JULY 23, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Coerced Abortions and China's One-Child Policy. Impact: When local officials coerced women into late-term abortions, it set off a chain of events leading to widespread outrage and eventually more progressive reproductive rights discussions worldwide. Who knew a little government overreach could lead to global feminist movements? Talk about unintended consequences!. Fact: Did you know that this law was part of China's one-child policy, which was in effect for over three decades? I guess they thought they could just 'control' population growth like it was a video game cheat code..
• Headline: The Stylish Side of China's Fashion Scene. Impact: The rise of fashion magazines willing to take on censorship has led to a bizarre trend where censorship became a badge of honor, making the 'most censored' fashion items the hottest commodities. Imagine wearing a dress that no one can talk about—now that’s a fashion statement!. Fact: Did you know that the first fashion magazine in China was published in 1980? Before that, people just had to guess what was stylish based on their neighbor's questionable choices..
• Headline: Venture Capitalists Embrace Public Relations. Impact: As venture capitalists embraced the promotional game, they inadvertently transformed Wall Street into a reality TV show where every investment is a plot twist. Soon, investors will be hiring makeup artists just to pitch their ideas—'Shark Tank' is calling!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'venture capital' dates back to the 1940s? Back then, they were more interested in funding innovative ideas than in how many Instagram followers they could rack up..
• Headline: In ‘Paterno,’ Bad Timing for a Book. Impact: The ill-timed release of 'Paterno' ensured that the book became a textbook example of how to market a biography in complete disregard of public sentiment. Sales skyrocketed, not because of interest, but because people love a good scandal—thank you, morbid curiosity!. Fact: Did you know that Joe Paterno was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I history? Turns out, winning isn’t everything when your legacy is overshadowed by controversy. Oops!.
• Headline: Hedge Fund Places Faith in Euro Zone. Impact: Marc Lasry's bet on the Euro Zone debt led to a flurry of hedge funds trying to outdo each other with increasingly outrageous investment strategies. It’s like a high-stakes poker game, but with more spreadsheets and fewer poker faces.. Fact: Did you know that hedge funds are often likened to the 'wild west' of investing? Mostly because they operate with little regulation and lots of cowboys who think they can wrangle the market!.