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Really Rad YearlyKos Convention '07 Video!

They've done it, those Nerdcore Rising folks. Produced an awesome Convention video, that is. Perhaps fittingly (and lovingly) titled Nerd of the Week: Episode 4 The Blogger Nerd, these ten minutes of pure heaven remind us why we do what we do, and how truly eye-catching those bright orange lanyards were.

Top Ten for the N to the N in '08

Why should you already be dreaming about our next Convention, the debut of Netroots Nation in '08? I can think of at least 10 reasons...

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10. Your blogs are becoming smooth like butta.

9. That guy/girl you snogged in Chicago lives seven states over and it's time for round two.

Life After YKC 07: Where Are They Now?

What are your favorite YKC 07 organizers up to? What is it like to return to civilian life? Re-enter the atmosphere of daily life?

The Little Laptop That Could

YearlyKos Convention: Final Round-Up, Last Thoughts, Missing You Already

Amidst Lollapalooza and an African American Shriners and Daughters of the Sphinx ball in all their dazzling pageantry (yes, hats too), our YearlyKos Convention held its ground, maybe not with rock stars and Rolls Royced master masons, but with bloggers, big media, progressive organizations, presidential candidates and the full weight of the Netroots Nation.

Last Day to SMS, Wiffiti and Twitter Me Timbers

The last time I hear the word twitter, I was five watching Bambi.

Flower: [about two birds fluttering around] Well! What's the matter with them?
Friend Owl: Why, don't you know? They're twitterpated.
Flower, Bambi, Thumper: Twitterpated?

Saturday Schedule Highlights: Day and Night

Noooo!!! It's the last day of the Convention! But we're ending on a higher-than-all-heck note with the Presidential Leadership Forum.

Can I get a wooo-hoooo??

Don't forget your lanyards today! That would be very bad. And why not put on little bits of ritz while you're at it? No pressure--just the whole world watching...

Par-tays Tonight!!! Official Events and Unofficial Convention Gatherings...

I mean, this entire Convention is one big party, a celebration of Netroots unity, identity, ideas and, above all, community.

YearlyKos Convention Round-Up: Day One!!

Is it just me or are the bags this year fabulous? And so are the festive floral centerpieces made by hand (over 400) by an origami-expert band of generous volunteers.

Conference Logistics: Registration, Parking, Schedule, Volunteering, Public Trans...

Many of you have emailed me wondering when and where to register, how to park, and more. Below are the answers. Thanks for all your thoughtful queries!

And as we get busier, I apologize in advance if I can't answer individual questions no more. But continue to check here for the very latest news!

REGISTRATION

Crucial Convention Information!

Greetings, Conventioneers!

We've been here for a few days, and here are our HOT TIPS for your maximum YCK 07 enjoyment...

1. The Wi-Fi Situation

The convention area in the McCormick will have free Wi-Fi available during the Convention. But of course. *Please note that this bounty of free-ness applies only to the Convention area.

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