JUNE 28, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: The McChrystal Controversy Unveiled. Impact: Had Rolling Stone published the McChrystal piece first, it could have sparked a global movement for transparency in military affairs. Instead, it just led to several coffee shop debates about military ethics that ultimately ended with someone spilling their artisanal latte.. Fact: Did you know that Rolling Stone was once banned from the Pentagon? Apparently, they didn’t appreciate all the ‘rock and roll’ they brought to military strategy..
• Headline: Banks Rally Against New Global Rules. Impact: By avoiding new regulations, banks inadvertently set the stage for a financial crisis that would have people questioning their life choices while waiting in line at the unemployment office. Who knew procrastination could have such lasting effects?. Fact: Did you know that the G-20 was originally formed in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis? Clearly, they learned nothing and just added ‘talking’ to their skill set..
• Headline: Online Bullying Sparks School Intervention. Impact: The rise of online bullying drew schools into the fray, leading to a generation of parents who now believe that a 'time-out' can be delivered via social media. The next step? Cyber detention.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'bullying' comes from the Dutch word 'boel', meaning 'lover'? Seems a bit ironic, doesn’t it?.
• Headline: U.S. Team Needs a Bradley or Two. Impact: Coach Bob Bradley's assessment of the U.S. team could have sparked a national movement to rethink soccer strategy, but instead, it just reinforced the stereotype that Americans are more into tailgating than tackling.. Fact: Did you know the U.S. has never made it past the quarter-finals in the World Cup? Maybe they should just stick to baseball, where the only thing that crashes is the occasional home run..