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Article published Dec 28, 2003
Clark, Dean come to Renaissance
Associated Press
CHARLESTON -- Democratic presidential
hopefuls Howard Dean and Wesley Clark are among those attending the traditional
New Year's retreat known as Renaissance Weekend.The gathering, hosted by former
U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain Phil Lader, brings together some of the leading
minds and personalities in several fields for informal discussions and panel
sessions. The weekend lasts through Jan. 1.Others attending are Peter Benchley,
author of "Jaws"; David Trimble, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize; Dr. Ruth
Westheimer, sex therapist.Some discussion topics this year include "How Do
America & Its Allies Succeed in Iraq" and "The Life Sciences Revolution."
"What California's Recall Election Tells Us About America," and "What You Never
Knew About Hip-Hop."Lader is proud of what the get-togethers have accomplished.
He's happy that people of varied fields can put politics aside and create "a
legacy of ideas and friendships that have fostered significant projects,
ventures and public service."