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Trip to Hong Kong Among Auction Items at Oct. 15 Fourth Estate Award Dinner
You'll get a chance for a trip to Hong Kong at the Fourth Estate Award Dinner's silent auction on Friday, Oct. 15. Up for bid will be a three-night stay for two in a deluxe room at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong Hotel, offered together with Cathay Pacific Airways tickets for two (economy class with space-available option for upgrade to business class). The hotel stay and air travel are valid from April 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011. Blackout dates are Dec. 23 through 26 and Dec. 30 through 31. Other restrictions apply, and the prize certificate details all rules and restrictions. The silent…
Type: News
World Food Program Leader at Sept. 29 Luncheon
Josette Sheeran, executive director of the World Food Program, will speak on overcoming the challenges that threaten the state of food security in the world at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 29. As leader of the UN agency since 2007, Sheeran oversees the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. At a time of increasing weather-related disasters combined with economic pressures, WFP is feeding more than 100 million people in more than 70 countries. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected] . Cost of luncheon…
Type: News
The Science Behind Going Viral
We often hear about something becoming so popular is goes "viral." But what does that mean and why does it happen? National Press Club member Matthew Ballard discusses this topic with Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic who writes about economics and media. They discuss the science behind why some songs, books or movies become very popular and why certain headlines get more attention than others. They also talk about Thompson's new book, “Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction.”
Type: Media
Past, Future Presidential Debates Examined at Kalb Report, 8 pm Sept. 21
Panelists will discuss the past and future of presidential debates during "The Kalb Report" at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the ballroom. Marvin Kalb will moderate the discussion among Sander Vanocur, a questioner at the 1960 debates; CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer; Judy Woodruff of the PBS Newshour; former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry; and Janet Brown of the Commission on Presidential Debates. The program is on the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy-Nixon debates. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please reserve by calling 202-662-7501. -- Gil Klein, [email protected]
Type: News
Newsmakers Committee Meets 6:30 pm Sept. 13
The Newsmakers Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, on the 14th floor mezzanine. -- Tejinder Singh, [email protected]
Type: News
Fall Membership Meeting, 6 pm Oct. 8
The autumn Club membership meeting is at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct., 8, in the Holeman Lounge. President Alan Bjerga and other officers will give reports on the Club's operations. The meeting will be webcast to ensure access for non-resident members and others who cannot attend in person. The time has been changed to 6 p.m. instead of noon to accommodate members who work during the day and are unable to take a break midday. There will be a dinner buffet instead of the traditional sandwich buffet served at lunch. -- Myron Belkind, Club secretary, [email protected]
Type: News
FDA Commissioner at Oct. 6 Luncheon
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg will speak at a Club luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The second woman to be named FDA Commissioner in the agency’s history, she has a background in infectious disease, bioterrorism and health policy. The FDA, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for protecting the public health. The luncheon begins at 12:30 Reserve at [email protected] or 202-662-7501. Cost of the luncheon is $17 for Club members, $28 for their guests, and $35 for the general public. To submit a question in advance, put…
Type: News
Wine Dinner to Feature Father Leo, 6:30 pm Sept. 23
Meet the priest who beat Iron Chef Bobby Flay in a "throwdown" and enjoy a five-course dinner with paired wines at the Fourth Estate Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. The dinner, including wine and a pre-dinner reception, costs $70 for members and $93 non-members. Father Leo Patalinghug, a chef and author, will showcase recipes from his new cookbook "Grace Before Meals," which aims to add a gourmet touch to the family dinner. Patalinghug has been featured in the Washington Post and on CBS Sunday Morning with his shout out to the family dinner. Patalinghug's eclectic recipes reflect…
Type: News
Opera at Ballpark, 2 pm Sept. 19; RSVP Required
The Events Committee is arranging for a family-friendly outing to Washington National Opera's Opera in the Outfield presenting Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) by Giuseppe Verdi at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Participants will sit in the Red Porch at Nationals Park. Gates open at noon, and the Red Porch opens at 1 p.m. Admission is free. RSVP to Abeer Abdalla, [email protected], and Dipka Bhambhani, [email protected] by Sept. 15. -- Abeer Abdalla, [email protected]
Type: News
Discounted Prices for Career Coaching Sessions
Four-week career coaching sessions for up to eight participants per group are available with career counselor Jackie Jones for $80 for members, $200 for non-members. A former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer, Jones focuses on getting people back on track amid a changing industry, targeting work that sparks one's passion. Even if you're not currently looking for work, these sessions will help you plan and prepare for the next level of your career. After four weeks, you'll be better focused to take your next steps, write a cover letter or target job searches. Pick from…
Type: News