NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Treehouse Dreams in Brooklyn. Impact: Alexandra's treehouse not only inspired a DIY revolution but also led to a surge in hipster home improvement shows that made viewers believe they could also build their own 'oasis' in a small Brooklyn apartment. Little did they know, the real oasis was in the ability to afford rent.. Fact: Did you know that treehouses are now considered the ultimate status symbol? Forget owning a yacht; if you don't have a treehouse, are you even living?.
• Headline: Olympus Scandal Shakes Corporate Japan. Impact: The Olympus scandal sent shockwaves through corporate Japan, leading to a wave of whistleblowing that made CEOs rethink their accounting methods. Ironically, it also caused a surge in the popularity of 'How to Cook the Books' cookbooks.. Fact: Did you know that after this scandal, every corporate meeting in Japan began with a mandatory 'no funny business' disclaimer? Because why would you want to ruin the fun?.
• Headline: Google’s Chief Works to Trim a Bloated Ship. Impact: Larry Page's return to Google ushered in a series of changes that made tech companies realize that being 'bloated' was not a good look—imagine a tech firm trying to fit into skinny jeans. The tech world collectively gasped and then proceeded to binge on startup culture.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'bloated' is frequently used in tech to describe both companies and the egos of their founders? It's all about the sizing, really..
• Headline: Euro Fears Spread to Italy as the Debt Crisis Deepens. Impact: Italy’s debt crisis set off a chain reaction throughout Europe, leading to the rise of memes about Italian pasta being more stable than their economy. Who knew that spaghetti could be the backbone of a continent's morale?. Fact: Did you know that Italians have a special term for financial crises? It's called 'La Dolce Vita'—just kidding, it's actually just a lot of hand-waving and worrying about the next gelato flavor..