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    Part II: Main Findings

    The Schooling of Internet-Savvy Students With the exception of two focus groups of students selected to provide insights into the experiences of non- or light-Internet users, we spoke to students with a range of Internet skills and experiences—from novices to frequent users to unabashed experts.  While all the students in our groups use the Internet […]

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    Appendix: Medical Library Association guide

    Finding and evaluating health information on the Web Editor’s note:  Since this report raises so many questions about how consumers search for health information online, we asked the Medical Library Association to provide not only a guide to finding information but also examples of the best health Web sites their librarians have found.  Included in […]

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    Value Pluralism and the Challenges of Freedom

    1:30pm – 3:00pm Washington, D.C. Panelists include: William Galston, Professor, School of Public Affairs and Director, Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland; Director, Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Stephen Macedo, Professor of Politics and Director, Center for Human Values, Princeton University Nicholas Wolterstorff, Professor of Philosophical […]

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    Reconciling Obligations: Accommodating Religious Practice on the Job

    9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. 9:15 – 9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 – 10:50 History of Relevant Law, Legislation and Enforcement Efforts Roberto Corrada, University of Denver Law School Richard Foltin, American Jewish Committee David Frank, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission David Lachmann, Minority Staff, Judiciary Committee, House of Representatives Avi Schick, Office […]

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    Pew Forum and Pew Research Center Release Second Annual Poll

    9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m. Washington, D.C. Data presented by: Andrew Kohut, Director, Pew Research Center for the People and the Press Respondents include: Karlyn H. Bowman, Resident Fellow, the American Enterprise Institute William A. Galston, Professor, School of Public Affairs and Director, Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland Moderated by: E.J. Dionne, Jr., […]

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    Moral Status of the Human Embryo

    9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m. National Press Club Washington, D.C. A discussion including: Ronald Cole-Turner, H. Parker Sharp Professor of Theology and Ethics, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Kevin FitzGerald, Dr. David Lauler Chair in Catholic Health Care Ethics at the Center for Clinical Bioethics and Research Associate Professor, Georgetown University Medical Center Brent Waters, Director of The Center […]

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    Faith Traditions and the Death Penalty

    Thank you to all who attended and participated in the “Call for Reckoning” conference on January 25, 2002. Over 500 people from around the country filled the Divinity School’s lecture hall and several overflow rooms to hear the speakers reflect on religion and the death penalty. Provocative questions and profound reflections were offered by attendees […]

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    Session One: Faith Traditions and the Death Penalty

    MELISSA ROGERS: Good morning. My name is Melissa Rogers, and I am Executive Director of the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. Welcome to “A Call for Reckoning: Religion and the Death Penalty.” We look forward to a lively and engaging discussion on this important issue. Let me say a special word of thanks […]

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    Part 6: Nashville

    Introduction Nashville’s business community has been active, if not wildly successful, in attempting to catch the wave of dot.com riches in the New Economy.  Nashville’s economy is service oriented, with health care and country music being the region’s dominant and highest profile business sectors.[10.numoffset=”10″ The major technology employer in the area is Dell Computers, which […]

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