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Architecture and Community Planning
Mr. McDonough talked about architecture and design, emphasizing the need for environmentalism and sustainability in future project planning. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Global Economy
Mr. Koehler spoke about an upcoming meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Among the issues he addressed were the state of the global economy, aid to poor countries and poverty reduction, as well as efforts to end terrorist funding. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
When Every Moment Counts Book Party
Mr. Lyons, President of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, hosted a book party for Sen. Frist, author of When Every Moment Counts, at Mr. Lyons' home in Washington, DC. The book advises citizens on how to protect their families from biological agents such as anthrax and smallpox. It also explores the dangers posed by chemical weapons and the vulnerabilities of our food and water supplies.
Type: Media
When Every Moment Counts
Senator Frist, M.D. (R-TN) is the first practicing physician to become a senator since 1928. In addition to performing over 150 heart and lung transplant procedures, Dr. Frist has written more than 100 articles, chapters, and abstracts on medical research as well as several books. Dr. Frist is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety, serves in the Senate leadership, and was named one of two Congressional representatives to the United Nations General Assembly.
Type: Media
Transformation of the U.S. Postal Service
Mr. Potter spoke about the future of the U.S. Postal Service. Among the issues he addressed were the state of competition with other carrying companies, the impact of technology and electronic mail, and proposals to diversify services and ways to generate revenue. The question and answer session was not included.
Type: Media
Journalism and the War on Terrorism
Participants talked about American journalism and how well it had served the public interest in the wake of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were editorial decision-making, the quality of news reporting, and the depth of news coverage. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Celebrate the Arts
Mr. Jones and Mr. Curtis talked about the importance of the arts and cultural opportunities in the Washington, DC area. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Islamic World
Bernard Lewis, along with author and former Pakistani Ambassador to England, Akbar Ahmed, held a discussion on the "Islamic World". They discussed the role of Islam and Islamic states, from an Islamic viewpoint as well as perceptions held by the Western world. After the discussion, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Akbar Ahmed is the author of Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World, published by I. B. Tauris and Bernard Lewis is the author of What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East, published by Harper.
Type: Media
Children's Miracle Network
Mr. Warner talked about his work on behalf of the children's Miracle network, the notion of a champion, and his experiences in professional football. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Diamond Import-Export Standards
Mr. Chikane talked about establishing standards for the import and export of rough diamonds in an attempt to control the sale of "blood diamonds" from rebel forces in African countries and elsewhere. He answered questions from members of the audience. Mr. Chikane is also chairman of the Kimberley Process, a negotiating group of 37 countries, the European Union, and the diamond industry.
Type: Media