live blog

For the ambitious blogger willing to try new formats, perhaps they will participate in a live blog, which is a post about an event that is continuously updated. For example, technology events or even Election Night in America.

There has been some controversy in the sports world about reporters live blogging events in-person. The NCAA, for example, has limits on live blogging in terms of how often one can update posts.

Since 2007 a lot of blogs and mainstream publications began using an applet called CoverItLive which allowed one or more bloggers to collaborate in a live blog. The software also has features that allow readers to provide feedback and participate in the live blog. Also, the blog automatically updates, so there's no need for that ornery "Refresh" button.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “live blog”

• Gophers vs. Pilots Live Blog

  
  Down with Goldy — Authority: 469
  If Im online while watching a game, I usually try to hang out either at From the Barns Live Blog or the Daily Gophers game thread, but since FTBs loveblog machine isnt working and nobody is around in the game thread at TDG, Ill just stick some thoughts here while I think them, because I have to share with somebody and ...
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• Isles Impressive in 3-2 Win Over Pens: Live Blog DOA; Quick Hit with Moulson

  
  Islanders Outsider by Ken Rosenblatt — Authority: 440
  Todays live blog is brought to you on tape delay. See why below. I decided to carry on as though I were live anyway because I needed the practice. As for the value of still posting it nine hours later? Well, Ill leave that to you to decide. I know I always appreciate the opportunity to go back and see the game through ...
  12 hours ago

• Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 11/27/09

  
  Anderson Cooper 360 — Authority: 639
  Tonight on 360°, the photo the Secret Service must hate to see. It shows President Obama face-to-face with the White House party crashers. Plus, the latest on Tiger Woods SUV accident. Why his wife used a golf club in the incident and why police faced when they got on the scene. Plus, meet the CNN Hero of the Year. ...
  14 hours ago

• Live Blog: Men’s Basketball vs. Oregon State

  
  The Daily Colonial — Authority: 129
  Join Ash McDaniel on Saturday at 2 pm for the play-by-play commentary from the Smith Center as the mens basketball team put their 4-0 record on the line against the Oregon State Beavers.
  21 hours ago

• Giants at Broncos: The BT GameBlog

  
  BroncoTalk — Authority: 511
  @ Giants (6-4) at Broncos (6-4) Thursday, November 26, 2009 INVESCO Field at Mile High 6:20 p.m. MT GameBlog starts at 6:00 p.m. The Denver Broncos (6-4) and New York Giants (6-4) will both try to shake off recent poor performance after starting the season strong in a short week. The game starts at 6:20 ...
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• Mediaite’s Live Blog Of The 2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  
  Mediaite — Authority: 799
  If you’re up early this Thanksgiving morning, rinsing the brining liquid from your big raw bird or planning out the stove cycle, you’d do well to flip on the TV and catch the endless procession that is the 83rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The live appearances and mobile performances are ripe with ...
  2 days ago

• Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 11/25/09

  
  Anderson Cooper 360 — Authority: 639
  Tonight on 360°, the security breach at the White House state dinner. Were also digging deeper on Pres. Obamas decision to boost U.S. forces in Afghanistan and meet a CNN Hero. Want to know what else were covering? Read EVENING BUZZ Scroll down to join the live chat during the program. Its your chance to share ...
  2 days ago

• So You Think You Can Dance – Results – 11/25/2009 – Video

  
  American Idol 9 - Rickey.org — Authority: 158
  So You Think You Can Dance – Results – 11/25/2009 – Video is a post from: American Idol Live blogging the So You Think You Can Dance Results Show for Nov. 25, 2009 The Top 10 are chosen! Who are going home tonight? RESULTS AS THEY HAPPEN: Opening group dance! Nice! Music: What’s A Girl Gonna Do? ...
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• Wednesdays live chat

  
  Campbell Brown — Authority: 509
  Were digging into what may be a major security breech last nights white house state dinner. It looks like a couple of reality TV wanna-bes got past all the layers of security and crashed the party. Also tonight - why some doctors are raising doubts about a man who was thought to be in a coma for 23 years... But may ...
  2 days ago

