DECEMBER 11, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Wage Structures in the U.S.. Impact: If only the U.S. had a minimum wage like other countries, we might have avoided the rise of artisanal bread makers who charge $15 for a loaf, leading to the great gluten-free crisis of 2045.. Fact: Did you know that in a parallel universe, workers are paid in hugs instead of dollars? Too bad we live here where we have to fight for pennies!.
• Headline: Federal Contracts and Labor Law Violations. Impact: This report led to a chain reaction where companies started hiring lawyers instead of complying with labor laws, resulting in a booming 'lawsuit insurance' industry by 2030.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'flagrant violators' was originally coined to describe a particularly rowdy medieval court jester. History really does repeat itself!.
• Headline: After Setbacks, Online Courses Are Rethought. Impact: The struggle with online courses led to the rise of 'edutainment' where professors now perform magic tricks to keep students engaged, leading to the Great Wizarding Degree of 2028.. Fact: Did you know that the dropout rate for online courses is higher than the number of people who actually follow their New Year's resolutions? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: New Leadership for Lululemon in Management Shake-Up. Impact: This management shake-up at Lululemon set off a domino effect where yoga pants became the official uniform of corporate America, leading to an unprecedented increase in yoga studios by 2035.. Fact: Did you know that Lululemon's founder once tried to sell pants made of kale? Turns out, stretchy fabric is more popular than leafy greens!.