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Remembering the people

blog post image Please suggest some technology that might help ... but remind me who you are first. What do you use to keep track of everyone that you work with, live near, party with, study with, or just share time with? Mere humans can only maintain about 150 close relationships (Dunbar's number) so just wondering...
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There have been more than 1000 cases of measles in the US this year: Measles cases are rising in the US at an alarming rate.

There have been more than 1000 cases of measles in the US this year: Measles cases are rising in the US at an alarming rate. There have now been 1164 this year, which is the highest year on record since 1992
Source: newscientist.com

England will need over 71,000 extra care home places by 2025: The number of older people who will need substantial care

England will need over 71,000 extra care home places by 2025: The number of older people who will need substantial care is set to rise by 85.7 per cent, as increases in “healthspan” continue to lag behind longer lifespans
Source: newscientist.com

Implementing the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: lessons learnt on a quality improvement initiative to improve mother and

Implementing the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: lessons learnt on a quality improvement initiative to improve mother and newborn care at Gobabis District Hospital, Namibia. BMJ Open Quality. "Following an increase in perinatal and maternal deaths, Gobabis District Hospital initiated a quality improvement...
Source: bmj.com

RideLondon weekend sees more than 100,000 cycle capital's streets: After 2016’s heavy delays and safety issues, this year’s

RideLondon weekend sees more than 100,000 cycle capital's streets: After 2016’s heavy delays and safety issues, this year’s event runs more smoothly, with about 24,000 cycling full 100-mile route
Source: theguardian.com

Bitcoin breaks $1,000 level, highest in more than 3 years: Bitcoin has been on a steady march higher, driven by a number

Bitcoin breaks $1,000 level, highest in more than 3 years: Bitcoin has been on a steady march higher, driven by a number of factors such as the devaluation of the yuan and geopolitical uncertainty.
Source: cnbc.com

First Fossilised Brain From A Dinosaur - Science News | The Naked Scientists

First Fossilised Brain From A Dinosaur - Science News | The Naked Scientists
Source: thenakedscientists.com

Zika Vaccine Effective In Mice - Science News | The Naked Scientists

Zika Vaccine Effective In Mice - Science News | The Naked Scientists
Source: thenakedscientists.com

Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Stone. Carbon capture in basalt takes only 2 years says research team in Iceland.

Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Stone. Carbon capture in basalt takes only 2 years says research team in Iceland.
Source: thenakedscientists.com

Bacteria That Can Break Down Plastic - Science News | The Naked Scientists

Bacteria That Can Break Down Plastic - Science News | The Naked Scientists
Source: thenakedscientists.com

Genetics Confirms Aboriginal Origins - Science News | The Naked Scientists

Genetics Confirms Aboriginal Origins - Science News | The Naked Scientists
Source: thenakedscientists.com

UK Scientists Designing Cement To Safely Store Nuclear Waste For 100,000 Years - Slashdot

UK Scientists Designing Cement To Safely Store Nuclear Waste For 100,000 Years - Slashdot
Source: ibtimes.co.uk

More than 10,000 problems fixed through 'Improve Detroit' cell phone app: In a city that is large enough to fit Boston,

More than 10,000 problems fixed through 'Improve Detroit' cell phone app: In a city that is large enough to fit Boston, Manhattan and San Francisco, it's not easy for Detroit workers to find – and fix – thousands of problems that exist in many long-neglected neighborhoods.
Source: motorcitymuckraker.com

Over 10,000 Problems Fixed In Detroit Thanks To Cellphone App - Slashdot

Over 10,000 Problems Fixed In Detroit Thanks To Cellphone App - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org