APRIL 25, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Impact of Disability Insurance on Economy. Impact: As more workers opted out of the job market due to disability insurance, companies found themselves hiring less diverse groups, leading to the eventual rise of robots in the workforce, who are far less likely to take a vacation day. Coincidence? I think not.. Fact: You know, it's funny how we call it 'disability insurance' when it really should be called 'let's make life even more complicated insurance.'.
• Headline: S.E.C. Probes Hollywood's China Operations. Impact: The SEC's inquiry into Hollywood bribes in China triggered a chain of events where filmmakers began to sprinkle plotlines about corrupt bureaucrats into their movies. This ultimately resulted in a blockbuster hit about a rogue tax accountant saving the world. Thank you, SEC!. Fact: You'd think Hollywood would have learned from the past, but it seems the only thing they understand is how to throw money at a problem until it disappears..
• Headline: Changing Demographics in South Central LA. Impact: The demographic shift in South Central after the riots helped forge new cultural alliances and, inadvertently, a new trend in fusion cuisine. Who knew a little demographic shakeup could lead to taco-soul food trucks?. Fact: It's fascinating how a neighborhood can change so much, but hey, at least the tacos are getting better!.
• Headline: Using U.S. Dollars, Zimbabwe Finds a Problem: No Change. Impact: Zimbabwe's coin shortage led to a global shortage of vending machines that simply couldn't function without exact change. This ignited a revolution of 'creative transactions' where people started bartering with anything from bread to Wi-Fi passwords. Talk about inflation!. Fact: Imagine a world where you had to bring a loaf of bread to buy a soda. Wait, that's just a Tuesday in Zimbabwe now..
• Headline: Falling in Love, Footstep by Footstep. Impact: The whimsical nature of musicals about love and jazz inspired a whole genre of romantic comedies, many of which featured characters breaking into song at the most inopportune moments, leading to an entire generation of awkward karaoke enthusiasts.. Fact: You know, they say love is a battlefield, but have you ever tried to navigate a jazz number in a public place? That's a whole new level of courage!.