Linda Avey
Co-founder 23andMe, precise.ly Follow @preciselywell for updates. Co-founder of ethan @ericaavey and alex :)
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‘At What Point Does Malfeasance Become Fraud?’: Scott Galloway on WeWork
“All we have here is an entity burning seven hundred million dollars a quarter.”
The dam is breaking: Trump’s true character is revealed, more fully than ever
In the classic mafia movie Goodfellas, Ray Liotta’s character muses about how he always wanted to grow up to be in the mob. “To me, being a gangster was better than being president of the United States.” What a failure of imagination. He didn’t even...
Birds Are Vanishing From North America
The number of birds in the United States and Canada has declined by 3 billion, or 29 percent, over the past half-century, scientists find.
Linda Avey
The most depressing thing I've read in quite some time. Silent Spring comes to pass
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Tobacco-Free for Five Years
Five years ago, CVS Health made the bold decision to remove tobacco from its CVS Pharmacy shelves. That was just the beginning of many innovative steps we’ve taken to make it easier for our customers and patients achieve their best health.
He Who Must Not Be Tolerated
Joi Ito’s fall from grace for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was much deserved. But his style of corner-cutting ethics is all too common in tech.
Previously Unknown Sources Come Forward in a New Book About Harvey Weinstein
“She Said,” by The New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, names some of the people who turned against the influential producer, as well as ones who helped cover up his alleged predation.
Infamous "hunger hormone" linked to memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease
Ghrelin is famously known as the “hunger hormone” for the role it plays in promoting appetite. The hormone is secreted by the gastrointestinal tract, has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, and ultimately, trigger brain cells in the...
Mike Isaac’s Uber Book Has Arrived
In “Super Pumped,” Mike Isaac describes the incredible rise and fall of Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of the world’s most infamous ride-sharing app.
Why Apple’s Notification Bubbles Are so Stressful
Plus, the simple changes that could make a big difference
Pre-Columbian mycobacterial genomes reveal seals as a source of New World human tuberculosis
Three 1,000-year-old mycobacterial genomes from Peruvian human skeletons reveal that a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex derived from seals caused human disease before contact in the Americas.
Why We Still Can't Read the Writing of the Ancient Indus Civilization
Researchers continue to decipher signs of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Stunning ancient skull shakes up human family tree
Researchers reveal the 4-million-year-old face of key human ancestor
Witnessing a wearables transition
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ILLUSTRATION: V. ALTOUNIAN/ SCIENCE ; (MOTION CAPTURE DATA) HARVARD BIODESIGN LAB
Wearable robots, such as exoskeletons and soft exosuits, can augment normal function or serve as prostheses for missing limbs. In both cases,...
Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me w/ lyrics
One of my favs. ENJOY!!! owned by WMG... not mine. lyrics: Oh, mercy mercy me Oh, things ain't what they used to be No, no Where did all the blue sky go? Poi...
Linda Avey
shoulda listened to Marvin youtube.com/watch?v=IkzgPK… (top pick on today's playlist)
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His Only Relative Died In El Paso. Now, Her Funeral May Draw Hundreds Of Strangers
Antonio Basco asked the funeral home planning his wife's service to invite the public. Now, the mayor of El Paso, a U.S. congresswoman and many others are expected to attend.
Did Zuckerberg Lie Under Oath About Facebook Eavesdropping On You?
Last April, Mark Zuckerberg told Congress that Facebook was not collecting user information over device microphones, but now the story is changing.
23andMe had crushing news about my health. I wish it wasn't in an email
I thought it would fun to have my DNA analyzed, so I sent my spit to 23andMe. It told me I was at very high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Linda Avey
There are links to genetic counseling services on the @23andMe website. It's always an option. statnews.com/2019/08/08/23a… via @statnews
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Mystery as surgical plate found in 15-foot crocodile's stomach — CNN
The owner of an Australian crocodile farm has told of his shock after finding a surgical plate in the stomach of a 4.7-meter (15-foot) reptile.
Red and White Meats Are Equally Bad for Cholesterol
Consuming high levels of red meat or white poultry resulted in higher blood cholesterol levels than consuming a comparable amount of plant proteins.