DECEMBER 14, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Olympus's Tokyo Stock Exchange Situation. Impact: The delisting of Olympus sparked a corporate watchdog culture that eventually led to the invention of the 'Corporate Integrity' award, which companies now display proudly – right next to their tax evasion trophies.. Fact: Did you know that Olympus was once embroiled in a massive accounting scandal? Turns out, falsifying financial records is not the best way to win friends on the Tokyo Stock Exchange!.
• Headline: New York's Nonprofits and Disabled Care Funding. Impact: The influx of state money into nonprofits caused a ripple effect, leading to a nationwide trend of people suddenly discovering their passion for 'helping' – and by helping, I mean 'salaries that could buy a small yacht.'. Fact: Funny how nonprofits can rake in millions while still managing to keep their mission statements vague enough to fit any budget!.
• Headline: Gothic Horrors in Titus Andronicus. Impact: This production of 'Titus Andronicus' inadvertently inspired a whole generation of horror filmmakers to believe that violence and gore are the true benchmarks of creativity. Thank you, Shakespeare, for the bloody legacy!. Fact: Did you know 'Titus Andronicus' is often considered Shakespeare's most violent play? Guess he really wanted to make a point about family dinners gone wrong!.
• Headline: Beirut Bank Seen as a Hub of Hezbollah’s Financing. Impact: The revelations about the Beirut Bank turned a spotlight on global money laundering, leading to a series of international treaties that now require banks to ask questions like, 'Are you funding terrorists or just really bad investments?'. Fact: Did you know that Hezbollah's financing has been a hot topic for years? Apparently, being involved in the drug trade and international finance is just part of the job description!.
• Headline: A New YouTube, Herding the Funny Cats. Impact: The redesign of YouTube led to a mass exodus of cat video creators who felt their 'grab bag charm' was being stifled, which in turn caused an increase in feline adoption rates across the globe. Thanks, YouTube!. Fact: Did you know that cat videos make up 95% of the internet? The other 5%? Just people arguing about why cat videos are superior!.