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Hello Currenteers,
It's time for another feature release on current.com! Thanks to our crafty dev team, this time around we have something that has been in the works for some time: a brand new embeddable video player!! Here are some notable new features:
Killer new design and slick new layout
New tools for share and embed -- we're going to add some functionality to the share tool in an upcoming release
Controls disappear during playback, but reappear when you mouseover
Info tab gives you the scoop on the video, a brief description, including who uploaded, and how many responses it's received
A brand new end slate featuring other current videos
But enough with the talky-talky. Take it for a test drive and let us know what you think:
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La Blogotheque Show Episode 2: featuring The Dodos, The Grand Archives, and an interview with Beirut frontman Zach Condon
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Current News reports on the Perez Hilton and Miss California gay marraige question
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CarrotMob organizes flashmobs to frequent business as a reward for eco-friendly behavior
Take our new player for a test spin, and shoot us any feedback, questions, or suggestions on our Get Satisfaction page.
-- marioHello Currenteers,
It's time for another feature release on current.com!... more
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Flash mobs are typically formed for the amusement of attendees and spectators, but Carrotmob has turned the flash mob into an engine for social change. Carrotmob convinces consumer flash mobs to shop at retailers who have agreed to contribute a percentage of their income towards making their operation more environmentally friendly. The newly formed NYC wing of Carrotmob pits two Brooklyn hardware stores against each other in a bidding war for the highest percentage of sales to go towards the cause. Carrotmob then spreads with word using tools like Facebook and Twitter to launch the first ever New York City reverse boycott.Flash mobs are typically formed for the amusement of attendees and spectators, but... more
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"Carrotmobbing" is a new strategy to get stores to be more environmentally friendly by using the "carrot" organizing customers to support their efforts instead of the "stick" of protests or boycotts."Carrotmobbing" is a new strategy to get stores to be more environmentally... more
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Carrotmob gives us the chance to take back purchasing power from large corporations, and gives consumers a say in what types of products are sold in stores. Carrotmob gives us the chance to take back purchasing power from large corporations,... more
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By asking which liquor store will contribute the most to improving energy efficiency and then supporting the store with the highest percentage, CarrotMob has proposed an interesting idea for supporting profits while also supporting a shift towards environmentally friendly business.
I'm afraid this isn't "news" per se, since it happened about a month ago, but it does seem like a new idea.
The long version of the video is over 10 minutes long, just so you know.
I'd love to hear what everyone thinks about this!By asking which liquor store will contribute the most to improving energy efficiency... more
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