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'Scoop' Rescheduled for Books & Brunch, Noon Jan. 16
Evelyn Waugh’s satirical classic, “Scoop,”will be discussed at Books & Brunch at noon Saturday, Jan. 16. The event was rescheduled because of the snow storm. The new date coincides with DC Restaurant Week, so participants will be able to enjoy the traditional brunch selections and also special prices for lunch. Drawing on Waugh’s own experiences in covering the Italian-Ethiopian war in the 1930s, the novel tells the tale of William Boot, a nature writer for “The Daily Beast” who is accidentally dispatched to Ishmaelia, then on the brink of civil war. Boot eventually gets his scoop, but…
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New Year's Eve at the Fourth Estate: 3 Courses, Champagne, $55
Ring in the new year at the Fourth Estate Restaurant with a three-course menu for $55 per person for NPC members, $65 for non-members, including a glass of champagne. The menu is: Appetizers Shrimp cocktail with horseradish sauce Oysters on the half shell Caesar salad with peppercorn pecorino Organic greens with peppercorn vinaigrette Lobster bisque Entrees Roasted prime rib of beef, mashed potatoes and mushroom demi glace Lobster and shrimp risotto, sautéed spinach and pine nuts Rosemary roasted rack of lamb, bi-colored scalloped potatoes Organic roasted half chicken, sage…
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Risk Reporting Seminars, Jan. 13-15; Free for Members
Two seminars to help you cover stories that involve risk will be offered in January. From plane crashes, food poisoning and climate change to terrorism, the environment, health and public safety, there are key questions reporters must answer in order to tell audiences whether something is risky and, if so, how much. These sessions will also help you understand how people perceive risk -- why some people are "freaked out" about relatively small ones but are not more concerned about really big ones. The two 1.5-hour seminars are Wedneday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 15, at various times and…
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PR Pro Offers Tips on Good Relations with Media
Think carefully about what you want the media to remember about your organization and what the media expect from you in return, counseledAdam Konowe in a class on building happy long-term relationships with journalists. Young professionals, students, job-changers, as well as seasoned public relations practitioners listened Dec. 4 as Konowe covered in nuanced detail how to field inquiries from journalists and gave some humorous -- and some challenging -- life-examples of media relations. Rights you have as an organization's spokesperson and rights you don't have were discussed in lively…
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Prince Albert Speech on Audio
An audio recording of the Nov. 30 luncheon speech of Prince Albert II of Monaco is available at: http://www.press.org/activities/programs/xmradio/2009-12-14%20Prince%20… He discussed the environment and climate change.
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RSVP Due Dec. 17 for 'Scoop' at Dec. 19 Books & Brunch
RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 17, to attend the Books & Brunch discussion of "Scoop," Evelyn Waugh's classic satirical novel about journalism, at noon, Saturday, Dec.19, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. RSVP to Rachel Belkind at [email protected] or Sean Reilly at [email protected]
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Holiday Buffet Dec. 17; $17.50
Turkey and all the fixings will be served at the holiday buffet beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Reliable Source. The price is $17.50 per person, not including beverage, tax and gratuity. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. at the PMI Garage, 1325 G St. Present a receipt showing a restaurant purchase of $20 or more to the front desk between 5 and 9 p.m. or later at the bar. The menu will include: Spinach, frisée and romaine cranberry mango salad; roasted butternut squash soup; roast goose with chestnut stuffing; roast turkey with gravy; Pennsylvania ham (carved to order).…
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This Week in National Press Club History
Dec. 13, 1929: National Press Club occupies new quarters with a 99-year lease at $1 a year. Dec. 14, 1934: The National Press Club presents its second “An Evening of Magic” for children, featuring magicians from Baltimore and Washington. Dec. 15, 1921: President Warren G. Harding, an active Press Club member, casts his ballot at the Club’s election. Dec. 17, 2003: Lance Armstrong, multiple winner of the Tour de France and cancer survivor, is greeted by Washington area cyclists during his luncheon. This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History Committee, which is…
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Multimedia Classes in Early 2010; $30 for Members
A series of three classes on learning and improving multimedia uses will be offered in January and February for professional journalists and educators. The fee is $30 per class for NPC members. Each course takes place entirely online. Participants will receive lessons and assignments from the instructor via email. Each course is approximately 10 hours of work, including class time and independent work. Each class is three days, but students will have 10 days to complete assignments. There is a limit of 30 students per class. Participants will be able to complete the activities at their own…
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Dec. 11 is Deadline for Cartagena Trip Sign-up
The deadline for signing up for the NPC trip to Cartagena on Feb. 12-16, 2010, is Friday, Dec. 11. The total fee is $1,795 per person, double occupancy. Cartagena is a World Heritage Site with narrow streets, bastions, forts, and castles. The price includes four nights at the five-star Sofitel Santa Clara, guided sightseeing, horse carriage ride, airfare, and daily breakfast include in the per person, double occupancy, price. Contact Richard Meyer at [email protected] or 703-356-6884.
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