JUNE 15, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges in U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan. Impact: The setbacks in Afghanistan not only delayed troop withdrawal but also inspired a series of motivational posters that read 'Keep Calm and Stay Indefinitely.' This mindset would later influence countless workplaces around the globe.. Fact: Fun fact: The U.S. has had a longer military presence in Afghanistan than the entire duration of World War II. So, if you're ever in a conversation about long-term commitments, just bring that up!.
• Headline: Chaotic Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts Exposed. Impact: The chaos of the oil spill cleanup efforts led to a boom in the 'lost and found' industry, where people suddenly began discovering how to find their lost childhood dreams, as they were all drowning in oil.. Fact: Did you know that oil spills can actually create new ecosystems? Just think of them as nature’s way of saying, 'Hey, let’s try this again!'.
• Headline: One Crowd Still Loyal to Goldman Sachs. Impact: Goldman Sachs' ability to retain loyal customers despite scandal set a precedent for future corporate loyalty. This would later inspire a series of loyalty programs so powerful that even customers who lost their life savings were still asking for 'Goldman Rewards' points.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of finance, loyalty is often mistaken for desperation? You know, like that friend who keeps coming back after you’ve borrowed their favorite shirt and never returned it..
• Headline: State Backing Films Says Cannibal Is Deal-Breaker. Impact: States ensuring films portray them positively opened the door for a new genre: 'Government Propaganda Movies.' This would eventually lead to an entire film festival dedicated to the most boring films, aptly named 'Civic Duty Cinema.'. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'deal-breaker' originally referred to a type of sandwich that could ruin your appetite for anything else. So, just imagine how many movies could be considered a cinematic deal-breaker!.