AUGUST 20, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Obama Advocates for Stronger Bank Regulations. Impact: In a few decades, the lack of enforcement on bank rules leads to a series of financial collapses, which eventually inspires a new genre of dystopian novels. Thanks, Obama!. Fact: Dodd-Frank? More like Dodd-Don't-You-Dare-Forget, because it took years to enforce, and some still haven’t gotten the memo!.
• Headline: The Complexities of Hiring Connections. Impact: The rise of cronyism in hiring practices leads to a secret society of unqualified individuals who are all related, eventually resulting in a cult-like following of 'Who You Know' networking events.. Fact: Newsflash: Hiring your cousin doesn’t make you a nepotism king; it just makes you really bad at finding actual talent!.
• Headline: Saudi Support for Egypt Amid Aid Cuts. Impact: Saudi Arabia's promise to aid Egypt sets off a chain reaction where countries start pledging support like it's a game of 'who can give away the most money,' leading to a global financial circus.. Fact: Who knew that financial aid could be the hottest new trend? Next up: countries competing for the title of 'Most Generous Cash Giver!'.
• Headline: Scandal-Weary San Diego Asks a Question: Where’s the Mayor?. Impact: The mysterious absence of Mayor Filner creates a power vacuum that leads to a series of absurd local laws, like requiring all city meetings to include a clown—because why not?. Fact: In San Diego, the mayor's absence might just become the most productive period in local governance. Who knew silence could be so effective?.