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Are drivers in New York who cause accidents being treated too leniently? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/21/nyregion/bike-deaths-nyc.html "Bicycle advocates want stronger laws, as well as a cultural change similar to the one around drunken …

Another medical technology breakthrough.... always good news. https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/taking-parkinsons-in-stride-with-help-from-a-cal-poly-student-developed-device And this one is a low cost one created by a college student. So glad …

A previous reply in a Cake conversation gives a bit of "other side" info: https://cake.co/c/rmyVnbv/TfkDfK7 Here is the link to that Science article: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35408835

Well, they probably track like other websites but I did not give them any personal info....no registration was required.

This is just a simple but kind of fun free quiz about what kind of attitude you have towards money. https://empower.me/quiz/share/stockpiler It says I am a Stockpiler which I totally agree with.... anyone else want to share what they found out?

Wow, I was surprised to see that headline. I don't remember ever hearing such a drastic change in a country. Certainly the reason to change the location of the capital.... because the current capital is sinking is …

The New York Times has an interesting story about how these protests are making China angry at the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/05/world/asia/china-hong-kong-protests.html

It is not just about vegans vs. omnivores.... it's important what you eat or drink within whatever diet you subscribe to. Sodas could be considered to fall in the realm of any diet, except a "healthy" diet now it …

We live in the U.S. and have traveled to Hong Kong and China, but I don't feel like I can really understand this struggle nearly as well as residents of Hong Kong and China. I am amazed by the devotion of Hong Kong's people, although I have read …

I have been reading about her. She operates Pawtcake refuge because there are a lot of homeless dogs on the islands. They've helped over 1,000 of them. If anyone wants to donate, here's how you can. You can also read more info about how she …

A new bit of concerning information regarding organ donations. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-08-die-kidney-multiple.html "Among the candidates who received at least one offer during the study period, nearly one-third (approximately 10,000 …

Another eye-opening article about what goes on behind the scenes of garbage and recycling. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/21/magazine/the-big-business-of-scavenging-in-postindustrial-america.html "The one thing we reliably produce as a country — …

I finally got around to reading this one....and I am glad I did. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/21/technology/personaltech/alexa-siri-google-assistant-listen.html "Many of us ask the digital companions in our homes, whether it’s Amazon’s …

What would you think about going to Mexico for medical treatment by a US surgeon and having your insurance be happy to pay for it? And what if your insurance company not only completely paid for it but also gave you a check for $5,000 besides and …

I am lucky that I live in a moderate climate. I seldom feel like we need air-conditioning. But I have spent time in hot humid places. I really don't like humidity. So I was interested in this …

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/well/live/why-do-we-hiccup.html "Referred to in the medical literature as singultus (from the Latin for gasp or sob), hiccups are familiar to anyone who has ever taken a breath. In fact, you begin to hiccup while …

I love hippos! All of these are so beautiful.

This is a follow-up conversation to a previous Cake conversation: https://cake.co/c/WmPp9dL I am hoping this will be truly good news if we can make it …

Wow, I am not familiar with the UrbanX but that sounds pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.

I love riding my bicycle but I don't have the stamina to ride far or up steep hills. So I have been considering a e-bike. Here is one person's experience with one: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/20/opinion/electric-bike-aging.html I have seen on …

I have been a registered organ donor for a long time. I registered as soon as I heard about the program. I am in excellent health and have no medical problems at all. But I think my age might nullify my registration now, unfortunately. There are …

Among computer science students at Stanford concerns about an activist group called SLAP (Students for the Liberation of All People) represent a growing campus skepticism of the technology industry, even among students training to join …

I have heard many times that I should be drinking a lot of water every day and that a good sign I am getting the right amount is that the urine is clear. Well, this article suggests …

As the author of two articles on state parks states: "You never know what you are going to find." This is a follow-up article to a previous one on state parks: That earlier one focused on Eastern ones. This one is about the Western ones. Found …

I loved coming across this photo essay. Such wonderful old photos. https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/06/weird-wonderful-archival-photos/592426/ Some of my favorites …