Back to school and freedom in teaching
Tom McDonald discusses the back to school mood and a critique of rigid testing and the factory model of schools. He highlights Salman Khan and the Khan Academy as a move toward flipped classrooms offering flexible, self paced learning options while noting access and implementation challenges.
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Uber study claims ride services reduce alcohol related deaths
A Temple University analysis finds Uber entry in California from 2009 to 2013 linked to a 3.6 percent drop in alcohol related vehicle deaths when Uber X launches in a city. Uber Black showed no such effect. The work suggests cheaper rides deter drunk driving, though abuses exist.
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Bernie Sanders Draws Record Crowds in Los Angeles Rally
The Vermont senator attracted about 27 500 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, following 28 000 in Portland and 15 000 in Seattle, underscoring how crowd size shapes media coverage and campaign perception. The article notes crowds are organized and used to signal seriousness to reporters and voters.
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Mosquitoes spread West Nile and EEE, health advice
Mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis when they bite. Most infections are mild or symptom free. severe cases can cause encephalitis or meningitis with fatalities. Protect yourself by avoiding bites and using repellents containing up to 30 percent DEET. permethrin is for clothing only.
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