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At Book Rap, Timothy Gay Talks About How WWII Made Stars Out of Journalists
Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, A. J. Liebling, Homer Bigart and Hal Boyle are legends today, but when they were first assigned to cover World War II, they were little-known reporters who knew no foreign languages and little about world affairs. So says Timothy Gay, author of ``Assignment to Hell: The War against Nazi Germany with Correspondents Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, A. J. Liebling, Homer Bigart and Hal Boyle.'' Gay, joined by Cronkite's son, Chip, spoke at a Book Rap Tuesday. He said that in February 1943, Cronkite and Rooney flew on a dangerous bombing mission over Nazi Germany. They…
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Have your picture taken with America's first Girl Scout
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA, the very first Girl Scout, Juliette Gordon Low, will make an appearance at the Club. Madame Tussaud¹s wax statute of Gordon Low will accompany the Scouts' chief executive officer, Anna Maria Chavez, at the May 30 luncheon. Gordon Low's statue will spend the afternoon in the Club’s ballroom. Luncheon attendees will have an opportunity to pose beside the replica of the woman who founded what is now the world’s largest organization for girls. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a…
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Development bank official says inequality, governance challenges could derail Asian growth
Rising inequality and the absence of good governance are the main challenges to Asian growth and could eventually derail it, Rajat M. Nag, managing director general of the Asian Development Bank, told a May 22 Newsmaker. Two more immediate hurdles lie in the Euro crisis and oil prices, he said. Nag said the current picture is basically positive with "robust growth rates." The ADB is forecasting Asian economic growth of 6.9 percent this year, down from 7.2 percent last year, but expected to reach 7.3 percent in 2013. Over time, there has been a "historical transformation" from 1970, when half…
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Learn the secrets of the Freedom of Information Act
Learn the secrets of the Freedom of Information Act, the invaluable reporting tool that too many journalists ignore. Through FOIA requests, appeals and even litigation, reporters and other professionals can extract invaluable documents from the federal government and uncover great stories. Join three FOIA experts in a lively, practical-oriented discussion about filing effective requests, negotiating with government gatekeepers, finding likely sources and turning the law into your sword. Nate Jones is FOIA Coordinator with the National Security Archive, an award-winning research institute and…
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NPC Journalism Institute offers class in Pinterest and Google+
Learn how Pinterest and Google+ can be used to help brand your cause. This professional development session will take place on Friday, June 22, at 9 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. Register at http://www.press.org/events/get-pr-smart-how-pinterest-and-google-could-help-brand-your-cause#tickets. The class is $35 for club members and $45 for non-members. NPC members should sign in for the discount code. Emerging social media platforms like Pinterest and Google+ can help you reach your target demographic and connect with the lifestyle associated with your brand or organization. This session provides…
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Here's an easy way to get involved in the National Press Club
Want to help make the club a better place? It's easy. Just attend NPC’s Committee Fair on Monday, June 4. Representatives of all the Club’s committees will be available to discuss their committee's function and highlight upcoming events. This is your chance to share ideas with the Club leadership, network with fellow members and find out how to get involved. The fair will be held in the Holeman Lounge from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members are invited to stop by any time during the event. Please reserve by clicking this link.
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Tony Horton to lead pre-5K workout
Tony Horton, celebrity trainer known for creating the P90X® Extreme Home Fitness System, will once again lead an Washington, D.C., audience in a P90X workout session at the National Press Club on Thursday, June 7. The event is part of a week of activities leading up to the 15th annual National Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K for which Horton will serve as honorary race marshal on Saturday June 9. All proceeds from the workout and 5K will go to the scholarship and educational efforts of the National Press Club Journalism Institute and its commitment to educate future journalists and promote…
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Special offer from the BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K
Are you ready to lace up your shoes at the 2012 BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K on June 9? We have a special offer from one of our generous donors. The Hotel George wants to help you stay in the lap of luxury during your quest to be the first to cross the finish line. BEAT THE DEADLINE participants can get a special runner rate of $169/night. Don't wait to miss out on this and other great offers. Go to our 5K website and register now. For more information, contact [email protected].
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Don your bib: Lobster Night returns this Wednesday
Reconnect with the Fourth Estate Restaurant for Lobster Night on Wednesday, May 23. Come enjoy a fresh and succulent 1 ¼ pound Maine lobster with coleslaw and choice of French fries or oven-crisped new potatoes for $25 for members, $30 for non-members. The regular Fourth Estate menu will be available for non-crustacean lovers. Chef Susan has prepared a new spring dinner menu with such entrees as teriyaki tuna with red pepper rice and cantaloupe slaw, veal piccata with lemon sauce on soft parmesan polenta, and skewered jerk shrimp on vermicelli with light cream sauce. Please make your…
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Asian Development Bank director to discuss impact of social, economic inequality on Asian financial future
Rajat M. Nag, managing director general of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, in the Zenger Room of the National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC. Nag will address challenges the developing Asian nations face in the current economic climate and whether the region could experience social or political unrest if economic instability continues. For more information, contact Tejinder Singh, member of NPC Newsmakers Committee, at 202-503-8052, or via email, [email protected]
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