MARCH 5, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reality TV's Impact on American Culture. Impact: The rise of absurd reality shows birthed a generation that confuses fame with talent, leading to the eventual election of a reality TV star as president. Thank you, reality TV, for making politics a circus.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Married by America' was originally pitched as 'Married by WiFi,' but they soon realized that would require actual connection and commitment..
• Headline: Shifting Dynamics in Food Service Payments. Impact: The questionable practices in the food service industry set a precedent that allowed for the rise of fast food empires and the eventual creation of 'food influencers' who are more interested in aesthetics than actual taste.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'promotional allowance' originally referred to giving a friend a discount on pizza, but now applies to multi-million dollar food industry transactions? Progress!.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Europe: Britain: Bid For Hotelier. Impact: The bid for hotelier marked the beginning of the 'Hotel Wars,' leading to extravagant themes in hotels that now include everything from underwater suites to treehouse hideaways. All thanks to one ambitious bid.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more competitive than hotel bidding is my Aunt Karen trying to book a family vacation? She's still bitter about losing out on that beach house in 2015..