RESIDENTS OF OCOTILLO AND BOULEVARD SPEAK OUT, SHARE SAFETY FEARS AFTER TURBINE BLADE FALLS

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Do you frequently talk about things you don't know much about? I've been a member of the US Press Association for over 5 years. I'd say that for $20 a year it's a pretty good deal. I'm not just going to say that. It sounds like you may like or need to have things explained. You don't pay anyone to be a journalist. You are or aren't. Your stuff/material is crap or not. They serve as a journalist resource tool, that's the point of the organization. For those that may be newcomers or assistance they help in lot's of ways. Ever get into or try getting into the media/press area at Times Square for New Years Eve? Right, thought so. It takes a lot of paperwork and time, not to mention dealing with the NYPD. Think they just let anyone walk in and schmooze with Anderson Cooper, lol... No seriously, it really is quite a process. They help daily with such a wide range of issues. I'd say it's a great resource and it's a damn good value too. Even if you are just a groupie that wants pictures of some band. I've seen the organization turn those people into people that are passionate about concert photography and telling a great story. They've been around now over a decade. Look at some of their members now, people from Discovery Channel, Huffington Post, NBC the list goes on. It's also a good way to meet and chat with those guys too. Anyway, enough preaching. You should take another look before mocking. I'll take the opportunity to support them when I can.