David Boyer

Stamford

Editor, Writer and Researcher at Freelance

I never know what to write in these things... Poetry, haiku, Doctor Who…Some other stuff too?

Articles

How necessity became the mother of invention for KALW

1 week ago | current.org | David Boyer

It’s the best of times and the worst of times for public media and audio journalism. On the one hand, the tools of production and distribution have become more affordable, more powerful and easier to use. This explains why there’s a seemingly endless flow of high-quality, narrative-driven podcasts. At the same time, the industry is contracting with wave after wave of layoffs in public media and at production companies.
THE STOOP: Black, Queer and Free

2 weeks ago | kalw.org | David Boyer

This week, we continue pride month with stories from The Stoop, hosted by KALW’s very own Hana Baba and Leila Day. In this episode, The Stoop shares three stories that explore: Queerness and spiritualityBlack drag cultureHow polyamory is shifting relationship structures.
The Mother of Invention

3 weeks ago | kalw.org | David Boyer

It’s the best of times and the worst of times for public media and audio journalism. On the one hand, the tools of production and distribution have become more affordable, more powerful and easier to use. This explains why there’s a seemingly endless flow of high-quality, narrative-driven podcasts. At the same time, the industry is contracting with wave after wave of layoffs both in public media and at production companies.
IMMIGRATION in the Trump era

1 month ago | kalw.org | David Boyer

This week on the Queer Power Hour, we explore how President Trump’s immigration policies impact the queer community. We’ll hear a story that was produced for Crosscurrents during the first Trump administration about the journey of a gay man from Mexico to the Castro. We’ll hear a story from Q about the trans musician Bells Larsen, who’s been in the news recently because they canceled the American leg of their tour due to a new Trump policy.
SAGA Trial Results for Gildeuretinol Treating Geographic Atrophy with David Boyer, MD

1 month ago | hcplive.com | David Boyer

Author(s):Fact checked by:The recent trial indicates that the oral treatment gildeuretinol reduces GA lesion growth rates, as well as achieving better BCVA scores.
Case studies: how SMEs are using AI to compete with big players

Nov 3, 2024 | insidesmallbusiness.com.au | David Boyer

In today’s competitive landscape, the best way for small businesses to stay ahead is to use technology to improve and transform their operations. Popular technologies helping SMEs streamline logistics and compete with larger companies with vast resources are artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
California Court Affirms Strict Proportionality Requirement for Water Rates Under Proposition 218

Jul 29, 2024 | lexology.com | David Boyer |David Cameron |Jeffrey A. Hoskinson |Robert E. Anslow

On July 15, 2024, a California Court of Appeal issued a ruling in Coziahr v. Otay Water District, ___Cal.Rptr.3d___ (2024 WL 3408627) (“Otay”). The Court affirmed that water service rates subject to Proposition 218 (Cal. Const., art. XIII D, § 6, subd. (b)(3).) (“Prop 218”) must strictly adhere to the proportionality requirement in developing and adopting water rate structures, including tiered structures.
Long designated for port construction

May 8, 2024 | waldo.villagesoup.com | David Boyer

I’m writing in response to the potshots taken at Sen. Chip Curry by recent commenters over a process and a decision he is not responsible for, the designation of Sears Island as MDOT’s and the governor’s preferred site for the port to service the proposed offshore wind farm. In remarks reported in this paper on March 7 and on April 16, Sen. Curry explained why he supported the proposed port, acknowledging that the selection of Sears Island by Gov. Mills was a difficult one.
Photobiomodulation For Dry AMD: Ready For Its Day in The Sun? - Ophthalmology Advisor

Mar 20, 2024 | ophthalmologyadvisor.com | Saumya Shah |Daniel Su |David Boyer

In exudative age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), significant strides — such as the development of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapies — have pushed the treatment possibilities forward and rewritten the likely course of the disease for many patients.
DNAJB8 oligomerization is mediated by an aromatic-rich motif that is dispensable for substrate activity

Mar 19, 2024 | cell.com | Bryan D. Ryder |Neurodegenerative Diseases |Elizaveta Ustyantseva |David Boyer

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