Tuesday December 20, 2005
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More and more people are creating 'virtual clones' of themselves in cyberspace. We look at the social, legal, and economic implications of living in a virtual world.
Edward Castronova, Associate Professor of Telecommunications, Indiana University
Philip Rosedale, Founder and CEO, Linden Lab
Chip Matthews, Freelance Animator
David Johnson, Visiting Professor of Law, New York Law School
It's been more than two months since a deadly earthquake rocked Pakistan and killed at least 73,000 people. With winter setting in across a mountainous area the size of Maryland, we get an update on what's being done to protect thousands of homeless earthquake survivors.
Gretchen Peters, Reporter for ABC News based in Islamabad, Pakistan
Gillian Dunn, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, International Rescue Committee
Last week, WMATA announced the members of its first-ever Metro Riders Advisory Council. Meet some of the people chosen to be 'official critics' of Metro, and share your ideas for improving public transportation in our region.
Stephen Cerny, WMATA Riders Advisory Council member (VA)
Dennis Jaffe, WMATA Riders Advisory Council member (DC)
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