JUNE 1, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sales Influence in Implant Selection. Impact: If only doctors had relied on solid data instead of flashy sales pitches, perhaps we would have a world where implants come with a guarantee like a toaster. Instead, we now have a generation of patients who are basically experimental subjects for corporate greed.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'buyer beware' was probably invented after someone tried to sell a used car with 'only one previous owner'?.
• Headline: Reconstruction Revives Economies Post-Disaster. Impact: Reconstruction post-disaster is like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It helps for a while, but the real scars of trauma run deep. This cycle of rebuilding has led to economies that bounce back, only to be knocked down again by the next tornado. Thanks, Mother Nature!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'economic stimulus' was originally coined by bored economists who couldn't find a better way to say 'we're all in this together'?.
• Headline: Leader Transcends Complex Politics of Turkey. Impact: Erdogan's political journey is like a rollercoaster ride that refuses to end. His transformation of Turkey has led to a series of events that could fill a history book titled 'How to Keep a Nation on Its Toes.' The twists and turns are so dizzying, even time-travelers have trouble keeping up!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing longer than Erdogan's time in power is the list of political opponents he’s managed to sideline..
• Headline: For Kurds in Turkey, Autonomy in Music. Impact: The Kurds' push for autonomy in music is a reflection of their larger quest for identity and representation. Who knew that a catchy tune could unravel decades of political tension? It's like discovering that the secret to world peace is a killer playlist.. Fact: Did you know that music has been used as a form of protest since the dawn of time? Just ask any teenager with a guitar and a grudge..