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]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/blog/sample-blog-post/213/feed/ Do Lawyers and Faith-Based Values Belong Together? A Guide to the Perplexing Issues of Legal Ethics and Professionalism http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/do-lawyers-and-faith-based-values-belong-together-a-guide-to-the-perplexing-issues-of-legal-ethics-and-professionalism/208/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/do-lawyers-and-faith-based-values-belong-together-a-guide-to-the-perplexing-issues-of-legal-ethics-and-professionalism/208/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:13:19 +0000 greenz http://www.thirteen.org/forum/?p=208 Please view the original post to see the video.

Taped at The Jewish Theological Seminary, April 1, 2009
Speakers:
Russell G. Pearce: Edward & Marilyn Bellet Professor of Legal Ethics, Morality, and Religion
running time: 48 minutes 49 seconds

Today, the legal profession faces a crisis of ethics and professionalism. Will the values that sustained lawyers in the past continue to support them, or is there a need for new ways to think about the role of lawyers? In particular, can and should religious perspectives come into play? If so, under what conditions?

Russell G. Pearce, Edward & Marilyn Bellet Professor of Legal Ethics, Morality, and Religion and codirector of the Louis Stein Center for Ethics and Law at Fordham University School of Law, discusses “Do Lawyers and Faith-Based Values Belong Together? A Guide to the Perplexing Issues of Legal Ethics and Professionalism” at the Bernard G. Segal Memorial Lecture in Law and Ethics at The Jewish Theological Seminary.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/do-lawyers-and-faith-based-values-belong-together-a-guide-to-the-perplexing-issues-of-legal-ethics-and-professionalism/208/feed/ Not Now, Voyager: A Memoir http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/not-now-voyager-a-memoir/207/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/not-now-voyager-a-memoir/207/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:52:18 +0000 greenz http://www.thirteen.org/forum/?p=207 Please view the original post to see the video.

Taped at Temple Israel, May 13, 2009
Speakers:
Lynne Sharon Schwartz: Author: Not Now, Voyager
running time: 1 hour 4 minutes

Lynne Sharon Schwartz in Not Now, Voyager presents a provocative memoir exploring the meaning of travel—what we seek, what we find, and how we learn about who we really are. Schwartz, who has published critically acclaimed fiction, nonfiction, essays, poetry, and translations from Italian, takes us on a voyage of self-discovery as she traces how travel has shaped her sensibilities from childhood through adulthood. This event was a presentation of the Patron Network of THIRTEEN and WLIW21, in cooperation with The New York Society Library. For more information on the Patron Network and its many benefits for supporters of THIRTEEN and WLIW21 throughout the year, please click here.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/not-now-voyager-a-memoir/207/feed/ Powering Up Cities for Plug-In Hybrids http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/powering-up-cities-for-plug-in-hybrids/206/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/powering-up-cities-for-plug-in-hybrids/206/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:03:23 +0000 greenz http://www.thirteen.org/forum/?p=206 Please view the original post to see the video.

Taped at The New York Academy of Sciences, January 21, 2009
Speakers:
Mark Duvall: Director, Electric Transportation, Electric Power Research Institute
Arthur Kressner: Director, Research and Development, Power Supply, Consolidated Edison Company of New York
and
Richard L. Drake, P.E.: Program Manager, Transportation & Power Systems, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
running time: 1 hour 52 minutes

Current hybrid cars use gasoline to generate all of their electric power. In contrast, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) get their electric power primarily from the grid. So in most of the country, they will not require a new infrastructure–unlike other alternative-fuel vehicles. But in cities like New York, many car owners do not park in personal garages, so there is no readily available place to charge a PHEV. What can New York City do to smooth the transition to PHEVs? Mark Duvall, of the Electric Power Research Institute, presents the technological and economic issues that must be addressed to make PHEVs commercially viable. Arthur Kressner, director of research and development for Power Supply at Con Edison, discusses what changes are needed in the electrical supply system in order for it to successfully accommodate PHEVs. And Richard Drake, program manager at New York State Energy Research & Development Authority for alternative-fuel vehicle technology, focuses on working towards large scale deployment of PHEVs in New York State’s own fleet, in this fascinating discussion of the next step in green technology, brought to you by the New York Academy of Sciences.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/powering-up-cities-for-plug-in-hybrids/206/feed/ Leading with Kindness: How Good People Consistently Get Superior Results http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/leading-with-kindness-how-good-people-consistently-get-superior-results/205/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/leading-with-kindness-how-good-people-consistently-get-superior-results/205/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 15:56:16 +0000 edgertonr http://www.thirteen.org/forum/?p=205 (View full post to see video)

Taped at Temple Israel, March 5, 2009
Speakers:
William F. Baker, Ph.D. :Author, Leading with Kindness; President Emeritus, THIRTEEN
and
Michael O’Malley, Ph.D.: Co-author, Leading with Kindness
running time: 1 hour

