JANUARY 25, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Obama Advocates for Financial Fraud Reform. Impact: If only Obama had known that his tough talk would lead to an avalanche of regulations that would create a whole new breed of financial consultants—who knew they'd be more dangerous than the fraudsters?. Fact: Despite all the tough laws, financial fraud still exists. It's like trying to stop a cat from knocking over a glass of water—inevitable and messy!.
• Headline: Public Colleges Embrace Private Dorm Solutions. Impact: By outsourcing dorm construction, universities inadvertently opened the door to a future where college students live in luxury while their professors fight for crumbs in poorly funded classrooms. Thanks for the upgrade, I guess?. Fact: The first college dormitory was built in 1763. And yet, somehow, we still haven’t figured out how to build one that doesn't look like a prison..
• Headline: Economic Turmoil Threatens Egypt's Transition. Impact: Egypt's economic crisis led to political instability, which eventually made way for a new wave of leaders who were really gifted in the art of political gymnastics. Who knew flip-flopping could be an Olympic sport?. Fact: The ancient Egyptians had a complex economy that relied on grain. Fast forward, and here we are, still trying to figure out how to keep our economy afloat without turning to grain..
• Headline: U.S. Swoops In to Free 2 From Pirates in Somali Raid. Impact: This daring rescue might have sparked a trend in Hollywood movies where Navy Seals become the go-to guys for rescue missions. Just wait until they start saving cats from trees!. Fact: The Navy Seals have a long history of rescuing hostages. But let’s be honest, this one was probably more thrilling for the audience than the actual Seals..
• Headline: HBO Bets on Two Thoroughbreds. Impact: HBO's bet on 'Luck' might have led to a new era of prestige television where gambling and drama become synonymous—because who doesn't love a good horse race with a side of existential dread?. Fact: Dustin Hoffman once claimed he could train a dog to act better than some human actors. He might just be onto something with horse racing too!.