http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:21 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:58:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Science-versus-medicine?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner Skewed statistical links     Do people who wear seat belts have a higher incidence of lung cancer deaths?     Because people who wear seat belts might be more careful generally and less likely to, for example, ... Science Commentary Politics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:58:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Science-versus-medicine?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d15-State-required-vehicle-safety-inspections?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Most states have discontinued their requirements for annual vehicle safety inspections. Virginia has not.       Those remaining states that still do require require regular inspections either hav... Science Politics Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:03:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d15-State-required-vehicle-safety-inspections?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d9-In-defense-of-Virginia?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner     The Republican Party was close to being written off entirely. The splintering of "conservatives" was so bad in the 2008 presidential race that they failed to unify for any candidate, even the one with the most Republic... Commentary Politics Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:15:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d9-In-defense-of-Virginia?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Blue-Dog-Democrats-amusing-and-amused?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Do you know what a "Blue Dog Democrat" is? You can find it quickly with a search engine. But there is so much more to it. You could bounce around the internet for hours trying to put all the pieces together. To save... Commentary Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:59:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Blue-Dog-Democrats-amusing-and-amused?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d21-PoliticsWhat-a-McDonnell-victory-would-mean?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      If Bob McDonnell wins the governor's race here in Virginia in November it would likely mean he will also be the Republican nominee for president in 2012. Does it seem way too early for anyone to know that? It should. E... Commentary Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:55:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d21-PoliticsWhat-a-McDonnell-victory-would-mean?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Real-news-on-Fox?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      The exact nature of news and whether opinions are news has been a major topic recently. You should already know that. You have the internet now.       You probably know the Obama administration s... Science Commentary Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:33:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Real-news-on-Fox?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Is-Virginia-the-problem?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      One thing perhaps universally constant in problem solving is that first step of recognizing what exactly the problem is.  A presumption in the political process in America is that the candidate who best articulates the p... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:46:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Is-Virginia-the-problem?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d27-The-Virginia-Teachers-Association-has-issues-in-the-contest-for-governor?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Among many issues in Virginia's contest for governor this round appears class size.  The Virginia Teachers' Association is running ads criticizing Republican candidate Bob McDonnell for his opposing teacher salary increa... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:39:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d27-The-Virginia-Teachers-Association-has-issues-in-the-contest-for-governor?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Hillary--The-Movie-and-campaign-finance-regulation?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Please watch carefully the case of "Citizens United vs. FEC" now bringing attention to new supreme court justice Sotomayor and her thoughts on a “movie” about Hillary Clinton “perhaps” intend... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:03:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Hillary--The-Movie-and-campaign-finance-regulation?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Glenn-Beck-an-immense-imperial-goat?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Renowned radio personality Glenn Beck opens his program with something sometimes called a "bumper" in the radio business.  Perhaps a better term would be a "theme."  Usually a bumper or theme is ... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:36:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Glenn-Beck-an-immense-imperial-goat?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Again-with-the-health-care?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      As many seemed prepared to write health care professionals blank checks, to turn all power and authority over to a medical oligarchy, and to wrench from every last laborer his portion of the better life they believe others de... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:54:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Again-with-the-health-care?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Have-you-chosen-your-ultimate-movie?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      As movie technology moves ever forward, or nearly forward, are you noticing the changing options?  Have you any inkling how they work?  Do you know what the challenges are in producing them?     ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:57:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Have-you-chosen-your-ultimate-movie?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d31-I-realize-how-this-must-appear?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      "Good evening, Officer Crowley, I realize how this must seem.  I am obviously breaking in.  You must have so many questions, but I can explain."     "Good evening to you as well, P... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:27:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d31-I-realize-how-this-must-appear?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Trash-Can-Issues?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Many of the trash cans used by the disposal services for residential trash pickup are owned by the service these days.  It is usually a city, county or other government service.  The cans usually have two wheels tha... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:52:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Trash-Can-Issues?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Hello-World?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      There's a great new idea for fun with computers. Many of you have already enjoyed the computer game, "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?," where computer game players "work" for the international polic... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:59:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Hello-World?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d1-New-laws-take-effect-in-Virginia?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      Laws passed in the last session, ended February 28, 2009, of Virginia's General Assembly take effect on July1. This is the default date for most of those laws. Other laws taking effect at other times will state the effective ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:08:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d1-New-laws-take-effect-in-Virginia?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Obama-and-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      In several speeches in that last few weeks President Obama pressed the need for health care reform.  An issue Hillary Clinton once championed, she was perhaps beset with other duties as Secretary of State and or the acci... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:29:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Obama-and-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Last-will-and-testament-validity-issues?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner      There's a segment on radio called "The Final Verdict" featuring J. Coleman.  He briefly describes a scenario with a legal question, there follows a commercial, then he comes back with his answer to the question... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:58:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14641-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Last-will-and-testament-validity-issues?cid=exrss-Richmond-Political-Buzz-Examiner