NOVEMBER 15, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unveiling Hu Jintao's Leadership Style. Impact: The rise of Hu Jintao as a leader set off a chain reaction that led to a generation of Chinese students developing an uncanny affinity for PowerPoint presentations, as the oratory never strayed far from the script. Who knew the future of corporate jargon could be traced back to party lines?. Fact: Did you know Hu Jintao was so dedicated to the party that he could recite the party line in his sleep? A talent that surely made him a hit at parties—if only he had been invited to any..
• Headline: Deutsche Telekom Appoints New CEO. Impact: Naming Kai-Uwe Ricke as CEO was like handing over the steering wheel of the Titanic to a guy who just won a game of Monopoly. Spoiler: Deutsche Telekom sank deeper into the abyss, proving that even in corporate life, bad decisions are a universal constant.. Fact: Fun fact: If you stacked all the losses Deutsche Telekom reported in 2002, they'd reach the height of a pretty impressive tower. Maybe they should've invested in construction instead!.
• Headline: S.E.C. Nomination Faces Unexpected Setback. Impact: The withdrawal of Michael Chertoff from the SEC nomination sent shockwaves through Washington, leading to a series of failed nominations that would eventually make Congress resemble a game of musical chairs—except nobody wanted to sit down.. Fact: Did you know that at this point in history, the term 'disarray' was officially redefined as 'the state of the Bush administration'? Truly a linguistic breakthrough!.
• Headline: Little Headway In Terror War, Democrats Say. Impact: Senator Graham’s comments about the distraction from the terror war inadvertently paved the way for a new genre of political commentary: the 'Did you even read the briefing?' meme, which would go on to define social media debates for years.. Fact: Here’s a fun fact: The only thing less effective than the Bush administration's focus on terrorism in 2002 was my attempts to keep my houseplants alive. Spoiler: I still own a cactus..
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Asia: Malaysia: Fraud Inquiry At Cellular Concern. Impact: The fraudulent dealings at Celcom opened a Pandora's box of corporate misconduct, leading future CEOs to wonder if they could get away with 'creative accounting'—only to discover that the IRS has a much longer memory than any of their shareholders.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of corporate fraud, the phrase 'it's not personal, it's just business' was often followed by 'but I hope they don't check my emails'?.