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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324063304578523174000785786.html?mod=e2tw

http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2013/06/-qa-david-altshuler-on-how-to-sh.html
But how will a little player participate in this? MT @gtyrelle: Q&A: on How to Share Millions of Human Genomes http://bit.ly/19jlKNs

Interesting scientific primer, absorbers v reflectors (Zinc oxide), “Organic sunscreens often contain oxybenzone”. These have the issue of free radical formation.

QT:”
Some sunscreen companies add antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin C to their formulations as well to absorb some of these reactive compounds. One 2011 study found that the addition of antioxidants to SPF 15 or 50 sunscreen formulations reduced the numbers of reactive oxygen species in skin more than two-fold.
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Retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A, is an antioxidant added to many sunscreens and cosmetics (it’s also a food additive, used to fortify some dairy products and cereals). Although the FDA considers retinyl palmitate to be safe, research suggests that upon interaction with UVA light, the compound produces reactive oxygen species. …
And what about application method—sprays, gels, wipes, or
old-fashioned lotions? The Environmental Working Group warns against sprays because of the risk that the chemicals could be inhaled or get into the eyes. But if your child won’t let you near her with anything but a cool mist, by all means use it—just ask him to hold his breath and close his eyes as you apply it. The EWG also warns against combination sunscreen/bug sprays, which may increase absorption of the repellant chemicals, and sunscreen wipes, which might not deliver adequate protection.

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http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/the_kids/2013/06/choosing_sunscreen_for_your_kids_organic_or_mineral_spf_30_or_50_spray_or.html
Great sunscreen primer: organic absorbers (oxybenzone) v mineral reflectors (ZnO) in relation to radicals via @Slate:
http://bit.ly/1bqd9oM

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/10/technology/data-driven-tech-industry-is-shaken-by-online-privacy-fears.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0

http://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2013/06/08/larry-hunter-cassandra-digital-privacy/GLT0xy9xqRNNKfchz2Gl6H/story.html

An attempt at addressing the government’s and companies’ claims that the NSA does not have “unfettered access” to user content.
QT: “Just because you have a court order does not mean that court order is constitutional:”
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/06/prisms-legal-basis-how-we-got-here-and-what-we-can-do-to-get-back/276667/

http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ng.2658.html Uses only CG data for variation, only TFBS data form ENCODE. QT:”the binding sites of several transcription factors show clear evidence of adaptation.”

RX100 User Guide in pdf format – download here: Sony Cyber-shot Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42125936
http://m.gizmodo.com/5931587/sony-rx100-review-this-camera-singlehandedly-makes-point+and+shoots-relevant-again

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21729084.000-antibiotic-resistance-an-apocalyptic-threat.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sunday/dowd-peeping-president-obama.html