Nominations are open for the 2009 Bloggies. Gosh darnit, I think Consumerist deserves consideration for some of these categories. Despite severe staff cutbacks in the 4th quarter, we kicked some serious ass. And now, thanks to Consumers Union buying us, we’re back and better than ever. If you agree, put our name in over here.

(Yes, these are different (and more prestigious) than the one we told you about yesterday).

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