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Week of February 19th - February 23rd 2001

 
Mon. Feb. 19
Topic: President’s Photographer
Guest: Sharon Farmer, White House Photographer

February 19th is President’s Day in the United States. Our guest, Sharon Farmer will talk about her career in photography and life in the White House as observed  and captured by her lens.

Tue. Feb. 20
Topic: Struggle for the Temple Mount
Guests: Gershom Gorenberg, senior editor, The Jerusalem Report
             TBA

Our guests will discuss the importance of the Temple Mount from two distinct viewpoints. Will this holy place lead to more bloodshed ? Will the different parties ever come to a point where they can share ownership? These and other questions will be debated.

Wed. Feb 21
Topic: Cybercrime
Guests: Andy Shea, Nichols Dezenhall Communications Mngmnt Grp
            Christian S. Genetski, attorney
            Jeff Bedser, managing director, Internet Crimes Group

What is a cyber attack? What forms can it take? How has the Internet changed the way attackers execute their programs and how has it enhanced their ability to inflict damage against their targets. These and other questions will be addressed by the guests.

Thu. Feb. 22
Topic: Teen Attitudes
Guests: Barbara Cook, author of www.parentteen.com
            Carlton Kendrick, family therapist

Teen "lip" -- disrespectful language, looks and actions can be expected as these children mature into young adults, but the disrespect is not something that has to be accepted by their parents.  Our guests will discuss parenting teenagers and what to do when their behavior is challenging, maddening and unacceptable.

Fri. Feb. 23
Topic: World Council of Credit Unions
Guests: Arthur Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer, WOCCU
            Eric Lose, banking executive, South Africa

The World Council is adamant that there cannot be economic or social progress in any country without a sound and safe financial system. For example, 33 million people in South Africa have no access to financial institutions therefore lack the ability to grow out of poverty. The guests will discuss the importance how credit unions combine democracy and economic freedom.

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