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Discover the Best of the Blogosphere

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:29:12 -0700

One of my favorite things about working at Six Apart is that it's a company founded by bloggers, for bloggers. As a result, not only do we want to provide bloggers with the best tools (like Vox, TypePad and Movable Type), we're also committed to helping bloggers find a broader audience, and helping readers find the blogs that matter to them. And with over 175,000 new blogs created every single day, this is no easy feat.

Luckily, with the launch of Blogs.com, Six Apart is making it easy for you to find the best blogs on the web. Hand-picked by a team of passionate editors, and organized by the topics that interest you, Blogs.com will help you find blogs on a variety of topics from Life, to Entertainment, to seasonal topics like Student Life. You can also catch up on the latest buzz on the web by reading featured editorials or checking out the top ten lists.

Wondering how you can submit your blog to the Blogs.com editors for consideration? It's easy -- Just fill out this quick form. In the meantime, check out Blogs.com and let us know what you think in the comments.

Thanks for reading!

-daisy

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Wedding Bells on Vox! (Plus, a few new themes.)

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:26:03 -0700

CONGRATULATIONS PAPI CHULO & SECRET AGENT SCOTCH!

The Happy Couple

"When was the last time you were at a wedding that had a death defying hike, rogue waves, a luau, ultimate fighting, a presidential candidate and a budding bromance?" asks Papi Chulo. For most of us, the answer is never, but luckily, Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch took the time to Vox all the amazing moments during their unforgettable Hawaiian wedding on 08.08.08 so we could all take part in the festivities.

The story began last February, when Papi Chulo popped the question and Secret Agent Scotch said yes! Since then, they've kept us in the loop about all the details, from the bride's veil to the wedding song to the final To-Do List. And throughout it all, they inspired us with their love for each other. (I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any better than knowing your future husband thinks you are The Perfect Girl.)

It's an amazing love story and we are thrilled they shared it with us. Watch the video of the ceremony and please join us in wishing Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch the fairytale ending they deserve.

And What's a Team Vox Post without New Themes?

Spice up your Vox blog with one of our latest themes (found in the design area under "New") or any of our hundreds of themes. From shopping to sushi, comics to cycling, there's something for everyone.

Vox Themes August 08

Left to Right: "Starlight," by Jamison Wieser; "Civic," by Lilia Ahner; "Lone Tree," by Jamison Wieser; "Rainbow Day," by Susan Smuk Jorgensen.

Can't get enough of the wedding? A few lucky Voxers - Krissy, djchall, and Beau Smith - made the trip to Hawaii to take part in the celebration. Check out their Vox blogs for more pictures and stories.

Congratulations again to Secret Agent Scotch and Papi Chulo! Enjoy the Honeymoon!

~daisy

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Follow Your Themes

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:26:12 -0700

At Vox, we believe that change is a good thing. After all, you wouldn't wear the same t-shirt day in and day out, so why should your blog have to suffer the same fate? Give your blog a new look with one of our latest themes (found under "New"), or pick from any of our hundreds of themes designed with your passions and personality in mind.

Vox Themes July 08

L to R: Anchored, by Wolfsavard; Feel the Sun, by gollykim; Dare to Inspire, by Teresa Jones; Magic Night, by valuexofxpain; Like a Loving Fish, by lilfairy; Neue Hass, by Jesse Gardner.

And, on the off chance, you do wear the same t-shirt day after day after day? Well... That's another post for another day.

Until then... Enjoy!

-daisy

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Become a Vox Fan on Facebook

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:25:50 -0700

Facebook

Gimme a V! Gimme an O! Gimme an X! What's that spell? VOX!

What better way to tell the world how much you love Vox than to announce it on Facebook? That's right: Vox now has an official Facebook page! Become a fan of Vox.com on Facebook and let your friends know what you really care about: staying connected with friends and family through blog posts, photos, videos and comments.

Once you're a fan, you can also add photos and videos to the page, write on the wall, and connect with other Voxers in ways you may not have previously. Plus, it's a great opportunity to let people know about your Vox blog, or start discussion topics. To become a fan, just visit the official Vox.com Facebook page and click the "Become a Fan" button in the upper right hand corner.

Once you've joined, why not post a response to the current discussion topic? Just post a link (and a brief description, if you'd like) to what you consider one of your all-time best Vox posts.

What are you waiting for? Become a Vox.com fan on Facebook today!

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Mommy Bloggers Hit the Road

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:38:06 -0700

Summer Road Trip '08

Although we typically post on Team Vox to let you know about things that are going on with Vox (to, uh, state the obvious), once in a while, we like to let you know about other cool things that are happening around the blogosphere. And we think the idea of four hilarious mommy bloggers traveling across the U.S. on their way to the BlogHer '08 conference - all the while blogging and video blogging the journey - is one trip you will not want to miss.

