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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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Vaccines at the Crossroads: Outbreaks on the Rise Across America
Diseases largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago are returning. Measles was declared eliminated in 2000, yet the CDC reports 593 confirmed cases in 2014 as of August 15—the highest incidence in 20 years. In July, California’s public health department declared whooping cough a problem of “epidemic proportions.” Across America, children are getting sick and dying from these preventable diseases—in part because some parents (more than 10 percent) choose to skip or delay their children’s immunizations. What are parents’ biggest concerns? What are the risks to the child and…
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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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National Press Club Journalism Institute Boot Camp
8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration and Breakfast – First Amendment Lounge 9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. WelcomeMyron Belkind, NPC PresidentAmy Fickling, chairwoman, Professional Development Committee 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions The Resume Doctor - Jodi Schneider, Bloomberg News – Lisagor RoomAs technology and the news business changes, so do employers' expectations for resumes. Find out what managers are looking for from an experienced editor. Jodi will schedule 15-minute individual sessions in the library conference room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up in advance at [email protected] LinkedIn:…
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World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Ghana
The 2014 World Cup may be in Brazil, but the best place to watch is right here in the heart of the Nation’s capital! Watch USA’s first match against Ghana on June 16 at The National Press Club! Doors to the First Amendment Lounge will open at 5 p.m., with the game starting at 6 p.m. Take a culinary trip around the world to Brazil with our assorted menu of Brazilian street fare, Caipirinha’s and more while watching the USA match up on the big screen just a block from the White House! Pasteis Frito Brazilian fried spring roll/pastry with choice either cheese or beef filling Acarajé Black eye…
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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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Book Rap: Bill & Willie Geist “Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees... and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have”
Just in time for Father's Day! The talented father-son team of Bill and Willie Geist share stories of their funny and heartwarming relationship. Told in a unique back-and-forth banter style, this extended conversation riffs on everything from music and sports to summer camp, driving lessons, and family life. After Bill went public with his struggle with Parkinson’s disease, the Geists decided to collaborate on this book so their children and grandchildren would have a record of their unique bond. Bill Geist is the New York Times bestselling author of “Little League Confidential”, “The Big…
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Panel: How To Professionalize Your Freelance Business
Are you using all the tax breaks available for your business? Do you know how the DC government can help you with business planning? How can your style reflect your brand as a freelancer? To answer these questions, the Freelance Committee invites you to an informative panel: "How To Professionalize Your Freelance Business" on Thursday, 3 April 2014, 6:30-8:00 pm in the First Amendment Lounge. The panelists: Meisa Bonelli, a Wall Street finance and tax professional, business match-maker, and mentor is the President of Millennial Ventures, Inc. and Managing Partner of Millennial Tax. Millennial…
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When a Crisis Goes Viral: How Social Media Has Become Inseparable From Crisis Communications
When a Crisis Goes Viral:How Social Media Has Become Inseparable From Crisis Communications2 p.m., November 12, 2013The National Press Club, First Amendment Lounge Crisis managers prepare for the worst. But today, when information travels faster than ever before, a PR nightmare can spread online before the communication director has time to react. What happens when a crisis goes viral? On November 12, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the National Press Club, join crisis communications veterans who will share their war stories from crises you have watched unfold in the news media. This expert panel will…
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