October 15th is a day recognized around the world as Blog Action
Day.  An annual nonprofit event, this year's 2008 theme is Poverty. 
The event's goal is to unite the world's bloggers, podcasters and
videocasters, by posting about the same issue on the same day.
Thousands of blogs post and millions of readers are reached.  By
raising awareness a global discussion is triggered. Using the social stratosphere, bloggers in the past have covered such issues as the environment, human rights, abuse, and organ donor awareness. 

Bloggers have quickly become valued in the shrinking world of media, lending strong influence to politics, advertising,
product reviews, and the news.  Each person is given the ability to
voice his opinion, joining in where he likes, and then together the
bloggers create a powerful medium.  Bloggers have growing audiences and
possess the power to shape opinion, influence purchases, and perhaps
sway voters.

Bloggers actively "market" their products throughout
the blogosphere to reader outlets--Digg, Technorati, Del.icio.us,
YouTube, MySpace, and FaceBook, appearing as real people they are, to
loyal followers.  During the 2008 Democratic Convention, 120 bloggers were officially credentialed and allowed in to blog. In 2004, the number was only 30.  In
this instance, Blog Action Day, we take up our "pens" and write for
good, to raise awareness of our fellow man--those living in poverty and its ensuing repercussions.  Basil & Spice authors will proudly participate in this worldwide awareness effort.

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