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  "url": "https://dwillis.github.io/uplink/article/1996-july-nicar-bootcamps-notice.html",
  "year": 1996,
  "month": "July",
  "monthNum": 7,
  "headline": "NICAR bootcamps notice",
  "kicker": "",
  "author_name": "",
  "author_title": "",
  "affiliation": "NICAR",
  "summary": "NICAR is offering week-long bootcamps in computer-assisted reporting skills, including spreadsheet and database training, with the next session scheduled for January 5-10 in Columbia, Missouri.",
  "keywords": [
    "training",
    "data",
    "reporting"
  ],
  "topics": [
    "Journalism & Newsroom",
    "Investigative Methods",
    "Technology"
  ],
  "technologies": [
    "spreadsheet",
    "9-track tape"
  ],
  "full_text": "NICAR's week-long bootcamps offer hands-on training in computer-assisted reporting skills, including the use of spreadsheets and database managers, accessing data in various media, such as nine-track tapes, and negotiating for data. The next open session is Jan. 5-10 in Columbia, Mo. For more information, call NICAR (573) 882-0684, or send e-mail to nicar@muccmail.misssouri.edu",
  "provenance": {
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    "extracted_at": "2026-07-05",
    "verified": true
  },
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    {
      "slug": "1996-march-get-computer-training",
      "score": 0.395
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