APRIL 3, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Small Banks Alter Charters for Flexibility. Impact: As small banks switch charters like they're changing outfits, one could argue that this set off a nationwide trend of financial institutions playing hide-and-seek with regulations. Who knew that the butterfly flapping its wings in a credit union could lead to a mid-size bank crisis in another state?. Fact: Did you know that moving to a state charter is like getting a VIP pass to avoid the boring federal oversight? It's the financial equivalent of sneaking into the club through the kitchen..
• Headline: Challenges in Prince George’s Housing Recovery. Impact: The lagging recovery in housing is a classic case of 'What goes up must come down,' only in reverse. As people lose hope in Prince George's County, perhaps a butterfly in a nearby state decides to start a real estate revolution – or just flaps around confused.. Fact: Isn't it funny how statistics can be like that one friend who insists they’re thriving while they spend nights binge-watching reality TV? Spoiler: they’re not..
• Headline: The Vanishing Legacy of Black Caddies. Impact: The extinction of black caddies due to Tiger Woods's success is a perfect example of how one individual can reshape an entire industry. Who knew that golf's riches could bury its roots so deep that they vanished like a golf ball in the rough?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more elusive than a black caddie these days is a golf ball in an alligator-infested pond. Both seem to have a knack for disappearing when the stakes are high!.
• Headline: White House and the F.D.A. Often at Odds. Impact: The ongoing tussle between the White House and the FDA is a classic tale of power struggles. Imagine a butterfly effect where every political squabble sends ripples through public health policies, leading to a world where everyone is just slightly more confused about their medications.. Fact: Here's a fun fact: If the FDA's decisions were based solely on science, we might finally get that cure for awkward small talk at parties. Too bad that’s not on the agenda!.