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Ashvegas gets a mention

Jason Sandford October 14, 2008

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Me and my blog have been getting a little attention lately. Ashvegas was voted best blog by BlogAsheville voters a few weeks ago. And for the second year in a row, Ashvegas was voted best blog by readers of the Mountain Xpress. (Check out Wednesday’s edition for the results of the annual Best of WNC readers’ poll.)

And just this week, the Smoky Mountain News included me in a round-up of mountain bloggers. It was interesting to read about what drives locals to blog. A pithy quote from the write-up:

“Bloggers would say they wish traditional news outlets would be more honest in terms of their biases in coverage,” he adds.

One disappointing aspect of the round-up: it was all white men; no diversity.

I appreciate the love and attention, but rest assured that it’s not going to my head. I hold no illusions that I’m better than anyone else. I’m astounded on a daily basis by the talented people in our region that express themselves through blogs. Amazed./

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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11 Comments

Tammy October 20, 2008

You look much hotter with longer hair! 🙂

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The Transitive Vampire October 15, 2008

Actually, it’s "my blog and I"….

Not that we’re complaining…love your blog…

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Julia October 15, 2008

i beg to differ! bill killian, the "eastern band" blogger, isn’t white – he’s cherokee.

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Gypsy from TX October 15, 2008

Just dropped in to see you! ‘grats on keeping so many readers entertained and informed.

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Guy Penland October 14, 2008

he looks mighty purdy to me from here in the slammer, hey! when is bobby gonna git here?

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skippy October 14, 2008

i think ashvegas looks like David Brogan, the drummer from the San Francisco band ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra)
see in photo – http://www.falcorandfriends.com/images/alo-press.jpg

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Marie October 14, 2008

And apparently the western part of the state doesn’t include the northwestern section. Still, major congrats. I <3 Ashvegas.

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Ash October 14, 2008

yes, snow weenie.

arwen, ummm, well, … ok.

plastic paddy – everybody always says that! i don’t see it…

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plastic paddy October 14, 2008

Eric Stoltz(!), is that you?

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Arwen October 14, 2008

We can make you a honorary woman, if you want.

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Snow Weenie October 14, 2008

And all lefty bloggers….of course.

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