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Cyber Security Skills for Journalists
Now more than ever, it is imperative that all journalists equip themselves with the skills they need to protect their sensitive digital reporting information from prying eyes. To address this rising need, the National Press Club’s Journalism Institute, Freedom of the Press Committee and Young Members Committee are holding a three-day hands-on training series for journalists. This session marks day two of NPC Journalism Institute's three-day interactive workshop on cyber security skills for journalists. The cost to attend the hands-on workshops on September 27 and October 11 is $40 for club…
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iPhone Reporting: How to do it all with just one small device
CANCELLED iPhone Reporting: How to do it all with just one small device – Oct. 2, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Bloomberg Room WTOP reporter and iPhone whiz Neal Augenstein will offer a "how to" session at the NPC Journalism Institute on everything from reporting to recording with the popular phone that does much more. Learn the power of smartphone reporting with this interactive class - be sure to bring your phone! You'll learn: what iPhone reporting is, and what equipment is needed; how to turn a iPhone into a microphone; how to record and share audio; basics of shooting video; and how to create content…
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Follow the Money from the Airwaves to the Source
We all know the frustration of trying to track the "dark money" groups that have proliferated since the Citizens United decision. But there is one place where nonprofits that don't register with the Federal Election Commission leave a paper trail: the TV stations where they buy their ads. The data can be gnarly, but the Sunlight Foundation has managed to put together a database that lets you search across the filings of more than 2,000 broadcast stations nationwide. Learn how to use this database and how it can improve your campaign reporting. Registration is $5 NPC members; $10 public.…
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World Cup 2014 Opening Games Watch Party
The National Press Club – Your Home for watching the 2014 World Cup! The Truman Lounge will feature special appetizers/drink specials available through the month June during all games. Televisions will be tuned in to the World Cup games throughout the day! Special World Cup Events: World Cup Kickoff Opening Night – Thursday, June 12th , 2014 (Truman Lounge/Reliable Source)o 3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies,o 4 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia GameTaco Night Viewing Party Friday, June 13, 2014o Televisions tuned to the 2010 Finals game, then the Chile vs. Argentina GameUSA vs. GHANA (first game for USA)…
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Problems in South Africa's Criminal Justice System
Problems in South Africa’s Criminal Justice System Topic of NPC Newsmakers News Conference Washington, DC – With global attention focused on the Oscar Pistorius trial, criminal justice advocates in South Africa are concerned that the plight of hundreds of thousands of people locked up for long periods in the country’s prisons while they await trial is being overlooked. Nooshin Erfani-Ghadimi, project coordinator of the Wits Justice Project, will speak about problems in the South African criminal and prison systems at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,…
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Communicators Breakfast: Best-selling Author Les McKeown on Being a “Synergist” and Leading a Successful Team
From cloakrooms to boardrooms, gridlock is a familiar term in Washington, and it’s not always used to describe a traffic tie-up on the Beltway. Les McKeown, an advisor to companies and organizations on accelerated growth, will speak at the Communicators Breakfast on Wednesday, June 11 at 8 a.m., to describe the role of the “Synergist” and it leads an organization passed inertia to achieve world-class success. According to McKeown, every successful team has a critical player, the Synergist, who can lead three other types of players, the bold dreamers (Visionaries), the pragmatic realists (…
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Pub Quiz
It’s time once again to get that left side of your brain in shape for an evening of trivia, food, drinks and prizes. Yes, the National Press Club’s monthly Pub Quiz returns to the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. -- packed with gag gifts and prizes for those who like to unleash their inner Cliff Clavin and showcase their knowledge on anything and everything, from movies and ‘80s music to sports and politics. Sponsored by the Events Committee, Pub Quiz is a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends and members. Veteran…
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Google Glass Demo at Communicators Breakfast
Back in the 1980s, the band Timbuk3 sang about the future being so bright that they had to wear shades. But if the one-hit wonder was around today, they likely would be singing about how their Google Glass is helping them see what lies ahead. At the next Communicators Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8 a.m. in the Truman Lounge, NPC member Thomas Sanchez will give a show and tell with his new pair of Google Glass and discuss how the new wearable computer has the power to shape the future. Admission to the breakfast is free for NPC members and $10 for their guests. To the naked eye, Glass…
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Entrepreneurship - Buzz Word or Valuable Lesson?
Why is everyone talking about entrepreneurship? What does entrepreneurship really mean? To get the answers, join Jessica Hirt and Hannes Luth, passionate entrepreneurs and co-founders of Wunderbar Media, at the NPC Communicators Breakfast in the Truman Lounge on Wednesday, Jan. 29. A continental breakfast and networking starts at 8 a.m., and the program begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission to the Communicators Breakfast is free for NPC members and $10 for guests. Jessica will share her experience from the corporate world and discuss the lessons she learned from opening a satellite office for a large…
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