FEBRUARY 26, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Architects Compete for Ground Zero Design. Impact: The decision of architects to act like media-age politicians led to a new career path for countless architects: the 'political architect' who can design a building while giving a TED talk on climate change and the latest Netflix series. Talk about multitasking!. Fact: Did you know that the winning design for Ground Zero was initially rejected because it didn't have enough Instagrammable angles? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Asia: India: G.M. To Invest In Technology Center. Impact: GM's investment in India was the beginning of a global race where car manufacturers started hiring engineers based solely on their ability to withstand spicy food. This led to a culinary revolution in the auto industry, with cars that come with complimentary curry.. Fact: Did you know that the first car ever made was actually just a horse-drawn carriage without the horse? Some say they were just too lazy to find a horse..
• Headline: Bush Goes Global To Lobby for Votes On U.N. Measure. Impact: Bush's lobbying efforts at the UN triggered a chain reaction where every political leader now feels the need to 'network' like it's a college reunion. Next thing you know, the UN is hosting speed-dating events for ambassadors.. Fact: Did you know that lobbying is just a fancy word for 'please vote for me or else'? Honestly, who needs a campaign slogan when you can just butter them up?.