By now, many leaders have realized that when it comes to business, nice guys often finish first. Old-fashioned images of corporate callousness and greed have been replaced by a gentler, more human conception of great leadership. But how does one define “kindness” in the context of business? This realistic book shows leaders how they can use sincerity, honesty, and respect for the good of their organizations. As the authors demonstrate in the case studies of Google and the Juilliard School, today’s business leaders must instill four qualities in their successors to ensure success: self-confidence, self-control, self-awareness, and self-determination. Compelling and realistic, Leading With Kindness leads the way to a prosperous and proud future for American business. This event was a presentation of the Patron Network of THIRTEEN and WLIW21, in cooperation with The New York Society Library. The Patron Network provides benefits for supporters of Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 throughout the year.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/leading-with-kindness-how-good-people-consistently-get-superior-results/205/feed/ The Changing of the Guard in Washington: What to Expect? http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/the-changing-of-the-guard-in-washington-what-to-expect/204/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/the-changing-of-the-guard-in-washington-what-to-expect/204/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:33:57 +0000 wittc http://www.thirteen.org/forum/the-changing-of-the-guard-in-washington-what-to-expect Five days before President-elect Barack Obama took the oath of office, Phi Beta Kappa members in New York City discussed the outlook for the new president, problems facing the United States, and the domestic and international issues his administration will face. Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff, from The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, kicks off the discussion. Then Bill Baker–Professor of Education and Journalist-in-Residence at Fordham University–moderates a roundtable discussion with other journalists, including: Neal Shapiro, president and CEO of WNET.ORG; Jodi Kantor, national correspondent for The New York Times, and; Caren Bohan, political correspondent for Reuters at their Washington Bureau. The lecture was held at Fordham University, and was developed by Phi Beta Kappa.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/the-changing-of-the-guard-in-washington-what-to-expect/204/feed/ Rightsizing New York’s Budget: Thomas P. DiNapoli http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-thomas-p-dinapoli/196/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-thomas-p-dinapoli/196/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:13:59 +0000 wittc http://www.thirteen.org/forum/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-thomas-p-dinapoli With a budget shortfall of $12.5 billion projected for 2009-10, New York’s state government faces its most significant fiscal crisis in decades. However, this is not just another cyclical downturn. What’s left of Wall Street will be significantly leaner, less profitable, and more heavily regulated than the securities industry whose explosive growth fueled the expansion of state spending for much of the past 25 years. Join various panelists and speakers as they explore ideas for permanently bringing state and local government spending into line with new economic realities. Join Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, as he delivers the keynote address. This was event was taped at the Albany Institute of History and Art. The slide shows accompanying the presentations can be found here. This Forum is part four of a four part series.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-thomas-p-dinapoli/196/feed/ Rightsizing New York’s Budget: Where the Bucks Are http://www.thirteen.org/forum/institutions/manhattan-institute-institutions/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-where-the-bucks-are/195/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/institutions/manhattan-institute-institutions/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-where-the-bucks-are/195/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:07:45 +0000 wittc http://www.thirteen.org/forum/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-where-the-bucks-are With a budget shortfall of $12.5 billion projected for 2009-10, New York’s state government faces its most significant fiscal crisis in decades. However, this is not just another cyclical downturn. What’s left of Wall Street will be significantly leaner, less profitable, and more heavily regulated than the securities industry whose explosive growth fueled the expansion of state spending for much of the past 25 years. Join various panelists and speakers as they explore ideas for permanently bringing state and local government spending into line with new economic realities. Panelists include E.J. McMahon, Director of the Empire Center; Elizabeth Lynam, Deputy Research Director for the Citizens Budget Commission; Thomas Rogers, Executive Director for the NYS Council of School Superintendents; Joseph Stefko, Director of Public Finance for the Center for Governmental Research; and Thomas Sanzillo, Senior Associate of T.R. Rose & Associates. This panel is moderated by Erika Rosenberg, Senior Research Associate for the Center for Governmental Research. This was event was taped at the Albany Institute of History and Art. The slide shows accompanying the presentations can be found here. This Forum is part three of a four part series.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/institutions/manhattan-institute-institutions/rightsizing-new-york%e2%80%99s-budget-where-the-bucks-are/195/feed/ Phillip Lopate http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/phillip-lopate/197/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/phillip-lopate/197/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:21:20 +0000 wittc http://www.thirteen.org/forum/phillip-lopate Phillip Lopate is the author most recently of Two Marriages. He has written eleven books, including a trio of essay collections, Bachelorhood, Against Joie de Vivre , and Portrait of My Body; a book of film criticism, Totally Tenderly Tragically; a book about teaching, Being With Children; and Getting Personal: Selected Writings of Phillip Lopate. His honors include two NEA grants, a Guggenheim fellowship, and a New York Public Library fellowship. He has taught writing in the graduate programs of Columbia, NYU, and Bennington, and currently has the Adams Chair at Hofstra University. This event was moderated by Robert Polito, director of The New School Writing Program, and was held by The New School.

]]> http://www.thirteen.org/forum/recent/phillip-lopate/197/feed/ Then and Now: Fighting the Deregulation Ideology http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/then-and-now-fighting-the-deregulation-ideology/193/ http://www.thirteen.org/forum/topics/then-and-now-fighting-the-deregulation-ideology/193/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:28:46 +0000 wittc http://www.thirteen.org/forum/then-and-now-fighting-the-deregulation-ideology In the aftermath of Enron, Tyco, and WorldCom, Paul Spyros Sarbanes, former Senator from Maryland, broke the deregulation mold and passed one of the most significant corporate reform bills since the early days of the New Deal, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Senator Sarbanes will describe how he overcame the influence of an “inside the beltway” culture heavily reliant on corporate lobbyists to curb financial abuses and enhance ethical conduct and investor protections. Drawing on this personal experience, Sarbanes will describe the challenges the Obama Administration will face in its own reform efforts. This event was presented by Milano and The New School for Social Research as the Paul H. Douglas Lecture on Ethics and Government.

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