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any combo super duper deals?????

artpax — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:38:02 -0600

I've wanted to go to BlogHer Business but couldn't swing two BlogHer conferences -- so.... '09 is the year for me to do business and annual! Got my room reserved, the dates blocked, and am now ready for flight finding and I was just wondering.... will there be any super duper early bird deals giving a discount for combined registration for both conferences?

Nancy

p.s. Go Cubbies!

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thanks!

shaziamistry — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:54:21 -0600

wow, my ~~only~~ biggest fan! yay. thanks for the kind words, i totally enjoyed the panel and hands-on session as well.

there should be an awesome geek lab happening this year, i believe. and i hope i'll see you there!

shaz

Thank you...

Pamela Jeanne — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:41:18 -0600

I'm in the blogging without children group after throwing everything but the kitchen sink at my uterus to no avail. While I'm through the worst of it all and am now building a happy life as a family of two I know many women who are still in the throes of TTC ... which is why I felt the mommy-centric, parent-centric nature of the BlogHer conference I attended last year was so off-putting. Want to be sure mommy bloggers see we're not diss'ing them, we're just asking that we not be diss'd in return. From the comments I've seen here it's not just the infertile bloggers but the childfree by choice, single and younger woman not yet interested in all things mom who are looking for more diversity...

Pamela Jeanne

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I live in Chicago and I'll be there!

mcpelvic — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:30:58 -0600

I'm glad you've chosen the windy city for your next venue, tho I wouldn't mind going to any other city. There is a lot of cheap places to eat and stay if you do the research. The Sheraton is "berry berry niiice!"

But, folks I absolutely detest the Cubs. They totally suck. I mean, not every team in the National League has the distinction of saying that they've had a bad century. What a bunch of 100 year losers! Blech Cubs. Go White Sox!

On the other hand, Wrigleyville (where Wrigley field is located on Clark and Addison) is very cool, lots of cool bars and restaurants, and my favorite place for improvisational comedy, the IO club (f/k/a Improv Olympic).

If you want to pick my brains about inexpensive ways to see the windy city, by all means give me a shout.

All the best,

Aud

i think i can i think i can

lisanoel03 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:12 -0600

OK it's really more of I hope I can I hope I can. But I sure hope to make it, its in my backyard. How sad it'd be to miss it

Lisa

www.lisanoel03.blogspot.com

Direct flights from Toronto...

zchamu — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:19:00 -0600

And Ottawa and Montreal. Getting to Chicago = easy peasy!

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Canadian contingent?

JennG — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:10:27 -0600

I definitely hope to go - I think there are direct flights from Toronto, whoo hoo. Time for a Canada party.

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Call for Ideas

MyrnaL — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:45:29 -0600

I attended my first Blogher last year. At that time I was a new contributor to a blog and hadn't started my own blog. That's to give background to my comments/ideas. The value for me in the conference is first and foremost education and skill improvement. As an older blogger, I think you will find a cross-over between needed technical skills and "older" bloggers. We're having to learn everything from scratch in the solitude of our homes (most of the time)

I highly recommend segmented technical and business sessions based on experience-level. One of the most practical, insightful discussions I had was the "day after Blogher" (which by the way I have questions about) in a meeting with "GeekMommy" L Pruitt - talking about Twitter. I'd love to see more pertaining to International and global issues. I went to the one session and met N. Simon and several other knowledgeable people but I would love to see that expanded (or at least kept)

On the technical side I would be very interested in a practical video session - equipment, uploading, sources when to use versus photography etc.

The BOF were good in that they were smaller sessions but I will echo ByJane in saying it can be more awkward in a smaller session to walk out if it "doesn't fit".

I was unclear on the "Day After Blogher" - and when I went upstairs I was surprised to see the free-form structure - not bad, I just didn't understand when I signed up for it also, could you elaborate on the definition of the day, "Blogher Business"?

I personally thought many of the sessions were too large - commenting was difficult, the speakers had to speak to a larger experience base so they were either talking up to some or down to others. Lots of A/V issues and lack of seating.I saw lots of frustration. And, many of the speakers had no structure to their presentation either with each other or towards the audience. The reason Elise is so highly regarded (I think) is she comes prepared, stays on topic and paces herself so it all gets done. You can't do "free-form" to an audience of 200.

Many bloggers commented on the "mommy nature" of the ballroom and I would second that. Even though I'm a mom, I consider myself first and foremost a blogger and would appreciate sponsors who appeal to that rather than tons of sponsors who are targeting mothers with children under the age of 10. BTW, your kids grow up folks and your blog need to change with it so there is value in targeting blogging not mommyblogging..

Thanks for listening!

Myrna

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www.twitter.com/bberrymom

Adoption.

mooshinindy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:43:51 -0600

I'm back.

Adoption.

HUGE.

There is a huge community of adoptive parents out there. Ugly things can happen and having a track to discuss the many facets of adoption may be benefitial to many. This is where I give a shameless plug to my friend Kim who is an adoption SUPERSTAR. And her friend Mrs. R who is gaining a lot of attention in the adoption world.

So glad Chicago is such a hit!

DeBorahBeatty — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:34:49 -0600

So glad to see from comments that the choice of Chicago is such a great hit! Unfortunately, it means I will not be able to attend. I was really pulling for a west Coast location that I could get to. I'm heartbroken but I know our time will come.

DeBorah Beatty

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Travel + Building Communities = Expat Life

ExpatAdventures — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:23:55 -0600

A whole travel track with photoblogging, monetizing, blogging about place, and EXPATs would be great. There's such a huge and growing group of expat bloggers, just starting to build community. Ties into many of the threads listed here.

Exciting for this expat who's going from isolation to community quickly!

Thanks!

Rebecca

I am so totally blushing

mooshinindy — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:01:10 -0600

I am so totally blushing right now.

Thanks shugabritches ;)

You won't have to go

Suzanne Suzannadanna — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:00:32 -0600

You won't have to go alone-Uno's is on my list. And Ed Debeviks and Navy Pier and a half dozen other places.

Suzanne

www.suzannesez.blogspot.com

Sweet Home Chicago!

Shash — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:06:47 -0600

I had so much fun in 2007, I'm psyched to be going again to Chicago!! Gonna start saving NOW!

Looking forward to seeing my good friends and making brand new ones!!!

Fantastic job, Kristy!!! Well done!

Shash

I agree

labortrials — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:13:10 -0600

Something to include research in the hard & social sciences would be great. It would be wonderful to see more women techies and researchers, especially those of us who caught the wave a bit later, showing others that women have skills in this area too!!

~ Kimberly, PhD ~ http://labortrials.wordpress.com