SEPTEMBER 28, 2001

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• Headline: Cellular Pioneer Liquidates Assets. Impact: In a twist of fate, McCaw's decision to sell his assets led to the emergence of a new generation of telecommunication startups that knew how to save a penny, ultimately giving birth to the meme 'Broke but Innovative' that still haunts the tech industry today.. Fact: Did you know that selling your yacht is the new 'I’m going through a rough patch' signal? Forget about crying over spilt milk; just put up a 'For Sale' sign!.
• Headline: Agfa-Gevaert Job Cuts in Brussels. Impact: The job cuts at Agfa-Gevaert sparked a chain of events where laid-off employees turned to underground photography clubs, leading to a resurgence of film photography and hipster cafes that only serve organic, locally-sourced coffee brewed in vintage espresso machines.. Fact: Fun fact: 4,000 job losses is roughly equivalent to the number of people who suddenly realized they could 'totally make it as artists' after getting laid off from corporate jobs..
• Headline: The Big City; Most Heroes Would Leave. Not Giuliani.. Impact: Giuliani's determination to stay in office after 9/11 led to a new political phenomenon where mayors around the country started declaring themselves 'essential' during crises, inadvertently creating the overuse of the term 'leader' in politics.. Fact: Did you know that the best way to prove you’re a hero is to stick around when everyone else wants to leave? Just ask any politician ever—they’ve got the superhero capes to prove it!.