SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Billionaire Battles Bank for Lost Funds. Impact: Len Blavatnik's courtroom battle inspired future billionaires to invest in an army of lawyers, leading to the rise of the 'Billionaire Legal Defense Fund'—because who needs a social conscience when you have cash?. Fact: Fun fact: In the land of billionaires, every bank is just a fancy piggy bank waiting to be smashed..
• Headline: Jeff Zucker Steps Down from NBC Universal. Impact: Jeff Zucker's resignation marked the beginning of a reality TV takeover, which ultimately led to the rise of 'The Real Executives of Corporate America,' where boardroom drama overshadowed actual business decisions.. Fact: Did you know that stepping down from a CEO position is just a fancy way of saying 'I’m going to go make bad decisions elsewhere'?.
• Headline: The Provocateur Loading Paladino’s Slingshot. Impact: Caputo's campaign style inspired future politicians to adopt increasingly bizarre methods of communication, leading to a world where debates were conducted through interpretive dance and mime.. Fact: Ever notice that political campaigns often resemble a circus? Well, at least the clowns are upfront about their intentions!.
• Headline: Football Coaches Find Stress and Satisfaction. Impact: The stress and satisfaction of college football coaches set off a nationwide wellness movement, where people began to embrace the idea that yelling at athletes could also be a form of therapy—because who needs mindfulness when you have a whistle?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more stressful than being a college football coach is trying to explain to your family why you still have a job?.