And the Winner Is . . .

The votes have been tallied, the results are in, and we have a winner (two, actually). Congratulations to the newly elected user representatives to the LJ Advisory Board: from lj_election_en, it's kylecassidy, and from lj_election_ru, it's nekbke! You can see the full breakdown of results for lj_election_en here and for lj_election_ru here. Thanks to everyone for your participation.

alittleawkward
Run-ins with exes, mistaking someone for pregnant when she's not, getting caught talking about someone as he enters the room—things haven't gotten any less awkward since the last time this community was in the Spotlight.

writergrl
In RL she goes by Sarah Dessen, but on LJ this best-selling author is known as writergrl. Her latest book, Along for the Ride, just hit #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, and you can find all the details on her journal.

team_unemployed
This is one team you probably don't want to be picked for, but once you've been tapped, it's nice to know you have teammates to help you out. Share your job search strategies, favorite free-time fillers, and more at this hangout for the unemployed.

Advisory Board Elections
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The Polls Are Open!

Calling LJ users to the polls—voting starts today, June 22, for user representatives to the LiveJournal Advisory Board! Voting takes place in lj_election_ru for Cyrillic-language users and in lj_election_en for all other users. Here's what you need to know to be an informed voter:

• Polls are open from 9:00 a.m. PDT and MSD, June 22, to 4:30 p.m. PDT and MSD, June 26.


• Only accounts created before March 31, 2009, are eligible to vote in this year’s election.


• Only one account per registered email address may vote.


• The candidates in lj_election_en are webqatch, vichan, kylecassidy, jameth, and daphaknee. Click on the username to see a candidate's nomination statement.


• If no candidate receives a clear 51% of the first-choice vote, the winners will be determined using an Instant Runoff process.


• We'll announce the winners and the results Monday, June 29, 2009, after the results have been examined for accuracy and veracity, and (if needed) run through the Instant Runoff tallying program.


• The new user representatives to the LJ Advisory Board will be seated and begin their terms on July 1, 2009.

hotel_workers
This community has been serving as the hospitality industry's last best hope against insanity since 2003. If you work in a hotel, this is your safe place to let it all out. If you just stay in hotels, this is the place to learn how to be a good guest. Hint: don't throw your keys at the desk clerk.

healthystart
Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain weight, or just get fit, don't wait for New Year's to strengthen your resolve. This community is ready and waiting to offer support and advice on all your health goals—for mind, body, and soul.

persians
All eyes are on Iran as dramatic protests against the results of the presidential election continue to unfold. For a Persian perspective on these events and on Iranian culture in general, check out this community.