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Tony Horton Discusses Obesity, Leads Exercise Class 1 pm July 16
Tony Horton, fitness trainer and creator of the P90X Extreme Home Fitness system, will address the national obesity epidemic and its effect on military recruits and members of the U.S. armed forces at a "boot camp" luncheon at 1 p.m. Friday, July 16. Horton will discuss the trend of "functional fitness," a comprehensive approach to physical training he's using to help service members adapt to the demands of modern warfare. Space is limited. Attendees should wear gym clothes. As part of the program, the audience will be invited to join in the P90X demonstration workout that Horton has…
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International Shorts at Documentary Series, 6:30 pm July 7
A series of short films with international themes will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in the conference rooms. A panel discussion with some of the producers will follow. The films are the opening set of the 2010 NPC summer documentary series. There is no admission charge. The post-films panel will discuss national and international freedom of the press and expression. It will include international fellows brought to the U.S. by the State Department and George Washington University’s Documentary Center for professional development. Nina Gilden-Seavey, a founder of AFI’s SilverDocs,…
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Financial Services Roundtable Chief Discusses Reform Bill, Noon July 1
Steve Bartlett, president of the Financial Services Roundtable, will discuss the financial services reform legislation, including the challenges for the industry and consumers, at a Newsmaker press conference at noon Thursday, July 1, in the Lisagor Room. -- Tejinder Singh, [email protected]
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Massey Energy CEO at July 22 Luncheon
Don L. Blankenship, the chairman and chief executive officer of Massey Energy Co., will speak at a Luncheon on Thursday, July 22, on the need to increase surface mining of coal to meet the nation’s energy requirements. Massey Energy is the fourth-largest coal company in the United States. An explosion at the company’s Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, W.Va., on April 5 killed 29 miners, making it the deadliest coal mine explosion in the United States in 40 years. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected] . Cost of luncheon is $17 for National…
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Book Group Discusses 'Olive Kitteridge' at Noon July 24
Books & Brunch will meet on at noon Saturday, July 24, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant to discuss “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. The July meeting will be on the fourth Saturday of the month instead of the third Saturday so as to not conflict with the 5K run/walk on July 17. To be added to the Books & Brunch e-mail list, contact Jack Williams, [email protected]
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Club Closed Sat. through Mon. for July 4 Holiday
The entire Club will be closed Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5, in celebration of Independence Day. There will be no brunch or dinner service in the Fourth Estate on Restaurant Saturday. -- David King, [email protected]
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NYT Energy Reporter Talks to Young Members, 7 pm July 1
Matthew Wald, the long-time energy and transportation reporter for the New York Times, will speak to young members at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, as part of the Cocktails with Champions series. The event is open to members under age 35. RSVP to Evan Sweetman [email protected] Wald has worked at the Times since 1976. During that time he has developed a reputation for clear writing on complicated topics including the nuclear industry and the ins and outs of what makes airplanes work – or, in the case of accidents, not work. -- Peter T. Gartrell [email protected]
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Audio Posted of Programs with USAID Administrator & Oliver Stone
Audio of the June 18 Luncheon with USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah.He discussed USAID's mission, progress toward goals of easing world hunger, reducing the spread of disease, and helping countries develop by especially focusing on the well being of women and girls in challenged countries. Audio of the June 23 news conference with director Oliver Stone. He spoke about his latest film, "South of the Border," which takes a look at several countries in Central and South America, most notably Venezuela and Mexico. The film also focuses on the way governments in these countries are treated by U.S.…
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This Week in National Press Club History
June 28, 1961: David Sarnoff, chairman of the board of RCA and founder of NBC, speaks on the future of space communications. He telegraphs a message on the ancient telegraph key that flashed news of Woodrow Wilson’s 1912 victory at the Democratic convention. June 28, 2006: The National Press Club is invaded by “toons” at its Nickelodeon TV characters luncheon. June 29, 1964: The National Press Club votes 128 to 50 to permit women reporters to sit with men in the ballroom while covering luncheons. June 30, 1919: Prohibition begins at midnight, and the Club sells its beers and fine liquors to…
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2 Spots Open for Tony Horton's 5K Team July 17
Only two spots are left on Tony Horton’s 10-member P90X team for the NPC Beat the Deadline 5K on Saturday, July 17. You can join Tony’s Team Challenge, get an official photo with him and receive an NPC/P90X gift bag by donating an extra $100 to the EFNJL, which produces trainimng and awards scholarships for journalists. Register at www.press.org/5k . Run or walk for cash awards and doors prizes that include free dinners at top DC restaurants and delicacies from shops like Curbside Cupcakes. To join a full P90X workout with Horton, reserve your tickets for the Speakers Boot Camp Luncheon on…
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