Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 2004
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Social Networking Platform (Facebook)
2 
Podcasting Technology
3 
Web-Based Email (Gmail)
4 
Online Map Navigation (Google Maps)
5 
Digital Music Store (iTunes)
6 
Wi-Fi Voice Calling
7 
Portable GPS Navigation
8 
Search Engine Autocomplete
9 
Online Travel Aggregators
10 
Medical Imaging PACS Expansion
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON September 24, 2004
Full News Archive
- Headline: Detective Dismissed in Corruption Scandal. Impact: The firing of detective Luis Nieves-Diaz sent shockwaves through the NYPD, prompting a series of anti-corruption initiatives. Ironically, these initiatives led to the implementation of a 'Detective's Retirement Fund' where the only requirement was to not steal drug money. Who knew integrity could be so profitable?. Fact: In the realm of police work, getting fired can sometimes be more lucrative than getting promoted. Just ask Luis!.
- Headline: Despair and Resilience in Gonaïves. Impact: The tragedy in Gonaïves after Tropical Storm Jeanne led to increased international humanitarian aid, which inadvertently sparked the rise of 'disaster tourism'. By 2025, people were booking vacations to 'experience' the aftermath of natural disasters—because who wouldn't want to enjoy a little catastrophe with their cocktails?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'when it rains, it pours' takes on a whole new meaning when you're stuck in calf-deep foul-smelling water?.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Astonishing X-Men #1
$50
Identity Crisis #1
$75.00
Superman/Batman #10
$6,000
Blade of the Immortal #91
$10
The Walking Dead #9
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
RoboSapien
$200.00
Barbie as Princess Anneliese
$75.00
Nintendo DS
$350.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$300.00
Beyblade G-Revolution
$700.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
World of Warcraft
$4.25
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
$180.79
Halo 2
$370.00
Half-Life 2
$200.00
Far Cry
$50.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2004 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection LeBron James Autographed Rookie Card
$500,000
2004 Topps Chrome Lionel Messi Rookie Card
$322,080
2004 Pokémon EX Team Rocket Returns Charizard Star
$450
2004 Topps Chrome Eli Manning Autographed Rookie Card
$1,500
2004 Magic: The Gathering Chalice of the Void (Mirrodin)
$250