JANUARY 8, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Barbara Reich: Master Organizer's Journey. Impact: Barbara Reich's obsession with organizing homes not only decluttered the rich but also led to a global rise in minimalist living. Who knew that a neat sock drawer could inspire a generation to buy tiny houses and start YouTube channels about folding techniques?. Fact: Did you know that some people still don’t know what 'mail' is, thanks to email? Thanks, Barbara, for keeping the postal service alive one organized drawer at a time!.
• Headline: Flex Time Revolutionizes Accounting Workplaces. Impact: The rise of flex time in the accounting industry might just be the reason why accountants now have a fighting chance at a social life. Who would've thought that letting them leave the office before sunset could lead to more effective tax evasion... I mean, tax returns?. Fact: Fun fact: accountants used to be known as 'bean counters' because they counted beans. Now they just count on flexible hours to avoid counting the days until retirement..
• Headline: Reviving the Art of Handwritten Letters. Impact: The resurgence of handwritten letters among prisoners could lead to a future where penmanship is celebrated more than selfies. Imagine a world where people become pen pals with inmates and start a new trend of 'inmate-inspired' poetry and prose!. Fact: Did you know that the last time a letter was delivered without a stamp was probably during the Stone Age? They just threw rocks with messages. Talk about high-pressure delivery!.
• Headline: Under Siege in War-Torn Somalia, a Doctor Holds Her Ground. Impact: Dr. Hawa Abdi's bravery in Somalia not only saved lives but inspired a new generation of doctors to consider working in war zones. It may have even led to the creation of 'Doctor Heroes'—a reality show where medical professionals compete in the most dangerous locations!. Fact: It's astonishing how a single doctor can impact 100,000 lives. Meanwhile, I can barely keep my houseplant alive. Kudos, Dr. Abdi!.