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Hey Currentites,
As you know, we all have wildly different tastes and interests, and while some people might use current strictly to read and discuss the latest news taking place around the world, others manage to find other creative uses for our little home on the Interwebs.
Case in point? Well, take a look at the number one clipper on our top five clippers list from last week:
metalcookiesxy70 (99 stories)
http://current.com/users/metalcookiesxy70/all/0.htm
AwesomeJosh (91 stories)
http://current.com/users/AwesomeJosh/all/0.htm
TWO-WAY TIE!!
pjacobs51 (83 stories)
http://current.com/users/pjacobs51/all/0.htm
TravG73 (83 stories)
http://current.com/users/TravG73/all/0.htm
arcticspirit (63 stories)
http://current.com/users/arcticspirit/all/0.htm
Katanajon (50 items)
http://current.com/users/Katanajon/all/0.htm
metalcookiesxy70's submissions to current may not be your cup of tea, but they certainly are dedicated. So, what is metalcookiesxy70's passion? the musical tones from video games. Their rapid submission rate scored them the top spot on top contributor list this week, and brought back some fond memories.
Take for instance, anyone who spent time trying to hunting around Konami's sequel to Simon Belmont's tango with Dracula will recall the 8-bit theme from Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.
http://current.com/items/89646334/castlevania_ii_simon_s_quest_the_silence_of_the_daylight.htm
Check out this classic from Mega Man 2?
http://current.com/items/89575760/megaman_2_dr_wily_stage_1_and_2.htm
Or, perhaps you prefer something more recent?
http://current.com/items/89643696/gears_of_war_2_music_heroic_assault.htm
Either way, our previous weeks top contributor, AwesomeJosh, was narrowly unseated by metacookiesxy70 by only a margin of 8 stories. Now, I know what many of you might be thinking, "this isn't news!" or "how is this current-related?" Well just keep in mind, everyone's taste is different, which means that everyone's method of participation on Current is going to differ.
As many of you know, we're making some changes to Current:News, and I've been hinting at some bigger changes for Current.com. We're very aware of differing interests on Current, and some of our enhancements set to roll out in the new year will help address this.
Are you geared up to make a run for top contributor next week? First, submit stories like you've never submitted before, but before you do, make sure you have the tools of the trade. Go to our Apps page and try out our Firefox toolbar, or if you're not into Firefox, give our Make Current bookmarklet a whirl.
http://current.com/everywhere
For now, congrats to our top contributors from last week (and to pjacobs51 and TravG73 for our second two-way tie)! Also, congratulations to metalcookiesxy70 for scoring the top spot this week. We'll see what next week brings!
Best,
Mario
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For those unfamiliar with our weekly recap posts, I typically try to pull together a quick summary of the previous weeks' top contributors and top commented stories. From now on we're going to try something a little different for a change. Instead of simply listing the top contributors, I'm going to feature a post from the previous week's top contributor in the weekly blog recap.
So to kick things off, let's take a look at last week's top contributors:
AwesomeJosh (78 stories)
http://current.com/users/AwesomeJosh/all/0.htm
TravG73 (66 stories)
http://current.com/users/TravG73/all/0.htm
Katanajon (58 stories)
http://current.com/users/Katanajon/all/0.htm
rudrashahid (52 stories)
http://current.com/users/rudrashahid/all/0.htm
JackHerer (49 stories)
http://current.com/users/JackHerer/all/0.htm
Last week, AwesomeJosh took the top spot for contributions, so let's dive into one of his stories. The one that caught my eye was titled "One-person news crews," and it came from the Washington Post. If you haven't read it yet, check it out:
One-person news crews
http://current.com/items/89617569/one_person_news_crews.htm
The basic concept is that enhancements in technology have made some newsroom gigs redundant, but I also wonder how much citizen journalism plays into this as well. The cost of a fully staffed newsroom may no longer be justified, considering that online video, and up-to-the-minute news reporting via tools like Twitter are at everyone's disposal. I would've loved to hear more from AwesomeJosh about his take on this.
Here are some other eye-catching stories posted by AwesomeJosh last week:
A Sugar Free School
http://current.com/items/89620191/a_sugar_free_school.htm
Jellyfish Gone Wild
http://current.com/items/89617551/jellyfish_gone_wild.htm
Nude Virgin Mary Playboy Cover
http://current.com/items/89617528/nude_virgin_mary_playboy_cover.htm
Mysterious Acorn Shortage
http://current.com/items/89620187/mysterious_acorn_shortage.htm
Congrats AwesomeJosh! Keep up the good work!
