November
2012
Forum software upgrade
Sorry that there was no newsletter last month- both our 'traditional'
issue dates collided with 'behind the scenes' software upgrades. We hope
we managed to keep the disruption to a minimum otherwise and it looks
like the upgrades went well. This upgrade introduces not only some
technical improvements it also lays the foundation for
long-pending layout changes hopefully to be implemented before the end
of the year.
As always, if you notice anything amiss or broken, please let us know in the
'forum
issues'
section.
Changes in Leadership - Members discussion
While both the US and China, have now- in very different
ways- determined their new governments, LongeCity also is thinking about
the future of its leadership. Since we got rid of imposed term limits,
such a conversation is necessary every once in a while to make sure we
remain fresh and focused. Thus, we are currently considering, in an open
discussion, how LongeCity leadership may evolve and develop.
Members check here for the leadership planning
discussion.
@MEMBERS - important poll:
As an offshoot from that discussion, we are interested to find out the
constraints on volunteering from our Members. ALL MEMBERS please take a
second to tick a single box in this poll!
Changes in Leadership - Welcome to Droplet & Mr.Happy
We welcome two new faces in LongeCity leadership;
Mr.Happy: joins us a Moderator with an particular focus on the
nootropics area. Since joining LongeCity last year, he has been a
prolific contributor and we hope he can add even more value to the
sometimes difficult field in his new role.
Droplet: joins us as a 'honorary Advisor' - Droplet relied on a
little-known feature: she used some of her accumulated 'ThankYou' points
to 'buy' an honorary leadership role. ThankYou points are awarded
for making important contributions to the community. Droplet had plenty
of these points to spend: a lifetime member who joined in 2011, she has
been a true inspiration to everyone on LongeCity with her cheerful
enthusiasm and steady dedication to support the common mission.
@ALL - share your reasons
Speaking of Droplet, one of her initiatives is to collect a portfolio of
statements as to WHY people want to extend their lives. She is inviting
everyone to post in this thread.
C60-'buckyball' mouse experiments at home
We reported in the last newsletter on the 'citizen scientists' who plan
to test the interesting and controversial 'C60 in olive oil' at
home using pet mice. LongeCity has decided to support this
initiative informally by helping with the costs of shipping and
equipment.
YOU can take part by becoming a 'citizen
scientist' yourself or by supporting them with your
donation.
LongeCity podcasts
The latest Longecity podcast, features Dr. Ilia
Stambler, who shares a veteran's experience on life extension
activism in Israel and globally. LISTEN
HERE.
Later this month, the interview guest is trailblazer Aubrey
deGrey, Chief Science Officer of the SENS Foundation.
Do you have a question for Dr. deGrey? POST
IT HERE.
Caliban
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