OCTOBER 14, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Women Voters Challenge McMahon's Campaign. Impact: Linda's struggle with women voters somehow led to the creation of a support group called 'Women Against Women'—because, of course, nothing says empowerment like competing against each other.. Fact: The gender gap in politics is so well-known, it’s practically a guest star in every election season. Spoiler alert: it never gets any better!.
• Headline: Miners' Resilience Against Odds. Impact: These miners' unexpected health led to the popularization of underground yoga classes, proving that downward dog can be practiced at any depth—who knew?. Fact: Miners are often cited as the original 'work hard, play hard' crowd, but with a lot more dust and a lot less Instagram..
• Headline: Chase Expands Foreclosure Review Process. Impact: Chase's decision to back away from the system caused a ripple effect that resulted in the creation of an entire industry of 'How to Not Foreclose' self-help books.. Fact: In banking, 'foreclosure reviews' are like annual physicals—everyone pretends they’re necessary, but no one actually enjoys them..
• Headline: Bankers Ignored Signs of Trouble on Foreclosures. Impact: The bankers ignoring the signs of trouble on foreclosures led to the legendary 'Trust Fund Baby' stereotype becoming a real-life guide for the next generation of financial whizzes.. Fact: When bankers ignore signs, it’s a lot like ignoring a fire alarm; eventually, everyone gets burned—metaphorically, of course..
• Headline: Ideal President: A Rock Star Just Like Me. Impact: The notion of a rock star president inspired countless karaoke nights where people belted out 'Born to Run' while imagining themselves in the Oval Office—vote for me, I have great taste in music!. Fact: Andrew Jackson’s presidency was so wild it could’ve been a reality show—'Keeping Up with the Jacksons,' anyone?.