AUGUST 29, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rise of New Powers in Pakistan. Impact: As the elite lost their grip, a butterfly flapped its wings in the back alleys of Karachi, leading to the rise of a new political party that would eventually start a TikTok channel, revolutionizing political engagement. Welcome to the age of the hashtag revolution!. Fact: Did you know that some of the landed aristocrats still think their land is a valid form of currency? Spoiler alert: it's not..
• Headline: Obama's Adaptation to Military Leadership. Impact: Obama's steep learning curve in war decisions inadvertently led to a nationwide obsession with coffee. Who knew that caffeine would fuel both debates and drone strikes?. Fact: Did you know that the military's relationship with the president was like an awkward first date? Lots of second-guessing and hoping they don’t run out of things to talk about..
• Headline: Sanofi-Aventis Challenges Genzyme's Independence. Impact: Sanofi's aggressive bid led to a biotech arms race, which ultimately resulted in a world where lab coats became the new power suits. Welcome to the corporate catwalk!. Fact: Did you know that $18.5 billion is also the estimated amount spent on overpriced coffee in Silicon Valley every year? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: China Fortifies State Businesses to Fuel Growth. Impact: By fortifying state businesses, China inadvertently inspired a global trend where corporations began hiring motivational speakers to boost morale. Because nothing says 'productivity' like a pep talk!. Fact: Did you know that China's state businesses were so motivated, they started sending out 'Employee of the Month' emails like it was a competitive sport?.