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May 01, 2006

 Conventions about Everything

Michael Blowhard writes:

Dear Blowhards --

Coming soon to Phoenix: the world's biggest thriller (as in book-thriller, not movie-thriller) convention. And soon to take place in the Chicago area: ShibariCon, the convention for those who love the art of Japanese rope bondage.

Best,

Michael

posted by Michael at May 1, 2006




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How is it that I live in Chicago and this is the first I'm hearing about ShibariCon? The Chicago Convention & Visitors Bureau is going to get an earful from me!

Posted by: jenny on May 2, 2006 12:19 AM

Just as there is an Association of Association Executives — really — there must be a convention for convention planners. Maybe even an annual get-together for unconventional convention planners. If so, you can be sure it will not be held in Orlando.

Posted by: Rick Darby on May 2, 2006 11:52 AM


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