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The ways that we communicate with each other have changed dramatically in recent years. The cell phone allows many of us to stay connected with family, friends and work -- even when we're driving.  That's where commentator Gordon Stewart, director of Centering Place, a center for contemplative theology and spirituality, sees a disconnect.

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