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Afghan Women's Rights Activist Discusses Memoir, 6 pm Nov. 2
Malalai Joya will discuss her new political memoir, "A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story of an Afghan who Dared to Raise her Voice," at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the Conference Rooms on the 13th Floor. Joya denounced her country's warlords at a constitutional assembly in Kabul in 2003 when she was 25 years old. Two years later, she became the youngest person elected to Afghanistan's new Parliament, but in 2007 she was suspended following her persistent criticismof the warlords and drug barons. She described the action as a political conspiracy against her. Please RSVP to Jan Du…
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Audio of Newspaper Fate Panel Available
"Ink at the Brink," a discussion of the fate of newspapers, is the latest radio program, "From the National Press Club." On the "Kalb Report," Washington Post Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli, USA Today Publisher David Hunke, Pulitzer Prize-winning Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Cynthia Tucker, and International Herald Tribune Senior Editor Anne Bagamery discussed the industry with host Marvin Kalb. The program can be heard at http://www.press.org/activities/radio.cfm or in the podcast area of iTunes. Search for "National Press Club."
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RSVPs for Oct. 17 Books & Brunch Due Thursday
Maniza Naqvi will discuss her fourth novel, "A Matter of Detail," at Books & Brunch at noon Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Fourth EstateRestaurant. RSVP by Oct.15 to Rachel Belkind at [email protected] or Sean Reilly at [email protected] Naqvi has donated copies of the book to the NPC; to obtain a copy email [email protected] . The novel is about a Pakistani family that began with an eloping couple a Jewish woman with a Muslim man, who later also married the Muslim woman towhom his family had engaged him. The educated children of this family live upper middle class lives, mostly in New York…
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Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Oct 15. Buffet; $17.50
The Reliable Source international buffet Thursday, Oct. 15 features German food in celebration of Oktoberfest. The buffet opens at 5:30 pm, and reservations are highly suggested. The cost is $17.50, not including beverage, tax and tip. For reservations please call 202-662-7443 or email [email protected] Reliable Source dinner guests can take advantage of free parking after 5 pm at the PMI Garage, 1325 G St. Present a receipt showing a purchase of $20 or more to the front desk between 5 and 9 pm or later, at the bar.
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This Week in National Press Club History
March 1, 1909 : The Club moves to the second and third floors of historic Rhodes Tavern at 15th and F Streets NW, and is there until 1914. March 2, 1933 : President Roosevelt signs the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition, and the Press Club bar is the first to reopen its doors with Liquor License #1. March 3, 1971 : Twenty-four women become the first female members of the National Press Club. March 4, 1997 : PLO President Yasser Arafat appears as a Club Newsmaker and discusses Middle East peace prospects. This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History and…
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Irish Embassy Night Reservations Full
All reservations are claimed for the NPC reception at the Irish Embassy on Wednesday, March 3. Reservations were booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and a phone call or email was sent to everyone who has a valid reservation. If you received a confirmation but are unable to attend, please alert the reservation desk at 202-662-7501 or [email protected].
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James Joyce Reading Tips, 5:30 pm March 17; Irish Buffet, $17
PBS’s Robert Aubry Davis will read from the “Proteus” chapter of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” in the McClendon Room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. NPC members interested in taking part in the 2010 Bloomsday reading of "Highlights From Ulysses” on Wednesday, June 16, (organized by the Harvard Club of Washington, DC and American Independent Writers) are invited to attend and pick up pointers on reading techniques. There is no charge for the session with Davis, but space is limited and reservations are required. Reserve at (202) 662-7523, or [email protected] After the reading, plan…
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Help Plan Bootcamp with Professional Development Committee, 9 am March 5
Lost a job or looking for brighter prospects? Know you need to catch up Helon technology but not sure where to start? The 2010 Professional Development Committee is busy planning the National Press Club's secondJournalism Survival Bootcamp scheduled for early May. Help set the agenda and line up sessions for this event as well ashelp plan networking happy hours and other events at a planning meetingat 9 a.m. Friday, March 5, at the Reliable Source -- please, only thoseinterested in offering ideas or helping with training programs shouldattend. For more information or to submit ideas by email…
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$50,000 Grant Awarded for Investigative Journalism Series; Begins in Spring
The Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library at the National Press Club to offer a series of classes on investigative reporting. "Investigative Reporting in the New Media Environment" will teach journalists how to use all available multi-media reporting and story-telling tools for investigative reportingprojects. The series, scheduled to begin in the spring, will include at least 12 classes over the year. Topics include "Investigative Reporting in the New Media Environment," "Finding and Using Databases"…
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This Week in National Press Club History
March 8, 2005 : Actress Angelina Jolie speaks about her work as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Refugee Agency. March 10, 1954 : Former President Herbert Hoover, member of the National Press Club since 1921, makes his last appearance at the Club. March 11, 1997 : President Bill Clinton receives his National Press Club membership card at a luncheon and advocates free television for political candidates. March 12, 1908: The National Press Club is born with 32 journalists in attendance in a room lent by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, with a purse of $300, considered…
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