Cramping leg pain, many ignore it, but it could be a warning sign of a deadly disease. Peripheral Arterial Disease is also known as artherosclerosis. Our experts will discuss the symptoms, what causes them and how they can be prevented and/or treated.

Tue. Oct. 23
Topic: The Universe At Midnight
Guest: Dr. Ken Croswell, astronomer

Dr. Croswell will talk about the following discoveries: the location of the farthest supernova, that cosmic expansion is speeding up, the role dark matter play and the age of the universe.

Wed. Oct. 24
Topic: Computers For The World
Guest: Robin DuBrin, Rotary International

Computers for the World started in 1998 by Rotary Club in Seattle, Washington. Robin DuBrin was the founding member. The mission of this project is to provide information technology to international communities in need. Computers are sent primarily to orphanages, schools, technical institutes and community centers. Ms. DuBrin will discuss the program and how to participate.

Thr. Oct. 25
Topic: (To Be Announced)
Guest: (To Be Announced)

Fri. Oct. 26
Topic: The Center for the Study of Globalization
Guest: John Forrer, Dir., Center for the Study of Globalization

A new research center for the impartial study of globalization has been established at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Globalization is defined by some as the interdependence of the world’s nation’s in terms of financial, economic, trade and social development. We will discuss the first projects to be undertaken by the Center and explore the effects of globalization on governments, investment and information technology.