MARCH 23, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Leadership at M/A-Com Inc.. Impact: Allan L. Rayfield's appointment as president could be seen as the spark that ignited the tech boom of the late 20th century. Had M/A-Com not ventured into military electronics, we might have been stuck with rotary phones and no Wi-Fi. Thanks, Allan, for ushering in the age of 'Can you hear me now?'. Fact: Did you know that venture capitalists are basically the fairy godmothers of the business world? They wave their magic wands (or checkbooks) and suddenly, your garage startup becomes a billion-dollar company. Just make sure to wear a nice glass slipper to the pitch meeting!.
• Headline: On the Road With Cabeza De Vaca. Impact: Cabeza De Vaca's journey through the New World altered the course of Spanish exploration, leading to a dramatic increase in encounters between Europeans and indigenous tribes. If he hadn’t experienced those tribal mores, who knows? The Spanish might have just stuck to their comfortable castles instead of enslaving half the continent.. Fact: Fun fact: Cabeza De Vaca eventually became a healer among indigenous tribes. So, while he was initially a symbol of conquest, he ended up being more of a travel blogger who realized that local customs might just be better than gold after all. Talk about a plot twist!.