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Congratulations to Jose Santiago, the first freelance contributor to Joe Barter’s online monthly newsletter, Networking News, with his behind-the-wheel review of the 2007 BMW X5 SAV.

You can read Santiago’s automobile review under “Joe Picks: Automobiles” in our January issue. Just log on to joebarter.com and click Joe Newsletter from the drop down menu of our Joe Media section on the home page.

Now, it’s your turn.

Have a favorite restaurant, movie, CD, or nightclub? Spread the word through our Joe Barter network. Our members want to know how they can enjoy life without wasting their time or money. They also want to know your thoughts, on more pressing subjects, if you have something worthwhile to say.

So, tell us why the food at that hole-in-the-wall eatery is worth driving to the next county to sample. Or why that club is a cool place to hang out.

Tell us why we should send more troops to Iraq. Or why you’re fed up with the Clippers’ inability to win away from home.

There are no rules or restrictions, except that you communicate clearly and in a way that’s not going to offend everyone. Tackle an inflammatory subject, if you wish, just don’t get personal.

Respect your readers. They’re Joe Barter members and part of a community.
That’s worth remembering.

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