AUGUST 21, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Investors Favor Obama in Health Care Debate. Impact: By betting on Obama, investors inadvertently set the stage for the rise of health tech startups. Little did they know, one day those startups would be vying for attention with cat videos on social media.. Fact: The health care market is like a game of poker, except everyone’s bluffing and the stakes are your well-being. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Concerns Over Broker Audits Raised. Impact: The revelation of audit deficiencies sparked a wave of compliance training, which ultimately led to the rise of the 'Compliance Officer' - the most thrilling job title since 'Jar Jar Binks Consultant.'. Fact: Every audit that failed might as well have contained the words 'Oops!' in big, bold letters..
• Headline: Life With Syria’s Rebels in a Cold and Cunning War. Impact: The plight of Syria's rebels became a cautionary tale about how ordinary people can be pushed to extraordinary actions, paving the way for future movements where hashtags become more powerful than guns.. Fact: Who knew accountants could be so dangerous? Next thing you know, they'll be fighting over tax deductions!.
• Headline: Cardiologist Issues Alert on St. Jude Heart Device. Impact: Dr. Hauser's alert probably caused a surge in defibrillator sales, leading to a bizarre future where people start asking, 'Is this model heart-safe or just heart-breaking?'. Fact: When your heart device starts breaking down, it truly is a matter of life and death... talk about a real heart-stopping moment!.