On Oct. 7, 2002, several hundred women religious and spiritual leaders from around the world will gather in Geneva, Switzerland to launch a new global initiative that combines contemplative practices with specific peace building activities. Our guests will discuss what they hope to achieve.

Tue. Oct. 1
Topic: The Effectiveness of Foreign Aid
Guests: Khadim Hussain, Actionaid, Pakistan
 Irungu Houghton, Executive Director Actionaid, USA
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The IMF/ World Bank meetings in Washington, DC have ended. The focus for many was development aid to poor countries and problems in the world’s financial architecture. Our guests will talk about the major stumbling blocks and the work that still needs to be done.

Wed. Oct.2
Topic: Visa Lottery
Guest: Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the IV Control Division, State Department

There will be 50,000 winners of an entry visa to the United States this year. Our guest will discuss how to apply and how the events of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 will effect the lottery.

Thr. Oct. 3
Topic: Operations That Helped Win the Cold War
Guests: Antonio and Jonna Mendez, retired CIA operatives

Husband and wife team of Tony and Jonna Mendez served in the CIA until their retirement in the early 90’s. Tony was named one of the fifty all-time stars of the spy of the spy trade while Jonna served as Chief of Disguise. They will answer questions about the spy business and the important role the unsung heroes of the CIA play in protecting our security.

Fri. Oct.4
Topic: International Congress on Positive Psychology, Smithsonian Institution
Guest: Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., Prof. of Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, Univ. of Pennsylvania

Psychologist from all over the world will be in Washington, DC to discuss the new field of Positive Psychology where instead of focusing on understanding psychological ailments within a disease model the focus is on building the best things in life. We will discuss this new approach and how it will help heal ailing communities.