Sorry I haven't blogged in so long - it's been kind of crazy around here. In addition to all sorts of new things going on at TheJHub (which I'll get to in a second), I've also been working on video for the Journal's regular site, www.idahostatejournal.com. Check out the new video player in the lower left of the main page there - it features video content by yours truly. :)

As for TheJHub - well, all sorts of craziness is going on here. In case you hadn't noticed, we've passed 100 users! And it's my goal to have 500 public profiles on here by the end of the year. So help me out to make this community as exciting as possible - tell your friends, you coworkers, your family, and anyone else you can think of about TheJHub.com. If you want bookmarks to hand out, stop by the Journal offices and ask for me - I'd love to hand you a stack of 'em.

Our photo contest is still going on, too - entries close this Saturday - so be sure to get your photos up if you haven't yet. There aren't too many entries so far, so you've got a great shot at winning that $50 prize.

In other exciting news, as you can see on TheJHub.com's main page, we're going to start published a one-page JHub section in the Journal every Sunday, starting Sept. 23. This means that your articles, blog posts, photos, etc., will have the chance to shine in print once a week. I'll be letting you know if I'd like to use your posts, so be sure to get those great articles/blogs/photos/comments up so you can make your print debut. :)

Finally - and this is what I'm really excited about - I'm thrilled to announce that TheJHub.com is helping to sponsor Oktoberfest, Sept. 29 at Portneuf Valley Brewing. This annual event benefits the ski patrol, and features live music and tons of great food - and, of course, good brews. But here's the really great part for you: Oktoberfest usually costs $5-7, but since we're sponsors I've got a bunch of pairs of tickets to give away. I'll announce this on the main part of the site next week, but those of you loyal blog readers get head start: we're have a little essay contest to win some of these tickets. Write up your own ski experiences - it can be anything from a paragraph to a short novel - in an article or a blog, and we'll enter your name in a drawing for these tickets. I have 9 pairs to give away, so there's lots of opportunity to win.

Whew - told you there was a lot of news. Let me know if you have question/comments/concerns/random thoughts. It's so great to see you all on TheJHub.com!

Kate