FEBRUARY 20, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Winter Gardening Inspirations from Seed Catalogues. Impact: If only the seeds had known about climate change, they might have planned a vacation instead of just growing balmy. Imagine a world where daisies take up surfing in the winter instead.. Fact: Gardening in winter is like trying to find a Wi-Fi signal in the woods—good luck with that!.
• Headline: Ted Turner's New Role as Corporate Critic. Impact: Ted Turner's plan to be a gadfly was a major turning point in corporate history. His antics may have inspired future billionaires to adopt 'chaotic neutral' as their business strategy, setting the stage for the rise of eccentric tech CEOs.. Fact: Gadflies are actually a type of fly that annoys livestock. So, Ted, in essence, you're just a corporate mosquito..
• Headline: Support Grows for Libeskind's Design Proposal. Impact: The support for Libeskind's plan would eventually lead to a revitalization of lower Manhattan, turning it into an architectural wonder, and inspiring future generations to believe that even the most tragic events can lead to beauty. Or at least a really cool Instagram backdrop.. Fact: World Trade Center site redesigns are like reality TV—everyone's got an opinion, and no one can agree on the final cut..
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Europe: Ireland: Profit At Bank. Impact: The doubling of profits at Allied Irish Bank not only showed that banks can thrive, but also laid the groundwork for the future financial crisis—because who doesn't love a good rollercoaster ride of profits followed by massive bailouts?. Fact: Allied Irish Bank's profits could make anyone question if money really does grow on trees—or if it just takes a lot of paperwork and questionable investments..
• Headline: After 27 Years, Pauley Plans to Leave NBC in May. Impact: Jane Pauley's departure from NBC sent shockwaves through the media world, leading to the rise of countless other anchors who have since attempted to fill her shoes. Spoiler alert: They didn’t even come close. But hey, they tried.. Fact: Leaving a job after 27 years is like breaking up with a long-term partner—there's a lot of drama and an awkward transition period where you both pretend to be okay..