Technology, already critical in many areas of health care, is poised to play an even greater role in medicine, especially in the area of pain management. “Instead of pharmaceuticals, you are going to see the emergence of ‘technaceuticals,’ ” says David B. Sutton, CEO of Physician’s Technology LLC and co-inventor of the Willow Curve, a low-level smart laser that treats joint … [Read more...]
J.K. Rowling Has Dinner with President Obama
J.K. Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter, is staying plenty busy these days, but she's not too busy to squeeze in dinner with a world leader. She was one of a handful of people who were invited to join the visiting President Obama for dinner in London on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Disaster Relief Center Built in Nepal by REI
April 25 will mark the one-year anniversary of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Nepal. In memoriam of the event, REI Adventures — the travel agency arm of the outdoor gear retailer — is announcing the opening of a disaster relief area in the foothills of the Himalayas. … [Read more...]
Suicide Rates Have Exploded for Teen Girls
Last Friday, the CDC announced study results showing that suicides have increased by 24% percent over the past 15 years. The most dramatic increase was seen among girls aged 10 to 14. Since 1999, the suicide rate for this group has exploded by 200 percent. … [Read more...]
Will Sales for iPhone Crash?
Apple makes a lot of different stuff, but only one thing really matters — the iPhone. That particular product accounts for a bit more than two-thirds of Apple's sales, which hit $75.9 billion in the first quarter of the year. Apple at this point is an iPhone company first and everything else a distant second. … [Read more...]
Pilot Career a Pipe Dream
As a boy growing up in upstate New York, Travis Evans was captivated by flying. Now, that love of the air has been grounded by his finances. Evans, 32, joined the Air Force after high school, and then decided to go to school to become a commercial airline pilot. He enrolled in New York’s Dowling College — but then reality set in. … [Read more...]
Sheila E Remembers Prince, Who Always Lived in the “Now”
Sheila E continues to remember her close friend Prince just days after attending a private ceremony in honor of the music icon. The "Purple Rain" singer was found dead Thursday at age 57 at his Paisley Park studios in Minnesota. On Saturday, Sheila E joined Prince's family at a private gathering to mourn the iconic musician. A rep later confirmed that his body was cremated on … [Read more...]
Proper Profile on LinkedIn Yields 40 Times More Opportunities
If you only have a LinkedIn profile because you’re supposed to have one, get ready to have your world turned upside down. OK, maybe not turned upside down, but there’s a whole lot more to the platform than uploading your resume and forgetting about it. You can totally rock the professional world if you set your profile up the right way. … [Read more...]
Massive Amount of Mass Shootings Occur in the US in Just One Week
Mass shootings have unfortunately become a normal aspect of American society. These shootings occur so frequently it’s difficult to keep track of them all. That’s why VICE is recording every mass shooting in America this year, providing documentation of the ceaseless gun violence pervading the US. … [Read more...]
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Unveils Customizable Collection from FILA
FILA is excited to once again renew its apparel partnership with the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, Germany’s most important tennis tournament. And this year, FILA’s apparel sponsorship will be marked the launch of BE INDIVIDUAL, a new collection of tennis apparel with a unique and personal twist. … [Read more...]