Do you want to be in the running for top contributor? First step, engage in clipper fury, but before you go wild consider these tips:
- Get the tools: We just launched a set of tools to help you submit stories from anywhere on the web. Go to our Apps page and try out our Firefox toolbar, or if you're not into Firefox, give our Make Current bookmarklet a whirl. http://current.com/everywhere
- Don't just copy and paste the story: People want to know what you think, so be sure to include some insight. Get a conversation going, and you may find it more rewarding.
- Give them something to look at: Take the time to update your story with an image. If you plan to pull from an image site like Flickr, give credit where credit is due.
- Share and share alike: Use tools like Twitter and Facebook to get more people in on the discussion.
Well, that's it for this week. Be sure to check out AwesomeJosh's profile (and our other four top contributors). Until next week, happy submitting!
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
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We've had a busy couple of weeks over here at Current. In case you missed it, our re-build went out with some enhancements to search, RSS feeds, and the return of the jumbo footer.
Read more here: http://current.com/items/89517212/deployment_complete_improved_search_rss_feeds_and_the_return_of_the_jumbo_footer.htm
The team has been working hard on bug fixes, but if you happen to come across any strange behavior shoot us an email at support [at] current.com.
// HP VCAM Winners! //
The HP VCAM assignment winners have been selected. This round was the most successful VCAM to date, with over 150 submissions! The field was so strong that HP selected to purchase a total of 5 submissions which are the following:
1) Community Printing
http://current.com/items/89413552_community_printing
2) Hey Ben!
http://current.com/items/89378056_hp_wireless_ad_hey_ben
3) It’s Not Me It’s You
http://current.com/items/89365738_it_s_not_me_it_s_you
4) Wireless Team
http://current.com/items/89411731_wireless_team
5) You’re Gonna Get it
http://current.com/items/89408199_you_re_gonna_get_it
Congrats to everyone who participated! Read more here: http://current.com/items/89498401/hp_results.htm
// VC2 Leaderboard Winner //
Our VC2 leaderboard winner this week is titled Custom Kicks, and it comes from VC2 producer DonQ. In his own words, "Artist Josiah gives us his introduction, instruction, and reflection of the emerging retroactive urban art medium in Los Angeles. Taking the art of graffiti to another level..."
Take a look and leave him a comment on the pod. Congrats, DonQ!
View Custom Kicks: http://current.com/items/89486588/custom_kicks.htm
See more contributions from tommytoyz: http://current.com/users/DonQ
Since we missed posting last week, let's give a little love to our VC2 leaderboard winner for the week prior. This one comes to us from Danielmklopp, and it's titled Peanuts 4 Peru. Here is his description, "Risking infection, social conflict, and international challenges, social service professionals from Ohio in North America prepare to embark on global connection of experiencing impacting life changes with individuals and families from Peru..."
Take a look and leave him a comment on the pod. Congrats, Danielmklopp!
View Peanuts 4 Peru: http://current.com/items/89430819/peanuts_4_peru.htm
See more contributions from tommytoyz: http://current.com/people/tommytoyz
// Top 5 Contributors on Current.com //
Once again, here are your top 5 contributors from last week:
bmltv (222 items)
http://current.com/users/bmltv
TravG73 (70 items)
http://current.com/users/TravG73
dankitti (53 items)
http://current.com/users/dankitti
itenerantsurf (52 items)
http://current.com/users/wlwatkins
doithengiaorg (46 items)
http://current.com/users/doithengiaorg
And, since we skipped last week, here are the top 5 contributors for the week of 11/03 - 11/09:
bmltv (159 items)
http://current.com/users/bmltv
WhichWayIsUp (101 items)
http://current.com/users/WhichWayIsUp
TWO-WAY TIE FOR THIRD!!
bedeboop (77 items)
http://current.com/users/bedeboop
AND
DeliaTheArtist (77 items)
http://current.com/users/DeliaTheArtist
doithegiaorg (72 items)
http://current.com/users/doithegiaorg
TravG73 (65 items)
http://current.com/users/TravG73
So there you have it, an overview of the last two weeks on Current. If you missed anything, now is your chance to pick up where you left off. I'll see you here next week for another recap!
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
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It's time once again to recap last week's happenings on Current.com. With the election around the corner, it's not surprising that discussion around the candidates, issues, and platforms are in full gear. Let's dive right in.
// Hack the Debate IV //
Our final presidential debate has come and gone, but that doesn't mean we're done putting your content on air. We have big plans for election day, so keep your ears to the ground. When news hits, you'll hear it on our blog or from @current on Twitter first. In the meantime, in case you missed our debate coverage, head on over to our debate page to watch the full versions:
http://current.com/debate
Follow Current on Twitter: http://twitter.com/current
// VC2 Leaderboard Winner //
For a non-political change of pace, check out friendswelove's pod, Friends We Love featuring Ellis Gallagher aka © Ellis G.
