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What would you like to hear from me at BlogHer?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Liz Henry

At every annual BlogHer conference I’ve given one (or several) talks and workshops. I’ve always gotten a lot of great feedback from my workshop sessions on coding and debugging, blog security and privacy, and other technical how-tos, as well as … Continue reading →

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Civic fictions at conferences

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Liz Henry

Because of the Amina and Paula Brooks controversies and my part in unraveling them, I spent the last few weeks talking with media and giving talks about online hoaxes, identity, sockpuppets, and astroturfing. I did an impromptu lightning talk at … Continue reading →

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Geek Lab at BlogHer 09: Hold my hand please!

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Liz Henry

Can’t wait for BlogHer! I’ll Be Geeking Out Mostly I’ll be in the Geek Lab area, so look for me there and say hi! Lately I’m having a little trouble with mobility even in my ultralight wheelchair, so I will … Continue reading →

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Every day is Men’s Day

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Liz Henry

At BlogHer, when Jocelyn Harmon from Marketing for Nonprofits stood up during the keynote panel to ask Carol Jenkins how we can make stories, and news, and politics, more complicated around race, gender, and class, there were women cheering all … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging take two: BlogHer Boston

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Liz Henry

Our workshop was for Blogging Basics: personalize, polish, and promote your blog. Danielle Henderson, Alissa Kriteman, and Meghan Garnum joined me on the stage. Kristy got us in touch with Elliot, the hotel employee setting up the projector, who found … Continue reading →

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BlogHer Boston, liveblogged

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Liz Henry

Morning:I hit the breakfast and the swag. Scored: fresh pineapple, pastry, coffee, starbucks jar ‘ o coffee to carry around (very handy for a wheelchair user!) Scored a laser pointer usb drive ballpoint pen, Springpad notebook and good conversation about … Continue reading →

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BlogHer in Second Life

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Liz Henry

The BlogHer Conference is coming up next week! We’ll have tons of people in BlogHer in Second Life where there will be an entire conference track. Take a look at Erin’s outline of the BlogHer Second Life Conference schedule. Would … Continue reading →

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What happens at BlogHer… goes on teh Internets

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Liz Henry

Uh oh, I had a beer in front of a videoblogger! In which I tipsily endorse Batman Pez for President, since he will be my puppet. I wasn’t the only one, but where are the videos of other people making … Continue reading →

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People I met at BlogHer; and the swag

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Liz Henry

Here is a giant bigass post with links to all the people I met at Blogher. It was often a blur of meeting people who recognized me because I am recognizable with the purple hair and all. But then I … Continue reading →

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In which I am cranky and grateful about access in Chicago!

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Liz Henry

(I wrote part of this before BlogHer but forgot to post it!) Anyone other people with disabilities going to BlogHer, by the way? I have not tried to mobilize to find out, but I’m wondering. I am going to be … Continue reading →

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