SEPTEMBER 24, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: 'West Wing' Navigates Political Changes. Impact: This pivotal moment in TV history led to a surge in political drama series, causing a butterfly effect that eventually birthed reality TV politicians. Thank you, 'West Wing', for making politics seem more glamorous... and for paving the way for people like Donald Trump to think they could run for office too.. Fact: Did you know that the fictional administration of 'West Wing' had higher approval ratings than most real-life politicians? Makes you wonder if we should just elect a TV cast to run the country..
• Headline: Trichet Gains ECB Presidency Endorsement. Impact: Trichet's ascent to the European Central Bank presidency set off a chain reaction in European financial policies, which ultimately led to the Euro becoming a 'thing' that people either love or love to complain about. Who knew one endorsement could send economies into a tailspin?. Fact: Did you know that in finance, the term 'candidate' is often used interchangeably with 'sacrificial lamb'? Welcome to the world of banking!.
• Headline: California's Landmark Junk E-Mail Ban. Impact: This law started a mini-revolution in email etiquette, leading to the birth of spam filters and more inboxes filled with 'important updates' from companies you don't remember giving your email to. Thanks, California, for making our digital lives only slightly less annoying.. Fact: Did you know that if all the junk email sent in a year were printed, it could circle the Earth several times? Talk about a paper trail!.