tagged w/ DNC 2008
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On the streets of both Denver and St. Paul, protestors, demonstators and anarchists were out in force.On the streets of both Denver and St. Paul, protestors, demonstators and anarchists... more
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A public service announcement from Chevy Chase to Jolly Green and the rest of the TV Free Burning Man Crew. Don't burn your balls! HA!A public service announcement from Chevy Chase to Jolly Green and the rest of the TV... more
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Shep got busted putting up posters in Denver.
Don't do graffiti, kids. It'll only get you in trouble.Shep got busted putting up posters in Denver.
Don't do graffiti, kids.... more
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Whoa, where did the weekend go? I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! Let’s roll right into the recap from last week on Current.com.
// VC2 Leaderboard //
Our VC2 leaderboard winner from last week took a look at The Darkside of Donuts. Take a minute to open your eyes to the seedy jelly-filled underbelly of deep-fried dough. Congratulations matt_fisher!
http://current.com/people/matt_fischer
// From Olympics to Politics and the DNC //
The torch went out in Beijing, and with it the attention of the Current.com community shifted stateside to the DNC. The community was abuzz with political discussion, debate, and speculation last week, and with the upcoming RNC I’m sure we’re in for more.
Here are a few stories to check out in case you missed them:
Kennedy makes dramatic appearance at DNC
http://current.com/items/89236576_
Bill Clinton backs Obama at Convention
http://current.com/items/89243589_
Al Gore DNC speech: ‘We must seize this opportunity’
http://current.com/items/89247256_
Obama accepts Democratic nomination
http://current.com/items/89247429_
Sarah Palin is McCain’s VP
http://current.com/items/89248904_
// VCAM: The Wachovia Results are in! //
Congrats to the producers of the following spots for being $2500 richer! (in no particular order)
Adventure Dollar (thisispaisley)
http://current.com/items/89026064_
Way2Save Love (jsav2)
http://current.com/items/89030441_
Jay's Way2Save (roboriot)
http://current.com/items/89045808_
Wachovia's Way2Save for Something Special (profplumb)
http://current.com/items/89011315_
What Will You Save For? (thisismotion)
http://current.com/items/89049543_
Wachovia Gets It Popping (dpfeffer) [Note: This one is locked due to legal reasons]
http://current.com/items/89028044_
One For You (Interstate5)
http://current.com/items/89051417_
Every Dollar Counts (eustacescrubb)
http://current.com/items/89030050_
// Top Commented Stories on Current.com //
What were the most discussed stories on Current.com last week? Never fear, here are the top commented stories from last week:
FBI to allow warrantless investigations
http://current.com/items/89231135_
Who will face up to the climate change crisis?
http://current.com/items/89232392_
Mexicans deported from US face shattered lives
http://current.com/items/89232990_
Surfer stuns physicists with theory of everything and gets grant
http://current.com/items/89244791_
Iraqis show video of teen girl in suicide vest
http://current.com/items/89236350_
American soldiers shot and killed handcuffed Iraqi prisoners, then dumped the bodies
http://current.com/items/89241325_
Shops reject same-sex wedding cards
http://current.com/items/89240241_
Too clever to spell? Wrong spelling can indicate ‘too much’ knowledge
http://current.com/items/89234456_
Michelle Obama: Husband will be ‘extraordinary president’
http://current.com/items/89236725_
Obama assassination plot foiled in Colorado
http://current.com/items/89237624_
Anti-War protesters have every right to yell “F**k FOX News!”
http://current.com/items/89235576_
Kucinich electrifies convention arena
http://current.com/items/89240212_
Hillary Clinton: ‘Obama is my candidate’
http://current.com/items/89222275_
// Social Media’s impact on Election 2008 //
Will sites like Twitter have an impact on voters? We’re running a top-secret social news experiment, and want you to be a part of it. We’re a little ways off from getting this going, but sign-up for a Twitter account and connect to http://twitter.com/current to get in on the fun.
http://current.com/items/89243001_
What caught your attention this week? Tell me in a response below. Let’s see what’s in store for Current this week!
Mario
Online Community Team
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