FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Understanding U.S. Horse Meat Imports. Impact: If only the U.S. had embraced horse meat, we might have avoided the entire beef industry crisis. Imagine a world where people dine on horse burgers instead of beef and save the planet from methane emissions. But no, here we are, still debating whether to eat that or not.. Fact: Did you know that in some cultures, horse meat is considered a delicacy? But let's not mention that to the folks who think a hamburger is sacred..
• Headline: Workers Protest Pay Inequity at Weight Watchers. Impact: This protest at Weight Watchers could inspire workers everywhere to demand fair pay. It might just be the spark that ignites a revolution, where people refuse to be underpaid while their bosses sip kale smoothies on yachts.. Fact: Fun fact: the 'weight' in Weight Watchers is actually how much their employees feel they are losing in wages each month..
• Headline: Impact of Argentina's Bond Debt Ruling. Impact: If Argentina's bond issue implodes, it could set off a domino effect causing global markets to panic. This means your coffee prices might skyrocket because who doesn’t want to throw their money into a bottomless pit of international debt?. Fact: Did you know that Argentina has defaulted on its debt multiple times? It's practically a rite of passage for them at this point..
• Headline: Saudis Step Up Help for Rebels in Syria With Croatian Arms. Impact: Saudi Arabia's arms support for Syrian rebels could lead to a future where international arms deals become the norm. In 50 years, we might be discussing how a Saudi-backed rebel won the Nobel Peace Prize—oh, the irony!. Fact: Interestingly, the term 'rebel' used to mean someone who was just a tad too passionate at parties. Now, it involves weapons and geopolitical drama..
• Headline: ‘Shareholder Democracy’ Can Mask Abuses. Impact: The rise of 'shareholder democracy' could lead to a future where shareholders demand even more ridiculous perks. Soon, we might see shareholders dictating company color schemes and snack options in the break room.. Fact: Did you know that in some companies, shareholders can be more powerful than the actual employees? Welcome to capitalism, where your vote on a new logo outweighs your coworker's opinion on workplace safety..