MAY 3, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Paramount's Global Vision for Star Trek. Impact: The success of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' caused a global obsession with space travel, leading to a 22nd-century where humans colonized Mars, but forgot to pack enough snacks. Who would have thought popcorn and space would make such a cosmic pair?. Fact: Did you know that the original 'Star Trek' series was almost canceled after its second season? Imagine a world without Captain Kirk strutting around in tights. Tragic..
• Headline: Fears of Exodus in Bangladesh Apparel Sector. Impact: As Western retailers fled Bangladesh, it sparked a fashion revolution: thrift stores transformed into high-end boutiques, and people began to wear used clothes as a status symbol. Who knew the path to haute couture lay in a dumpster?. Fact: Fun fact: Bangladesh is one of the largest producers of textiles in the world. So basically, they're the reason your closet is packed with clothes you never wear..
• Headline: JPMorgan's Troubling Regulatory Challenges. Impact: JPMorgan's regulatory woes led to a new global trend of banks hiring psychic consultants to foresee financial disasters, resulting in a flourishing economy of 'financial mediums.' Now, who needs spreadsheets when you have a crystal ball?. Fact: Did you know that JPMorgan's CEO once joked he could outsmart a room full of regulators? Turns out, he was right... for a while..
• Headline: On the Ropes, in a Special Ring of Office Hell. Impact: The office rivalry depicted in 'Bull' inspired a new reality show where contestants compete for their jobs in increasingly bizarre challenges, including interpretive dance-offs. Because who doesn't want to see someone lose their job over a pirouette?. Fact: Did you know that 'Bull' is a metaphor for the corporate world where everyone is just trying to avoid being trampled? Sounds about right..