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Posted by the_wako_kid, at 04:16PM 08/20/08 :
Disney wants to socialize with parents, too
Note: Disney launching a social network doesn't sound like anything new, but this time it's catering to parents.
Posted by maybelline, at 02:31PM 08/20/08 :
Obama's Wide Web: From YouTube to Text Messaging, Candidate's Team Connects to Voters (WaPo)
Note: This year's primary season, spanning six months, proved that online buzz and activity can translate to offline, on-the-ground results. Indeed, the web has been crucial to how Obama raises money, communicates his message and, most important, recruits, energizes and turns out his supporters. His online operation is the envy of strategists in both parties, redefining the role that an online team can play within a campaign.
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 11:43AM 08/20/08 :
Veep Sheet: Kaine and Obama meet tonight
Note: After a day of campaigning in Virginia, Barack Obama is overnighting in Richmond tonight as the guest of Gov. Tim Kaine, Politico has learned from Old Dominion sources.
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 11:41AM 08/20/08 :
Text messaging could help Obama's turnout
Note: When Barack Obama announces his choice for vice president, the real payoff may come during the next few months — one text message at a time.
Posted by driftabit, at 11:21PM 08/19/08 :
Toby Keith Praises Obama, Says He's A Democrat
Note: whoa...this is a surprise
Posted by samuel_james, at 08:23PM 08/19/08 :
John McCain's Desertion of Family and his wife Carol
Note: To know a man you must first see how he treats his dog. You can tell a lot about people by how they behave with their loved ones, you can see the issues and learn about their behavior and motivations. The same can be said about how you treat your wife and especially during the tough times that life brings to us all.
Posted by g8rrrry, at 05:26PM 08/19/08 and by 1 others:
Why Short Women With Long Legs Are The Most Attractive
Note: Short women with long legs are the most naturally attractive to men, according to a new study.Women who shape up to the ideal include the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Racquel Welsh and Marilyn Monroe.Scientists report today that symmetry is important to attractiveness in the body as well as the face, as had previously been shown.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:11PM 08/19/08 :
Political Punch
Note: FTP: ""Finally, we must help Georgia rebuild that which has been destroyed," Obama said. "That is why I’m proud to join my friend, Senator Joe Biden, in calling for an additional $1 billion in reconstruction assistance for the people of Georgia." ~~~~~~~~~~Read my comment on this blog - posted by Beverly
Posted by walkertr, at 02:52PM 08/19/08 :
Newsweek, Washington Post Step Up Convention Coverage Online
Note: The Washington Post Company’s Newsweek.com and Washingtonpost.com will offer seven hours of live coverage each day during the upcoming Democratic and Republican national conventions. The sites will feature streaming video coverage from 4 p.m. to midnight, ET, Monday through Thursday, during both weeks. Along with Post and Newsweek reporters and analysts, the sites will see a range of high-profile Internet guests. In a statement, Washingtonpost.com Executive Editor Jim Brady said, “Our live video and our ability to incorporate readers’ uncut footage straight from their mobile phones will give users a conventions experience like never before.”
Posted by walkertr, at 02:50PM 08/19/08 :
Electronic Arts Withdraws Take-Two Bid, Continues Negotiations
Note: Electronic Arts has withdrawn its $2 billion tender offer for Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the “Grand Theft Auto” game franchise, to enter private negotiations. “We continue to have great respect for Take-Two’s creative teams and products and are hopeful that we can work together to reach a mutually agreed transaction,” EA CEO John Riccitiello said in a statement. Take-Two Executive Chairman Strauss Zelnick said he and the rest of his company’s board welcomes including EA in a formal process to consider strategic alternatives, including acquisitions.
Posted by diane_court, at 02:01PM 08/19/08 :
Baltimore Swimmer Michael Phelps Surpasses 1 Million Facebook Fans
Note: Fresh off his record-breaking performance at the Beijing Olympics, Baltimore swimmer Michael Phelps also continues to make giant waves online. As of Tuesday morning, the 23-year-old's Facebook fan page had just over 1 million members.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 12:01PM 08/19/08 :
The REAL John McCain: Less Jobs, More Wars.