• Dancing with the Stars 9 Finale – Results Winner – 11/24/2009

  
  American Idol 9 - Rickey.org — Authority: 158
  Dancing with the Stars 9 Finale – Results Winner – 11/24/2009 is a post from: American Idol Live blogging the Dancing with the Stars Results Show for Nov. 24, 2009 Who will win Dancing with the Stars? Whitney Houston guests. After 10 demanding weeks… The Winner and Champion of Dancing with the Stars ...
  3 days ago

• Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 11/24/09

  
  Anderson Cooper 360 — Authority: 639
  Pres. Obama and the First Lady hold their first state dinner at the White House. Well go up close and look at the raw politics of the visit. Plus, nip, tuck and tax. Could a so-called "botax" on plastic surgery help pay for health care reform. Were keeping them honest. Want to know what else were covering? Read ...
  3 days ago

• Tuesdays live blog

  
  Campbell Brown — Authority: 509
  Breaking news tonight: The Presidents first state dinner is going to start at the top of the hour. We have live pictures and all the latest details from the dinner. Plus, who made the list and who didnt. Also, what does your dna reveal about who you are and where you came from? We have the woman who uncovered ...
  3 days ago

• Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 11/23/09

  
  Anderson Cooper 360 — Authority: 639
  Tonight on 360°, could a government panels guidelines influence the law over what would be covered in the Senate health care reform bill? Were keeping them honest on Capitol Hill. Plus, former Vice President Dick Cheney speaks out against the 9/11 terror trials in New York. And, a bank robbery suspect is arrested by ...
  4 days ago

• American Music Awards 2009 Live Blog

  
  American Idol 9 - Rickey.org — Authority: 158
  American Music Awards 2009 Live Blog is a post from: American Idol The American Music Awards 2009 live blog! I’ll be posting the videos and posting on Twitter as well. WINNERS: Janet Jackson opens the show. Was she lip-syncing? Favorite Pop Group/Duo: Black Eyed Peas Favorite Country Group/Duo: Rascall ...
  5 days ago

• MLS Cup Live Super Blog

  
  WVHooligan - Soccer Blog — Authority: 507
  Thanks to Duane Rollins over at The 24th Minute for getting this set up tonight. Feel free to come back later this evening and join in on all the MLS Cup fun! MLS Cup Final - Super! live blog
  5 days ago

• CFL: Western Final Live Blog

  
  Sporting Madness — Authority: 127
  Come join us below for the live blog of the CFL Western Final, between the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. CFL Western Final
  5 days ago

• MLS Final Live Blog Extravaganza

  
  A More Splendid Life — Authority: 513
  Join me this evening for the MLS Final, Live and in Ever Popular Text Form! Featuring an army of MLS blogger talent, and me. MLS Cup Final - Super! live blog
  5 days ago

• The X Factor – Results – 11/22/2009 – Video

  
  American Idol 9 - Rickey.org — Authority: 158
  The X Factor – Results – 11/22/2009 – Video is a post from: American Idol Live blogging The X Factor Results Show for Nov. 22, 2009 Who’s going home tonight? Susan Boyle and Mariah Carey are guests. This is the last final showdown for the show. RESULTS AS THEY HAPPEN: The finalists sing “Wake Me ...
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• MLS Cup Final Super Live Blog

  
  Match Fit USA — Authority: 607
  Its a super live blog for a super Cup Final. Join Jason and a cast of prominent soccer bloggers as find who will be crowned 2009 MLS champion.MLS Cup Final - Super! live blog
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• See you all next year!

  
  Anime USA — Authority: 127
  As I blog from Reagan National Airport, I can’t wait for next year.  We’re already brewing up ideas about next year’s events and theme, so be ready for a bigger and better Anime USA! That is… after our post-convention party that is.  Have a safe trip back!
  5 days ago

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