SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Metal Hip Implants Under Scrutiny. Impact: The failure of metal hips led to a boom in the ceramic hip industry, which in turn sparked an underground market for counterfeit ceramic hips. Fast forward a century, and hip replacements become the leading currency in a post-apocalyptic barter system.. Fact: Did you know that artificial hips were initially made from materials like ivory and wood? So, basically, the whole time we've been replacing our hips, we've been playing a game of 'How Much More Expensive Can We Make This?'.
• Headline: Hedge Fund Leader Advances Philanthropic Goals. Impact: This seemingly altruistic move by a hedge fund chief turned the tides of philanthropy into a competitive arena where billionaires now throw money at causes like a game of Monopoly. In the end, the winner gets to decide the fate of public policy like it’s a reality TV show.. Fact: Did you know that philanthropy is just another word for 'I made a ton of money, and now I want to look good while I try to fix my tax issues'?.
• Headline: At White House, Weighing Limits of Terror Fight. Impact: The ongoing debate about the limits of the terror fight eventually led to a new diplomatic perspective where countries began negotiating with terrorists in a bizarre twist of 'let's make a deal,' paving the way for the first-ever reality show: 'Negotiating with Terrorists.'. Fact: Did you know that the term 'militant' can refer to anyone from a soldier to a very passionate soccer fan? Talk about broad definitions making for interesting dinner conversations!.
• Headline: Newark Is Betting on a Wave of New Principals. Impact: The influx of new principals in Newark sparked a nationwide trend of educational leadership being seen as a reality show competition, where each principal had to present their education strategy in a dramatic fashion. Spoiler alert: the winners got to keep their jobs.. Fact: Did you know that the turnover rate for school principals is so high that they should probably come with a 'welcome and farewell' party package? At this rate, they should really just set up a revolving door!.