JANUARY 19, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Parmalat Funds Discovered in US Account. Impact: The Parmalat funds controversy led to stricter regulations in banking and finance. If only they had thought to invest in something stable, like Beanie Babies.. Fact: Did you know that Parmalat's bankruptcy was one of the biggest financial scandals in Europe? They should've just stuck to making cheese..
• Headline: The Intense 2004 Iowa Campaign Trail. Impact: The Iowa campaign blitz had far-reaching effects on future candidate strategies. Now they just throw money at social media ads instead of knocking on doors. Progress, right?. Fact: Did you know that Iowa's political landscape is so influential that candidates practically live there? It's like their own version of Survivor..
• Headline: Conrad Black's Controversial Media Deal. Impact: Conrad Black's media empire crumbled under the weight of poor decisions. This paved the way for future media moguls to learn that consulting your board is, like, a good idea.. Fact: Did you know that Black once held titles in the House of Lords? Apparently, being a lord doesn't guarantee you won't be sued by your own company..
• Headline: An Agreement On a Contract Averts a Strike At Indian Point. Impact: The avoided strike at Indian Point meant continuing operations and possibly not becoming a scene in a disaster movie. Or did it? Someone check if the reactor is still humming.. Fact: Did you know that nuclear power plants are often seen as ticking time bombs? But hey, at least they keep the lights on, right?.
• Headline: Reporter's Notebook; At Sundance, Plenty of Films, But Also a Sense Of the Subdued. Impact: The Sundance Film Festival continues to be a launchpad for independent films, but the subdued atmosphere means that Hollywood still can't take a break from its own ego.. Fact: Did you know that Sundance was once a sleepy little town? Now it's the place where dreams and credit card debts go to mingle..