
Listen to this fascinating discussion about the history of teaching in America
(http://www.npr.org/2014/09/02/345104706/a-lesson-in-how-teachers-became-resented-and-idealized)

Listen to this fascinating discussion about the history of teaching in America
(http://www.npr.org/2014/09/02/345104706/a-lesson-in-how-teachers-became-resented-and-idealized)

Amazon releases Kindle Kids’ Book Creator, a free tool to create illustrated children’s Kindle books

Great White Shark Attacks Kayakers off Plymouth, MA Coast

An oral history of Cheers
A great, long, nine page read. Highly recommended.
(http://www.gq.com/entertainment/movies-and-tv/201210/cheers-oral-history-extended)

Quantum Computers Closer To Reality Thanks To Single Laser That Stops Molecules In Their Tracks

Double mastectomy rates rising, but procedure does not reduce mortality
Women who underwent a bilateral mastectomy had no lower risk of death than women who had breast-conserving therapy with radiation. However, a unilateral mastectomy was linked to higher mortality.

Poll shows Massachusetts voters still overwhelmingly support casino law
(http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/09/casino_law_massachusetts_poll.html)

Boston Athletic Association and New Balance drawing top runners to the City

Third Ebola-infected American is Dr. Rick Sacra, a 51 year old family physician from MA affiliated with UMass Memorial in Worcester, MA
UMass Memorial source (https://plus.google.com/118226981859831642815)
Image source (http://servicetoservants.com/onetimefiles/2009_12_12STone_Trip/Trip_Journal.htm)

College is still a good investment
A college degree today is worth $272,692 in lifetime wages — more than three times its value in the 1980s ($80,000) and more than double its value in the 1970s ($120,000)
(http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ny-fed-report–value-of-college-degree-144252957.html)