Four adventurous bloggers from the Silicon Valley Moms Group were selected to participate in the Summer Road Trip '08 and blog about their travels, hotel stays, media appearances, time away from their families, and life on the road. Six Apart helped them partner up with General Motors, who provided the blogging mommies with a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV to help make their journey comfy, safe, and a little more green.

In case you're not familiar with them, SV Moms is a group of over 200 bloggers who showcase the ups, downs, outrages, struggles, victories, and everyday humor of motherhood. There are currently nine regional and demographically tailored sites that give mothers from D.C., New Jersey, the Deep South, Rocky Mountains, L.A., and Silicon Valley a powerful voice and sense of camaraderie across the country. Whether you're a mother, a child, or just a person who enjoys a good blog, you'll really love reading the words of these amazing women.

Packed and Ready!

The moms buckled into their Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV on July 11th and even got an encouraging message from Katie Couric to kick things off! They are currently somewhere in the middle of America making their way to San Francisco where they'll attend an SV Moms Group Party, as well as BlogHer '08.

You do not want to miss these entertaining and irreverent bloggers -- or their spontaneous contest giveaways! -- as they blog from the road. Experience the journey at MomRoadTrip.com.

And let us know about your summer road trip - or plane/boat/bus trip - in the comments! (I like to live vicariously.)

~daisy

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Vox Meetup This Saturday: Cincinnati, Ohio

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:12:24 -0700

Cincinnati, Ohio Vox Meetup

Do you live in or around Cincinnati, Ohio? If so, you're in luck because Scott and the Queen City Voxers Group have organized a Vox user meetup!

WHEN: This Saturday, July 12th

WHERE: Ault Park Playground. 3600 Observatory Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. "We'll look for each other at the playground marked by the red X below. If it's raining, head for the shelter to the north of the [red] X."

Ault Park Map

EATS: Bring your own picnic and, if you're so inclined, bring something yummy to share with the other Voxers.

To RSVP (which is not essential, but is appreciated), reply to Scott's announcement or send him a private message. All Voxers, as well as their friends and family, are welcome to attend.

If you do attend the meetup, have a great time and please take lots of pictures and send them to me so I can post them in Team Vox for everyone to see!

Thank you so much to Scott for organizing this meetup. Wish I could be there!

~daisy

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ALL THE GIRLS...

nobody@vox.com(Camp.Grenada) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:41:30 -0700

...standing in the line for the bathroom! is the new single from N.E.R.D and if you have not heard it, it sounds a little annoying at first, yet very catchy. Also known as "everybody nose' the video is even better. It really captures the rawness of the bar scene. Why is it that women who are intoxicated must a) dance so hard on the dance floor they begin to sweat and then b) agree to stand in a line for the bathroom behind 20 other girls.

I have provided the youtube vid for your convenience...

N.E.R.D - Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In Line ...)

So anywho...

Just got back this evening from loplops, this resto-bar in town, that I've never been to. Aniela and I decided to go, I wanted to take her out for her bday, but I know we would both enjoy something alot more chill than the dance club scene, you know less sweat and bathroom lines... well there was live entertainment, this musician names Jimi Maze and he was supposedly a cross btw hip hop and folk. Very odd... but enjoyable, if I could compare him to anyone I'd say Maroon 5 maybe?

I don't know see for yourself...

Jimi Maze at Healey's - Rap Set

Lil update. upon my return to the soo from kzoo, my neigbor offered a job. He is a tree marker and marks trees to be cut down in the bushes about an hour north of the city. Well I don't know how these physically demanding jobs find me, but I quit after two days. Carrying a 15 lb backpack, coveralls, steel toe boots... to difficult. It was a major realization to me though... quitting. I have never quit anything in my life. I don't know if that is the positive side or a negative side of being a perfectionist, and at first I was feeling down on myself for giving up. But I realized that I'm not going to be able to do ALOT of things in life, and accepting that fact, became very liberating for me. Perfectionists around don't take to well to failing or admitting fault... but th th that don't kill you makes you stronger.. right kanye?

Well its been 6 days and I miss him already. I am fighting every urge to hop in my vehicle and drive the 4 and a half hours to his front door. Again what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and the positive side of me, the side where faith and hope prevails looks at it our situation as one that we need to figure out, where we need a game plan.

As far as my career, and not finding much in my unspecialized, over populated major... I feel as if I don't want to sit back and be a play the waiting role and be at the mercy of what comes around. I have so much motivation to take the pro-active role and create my own destiny. Go after what I want, and what will work for me, and provide me with the best situation with WHO I want to be with and WHERE I want to be.

