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Prince Albert Speech on Audio
An audio recording of the Nov. 30 luncheon speech of Prince Albert II of Monaco is available at: http://www.press.org/activities/programs/xmradio/2009-12-14%20Prince%20… He discussed the environment and climate change.
Type: News
Former C-SPAN CEO and "Broadcast Legends" Honoree Brian Lamb Doubts The Network Would Be Given The Green Light Today
Brian Lamb is the retired CEO of the C-SPAN network and is credited with inventing the public affairs cable channels. In this edition of Update-1, Brian Lamb talks about why the industry probably wouldn’t give C-SPAN a green light if it were proposed for the first time today, and how it might be affected by a move to “a-la-carte” cable service. Lamb expresses frustration at the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow video coverage and calls this year’s viewership of 15-million for the White House Correspondents Association dinner “amazing.” In his chat with broadcast correspondent and Broadcast…
Type: Media
RSVP Due Dec. 17 for 'Scoop' at Dec. 19 Books & Brunch
RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 17, to attend the Books & Brunch discussion of "Scoop," Evelyn Waugh's classic satirical novel about journalism, at noon, Saturday, Dec.19, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. RSVP to Rachel Belkind at [email protected] or Sean Reilly at [email protected]
Type: News
Holiday Buffet Dec. 17; $17.50
Turkey and all the fixings will be served at the holiday buffet beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Reliable Source. The price is $17.50 per person, not including beverage, tax and gratuity. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. at the PMI Garage, 1325 G St. Present a receipt showing a restaurant purchase of $20 or more to the front desk between 5 and 9 p.m. or later at the bar. The menu will include: Spinach, frisée and romaine cranberry mango salad; roasted butternut squash soup; roast goose with chestnut stuffing; roast turkey with gravy; Pennsylvania ham (carved to order).…
Type: News
This Week in National Press Club History
Dec. 13, 1929: National Press Club occupies new quarters with a 99-year lease at $1 a year. Dec. 14, 1934: The National Press Club presents its second “An Evening of Magic” for children, featuring magicians from Baltimore and Washington. Dec. 15, 1921: President Warren G. Harding, an active Press Club member, casts his ballot at the Club’s election. Dec. 17, 2003: Lance Armstrong, multiple winner of the Tour de France and cancer survivor, is greeted by Washington area cyclists during his luncheon. This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History Committee, which is…
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Multimedia Classes in Early 2010; $30 for Members
A series of three classes on learning and improving multimedia uses will be offered in January and February for professional journalists and educators. The fee is $30 per class for NPC members. Each course takes place entirely online. Participants will receive lessons and assignments from the instructor via email. Each course is approximately 10 hours of work, including class time and independent work. Each class is three days, but students will have 10 days to complete assignments. There is a limit of 30 students per class. Participants will be able to complete the activities at their own…
Type: News
Dec. 11 is Deadline for Cartagena Trip Sign-up
The deadline for signing up for the NPC trip to Cartagena on Feb. 12-16, 2010, is Friday, Dec. 11. The total fee is $1,795 per person, double occupancy. Cartagena is a World Heritage Site with narrow streets, bastions, forts, and castles. The price includes four nights at the five-star Sofitel Santa Clara, guided sightseeing, horse carriage ride, airfare, and daily breakfast include in the per person, double occupancy, price. Contact Richard Meyer at [email protected] or 703-356-6884.
Type: News
New Year's Eve at the Fourth Estate: 3 Courses, Champagne, $55
The Fourth Estate Restaurant will offer a three-course menu for $55 per person for NPC members, $65 for non-members, including a glass of champagne. The menu is: Appetizers Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Sauce Oysters on the Half Shell Caesar Salad with Peppercorn Pecorino Organic Greens with Peppercorn Vinaigrette Lobster Bisque Entrees Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Demi Glace Lobster and Shrimp Risotto, Sautéed Spinach and Pine Nuts Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb, Bi-Colored Scalloped Potatoes Organic Roasted Half Chicken, Sage and Cranberry…
Type: News
Ring in 2010 at the Club! Party Starts at 8 pm Dec. 31; $75 for Members
Dance the night away at a gala New Year's Eve Swing featuring Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra. This fun-filled night includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, midnight champagne toast and a 10% discount on New Year's Eve dinner at the Fourth Estate Restaurant. The party begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 and ends at 1 a.m. Jan. 1. Cost: $75 for NPC members; $100 for non-members Reservations may be made by calling 202-662-7501. Advance payment required.
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This Week in National Press Club History
Dec. 7, 1939: Founders’ Day dinner is attended by President Roosevelt; James Farley, head of the Post Office; Secretary of State Cordell Hull; and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau. Dec. 7, 1941: Members converge from everywhere on the news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Dec. 9, 1985: Journalist Flora Lewis receives the Fourth Estate Award. Dec. 12, 1912: First burlesque joint debate: "Resolved: that bow legs are a greater menace to navigation than knock knees” with distinguished debaters from the press and politics, including future Democratic candidate for president James…
Type: News