newwriter365

newwriter365 t1_iuvu3jm wrote

Reply to comment by Abishek_Muthian in When I was 32, I was told that my bones were like that of an 80 year old. I have built a web application to track bone health and monitor treatments for those like me. No sign-up, No personal data collected, Completely Free and Open-Source. by Abishek_Muthian

Yeah, I know the history of the step count, but impact exercise was supposed to stave off osteoporosis.

My body consistently finds ways to screw with me. I'm sick and tired of the battle.

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newwriter365 t1_iuuarwg wrote

Reply to comment by gbraide in When I was 32, I was told that my bones were like that of an 80 year old. I have built a web application to track bone health and monitor treatments for those like me. No sign-up, No personal data collected, Completely Free and Open-Source. by Abishek_Muthian

I was diagnosed last month. I’m an annoyingly adamant 10,000 steps/day walker.

I feel like I’ve been scammed. Best of luck to you!

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newwriter365 t1_iufv9k1 wrote

Reply to When I see families trick or treating on the Sunday before Halloween by TimSPC

I actually prefer it.

I don't have to worry about some little kid dashing in front of my car tomorrow night as I drive home. While tomorrow is supposed to be nice, I really, really hate rainy Halloween nights. Between the wet leaves making everything slippery and people losing all driving skills in the rain, I'm over it.

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newwriter365 t1_iuazazv wrote

Reply to Which county is cheaper to live in? Monmouth or ocean? by [deleted]

Ocean is generally cheaper, but where are you commuting to? If you WFH, I would definitely consider Ocean County. Be selective about your community, some of the schools are excellent, others not so much.

Gas and tolls can eat up any savings you may capture living in OC and time spent on the parkway is rarely time enjoyed.

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newwriter365 t1_itcdmm1 wrote

Reply to Every. Saturday. (Outside the Dillon Library in Bedminster) by storm2k

Imagine how different the world would be if they volunteered on Saturday mornings, and actually helped people. You know, like watching kids so single parents could run errands without dragging kids from store to store, or pick up an extra shift to earn more money.

Sorry, is that too socialist?

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newwriter365 t1_it7bmgb wrote

Reply to The death of the American shopping mall – in pictures [Wayne Hills Mall] by zsreport

The malls are owned by investors. They will do what is in their financial interests, not necessarily what is in the best interest of the community.

Some investors want the malls to die. It gives them the opportunity to drive down the 'value' of the property and force the community to re-zone it. They will then put forth an "economic plan" that suggests higher tax revenue to the area, and the zoning board will sign off on it. But rarely are studies done showing how the re-zoning will impact traffic, infrastructure, etc. More housing means a higher demand for schools, more fast food outlets mean a higher traffic volume, more medical facilities mean a greater demand for public transit (for workers and patients).

Sadly, there are no easy answers. But investors will play the long game and squeeze communities to a point where the mall become an eyesore, and a tax drain, and the community will gladly sign off on any plan to 'revitalize' the area.

Point is: get involved in your local community. Volunteer for a position on your Planning Board. Travel to other areas of the country and the world and see what works. We have a ton of sprawl here, and capitalism doesn't always make for the best living environment.

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