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The Apple Watch is a smash hit — in this one field (AAPL)

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The Apple Watch, once called "the next chapter in Apple's story" by CEO Tim Cook, turns one year old this month, which has prompted a good deal of hand wringing over whether it's a flop or not.

Sure, the Apple Watch doesn't appear to be the next big computing platform like the iPhone was, but there's one space where the wearable has already made a huge impact and appears poised to do much more: In the world of medicine. 

Here's what's happened in the past year:



Rubber brain, birth control pills, keg among NJ beach trash

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The Clean Ocean Action environmental group released its most recent findings Tuesday of items either left by beachgoers, washed ashore after being tossed from boats, or beached after sewer system overflows. Other items included half of a torn dollar bill, a pacifier; a pair of baby shoes; and a stuffed goose head toy.

Report: Players with low Wonderlic scores are more likely to be arrested

NBCSports.com 

The Wonderlic intelligence test that has long been part of the NFL’s pre-draft screening process is mocked by many as irrelevant to a player’s football playing ability. But one group of researchers says the Wonderlic can be valuable in predicting how a player will fare off the field. A paper published this month in the…

Tim Draper Puts Celebrity to Test With $190M Seed Fund

WSJ.com 

Tim Draper is putting his celebrity to work as a venture investor. The billionaire investor, who starred in the reality TV show Startup U and tried to make Silicon Valley its own state, has raised $190 million for a seed fund. His Draper Associates fund, previously a personal investment vehicle, aims to be the first […]

Full Soundtrack Details Revealed For Nicolas Winding Refn's 'The Neon Demon,' Summer Release Scheduled

«Indiewire» 

In just two days, the Cannes Film Festival slate will be revealed, and barring a big surprise, you can expect Nicolas Winding Refn's "The Neon Demon" to be announced to play at the fest. So the promotional gears are spinning, as today comes details for the movie's full soundtrack. READ MORE: Interview: Nicolas Winding Refn Talks 'The Act Of Seeing,' Why There's No Sex In His Movies, 'The Neon Demon' And More    Regular Refn collaborator Cliff Martinez ("Drive," "Only God Forgives") is back, providing... Читать дальше...

Margaret S. Glass

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

Margaret S. Glass, 89 of Corvallis, died Friday, April 8. Arrangements are by McHenry Funeral Home.

Laying Out 'Two Paths,' John Kasich Issues Stark Warning to GOP - NBCNews.com

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Laying Out 'Two Paths,' John Kasich Issues Stark Warning to GOP
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday issued a clear, stark warning for what he sees as the "two paths" forward for the country in the 2016 race, deriding the policy proposals and tone of "vicious" attacks launched between his rivals, and calling the ...
Taking Note | John Kasich Channels Ronald Reagan in New York SpeechNew York Times (blog)
Kasich condemns GOP rivals for... Читать дальше...





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