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Newsmaker on managing the Pentagon in an era of fiscal uncertainty, May 2
Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Ashton B. Carter will address strategic and budgetary challenges facing the Defense Department during a period of unprecedented fiscal uncertainty. He will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in the NPC's Zenger Room. Carter was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Defense in October 2011 after serving as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics since April 2009. Contact:Gene Tighe, NPC Newsmaker Event Host703-966-1210, [email protected]
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Certified Angus Beef, Rodney Strong wine at May 21 Fourth Estate dinner
May 21 will be a meat-lovers dream at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant. Enjoy a multi-course Certified Angus Beef dinner with paired wines from Rodney Strong at the Fourth Estate restaurant. The meal will feature beef-focused hors d'oeuvres including beef satay and flatiron steak. Four beef-themed courses include a soup, a grilled Certified Angus Hanger steak salad, a surf and turf course and as the main dish, the King of Beef: A certified Angus Prime Rib. Each course will be paired with an appropriate wine from Rodney Strong, a renowned Sonoma County winemaker whose bold…
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Intro to Web Analytics class, May 17
Where do your visitors come from? Where are they going? Discover the wealth of audience data that can be gleaned with a proper understanding of modern web analytics. Adfero's in-house experts will walk you through the process of choosing the best analytics services for your needs and how to extract critical information from each service. Plus, we will discuss the best strategies for communicating results back to your boss or client. The session will be held on May 17 in the Conference Rooms. Registration is required at http://www.press.org/events/getsmart-intro-web-analytics. The fee is $35…
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Buzz Aldrin, legendary space statesman, to discuss new book on Mars May 10
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin - the second man on the moon – and Leonard David will discuss and sign copies of their new book “Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration” at the National Press Club on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. The book plots out Aldrin and David’s proposed path for space exploration, taking humans to Mars by 2035. Registration is required at www.press.org/events/aldrin. This event is sure to sell-out; register early! Tickets are free for NPC members; $5 public. Limit one ticket at the member rate per NPC member. Proceeds benefit the non-profit National Press Club…
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New documentary on secret U.S. army unit that duped Hitler during WW II
The National Press Club will preview the full PBS documentary “The Ghost Army,” a remarkable story of a top-secret American mission that was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective in tricking Hitler's forces during World War II. The screening is on Monday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. There will be free refreshments and popcorn. The show is free for Club members and $5 for nonmembers. Please register here: http://www.press.org/events/screening-pbs-ghost-army War, deception and art come together in Rick Beyer’s new documentary, "The Ghost Army," the astonishing true…
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`Post-Election Payback' training for reporters on April 26-27
Please join the Center for Responsive Politics and veteran reporters and experts for "Post-Election Payback" training. This event will showcase the latest datasets, tools and case studies to help reporters drill down and track the effects of campaign money on policy outcomes and on hiring decisions in Congress and in the new administration. Registration is $15 for NPC members; $25 for non-members. Registration and details are available at http://www.press.org/events/post-election-payback. On April 26, there will be a panel discussion from 2:00-5:00 p.m., followed by a reception. April 27 will…
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Chimney Rock wine dinner almost here! Snag a ticket
The renowned Chimney Rock wine dinner is set for Tuesday, April 30, in the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Restaurant. Member tickets are still available. Chimney Rock is one of the world’s premier fine wine producers. The winery is located on the fabled Silverado Trail in Napa Valley’s renowned Stags Leap District. The menu includes char grilled Alaskan Halibut, roasted Spring Lamb and Asparagus Salad...and of course wine! Member tickets are $75/single; $105/couple. For non-members, $85 and $125. To secure the member discount, log onto the press club website before purchasing tickets. To…
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Actor Belzer of `Law & Order' to discuss book on JFK assassination witness deaths
Actor Richard Belzer, also known as Detective John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, will discuss and sign copies of his new co-authored book “Hit List: An In-Depth Investigation into the Mysterious Deaths of Witnesses to the JFK Assassination.” The event is on May 6, 6:30 p.m., at the National Press Club's Ballroom. It is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. Registration is required, please click here (http://www.press.org/events/belzer). Tickets are free for NPC members and $5.00 for non-members. The author will only sign copies purchased through the Club so no…
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Get the most out of LinkedIn: NPC offers workshop for journalists on April 24
The National Press Club's Journalism Institute plans to host a workshop on how LinkedIn can be useful for journalists on April 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the NPC's Bloomberg Room. Registration is required at http://www.press.org/events/linkedin. The charge is $5 for NPC members, and $15 for non-members. Yumi Wilson, a journalism professor at San Francisco State University and community manager for LinkedIn for Journalists, which has doubled to nearly 28,000 members in the last six months, will hold a workshop on how professional journalists can get the most out of LinkedIn by using it in their…
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Gerald R. Ford journalism awards to feature Congressman Upton & CNN's Gergen
Congressman Fred Upton, a Michigan Republican, and David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN, will be the featured speakers at the 26th annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation journalism awards luncheon, hosted by the National Press Club on Monday, June 3. The Ford Presidential Foundation will honor the winners of its annual awards for coverage of the presidency and national defense issues. Winners have yet to be named. President Ford, who had a long association with the National Press Club, established the journalism awards through his Foundation. Congressman Upton holds former…
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