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Biden’s economic recovery plan parallels ‘New Deal’ during the Great Depression, says expert , articlePresident-elect Joe Biden’s plans for economic recovery and reform show many parallels to the political climate during the Great Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural speech that outlined plans for economic stimulus with the ‘New Deal.'
Date: Jan 20, 2021 -
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The Biden-Harris Inauguration - experts available to discuss a political transition like no other , articleAs America gears up for an inauguration that is unprecedented on so many levels, Virginia Tech offers a team of experts available to discuss the challenges and significance of this moment in history.
Date: Jan 19, 2021 -
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Tips for exercising at home and supporting a healthy immune system during the pandemic , articleMaintaining physical activity and good health during the pandemic will not only help with weight management, but also support a healthy immune system and improve mental health as we cope with the ongoing disruption to our lives.
Date: Jan 14, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech statistics professor says America's lottery obsession may produce thrills but isn't worth the cost , articleBuying a lottery ticket can produce a thrill but it’s not likely to put millions in the purchaser’s bank account, says Virginia Tech statistics professor J.P. Morgan.
Date: Jan 13, 2021 -
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Advice for the winners of mega-jackpot lotteries , articleUpcoming Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are among the largest in U.S. lottery history. Virginia Tech finance professor Derek Klock offers advice should you find yourself with the lucky winning ticket.
Date: Jan 13, 2021 -
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Cook at home, drink more water, and get outside to improve your well-being , articleEstablishing healthy eating habits and improving exercise routines often top the list of New Year’s resolutions - perhaps even more so during a pandemic.
Date: Jan 12, 2021 -
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Efforts to rein in talk radio rhetoric overdue, according to Virginia Tech media expert , articleCumulus and other radio syndication companies had plenty of opportunities before Wednesday’s insurrection to tell its hosts and employees they couldn’t make claims without evidence, said Virginia Tech's Megan Duncan.
Date: Jan 12, 2021 -
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Anger, uncertainty complicate difficult beginning for Biden, according to Virginia Tech’s Karen Hult , articleConcerns are growing with members of President-elect Joe Biden’s administration that efforts to impeach Donald Trump could provide distractions from implementing an aggressive Biden legislative agenda, according to Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult.
Date: Jan 11, 2021 -
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Expert: Suspending Trump social media accounts ‘like trying to stop a leak in a cracking dam’ , articleTwitter and Facebook’s unprecedented decisions to suspend President Trump’s accounts are well intentioned – but still won’t do much to stop the spread of misinformation in the future, Virginia Tech expert Mike Horning says.
Date: Jan 07, 2021 -
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Expert available to discuss results of the Georgia Senate elections and political implications , articleAs voters anxiously await results of the Georgia elections for two U.S. Senate seats, Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult says the outcome will have significant political implications for the incoming Biden Administration.
Date: Jan 05, 2021 -
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Trump EPA water protection analysis flawed, says new report , articleVirginia Tech economist and contributor to the report, Kevin Boyle, says that the Trump administration’s analysis and subsequent deregulation overlook existing research on how states view water quality protections.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Holiday greenery can spread boxwood blight to your landscape, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension experts , articleBoxwood blight, a fungal disease affecting plants in the boxwood family, can be spread by discarded holiday greenery.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Biostatistics expert: Don't let thousands of daily COVID-19 deaths become ‘new normal' , articleIn light of a new report noting COVID-19 is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker says "we must redouble our efforts" to keep deaths from rising even higher than they are now.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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McConnell moving past election challenges, according to Virginia Tech expert , article“Majority Leader McConnell's statement, albeit long overdue, may signal to other congressional Republicans and others in the party that it's safe to acknowledge Biden as President-elect,” said Virginia Tech's Karen Hult.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Pandemic will damage the travel industry for years to come, says expert , articleThe travel and tourism industry has faced enormous hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic and will take years to recover, says Virginia Tech expert Mahmood Khan.
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Upcoming Great Conjunction or Christmas Star an extraordinarily rare event, says Virginia Tech astronomer , articleKnown unofficially as the “Great Conjunction,” the planets of Saturn and Jupiter will line up in a manner that makes for some amazingly bright star gazing. The last time these two were close enough to create the double planet effect, the year was 1226
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Cell phone use while driving on Virginia roadways will be illegal effective January , articleEffective in January 2021, cell phone use while driving will be illegal for Virginia drivers on roadways unless using a hands-free device. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert says this is an important step toward improving safety on roadways to save lives.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Fighting COVID with nutrition and healthy living; expert advice from Virginia Tech nutritionist , article“We talk about masks, distancing, and washing your hands, but rarely do we talk about healthy eating as a way to strengthen your immune function,” said Virginia Tech nutritionist Carlin Rafie. “We need to be certain our messaging includes something more like - social distance AND let’s eat well.”
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Ideas for creating new holiday traditions and memorable moments during a pandemic , articleEven with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, it is still possible to create a memorable holiday season with traditions and memories that will extend beyond 2020.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Budget cuts to D.C. Metro could alter long-term travel patterns in the region, says expert , articleClosing stations and reducing service hours may help the D.C. Metro system’s financial hardships in the short-term but those changes will also hamper efforts to win back customers next year as the region emerges from the pandemic, says a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Dec 04, 2020
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