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Cyber Security
Mr. Podesta spoke to reporters about plans to introduce legislation which would establish electronic surveillance regulations. The regulations would require law enforcement officials to monitor electronic correspondence in the same manner as telephone calls. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Voodoo Science
Mr. Park talked about his book Voodoo Science: The Road from Foolishness to Fraud, published by Oxford University Press. The book examines the world of fringe science and describes some examples of fraudulent science in the service of special interests. Following his remarks, the author answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Presidents Who Have Known Me
Ms. Thomas talked about her career as a White House correspondent, told anecdotes about the presidents she covered, and spoke briefly about her new book. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Northern Ireland Peace Process
Mr. Adams spoke about the Northern Ireland peace agreements, Great Britain's failure to fulfill agreements, Protestant marches in the region, and his meeting with President Clinton on the issues facing Northern Ireland. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
School Privatization
Mr. Whittle talked about the development of the Edison Schools from the Edison Project. The idea behind the Edison Schools is to build the first national system of public schools managed by a private company working with local schools. After his prepared remarks, Mr. Whittle answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Pictures for the American People
Mr. Rockwell, art historian and sculptor, talked about the touring exhibit of his father's works. He responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Building the Global Digital Stock Market
Mr. Zarb talked about the impact of the expanding investor class. He predicted that the trend of more investment would continue in the United States and elsewhere, and governments would have to respond with reforms like lower capital gains taxes. He also analyzed the four important areas of globalization, privatization, consolidation, and democratization and responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Electronic Commerce
Mr. Dell talked about the impact of electronic commerce on the marketplace, business applications of the Internet, the development of the global economy, and the future of the computer industry. Following his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
A Bohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents
Mr. Perry talked about his book ABohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents -- Mostly Rough, Sometimes Ready, published by Wiley, John, and Sons. He also responded to questions from the audience. The book details the emergence of modern American journalism during the Civil War. Pointing to the telegraph, steam-powered transport, the printing press, and the importance of breaking news and scoops, the author argues that the war was the first instant-news event.
Type: Media
Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards
The former president presented the annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards to Mr. Carollo for coverage of national defense issues and to Mr. Cannon for his coverage of the presidency. Following the awards he talked about the state of American political culture and media coverage of political issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media