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HEADLINES ON September 30, 2006
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- Headline: Bayer's Drug Risk Study Controversy. Impact: Bayer’s failure to disclose risks led to a massive trust deficit in the pharmaceutical industry. Fast forward to today, and people are more likely to trust a fortune cookie than their doctor. Thanks, Bayer!. Fact: Did you know that doctors used to prescribe 'rest' as a cure for everything? Now they just hope you don't read the side effects of what they prescribe..
- Headline: Sewing Skills Save Lives Nearby Yale. Impact: Those stitching classes? Well, they sparked a nationwide movement where people realized they could be self-sufficient—until they realized they were still terrible at sewing and just bought pre-made costumes for Halloween.. Fact: Did you know that sewing is now considered a 'hip' skill? Just wait until knitting becomes the next underground trend. Get your yarn ready!.