Researchers from Warwick University, writing in the British Journal of Psychology, said that dogs gave people a safe topic of conversation with which to break the ice with a stranger.

BBC: Dogs help you make friends

It's probably safe to assume the topic of this mini-summit was how those states' delegates might be seated at the Democratic national convention and just whom they should represent.

NPR: Budget Vote Draws Presidential Hopefuls to Senate

Experts say hormonal contraceptives are relatively safe, but there is some mixed scientific research on the topic.

CNN: Gaps found in young people's sex knowledge

If I had to guess, I would say it is a safe bet that biking to work will increase even more next time Bloomberg looks at the topic.

FORBES: 5.44% of Portland Workers Bike to Work

Another topic of discussion was the ability of the KGB to derive the combination for a safe.

FORBES: A Former KGB Covert Entry Expert Speaks

This year, we build further on this topic by highlighting the need to promote an open and free environment online for the safe exercise of press freedom in this arena.

UNESCO: World Press Freedom Day 2013