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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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Advanced Google Search
Advanced Google Search Techniques In this class we discuss ways to refine your search results from millions of hits to a handful of targeted sites. We look at Google's specialized search services, including News, Scholar, and Books, and scenarios where those services can be more useful than a traditional search. We also look at how to set up alerts and how to find old versions of websites. 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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Social Media Tools
Quora. Flickr. Chrome, Meebo, Plugins, iCal, YouTube, Skype, Foursquare, Wiki ... Gibberish? Or potentially useful tools? "Social Media Tools" is an overview of the latest online tools and how they can be used to help you manage everything from the news you read to the way you contact people. 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…
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RSS and Google Reader
In “Build Your Own Newsstand,” we will discuss how you can create your personalized news list by using RSS feeds. We will start by talking about what RSS is, where you can find RSS feeds, and how you can subscribe to them. By the end of the class all participants will have a Google Reader account and will have subscribed to a newspaper columnist, a blog, a Twitter feed and a Flickr feed. The class is limited to 15 people. 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…
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Video Storytelling Workshop
It’s Not Just Point and Shoot: Tips on Producing Quality Video for the WebVideo Storytelling WorkshopInstructors: Mary Coffman and Ivan MeyersPart 1: Friday, May 13 8:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. Part 2: Friday May 13 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. This two-part session is designed for reporters or communication specialists with new responsibilities for adding a video component to their Web postings, whether it’s an interview clip or a longer packaged piece. The workshop is sponsored by the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. The morning session will offer hands-on camera training and practical tips for…
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Beginning Photoshop Class
Snap, download -- then what? Sign up now for hands-on Photoshop workshops. Beginning Photoshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, and Intermediate Photoshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. Participants can attend either session or both. Participants will need to bring a couple of recent digital photos on a thumbdrive; laptops will be provided or participants may bring their own as long as they have Photoshop software. Please bring at least one photo with a person as the subject and one photo featuring of a location or landmark. JPEG file format is best, but…
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Funatical
FUNATICAL, a Middle Eastern/South Asian/Jewish/Christian comedy group, in Washington as part of its TAKING COMEDY TO THE EXTREME's "WE COME IN PEACE" tour, will discussHOW MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT CAN BE USED AS A TOOL FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY, DISPEL STEREOTYPES & SHOW SIMILARITIES AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS & BACKGROUNDS Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711 (CEL), 202/662-7540 (Natl. Press Club)FUNATICAL: Umbreen Shaikh (PlanetPix Media)800/775-0958 (TEL), [email protected]
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NPC Newsmaker: How Can We Reduce the Risk of Concussions in Youth Soccer?
Livestream will begin 11/14 at 10:00am ET. Three million children play soccer and face a risk from head injuries and concussions. On Wed., Nov. 14 at 10 am in the National Press Club’s Bloomberg Room a panel of experts on youth sports and sports medicine will discuss the risks posed by head injuries and announce a new collaboration aimed at improving the standard of care for youth athletes across the nation. Speaking at the National Press Club Headliners news conference will be: Chris Moore, CEO, US Youth Soccer –the largest youth sports organization in the United States. Jennifer…
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NPC Newsmaker: Becoming Martians: NASA's 25-year Plan for Humans to Inhabit the Red Planet
Humans are on the precipice of becoming an interplanetary species. We earthlings are on our way to becoming Martians. In fact, the future Martians are here on Earth now, training for Mars missions using new technological developments following a strict timeline that will get us there within 25 years. At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13 the National Press Club will host a Headliners press conference featuring four presenters directly responsible for creating and implementing elements of a mission to Mars and serving a new vision of mankind as a visitor – then resident – of the red planet.…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: Presidential Jeopardy: Impeachment, Indictment and the 25th Amendment
Regardless of the midterm election’s outcome, the fate of Donald Trump’s presidency is still tied to special counsel Robert Muller’s ongoing probe. Democratic takeover of either house of Congress will intensify the scrutiny. On Thursday, November 15, an esteemed group of Constitutional scholars will join a National Press Club Headliners panel discussion to consider the following questions: What would Democrats do with subpoena power if they win the House, the Senate or both? Will the Democrats attempt to impeach the president? Can a sitting president be indicted? And would his…
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