Comments for Society of Professional Journalists http://spjsofla.net South Florida Pro Chapter Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:49:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on RCN Plans Colombian Newscast in English by Jason Franco http://spjsofla.net/2008/06/24/rcn-plans-colombian-newscast-in-english/#comment-499 Jason Franco Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:51:22 +0000 http://spjsofla.net/2008/06/24/rcn-plans-colombian-newscast-in-english/#comment-499 The correct link for the RCN News in English is: www.canalrcn.com/newsinenglish The correct link for the RCN News in English is: http://www.canalrcn.com/newsinenglish

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]]> Comment on SPJ leaders concerned by Pentagon’s military analyst PR operation by Military Recruiting Jobs http://spjsofla.net/2008/05/06/spj-leaders-concerned-by-pentagons-analyst-pr-operation/#comment-82 Military Recruiting Jobs Wed, 07 May 2008 01:25:09 +0000 http://spjsofla.net/2008/05/06/spj-leaders-concerned-by-pentagons-analyst-pr-operation/#comment-82 Hmmm... I really think journalist should practice responsible journalism. Sometimes irresponsible news articles could create hysteria Hmmm… I really think journalist should practice responsible journalism. Sometimes irresponsible news articles could create hysteria

]]> Comment on Salon: What Every Freelancer Should Know About Taxes by John Hopkins http://spjsofla.net/2008/04/15/salon-what-every-freelancer-should-know-about-taxes/#comment-16 John Hopkins Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:59:04 +0000 http://spjsofla.net/2008/04/15/salon-what-every-freelancer-should-know-about-taxes/#comment-16 For freelance journalists, I might add a couple more suggestions. There's a long-standing group insurance plan available to SPJ members -- with health, long-term disability and term life options. Membership in SPJ also offers those socializing opportunities that Price mentioned at the end of her article. Our events are open, so you can attend before joining to see what you think. Does it go without saying that you need to scrupulously save and file receipts for parking, travel, meals, research materials and other things you pay for in the course of your work? Then when you do itemize deductions don't forget your SPJ membership and any conferences you paid to attend. For freelance journalists, I might add a couple more suggestions. There’s a long-standing group insurance plan available to SPJ members — with health, long-term disability and term life options. Membership in SPJ also offers those socializing opportunities that Price mentioned at the end of her article. Our events are open, so you can attend before joining to see what you think.

Does it go without saying that you need to scrupulously save and file receipts for parking, travel, meals, research materials and other things you pay for in the course of your work? Then when you do itemize deductions don’t forget your SPJ membership and any conferences you paid to attend.

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