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Announcing the BlogHer Community Keynote Selections
Yes, just under the wire, I am here to announce the BlogHer Community Keynote line-up.
What to say about an idea that prompted hundreds of posts to come flooding in?
How about: We better do this again!
And how about: A heartfelt thanks to our selection committee:
Alice from finslippy
Debbie from Body Impolitic
Heather from NoPasaNada
Jessica from Oh the Joys!
Mona from Kirida
Kristy Sammis and Denise Tanton from BlogHer
And, of course, the woman who proposed the idea in the first place, Eden Kennedy from Fussy.
BlogHer '08 Swap Meet Is ON! Sign Up Now For A Table
Are you an artist, crafter, writer, DIY-er (or many of the above) looking to sell your BlogHerrific wares? Come sign up for the BlogHer '08 Swap Meet! Interested in purchasing some homemade goodies? Please stop by.
If you're not sure what the Swap Meet is all about, read Jen's fabulous Call for Artists here. Then get the details below...
When: Saturday, July 19
BlogHer '08: Where to Stay if not the Westin St. Francis?
Almost all of the rooms in the BlogHer room block at the Westin St. Francis are sold out. But now, thanks to our friends at Kimpton, BlogHer attendees can still get special rates at hotels within just a few blocks of the Conference.
It's Here! The "Official" Blogher '08 Pre-Conference Guide
Everything you need to know before you go, now in one handy guide!
Thanks to your great questions and feedback (See Advice You Shared), this downloadable guide features: frequently asked questions, tips for how to prepare, what to expect, and advice from former BlogHer attendees.
ONE MORE DAY TO REGISTER: BlogHer '08 registration will close tomorrow at 6PM Pacific time
If you've been holding off on registering for BlogHer '08, now is most definitely the time to act. We've been tracking BlogHer registrations, and today was, for some reason, a tremendously active day. Which means we are planning to shut down new registrations tomorrow, July 2nd at 6PM Pacific time.
So, no joke and no scare tactic: The next 24 hours are it for BlogHer registrations. Please join us, and join us quickly!!
BlogHer '08: Join us for our Book Signings!
The BlogHer Bookstore & Internet Cafe, brought to you by iRobot, will be selling titles from authors within the BlogHer Community. Along with an espresso bar, wifi and charging stations, the bookstore will feature author book-signings -- so be sure to stop by! The schedule is below.
BlogHer '08 Childcare - STILL Open for Registration!
UPDATED: Please note that childcare registration will remain open until all spaces are filled. There's still a few open spaces, so we encourage you to sign up asap!
BlogHer is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive search, we have agreed to partner with KiddieCorp to provide on-site childcare on both Friday and Saturday of the event (July 18 and July 19).
KiddieCorp comes highly recommended, and we're confident that they will offer attendees' children a safe and fun experience.
CNN.com iReport Trains BlogHers For Citizen Journalism
The BlogHer in Second Life conference is excited to offer a new twist to this year's festivities- not only can you blog about your experience, but you are also encouraged to submit an iReport to CNN.com.
Oh, but that is NOT all!
CNN.com is offering some amazing training sessions for BlogHers:
Tuesday, July 1, 2 p.m. SLT/5 p.m. ET - SL iReporting 101
Tuesday, July 8, 2 p.m. SLT/5 p.m. ET - Avatar photojournalism
Tuesday, July 15, 2 p.m. SLT/5 p.m. ET - Virtual world newsgathering
How amazing is that???!!!!
Laptop Bling at BlogHer '08
Amongst all the amazing schwag in your BlogHer '08 conference tote, be on the lookout for something very cool - the BlogHer laptop sticker, courtesy of Sticker Giant!
These were printed with 2 Pantone color matches on a laminated vinyl stock, and are extremely easy to remove if need be (I should say move, not remove. We can't think of any reason why you would want to remove it!).
New Speakers Announced For BlogHer '08 in Second Life
We've seen blogging impact an election, raise money for causes, and provide needed information- and that is just the tip of the iceberg.
On Saturday, July 19th from 1:45pm-3:00pm, BlogHer in Second Life will present it's fourth and final Second Life - exclusive session: Using Second Life For Good
BlogHer Co-Founder Elisa Camahort Page has put together a stellar panel of women using Second Life to impact the real world.
Session speakers include:
Click Here for Pricing
So, what is BlogHer '08 all about...?
BlogHer's annual conference is like no other -- it is the thrilling diversity of the blogosphere come to life!
Featuring technical labs, educational workshops, intense discussion sessions, relevant sponsors, speakers from every corner of the blogosphere, established and new, and plenty of opportunities to network and socialize.
This year we'll even be offering a pre-conference mixer for BlogHer first-timers, so no one will walk in on Day One without knowing someone!
Appropriate for anyone and everyone who's interested in any kind of blogging, from the personal to the professional to the political.
Days one and two will feature a more traditional conference setting, while day three will be dedicated once again to a full-day Unconference.
As BlogHers, you're commanding an ever-growing online presence, but what is the true extent of your reach (and your message)? Is your reach something you need better defined, or something you're looking to expand exponentially? If you believed that your blog could do anything, what would you reach for?
No matter what your personal or collective goals are, the BlogHer event provides the kinds of tools, information, and inspiration you need to help you Reach! them.
