Marathoning could be Everesting
By Hicbd
"George Mallory's Everesting attempt in 1994 was written up into an article in 2012, which first prompted others to take on this challenge. The widespread growth of GPS technology and social media - particularly Strava and Zwift - has been vital in allowing riders to accurately measure distance, elevation and height gain, while also sharing information about their ride. The writer and cyclist Andy van Bergen has been key to popularizing the idea through the Hells 500 group, which had been created as a social group to allow its members to complete and share cycling challenges. Hells 500 created the Everesting website, which established the parameters of the challenge, and started documenting attempts."
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Moneyball / clear data / 10-K reports could be built for government
By Hicbd
"As a business executive, he could study the annual 10-K reports that all publicly traded companies must file with the Securities and Exchange Commission to find out what his competitors were up to. But there was nothing analogous for the American government, from the federal level on down. That, he discovered, was partly the result of our uniquely fragmented system, and partly because of sheer disorganization and bureaucratic dysfunction."
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Air filtration / ventilation could decrease sickness
By Hicbd
"Broadly speaking, to reduce airborne infections, experts recommend that schools introduce outdoor air, use in-room portable HEPA filters and upgrade HVAC filters. Healthy air in schools is a long-term solution with broad health benefits, which can be key to managing allergies, asthma, and preventing airborne infections. With increased wildfires as a result of climate extremes, air filtration becomes an essential tool in classroom resilience. No matter the contaminant, cleaner air has been linked to improved cognitive function and academic performance."
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Breast cancer survivors could still get insurance-covered, annual diagnostic screenings
By Hicbd
"Women in general have a 1 in 8 or 12.5% chance of getting Breast Cancer. Once age 40 Doctor’s recommend an annual Mammogram. Breast Cancer warriors have a 6% chance of reoccurrence after a Mastectomy and are NOT offered annual mammograms or ANY annual Diagnostic Screenings."
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QLACs / fixed annuities could help with outliving retirement savings
By Hicbd
"Americans worried about outliving their retirement savings can benefit from a little-known, tax-advantaged scheme which will guarantee their income for life. From this year, savers can use up to $200,000 from their retirement accounts to purchase qualified longevity annuity contracts (QLACs). Previous contribution limitations stipulated you could only put $145,000 in QLAC or 25 percent of your income - depending on which figure was lowest."
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Cars could shut off if stolen / on demand
By Hicbd
"Stolen cars can be shut off remotely with the help of a variety of systems and devices, including:
- Remote vehicle disabling systems
These systems allow authorized users to remotely stop or slow down a vehicle, prevent it from moving, or stop it from starting.
- OnStar's Remote Ignition Block™
This feature can be used to remotely prevent a thief from restarting a stolen vehicle that is parked and turned off. OnStar also has a global-tracking device that allows police to find stolen vehicles and, with the owner's permission, turn off the engine.
- Hidden kill switches
Some people install hidden kill switches to protect their cars from theft. These switches can interrupt the starter circuit or require the user to flip a specific sequence of switches to start the car."
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Flood recession agriculture could be beneficial / help smallholder farmers
By Hicbd
"Farmers have long used flood recession agriculture to take advantage of the fertile alluvial soil and natural irrigation that floods provide. And as climate change makes rainfall and flooding more erratic and intense, this practice has become more important than ever."
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Fish music could help coral reefs
By Hicbd
"In a unique and innovative approach to marine conservation, scientists have turned to an unconventional method to rejuvenate struggling coral reefs — fish music. Beneath the waves, where the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems is under constant threat, researchers are utilizing underwater speakers to broadcast rhythmic sounds, creating a symphony that aims to benefit both marine life and coral health."
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Testosterone therapy could be harmful
By Hicbd
"Prescriptions for testosterone cypionate, a generic form commonly sold by the clinics, have increased by eight times since 2010. When added to branded products, the total number of testosterone prescriptions is at a record high, according to prescription tracker Iqvia. Some men swear by the treatment. Others suffer its side effects. Advertising for testosterone rarely mentions the risk of male breast enlargement, shrunken testicles, blood clots and infertility."
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Calendar friends could help with grief
By Hicbd
"That was when one of Baker’s friends, Carla Vail, thought up a way to continue the help for an entire year. She called it the “Calendar Girls." Vail gathered the names of 31 of Baker’s friends who wanted to help, and assigned each friend a particular day...Vail also gave Baker the names on the calendar, so Baker could know what to expect each day."
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