FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Banks Struggle with Dodd-Frank Compliance. Impact: The banks' refusal to play nice with risk led to a revolution in mortgage regulations, which ultimately birthed a new breed of risk-averse banker—one who checks their horoscope before approving a loan.. Fact: Did you know that 'skin in the game' was originally a euphemism for getting sunburned at a beach party? Now it just means banks are too scared to gamble with our money..
• Headline: Military Influence on Egypt's Economy. Impact: The Egyptian military's grip on the economy sparked a series of protests that echoed from Cairo to Wall Street, proving that when people get fed up with power dynamics, they might just start a revolution—or at least a really heated Twitter debate.. Fact: Did you know that the Egyptian military's economic influence is so strong, they could probably sell sand in a desert and still make a profit?.
• Headline: The Young Girl Pulls the Strings in This Relationship. Impact: The puppet version of Anne Frank managed to pull more strings in the theater world than actual politicians could in their careers, leading to an artistic renaissance fueled by unexpected historical interpretations.. Fact: Did you know that Mandy Patinkin's alter ego has more depth than most politicians? At least a puppet can't lie about its intentions..
• Headline: In a Field of Reason, Lawyers Woo Luck Too. Impact: The lawyers' quirky relationship with superstition created a new trend in legal consultations where clients are encouraged to wear lucky socks—because nothing says 'justice' like a pair of polka dots.. Fact: Did you know that many lawyers believe in luck so much that they carry four-leaf clovers in their briefcases? Just don’t tell their clients; they might start asking for a discount if they don’t win..