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Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:53 PM

Leaving on a jet plane for SPJ, with Twitter

Hey everyone. In just a few hours I leave for Atlanta for this year's national SPJ convention.I hope you all are joining us for what will be an essential reminder of our code of ethics, inspiration in trying times and a time to embrace being a journalist.If
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:03 AM

SPJ looking for young journalists for panel

Hey Gen Jers, here's a note from SPJ's Holly Fisher:Hello! I am organizing a panel discussion for the SPJ National Convention in Atlanta called "The first five years: You can do it."Here's the description: For new journalists, the first five years can
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Monday, November 12, 2007 1:08 PM

Match-up as a mentor

New Jersey Pro President (and Generation J Committee Chairwoman) Michelle Maskaly recently reminded SPJ members that Mentor Match-Up program helps to promote great journalism by introducing journalists with varied backgrounds and experience levels.Need
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Monday, October 08, 2007 1:11 PM

Back from the national convention

And boy was it sweet!In four days I...Learned some of the best video production tips I've ever heard;Was elected as SPJ's Region 11 Director;Watched as journalism legends Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, Ben Bradlee and others discussed Watergate 35 years
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Monday, October 01, 2007 3:02 PM

Let's meet up in D.C.

So, if you read this blog regularly you already know that this week I'm heading out to SPJ's Washington, D.C., national conference.A few people asked what gen j and I are up to at the convention, so I thought I'd pass some thoughts along in hopes that
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007 1:00 AM

Big props!

What a great job by the Rocky Mountain chapter on throwing something just for us young'uns!Anyone know of other SPJ chapters holding similar events?The Colorado Pro SPJ Chapter will host a seminar for young journalists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday,
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Friday, September 14, 2007 8:09 PM

Crossdressing in the name of our craft

So to help young journalists secure internships, I'm going to be dressing in drag this year. Actually it's part of the Hawaii chapter's annual fundraiser for internships across the state. It's almost time for our annual "Gridiron" show, where we take
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Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:25 PM

Who's up for D.C.?

Yeah! I saved up enough money that I bought my plane ticket and reserved my hotel last night for the convention in Washington D.C.! Yeah, I guess I'm not quite there yet for the convention - right now I'm saving up $445 for the convention, opening
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Monday, August 27, 2007 1:30 PM

Go for it

My latest inspiration has been gearing myself up to try to achieve all of the things I've set out for myself.Many people believe I take on too much - spreading myself too thin and risking that I'll burn out.But, I enjoy being busy, stressed out and stretched.
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007 7:29 PM

SPJ Region Conferences

So anyone attending/attended their SPJ Region Conferences? The Region XI Conference is next week for us here in Hawaii. Care to share your experience, or are there topics that interest you? Me I'm just excited in meeting other journalists in my
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