Tag: oregon

November 26, 2013 0

Dueling policy tips: selected tips for policy-makers dealing with science

By News Desk

Tweet Interesting article in Nature on 20 weird tips "to improve policy-makers’ understanding of the imperfect nature of science" and reduce belly fat. It’s good although even better IMNSHO would be directions on how to choose between dueling experts. I’d guess they’d say just discount the experts that run afoul of the most tips.

November 19, 2013 0

Oregon Obamacare Success Rate: 0 for 18,000 Applications; Musical Tribute: Just My Imagination

By News Desk

Portland Local News reports 18,000 applications, 0 enrolled . With all the problems facing the rollout of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, nowhere is the situation worse or more surprising than in Oregon, a progressive state that has enthusiastically embraced the federal law but has so far failed to enroll a single person in coverage through the state’s insurance exchange.