MARCH 31, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: AIG Admits Accounting Errors. Impact: The bad accounting shenanigans at AIG set off a chain reaction leading to the 2008 financial crisis. Who knew that a few misplaced decimal points could lead to global economic turmoil? It’s almost like they were playing a game of Monopoly, and forgot to pass 'Go'.. Fact: Did you know that Warren Buffett once said he could teach a monkey to invest? Clearly, he never thought his units would be caught in accounting fraud!.
• Headline: Medical Adviser Says He Regrets Résumé Errors. Impact: The medical adviser’s admission of résumé errors revealed just how the healthcare system was more about who you know than what you know. This ultimately led to a new age of 'creative qualifications' where aspiring doctors began listing 'excellent at guessing' on their résumés.. Fact: Did you know that a well-crafted résumé can be more valuable than a medical degree? Just ask any hiring manager who doesn’t know the difference!.
• Headline: Clerics Fighting a Gay Festival for Jerusalem. Impact: The clerics’ united front against the Gay Festival in Jerusalem showcased the power of collaboration, but also revealed the age-old struggle between tradition and progress. This led to a series of 'unity events' that would have everyone from the Pope to the Dalai Lama debating the merits of rainbow flags.. Fact: Did you know that Jerusalem has been the center of countless disagreements? Maybe they should build a giant peace sign instead of a wall!.