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SYRACUSE -- A series of public lectures on the future of Interstate 81 will be held this summer and spring. The speaker series bring renowned planning professionals, municipal leaders and community development experts to share their experiences and expertise. The first guest speaker will be Virginia Greiman, a veteran of Boston's Big Dig project and a leader in the field of project management. "Our community can learn a great deal from simply listening to others who have struggled with and overcome similar challenges that we now face," said Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney. "I look forward to welcoming Professor Greiman...

Speaker Series Slants Left Malcolm A. Kline, January 22, 2010 The roster of lectures at George Washington University is about as balanced as an MSNBC broadcast. This year, the university brought in: * William Jacobsen, advisor to Colin Powell during the Reagan years; * David Ploufle, campaign manager, Barack Obama for president-2008; and * New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. Why not invite:...