JUNE 23, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.A.W. Challenges Toyota for Workers' Rights. Impact: This bold move by the U.A.W. Chief kicked off a chain reaction where auto workers everywhere suddenly believed they had a voice. Years later, we find them organizing protests, and now they won't stop texting each other about their favorite union-approved snack choices.. Fact: Did you know that fighting for worker rights can actually lead to better snacks in break rooms? Because who doesn’t want a union that negotiates for organic granola bars?.
• Headline: JPMorgan Expands Global Corporate Banking Division. Impact: Jamie Dimon's global ambitions led to a domino effect that resulted in the rise of international banker lingo. Now, 'synergy' and 'leverage' are used so much that they practically need their own dictionary.. Fact: Did you know that 'global corporate banking' is just banker-speak for 'let's make money off everyone everywhere'? How innovative!.
• Headline: Faisal Shahzad's Radical Journey Explained. Impact: Faisal Shahzad's journey from a seemingly harmless guy to a militant mastermind proves that one wrong turn can really spiral out of control. He may have thought he was just visiting family, but he inadvertently sparked more airport security measures than anyone ever asked for.. Fact: It’s fascinating how a series of poor choices and bad friendships can lead to increased airport security. Thanks, Faisal, for making us all take off our shoes!.
• Headline: Debit Card Raises the Cash-Back Reward. Impact: This cash-back revolution started a trend where suddenly everyone was a financial expert, calculating their cash-back rewards like they were planning a heist. Years later, people will be arguing over who has the best rewards card at brunch.. Fact: Did you know that you can actually earn money by spending money? It’s like being rewarded for running on a treadmill—except less sweaty!.
• Headline: BP Executive Prepares to Take Over Spill Response. Impact: Robert Dudley's appointment might not have stopped the oil spills, but it did inspire a generation of executives to master the art of crisis management. Now, every time a company faces disaster, they just call it 'strategic repositioning'.. Fact: Oil spills are like bad relationships: they require a lot of cleanup and usually involve someone who should have known better..