Reading EAT PRAY LOVE , only one of the 3 books I am in the middle of, the author who is has travelled to an Ashram in India, reflects on what as humans we have control over, and what we don't. How our thoughts, we own them and can control them completely and how our thoughts have such a powerful command over soooo much. I need to realize this. I think this book as well as "The Secret" (as far fetched and as you may believe this book is) has really changed the process in which I think now... I don't feel easily influenced or swayed to believe what these books what the majority to believe, rather it has opened doors to rooms where my thoughts are able to expand and work in my favor and my best interest.... confused? not as nearly as I am...

Well these posts are getting longer and longer each time, although I don't often post, when I do, I feel like I am draining my excess thoughts onto my laptop. Getting them out puts me at ease.... I literally can drive myself crazy, anxiety-wise 3 times a day if I didn't find a place to take my thoughts for a walk and escape.

Tomorrow I have the mid-season tourney finals for womens league soccer, working out, and doing some work professionally to advance my career plans, I'd get into it, but I really have no desire to get into the details...

Also, Christian Audigier has released a new line of his Don Ed Hardy designs for a swim suit line, if I had money, I'd be all over it....

Ed Hardy Swim Suit Line

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Take Your Dog to Work Day

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:25:07 -0700

Although almost every day at Six Apart is Take Your Dog to Work Day, Friday was extra special because it was the official Take Your Dog to Work Day! Plus, as lovers of blogs and animals, we think it's great that active blogger and Human Society's President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, thinks having dogs around the office is a good reminder of "who we're working for."

We realize some people have it ruff and aren't lucky enough to be able to bring their dog to work, but hopefully these pictures taken at Six Apart last Friday will get your tails wagging... And let me tell you, it's harder than it looks to get all the doggies and their fetching owners in one picture.

(L to R) Ben and Maddy, Staci and Jax, Sergeja and Sushi, Steve and Rudy:

6adogs

And Penelope Trott took Rudy for a quick spin in her wagon while Mom and Dad were hard at work

Penelope and Rudy

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I wish I had a fast forward button

nobody@vox.com(Camp.Grenada) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:53:45 -0700

The past week or so have been amazing, came down to visit the boyfriend in Michigan. I love the city, love being here and love the feeling when he walks thru the door when he's home from work. Sounds corny but it just feels...nice.
Well the job search down here has been horrible. The immense competition for teaching is overwhelming. With 2 major education colleges in the area, it seems like a million people are competing for a hundred jobs in the area. I know realistically its a job isn't gonna just pop up out of nowhere, especially for a Canadian. So we've had to change our game plans a little. It's funny how when you're falling in love you don't think about the complications it could create. Don't get me wrong I have no regrets in life, and I am proud of that. It's just really eye-opening to look back and think everything will just fall into place the way you want it to, or the way you expect it to. Just really exposed the rawness of life and the fact that although I think you are not a helpless victim of life's processes, but your actions and reactions to the things that life throw at you, can really define who you are as a person. And I am learning, every frieken day, every step of the way. It does help tremendously to have the best man with me, supportive and dedicated to our relationship as I am. I am truly so grateful.

Well this weekend, one of my roommates from college, Ashley and her boyfriend Fred came to stay and visit and we had a good time. Ashley and I did some shopping while the guys worked out, and we went out Saturday night to a piano bar and I had so much fun. It was definitely a different crowd, but extremely enjoyable. So a fun weekend, we actually went out, and enjoyed some company.

I'm sadly headed home today, not that home is such a bad place, but I wish so much I could just work in the US this summer I would be here no question. But anyways, I believe I will be having a source of income for the summer when I get home. My neighbor has his own business and he needs some help doing tree marking in the bushes just north of our house. I don't know how these weird jobs keep finding me, but I need money and that is all I know

Well I'm off to Detroit to see one of my friends comedy shows tonight. So I'm excited to see her and spend some time with her till she is off to LA to live and work.

Practice Acts of Random Kindness!

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What's Your Theme for Summer?

nobody@vox.com(Team Vox) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:30:40 -0700

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, today is the summer solstice. For ancient civilizations, this day was akin to our modern day New Year's Eve and was viewed as a time to reflect and renew. So why not kick off your summer celebration with a new theme?

See all of our themes in the Design Area.

Or choose from one of these brand-new themes. (Available under "New.")

Vox Themes June 08

L to R: Blooming Garden, by Teresa Jones; Ocean Beach, by Jesse Gardner; Sweet Dreams, by Susan Smuk Jorgensen.

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