own a really big toolbox... and a lot of duct tape..
• Headline: Germany’s Export Prowess Weighs on Euro-Zone. Impact: Germany's export dominance created an economic rivalry that spurred other countries to innovate or perish. This lead to the invention of things like the Eurozone's latest catchphrase: 'We're all in this together,' while they secretly plot to outdo each other in the most passive-aggressive ways possible.. Fact: Did you know Germany's economic success is often blamed for the rise of hipster cafes in neighboring countries? Because when you can’t compete economically, you might as well serve artisanal lattes..