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Vlog: The medium is the message
Created: 07/18/2006
Video description: Whether sharing stories about their kids or collaborating on ways to better the world, vloggers recognize the power of their young but growing media format. CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers investigates the world of video blogging at the June 10 event in San Francisco.

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