JULY 28, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tata Consultancy Services IPO Overview. Impact: If Tata Consultancy Services had never gone public, we might still be using flip phones and dial-up internet—thankfully, they raised a billion dollars and ushered in the era of endless scrolling and cat videos.. Fact: Did you know that the first IPO in history was for the Dutch East India Company in 1602? They raised money to trade spices, not software—so basically, more people were interested in nutmeg than coding back then..
• Headline: Glavine's Key Performance for Mets Victory. Impact: Glavine’s win sparked a chain reaction that led to countless Mets fans believing in miracles. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work out. But hey, hope springs eternal, right?. Fact: Did you know that Tom Glavine is a two-time Cy Young Award winner? That’s right, he was so good, even the Mets couldn’t mess him up—at least not all the time..
• Headline: Kerry Advocates for 9/11 Commission Extension. Impact: Kerry’s push to extend the 9/11 commission led to a series of debates that made national security a top priority. Coincidentally, this also led to an uptick in conspiracy theories about aliens and the government.. Fact: Did you know that the 9/11 Commission Report is over 500 pages long? That’s longer than most people’s attention spans when discussing national security—so good luck getting that read in one sitting!.
• Headline: Body Found In New Jersey Is Believed To Be Girl, 16. Impact: The tragic discovery of Brittney Gregory’s body catalyzed community awareness on safety and led to numerous discussions about youth protection. It’s sad that a tragedy is often what it takes to spark change.. Fact: Did you know that over 800,000 children go missing in the U.S. each year? That’s a statistic that should send shivers down your spine and remind us all to keep a closer eye on our loved ones..
• Headline: Battle Brews on Regulation of Internet-Based Telephone Service. Impact: The battle over internet-based phone service set the stage for the chaotic landscape of telecom regulation we see today, where even your grandma has an opinion on net neutrality.. Fact: Did you know that VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) was initially created in the 1970s? So, congratulations! We’ve taken nearly 30 years to figure out how to regulate phone calls over the internet while still charging you for data!.