Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009

Scientific Evidence & The Courthouse

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Law, Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology

The Constitution guarantees criminal defendants the right "to be confronted with the witnesses against him". But more and more cases are being decided based on DNA analysis and drug testing, not witness testimony. Last week, a divided...

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Gadgets and the Risk of Early Adoption

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology

A new iPhone has just been introduced that's faster -- and cheaper -- than ever. That's bittersweet news to the many people who bought the first edition of Apple's popular phone. And it highlights the tricky question we all face today:...

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Economic Realities in 2020: The Big & Little Picture

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Politics

How is the quality of your life directly affected by climate change policy, healthcare reform, or America's solitary role as the world's only superpower? Economist and Democratic party activist Robert Shapiro has some answers -- and says...

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The Shifting Sands of Local JournalismAmerican University Basketball Coach Jeff JonesThe Politics of Personal Appearance in the Workplace 1	Computer Guys & GalResponding to the Quake: Chile Digs Out The Path to the Paralympic Games 2	KIYC -- Commercial Development and Community LifeThe King of the Lobbyists 3	Fairfax County Schools Chief Jack Dale"Material Support" for Terrorist Groups 4	The Politics Hour 5
Virginia Legislative WrapupFunding Arts & Humanities During an Economic DownturnA Vaccine to Cure Addictions?Your Turn 8	The Promise and Risks of Medical RadiationRestitution for Child Pornography Victims 9	Changing an Institution: The U.S. Postal ServiceHistory and Future of the Postal ServiceDelivering Humanitarian Aid in Danger ZonesCookbooks and Culinary History 10	Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in MarylandGrowing Legacy of the Holocaust Museum Shooting An Ethically-Challenged Capital City? 11	The Politics Hour 12
Rainy Weather and River HealthMarin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Why Intelligence Fails 15	Digital MoneyCredit Default Swaps: Toxic Tools?D.C.'s Environmental Film Festival 16	Tragedies and the DC Emergency Medical Services Your TurnCulture in the Age of Digital Photography 17	Maryland Legislative UpdateProtection for Renters?A New Information Superhighway?A "March Madness" Report Card 18	The Politics Hour 19
HIV / AIDS in the District A Fictional Take on the Healthcare Debate 22	Technology and the Religious CongregationNell Irvin Painter & The History of "Whiteness" 23		Washington's Bluegrass Tradition 25