MARCH 11, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Americans' Discontent with U.N. Over Iraq. Impact: As Americans turned against the UN, this set off a chain reaction that led to more casual dinner conversations about invading foreign countries than about what to have for dinner. After all, who needs diplomacy when you have military action as the main course?. Fact: Did you know that the UN's motto is 'To keep peace and security'? Clearly, they missed the memo about satisfying the American public's craving for instant military gratification..
• Headline: Panthers Edge Rangers in Close Match. Impact: The Rangers' defeat led to a series of unfortunate events, including a rise in couch potato culture among New Yorkers. Who knew that one missed opportunity could lead to a decade of pizza delivery and sports bar gatherings?. Fact: Did you know that in the world of sports, 'Letting a game slip away' is just code for 'We forgot how to play the game'?.
• Headline: Historic Loss for Deutsche Telekom in 2002. Impact: Deutsche Telekom's colossal loss sparked a trend where companies realized they could simply 'lose' their way into a tech bubble, ultimately leading to the phrase 'Fake it till you make it' becoming a corporate mantra worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that losing 24.6 billion euros is like losing a small country's GDP? Talk about raising the stakes in the corporate world!.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Americas: Brazil: Economy Upgraded. Impact: Fitch's upgrade of Brazil's economy sent shockwaves through financial markets, convincing everyone that if you just throw some ratings around, you can make anything sound good. Soon after, Brazil's economy became the poster child for 'fake it till you make it.'. Fact: Did you know that an economy upgrade is like being told you’re no longer the worst at something? Congratulations, Brazil—you’re now merely mediocre!.