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A few seats available for Tuesday's 'Kalb Report' with Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, author of the best-selling biography of the late Steve Jobs, will be the guest of Marvin Kalb Tuesday, March 20, for the next edition of "The Kalb Report." They will talk about "Leadership, Genius and the Future of Journalism" by exploring the traits of leadership and how they apply to journalism in the digital age. Join them in the National Press Club Ballroom. Get there early for a good seat before the 8 p.m. showtime. Admission is free, but seats are limited. Please reserve by calling the Club's reservation line: 202-662-7501. For more information, click here.
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Portuguese finance minister to address Monday Newsmaker
The State Minister for Finance of Portugal, Vitor Gaspar, will discuss the Portuguese financial situation at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference Monday, March 19, at 4 p.m.
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Game on: Tennis legend Billie Jean King to speak at May 9 Luncheon
Tennis great Billie Jean King, 39-time Grand Slam singles champion, will address a National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, May 9. King, a long-time advocate for gender equality in sports, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. This event is open to members and their guests only. Tickets cost $19 for Club members and $30 for guests of members. To reserve tickets, please e-mail [email protected] or call (202)662-7501. Tickets must be paid for…
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National Press Club journalism contest seeks best of broadcasters
The National Press Club journalism contest seeks the best work from broadcasters in a variety of areas. Broadcasters are encouraged to enter their best work in areas like breaking news, reporting on consumer issues, press criticism, international reporting and reporting about animals and their welfare. The best work of broadcasters in presenting their work online can be entered in the competition for the best online journalism. Entrants must show how they used online content to enhance their broadcast reports. The deadline for entering the NPC Journalism Contest is April 1, so pick your…
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No rinky-dink course for NPC's Journalism Institute's inaugural golf tourney April 20
Participants in the National Press Club Journalism Institute's inaugural golf tournament on Friday, April 20, will have an opportunity to play on one of the top-ranked courses in the area. The event will be held at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, Md., an Arnold Palmer-designed course that was ranked No. 7 in the Mid-Atlantic region last year by Golf Digest magazine. The top-rated course was chosen by the Institute not only to provide an enjoyable venue for entrants, but also to provide a challenging test of their skills. There will be a shotgun start at 10 a.m., preceded by a…
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Alexander McCall Smith to make only Washington appearance at Club April 14
In his only appearance in Washington, D.C., best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith will discuss his new book, “The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (13),” at the National Press Club on April 14 at 12:15 p.m. McCall Smith will sign copies of “The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection” as well as his latest young reader title, “The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case," following the discussion and question-and-answer period. The author will only sign copies purchased through the Club. Come early for brunch at the Club's Fourth Estate…
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Author to discuss capture of 9/11 terrorist mastermind April 11
Josh Meyer, former chief terrorism reporter for The Los Angeles Times and director of education and outreach for Medill’s National Security Journalism Initiative, will discuss his new book "The Hunt for KSM: Inside the Pursuit and Takedown of the Real 9/11 Mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed," in the Bloomberg Room on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required for this event and may be made at [email protected] or by calling (202)662-7523. This event is free for NPC members, $5 for non-members. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds benefit the National Press…
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Snap, download... then what? Sign up for hands-on Photoshop class
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 should 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 any standard format (TIFF, TARGA, PNG, JPEG, RAW) will do as long as the photo has…
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CNN's Malveaux, Exercise guru Tony Horton to lead NPC's 5K
Tony Horton, P90X Home Fitness creator and author of Bring It!, and NPC's own Suzanne Malveaux, anchor of CNN Newsroom, will serve as Honorary Race Marshals for this year's Beat the Deadline 5K race on Saturday, June 11. The race begins at 8 a.m., but if you've really got some game, join the 5K Committee for a pre-race P90X® workout with fitness instructor Tony Horton at 7:45 a.m. Entry fees are $25 for NPC members and students, and $30 for general registration, until May 30; $35 for all runners after May 30; and $40 for all runners on race day. Register online at www.press.org/5k. All…
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Former Afghan Foreign Minister, Pres. Candidate is April 21 Newsmaker
The former foreign minister and presidential candidate of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, will speak at a 3 p.m. Newsmaker Thursday, April 21, on the ongoing efforts to bring security and stability to his country. While in Washington, Dr. Abdullah also will give the keynote address at the 2011 World Islamic Forum.
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