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...become an all too adversarial relationship between doctors and patients, making malpractice victims more amenable to a negotiated settlement, which is typically less costly and time consuming than a lawsuit. On a broader level, having a policy of apologizing may help a hospital's reputation or credibility. Says Robert Lord, chief legal officer for Martin Memorial Health Systems in Stuart, Fla.: "When we go into litigation and deny liability, people tend to take that more seriously...
...heads turn toward the worship band, a lo-fi rock combo of 13- and 14-year-olds led by middle school minister Brian Dietz, 28. Many kids shut their eyes, some sway from side to side and sing along with the rock ballad. "Open the eyes of my heart, Lord," they sing. "I want...
Many evangelical churches see 13-year-old hearts and minds as the ultimate battlefield in the culture wars. If Jesus is competing with 50 Cent for the soul of today's youth, megachurches like Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, are making sure the Lord is not outgunned. Their junior high worship area features a million-dollar sound system and mammoth movie screens that play to an audience of as many as 1,000 teenagers on Sundays. Prestonwood's executive pastor, Mike Buster, makes no apologies for the slick production values. It takes a good show to expose kids...
...take as companions than Thomas à Becket; Pope Adrian IV, the only Englishman to occupy the papal chair; and Walter de Merton, the founder of Merton College, Oxford? At the site of London's Merton Priory, one can walk with kings, queens, Simon de Montfort, William Morris and even Lord Nelson. Services are still held annually in the Chapter House remains of the marvelous Augustinian Priory, which outshone the 12th century church of St. Bartholomew the Great in size and influence for 500 years. Smithfield may be marvelous, but Merton Priory is monumental and moving. Mark Atkinson Friends of Merton...
...will you find out his weaknesses?” reasons Hermione. But then things start to get tricky, and it becomes clear Harry isn’t just learning where to hit Voldemort when he’s down. “Could you possibly be feeling sorry for Lord Voldemort?” Dumbledore asks, catching him solemnly wondering why Tom’s mother left him parentless. Harry does not answer, but the question lingers: Is it possible the dark lord deserves our sympathy...