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Chopra says technology and spiritual awareness can create ‘global identity’
The most fundamental fact of existence is not the universe nor even space, time or gravity, but that we are of aware of the universe, Deepak Chopra, author or co-author of over 60 books on spirituality and mind-body connections, told a National Press Club luncheon audience Wednesday. “When you come into this world, you come with awareness,” Chopra, a physician, said. Expanding that awareness is the theme of Chopra's latest book, Spiritual Solutions. Expansion of awareness is spirituality, Chopra said. But a baby does not exist by itself, and dialogues – religious, social and historical -…
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Boomer retirees face uncertain future, Pension Benefit director says
Americans are living longer, healthier lives, but many retiring baby boomers haven't saved enough to guarantee a financial secure future, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Director Joshua Gotbaum said Wednesday at a Newsmaker briefing. About10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day, but many don't have enough money to retire, Gotbaum said. “When (John F. Kennedy) was president, the average retiree didn’t live to see their 80th birthday,” he said. “Today, the average retiree will live well into their 80s and a quarter will reach their 90s. People are living longer but that means retirement will cost…
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Freelance Committee offers practical programs, entertaining speakers; Next meeting April 16
Freelance radio journalist and new NPC member Martin DiMarco had the freelance committee spellbound with his audio story-telling skills March 26 in the Truman Lounge. DiMarco explained how he developed his career into three high-quality, profoundly professional-and-personally-fulfilling “permalancer” gigs with National Public Radio, The Associated Press and a new local radio station in DC, after working as a staff radio journalist in New York City with ESPN and AP for several years. DiMarco shared techniques for creating compelling and professional audio reporter pieces complete with audio…
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Learn to blog, have thousands of loyal readers at 'Get It Online' lunch on April 30
National Review writer Jim Geraghty plans to discuss how writers can create a unique presence as an online journalist at a National Press Club "Get it Online" Lunch & Learn on Monday, April 30 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the NPC's Reliable Source's McClendon Room. Geraghty is a blogger and regular contributor to National Review Online and National Review. He writes a daily newsletter, “The Morning Jolt,” blogs on “The Campaign Spot” at NRO and has more than 19,000 followers on Twitter. Geraghty will join with Club members at lunch to discuss how to be successful as an online…
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Annual members' photo exhibit set for September
It's time to start shooting those great photos for the 13th Annual National Press Club Members' Photography Exhibition, slated to run the month of September in the Club lobby. The exhibition, sponsored by the Photography Committee, is open to all Club members, who may submit up to four of their best shots. Each photo may not exceed 11" x 14," and prints must be securely mounted and matted. Photos are due in the Club's Membership Office between Aug. 6 - 17. Complete exhibition rules will be published in the coming weeks. For a look at last year's Members' Photo Exhibit reception, please…
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NewsHour's serious approach to news more relevant than ever, PBS newsman Lehrer says
PBS' NewsHour is facing major financial problems with the sudden steep decline in corporate underwriting, but its mission is more critical than ever as the public tries to make sense of a flood of information, the NewsHour's founder Jim Lehrer told host Marvin Kalb on Monday in the latest edition of The Kalb Report. "Corporate money dropped just like that." Lehrer said with a snap of his fingers. "We have to deal with it.” Looking to raise new money, PBS created “Friends of the NewsHour” to tap into the loyal audience that has followed the show for years, he said. But he insisted that the…
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Friday the 13th is a lucky day for prime rib lovers
Guarantee your good luck with a perfectly prepared prime rib at the Fourth Estate restaurant's Prime Rib Night on Friday, April 13. Diners will enjoy garlic-roasted prime rib on the bone served with Yorkshire pudding horseradish cream sauce and a spinach soufflé. Members pay $27; non-members $32. Diners are seated from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance to assure prime rib, but some may be available for walk-in diners. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected] to reserve. The Fourth Estate restaurant is on the 13th floor of the National Press…
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NPC Board adopts new rules for speaker luncheon VIP receptions
One of the most notable benefits of membership at the National Press Club is the VIP reception for the NPC luncheons. As a member you have the opportunity to have a private audience or take a picture with the likes of Alec Baldwin, Angelina Jolie, Ben Bernanke, or Mitt Romney. To make this exclusive member benefit a more enjoyable experience for members and a less overwhelming experience for our speakers, President Theresa Werner and the Board of Governors revised the VIP reception attendance guidelines so that all members have a opportunity to meet and greet with luncheon guests. The…
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