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Merle Hoffman
Conversation with Merle Hoffman, founder and owner of one of the first and largest abortion clinics in the United States On the eve of the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the founder and owner of one of the nation’s oldest and largest abortion clinics will lead a conversation on “ABORTIONOMICS: When Choice is a Necessity: the Impact of Recession on Abortion Rates.” This report analyzes the impact of the economic downturn on family planning choices. Hoffman will discuss report data that show birth rates falling, demand for contraceptive services rising, and abortions increasing, especially…
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Michael Dirda Book Event: "On Conan Doyle"
Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post book critic Michael Dirda will discuss his latest book, "On Conan Doyle: Or, The Whole Art of Storytelling," at 7:00 pm Monday, Dec. 12, in the Bloomberg Room. "On Conan Doyle" offers a spirited account of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and work. Best known now as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle was also a master of the supernatural short story and a pioneer of science fiction. He wrote historical fiction, essays, and memoirs; spoke out on social causes from imperialism and racial injustice to more liberal divorce laws, defended wrongly…
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Kostyantyn Gryshcenko
Kostyantyn Gryshcenko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, will discuss Ukraine's domestic and foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations and Ukraine's European integration prospects.
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OECD Data Diving
And how does the U.S. compare? – Diving for OECD Data International rankings and comparisons are powerful tools for reporting and analysis. But it is not always obvious where to find the right data and how to decipher each comparison. This course presents an overview of the data resources of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and provides an introduction into data journalism and data-based storytelling. Topics covered include economics, taxation, education, health care, social policy and the environment. The data sets comprise most advanced economies in America…
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70th Anniversary of the Soviet-American Alliance in World War II
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet-American alliance in World War II,a panel of high-level Russian businessmen and former government officialswill discuss, A RUSSIAN-AMERICAN ALLIANCE: LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE The speakers are:DAVID YAKOBASHVILI, Chairman, Russian-American Business CouncilEVGENY SAVOSTIYANOV, Vice Chairman, Center for Russia-USA RapprochementSERGEY ROGOV, Head, Institute of USA and Canada, Academy of Sciences They will be in Washington to meet with American counterparts to discuss cooperation in political, business, economic, defense and other areas. They will recap…
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Peter Van Buren, Writer, Foreign Service Officer
Writer, Foreign Service Officer Peter Van Buren to Discuss State Department Actions Against His Expose on Waste and Fraud in Iraq Foreign Service Officer Peter Van Buren will talk about and take questions on his new book about the State Department’s failed reconstruction efforts in Iraq, "We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqi People.” For daring to write about the waste and corruption he experienced in Iraq, Van Buren has become the target of State Department actions to silence him, including the suspension of his security clearance, attempts to…
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Foursquare & Location-based Tools Class
In the location class we will start by discussing what location-based tools such as Foursquare, Gowalla and Facebook Places are and how they work. We will then look at how they can be used to gather information, identify sources, and promote yourself or your organization. There is a class fee of $25 for NPC members and $50 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at [email protected] or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be…
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Reporting from Facebook
In "Reporting from Facebook" we will start by looking at what online social networks are and examining the differences between several of the most popular sites, including Facebook and LinkedIn. From there we will move on to a more in-depth look at Facebook - navigating the site, using it to research stories, using it to identify and contact sources, and using it to connect with your audience. There is a class fee of $25 for NPC members and $50 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at…
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