Not only is it an interesting showcase of the Brooklyn street artists unique signature style, but it's also last week's VC2 Leaderboard winner. Congrats friendswelove!
View Friends We Love featuring Ellis Gallagher aka © Ellis G: http://current.com/items/89383936_
See more contributions from friendswelove: http://current.com/people/friendswelove
// Top 5 Contributors on Current.com //
Last week's top contributor spots were a lot closer than previous weeks. It's great to see 4 out of our 5 top contributors all cracked triple digit contribtions, which is awesome. Here they are Current, your top 5 contributors from last week:
bmltv (130 items)
http://current.com/people/bmltv
metalcookiesxy70 (127 items)
http://current.com/people/metalcookiesxy70
Apocalipstick (126 items)
http://current.com/people/Apocalipstick
GETTINGOUTOURDREAMS (104 items)
http://current.com/people/GETTINGOUTOURDREAMS
TravG73 (94 items)
http://current.com/people/TravG73
It's great to see some new faces in the mix this week -- welcome to the top 5 metalcookiesxy70 and GETTINGOUTOURDREAMS! Kudos to all, and thanks for all the hard work!
// Most Commented Stories //
The week before last was dominated by discussions about the plummeting Dow, but apparently last week was back to business at hand: election, election, election. Well, to be fair, there was some excellent discussion around the combat unity deployed on US soil, and INSERT OKLAHOMA ABORTION STORY DETAILS. Aside from that, the topics du jour centered on McCain, Obama, and Palin. Anyone want to throw a Joe Biden story in for good measure? Here are the top commented stories from each day last week, in case you missed them the first time around:
Monday
12 major newspapers endorse Obama today
http://current.com/items/89401067_
Tuesday
POW guard claims McCain was not tortured
http://current.com/items/89405774_
Wednesday
Preemptive arrest = 8 years in jail?
http://current.com/items/89410359_
Thursday
Final McCain and Obama debate, scathing but personal
http://current.com/items/89412381_
Friday
The Fraud of Joe the Plumber
http://current.com/items/89415813_
Saturday
Sarah Palin crowd in North Carolina gives reporter a kick
http://current.com/items/89421599_
Sunday
Colin Powell endorses Obama
http://current.com/items/89424849_
// Webcams = Retro Swag //
In case you missed it, we've mined the swag pit and uncovered a load of retro Current swag goodness...and we want to send it your way. The concept is simple: record a webcam, get a piece of retro swag. Easy, right?
Head over to Stephanie's blog post for more details: http://current.com/items/89411121_
And here's a hint, record webcams on the items on the Current.com homepage and you could get a double bonus: retro swag and your webcam on TV in Current:News.
Start recording!
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
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Follow me on Twitter? http://twitter.com/manimaIt's time once again to recap last week's happenings on Current.com. With... more
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Whoa, how did it get to be Wednesday already? The days are simply flying by, so let's recap last week before it completely gets away from us.
// Hack the Debate III //
As planned, John McCain and Barack Obama faced off last week in the second presidential debate of the election season. Sparks flew, people tweeted, and Dan Rather kept both of the candidates in line, to the best of his ability. We're doing it all again this week with Hack the Debate IV. So whether you missed last week's debate or if you're just looking for more information, head over to our debate page:
http://current.com/debate
1. Sign up for a Twitter account: http://twitter.com/signup
2. Include #current in your tweets on the night of the debate.
3. Watch the debates on Current TV, or watch our live stream online at: http://current.com/debate
4. Follow Current on Twitter: http://twitter.com/current
// VC2 Leaderboard Winner //
JesseMorgan's pod, Norman's Favorite Donkey, is a look at a Canadian farmer's interest in the US elections despite the looming elections in his native Canada. It's an interesting take on the election year, so give it a look and leave JesseMorgan a comment and a vote.
View Norman's Favorite Donkey: http://current.com/items/89369402_
See more contributions from JesseMorgan: http://current.com/people/JesseMorgan
// Top 5 Contributors on Current.com //
After tallying last week's contributions, I can only come to one conclusion: starr111 must've gone on vacation. This week belonged to bmltv, who took the #1 sport with 444 items. Wow. Check out the rest of the standings:
bmltv (444 items)
http://current.com/people/bmltv
itenerantsurf (130 items)
http://current.com/people/itenerantsurf
TravG73 (106 items)
http://current.com/people/TravG73
Apocalipstick (78 items)
http://current.com/people/Apocalipstick
shugaray (74 items)
http://current.com/people/ivxx
It takes a lot to clip items at such a steady pace week after week. Keep up the good work!
