JANUARY 18, 2011

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• Headline: Leadership Transition at Apple Inc.. Impact: Steve Jobs’ temporary absence led to the rise of Tim Cook, who eventually introduced the world to a plethora of overpriced gadgets. Thanks to that decision, every household now has a shiny device to ignore each other with.. Fact: Did you know that Tim Cook's effective leadership style is often described as 'not being Steve Jobs'? Now that's a benchmark!.
• Headline: Cuomo's Business Coalition Targets Albany Power. Impact: Cuomo encouraging aggressive business tactics in Albany led to an endless cycle of political maneuvering that resembles a bad soap opera—where the real losers are just New Yorkers trying to get by.. Fact: Did you know that Albany is often considered the least exciting place to have a political discussion? But hey, at least Cuomo tried to spice things up!.
• Headline: Cut Off, Ivory Coast Chief Is Pressing for Cash. Impact: Laurent Gbagbo squeezing cash out of cocoa exporters might have inadvertently led to a global chocolate shortage, causing a dystopian future where chocolate is the new currency. Don't say we didn't warn you.. Fact: Did you know that cocoa has been used as currency in the past? Guess Gbagbo was just trying to bring back the good old days—just without the charm..