Amazon Unveils Online Education Service for Teachers – The New York Times

June 28, 2016 | Posted in News | By

“Every teacher should be able to use the platform with zero training,” Mr. Agarwal said. He added: “We are taking a big step forward to help the educator community make the digital classroom a reality.” By NATASHA SINGER – The New York

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East Coast states want to tax drivers’ travel, not their gas – The Washington Post

June 26, 2016 | Posted in News, Transportation | By

The I-95 Corridor Coalition has applied for a federal grant to test the idea. A group of East Coast states wants to help overhaul the way America pays for its decaying roads, and it’s starting with Monopoly money. Officials would

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Mamma Mia! listening to Mozart lowers blood pressure…but ABBA has no impact  

June 24, 2016 | Posted in Health, News | By

Scientists in Germany played Mozart’s Symphony No 40 in g minor, dances by Johann Strauss and songs by ABBA to 60 volunteers, monitoring their blood pressure before and after the experiment. Relaxing to a soothing Mozart symphony can lower the

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