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Nightmare Hour
Mr. Stine spoke to young readers about his writings and read excerpts from his new book Nightmare Hour. Mr. Stine has been named the most popular children's book author in history by Guinness Book of World Records.
Type: Media
Mandela
Mr. Sampson talked about his book Mandela: The Authorized Biography, published by Alfred A Knopf, Inc. He focused on his experience in working with Mandela on the book. He also talked about Mandela's term in prison and the end of apartheid in South Africa. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Significance of the Space Shuttle Program
Colonel Collins talked about her recent space shuttle mission, the first one to be commanded by a female. She downplayed the significance of her part in the mission, heaping praise upon the other astronauts and scientists of the mission. Following her remarks, she took media questions.
Type: Media
The Changing Nature of U.S. High Schools
Secretary Riley talked about the increasing number of students in the nation's high schools and how to help them achieve academic success. He stressed that education needs to help students meet higher standards by providing tutoring and other intervention methods to students. He also suggested that 8th graders be tested on reading and writing skills before entrance into high school. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Year 2000 Computer Problem Countdown
Senators Dodd and Bennett talked about the nation's readiness for dealing with the year 2000 computer problem. They related how their commission inspected government and private computer systems in America and abroad, and stated that "civilization will not come to an end" on January 1, 2000. Stating that they are generally optimistic, they cautioned that there is still much to do before the end of the year. After their remarks they answered media questions.
Type: Media
College Drinking
President Spanier talked about the problems of binge drinking on college campuses. He stressed that more students today are engaging in dangerous binge drinking which causes health and academic problems. He listed several alternative activities besides drinking now available on many campuses. He also focused on the increasing number of students on campuses and the challenge of educating them for a high technology society. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Federal Government Spending Priorities
Mr. Cohen talked about the need for education and social programs and said that defense spending should be diverted in order to fund them. He said that for the cost of one attack submarine all the schools in the U.S. could be repaired. After his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Women and Labor Relations
Ms. Trudell talked about her company and about how they implement their core values of commitment and partnership. She also talked about women in leadership positions. After her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Security in East Timor
Mr. Kumar talked to reporters about the safety and security of East Timor. He focused on the unstable history of this region in Indonesia and upcoming elections to determine if East Timor will remain part of Indonesia or become independent. After his prepared remarks he answered reporters' questions.
Type: Media
Conflict Between Eritrea and Ethopia
President Afwerki announced that Eritrea had accepted an internationally endorsed peace plan to end tensions between Eritrea an Ethiopia. He said that the prospects for peace were, therefore, greater than at any time in the past. After his remarks he answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media