JANUARY 14, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Andersen's Leadership in the Enron Scandal. Impact: Joseph F. Berardino's fall from grace led to a surge in accountants wearing superhero capes, as they desperately tried to distance themselves from the Enron disaster. Eventually, this inspired the creation of 'Accounting Avengers', a quirky comic series that never really took off.. Fact: Funny enough, the only thing that got audited after Enron was the public's trust in accountants. Spoiler: it failed the audit..
• Headline: Resilience of Ridgewood: Faith After Tragedy. Impact: The tragic events in Ridgewood sparked an unexpected wave of community resilience, leading to an annual 'Rebuilding Together' festival, where locals come together to rebuild not just structures, but also their faith in humanity, despite their tendency to forget the names of their neighbors.. Fact: Despite losing their church, Ridgewood residents discovered that you can worship anywhere, even in a Starbucks, as long as you have Wi-Fi and a good coffee..
• Headline: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Returns to Television. Impact: The return of Julia Louis-Dreyfus ignited a chain reaction in sitcoms, leading to the rise of countless spin-offs, reboots, and sequels, all of which resulted in the eventual collapse of originality in television. Thanks, Elaine.. Fact: The only thing more predictable than NBC's sitcom ratings is how many times they'll try to revive a failed show. Spoiler alert: it's a lot..
• Headline: L-3 Said to Be In Deal for Unit Of Raytheon For $1.1 Billion. Impact: L-3's acquisition of Raytheon's unit set off a arms race in corporate mergers, where companies started to acquire each other just to outdo their competitors in boardroom brawls, leading to 'Corporate Wrestling' becoming a surprisingly popular reality TV show.. Fact: In the world of defense contracting, the only thing thicker than the paperwork is the tension between companies vying for the next big military contract. It's like a soap opera, but with more spreadsheets..