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David and Goliath
Big box retailers are showing significant signs
of weakness. Analysts suggest the $9.2 billion
Dollar Tree buyout by Family Dollar could
possibly take down bargain conglomerate
Walmart. Recognizing they have a problem
with seven consecutive quarters of negative
traffic, Walmart is pivoting to focus on
e-commerce and smaller-format stores.
MEDICINE
Universal
Blood Test
for Cancer
A one-stop blood test is
being proposed to detect
or rule out cancer in
patients. Researchers from
the University of Bradford
in England say the test
will save time and money
on invasive procedures
during the diagnostic
process.
Women to follow on
Twitter
Arianna
Huffington
Creator of the Huffington Post,
Arianna Huffington continues to
dominate the digital media world.
@AriannaHuff
Robin Roberts
Good Morning America sensation,
Robin Roberts stays connected to
her supporters via twitter.
@RobinRoberts
Chrissy Teigen
One may wonder if Chrissy
Teigen is most popular for her
twitter expressions, marriage to
John Legend or beautiful Sports
Illustrated spreads. She's loved for
all three.
@ChrissyTeigen
Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver utilizes twitter to
share the greatest parts of her
family and political life.
@MariaShriver
Serena Williams
Occasionally at the
center of controversy
for her tweets, fans
get a front row
glimpse into the
life of the tennis
superstar.
@SerenaWilliams
e iPhone 6 created a global frenzy with the usual
miles of customers lined up for purchase. e phenom
cooled when reports of the device pocket bending
and getting tangled up in the users hair. ey will
likely have the creases ironed out of the Apple iWatch
(described by Apple as a "fitness companion") when it
is released in early 2015. e device looks promising,
besides the physical tap it gives you as a notification.
at might be a little TOO personal.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple