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Panelists talked about new models of education to enhance critical and creative thinking skills demanded by global and technological changes. They focused on how, when, and where to teach al…

A ceremony commemorating Flight 93 on the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, was held at the memorial site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed.

Television industry executives talked about the role of competition in programming. Among the topics they addressed were multiple use of programs, industry consolidation, launching new chann…

Discovery Communications CEO John Hendricks talked about the formation of the Women’s United Soccer Association and the involvement of the cable industry in the formation. He also spoke abou…

As part of a conference titled, “Broadcasting and Cable Interface,” a panel of television executives discussed the long-range dominance of cable television over broadcast television, pro…

Mr. Hendricks spoke about the future of cable and broadcast television. He focused on how digital technologies will impact the industry, including more channel space and Internet service. He…

Mr. Hendricks talked about the impact of digital technology on the future of television. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.

The panelists talked about plans for the future of their telecommunications companies. They focused on the increasing variety of services becoming available to customers, as well as the issu…

Following an introduction by Representative Jack Fields (R-TX), the Telecommunications Subcommittee chairman, Discovery Communications President & CEO John Hendricks talked about the future …

Committee members heard testimony concerning legislation that would change telecommunications regulations. Executives from several television companies testified about the ramifications of t…

Witnesses testified on interactive video systems. Mr. Hendricks advocated a single transmission delivery standard in order to lower costs for providers of these systems. The emphasis of Mr. …

Following the arguments before the Supreme Court, attorneys and others answered questions from reporters outside the Court. The cable television industry is challenging the “must carry” prov…

Executives of the major television networks spoke at a forum analyzing the growth of telecommunications and the future for network television.

Mr. Farhi and Mr. Jessell discussed the implications of the 1992 Cable Television Act on cable companies, television broadcasters and consumers. The regulations, which go into effect tomorro…

Mr. Hendricks discussed the impact of the recent cable television regulation bill recently passed by Congress over the veto of President Bush. He discussed the creation and passage of the ca…

National Academy of Cable Programming and Cable Administration and Marketing Society hosted a discussion about the future of cable programming. Members of the panel expressed fears that the …

John Hendricks, President & CEO founded the Discovery Channel in June 1985 to provide the first exclusive forum for educational and documentary programming. He talked about the potential for…

Witnesses testified about the pros and cons of regulating the cable industry to promote increased competition in the marketplace, and about the effects of optical cable, satellite television…

John Hendricks addressed the club on the Discovery Channel. He responded to audience members' questions.