// Most Commented Stories //
The week before last was dominated by discussions about the plummeting Dow, but apparently last week was back to business at hand: election, election, election. Well, to be fair, there was some excellent discussion around the combat unity deployed on US soil, and INSERT OKLAHOMA ABORTION STORY DETAILS. Aside from that, the topics du jour centered on McCain, Obama, and Palin. Anyone want to throw a Joe Biden story in for good measure? Here are the top commented stories from each day last week, in case you missed them the first time around:
Monday
Army combat unit to deploy on US soil
http://current.com/items/89375879_
Tuesday
Obama hatred at McCain rallies: "Kill him!"
http://current.com/items/89380265_
Wednesday
McCain, Obama face off in high stakes debate
http://current.com/items/89382048_
Thursday
Son of Tenn. Lawmaker Hacked Palin's E-Mail
http://current.com/items/89385157_
Friday
Owner's sign says Obama supporters can't park in his lot
http://current.com/items/89392696_
Saturday
US: panel finds Palin abused power
http://current.com/items/89394712_
Sunday
US: Oklahoma forces women undergoing abortion to view fetus
http://current.com/items/89397352_
As you can imagine, these are just the top stories discussed each day, so if there was another that stood out to you from last week, please let me know in a comment below. I'll see you back here next Monday!
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
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Hey everyone, welcome to Monday...or mid-Monday. It's time, once again, to wrap up what went down in the Current community last week, so let's jump right in.
// Hack the Debate III //
The much anticipated debate between VP candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden rocked the world last Thursday, and it sent ripples throughout the community. Did Palin meet expectations? Did Biden blow her out of the water? Plenty of discussion took place (check out the Most Commented Stories section below), but that's just the beginning.
The stage has been set for John McCain and Barack Obama to meet up once again, this time in a Town Hall setting, and we are all ready to go with Hack the Debate III. That's right, fire up your Twitter account and get ready to #current all night long. Head to our debate page for more details:
http://current.com/debate
Sign up for a Twitter account: http://twitter.com/signup
Follow Current on Twitter: http://twitter.com/current
// VC2 Leaderboard Winner //
The economic crisis has stirred up some pretty raw emotions, and last week illdoctrine took a minute to give his take on the situation in a pod he called Economics and Annoying Smart Guys. Check out his take on the situation here:
http://current.com/items/89339343_
He must've struck a chord with people because his pod ended up being last week's VC2 leaderboard winner. Kudos to you, illdoctrine, and thanks for sharing your thoughts on the situation here at home. BTW -- nice Dr. Strangelove reference.
// Top 5 Contributors on Current.com //
What would we do without contributions to pour over on a daily basis? What would we put in Current:News? What would we comment and vote on? Contributions are what keep the wheels turning here at Current.com, so let's all take a minute to thank our top 5 contributors from last week:
starr111 (285 items)
http://current.com/people/starr111
bmltv (139 items)
http://current.com/people/bmltv
itenerantsurf (133 items)
http://current.com/people/itenerantsurf
Apocalipstick (106 items)
http://current.com/people/Apocalipstick
ivxx (86 items)
http://current.com/people/ivxx
As you can see, starr111 came back with a vengeance and reclaimed the top spot last week. We'll see what happens next week. We have a few new faces in the top 5 this week, so let's give kudos to itenerantsurf, Apocalipstick, and ivxx. Keep it up, guys!
// Most Commented Stories //
Last week's most commented on stories centered around the plummeting Dow, religious beliefs, the VP debates, and the safety of cannibis. There's plenty to enjoy, so take a look at last week's most commented stories:
Monday
Britain rallies after the Dow plummets
http://current.com/items/89352408_
Tuesday
Religion: Why do people believe in God?
http://current.com/items/89354632_
Wednesday
Palin might be a better debater than thought?
http://current.com/items/89358486_
Thursday
Shock: cannabis is 'safer than alcohol and cigarettes'
http://current.com/items/89362046_
Friday
Palin, Biden face off in VP debate
http://current.com/items/89365000_
Saturday
Flirting her way to victory
http://current.com/items/89369183_
Sunday
Palin says Obama 'palling around' with terrorists
http://current.com/items/89371425_
As always, these are just a few of the stories discussed at length last week. If there is another one out there that caught your eye, point us in the right direction by linking to it in a response below.
Well, there's another week on Current.com in the books, and it looks like we're off to a good start for the next one. I'll see you back here next Monday!
Best,
Mario
Online Community Team
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