Note: "The REAL McCain is a multimillionaire who owns ten luxurious homes. The REAL McCain backs President Bush's tax cuts for big corporations. The REAL McCain empathizes only with the interests of our nation's wealthy minority, not its money-strapped majority. But far too many are buying into McCain's deceit because the corporate press won't present the whole picture, so we created this video to educate the public about the REAL McCain.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 09:51AM 08/19/08 :
The Real Elitist: Video of McCain's Collection of Mansions Reveal He's Not Your Average Joe | Election 2008 | AlterNet
Note: FTP: " Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films teams up with the AFL-CIO and SEIU to make "McCain's Mansions: the Real Elitist." "
Posted by maybelline, at 11:57PM 08/18/08 :
Phelps pays the price for his fame — facing the media
Note: You could feel sorry for Michael Phelps — almost. After winning eight golds at Beijing he’s been crowned the world’s greatest swimmer and greatest Olympian ever but that claim to fame comes with a price — and that’s the media … all of us … and there sure are a lot of us.
Posted by maybelline, at 05:44PM 08/18/08 and by 1 others:
Can technology bring buzz to conventions?
Note: It's been a while since the Democratic and Republican conventions captured voters' attention by actually deciding who the presidential nominees would be. But this year the parties are fighting to bring back some buzz with high-tech devices they hope will give some excitement to the four-day event.
Posted by maybelline, at 05:38PM 08/18/08 :
Obama raises $7.8 million in San Francisco
Note: Barack Obama raked $7.8 million Sunday at three separate fundraisers in San Francisco, telling a VIP dinner crowd _ many of whom paid $28,500 to attend _ that he would win the presidency in November but to expect a tough battle with Republicans in the meantime.
Posted by maybelline, at 04:39PM 08/18/08 :
"Earth's News Feed" by Streeter Seidell on CollegeHumor
Note: classic
Posted by walkertr, at 03:39PM 08/18/08 :
Casual Male Brands Itself Online
Note: The Casual Male Retail Group is launching BoldXL, a social networking site that is marketed at larger sized 18 to 24–year–old men. BoldXL will have articles, blogs and videos focusing on big and tall men, along with fashion tips and satirical content.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:35PM 08/18/08 :
NYT Backs Up NBC: McCain Was Not In "Cone Of Silence" Before Saddleback
Note: FTP:"Mr. Warren, the pastor of Saddleback, had assured the audience while he was interviewing Mr. Obama that "we have safely placed Senator McCain in a cone of silence" and that he could not hear the questions... Interviewed Sunday on CNN, Mr. Warren seemed surprised to learn that Mr. McCain was not in the building during the Obama interview. "
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Posted by the_wako_kid, at 04:16PM 08/20/08 :Disney wants to socialize with parents, too
Note: Disney launching a social network doesn't sound like anything new, but this time it's catering to parents.
Posted by maybelline, at 02:31PM 08/20/08 :Obama's Wide Web: From YouTube to Text Messaging, Candidate's Team Connects to Voters (WaPo)
Note: This year's primary season, spanning six months, proved that online buzz and activity can translate to offline, on-the-ground results. Indeed, the web has been crucial to how Obama raises money, communicates his message and, most important, recruits, energizes and turns out his supporters. His online operation is the envy of strategists in both parties, redefining the role that an online team can play within a campaign.
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 11:43AM 08/20/08 :Veep Sheet: Kaine and Obama meet tonight
Note: After a day of campaigning in Virginia, Barack Obama is overnighting in Richmond tonight as the guest of Gov. Tim Kaine, Politico has learned from Old Dominion sources.
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 11:41AM 08/20/08 :Text messaging could help Obama's turnout
Note: When Barack Obama announces his choice for vice president, the real payoff may come during the next few months — one text message at a time.
Posted by driftabit, at 11:21PM 08/19/08 :Toby Keith Praises Obama, Says He's A Democrat
Note: whoa...this is a surprise
Posted by samuel_james, at 08:23PM 08/19/08 :John McCain's Desertion of Family and his wife Carol
Note: To know a man you must first see how he treats his dog. You can tell a lot about people by how they behave with their loved ones, you can see the issues and learn about their behavior and motivations. The same can be said about how you treat your wife and especially during the tough times that life brings to us all.
Posted by g8rrrry, at 05:26PM 08/19/08 and by 1 others:Why Short Women With Long Legs Are The Most Attractive
Note: Short women with long legs are the most naturally attractive to men, according to a new study.Women who shape up to the ideal include the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Racquel Welsh and Marilyn Monroe.Scientists report today that symmetry is important to attractiveness in the body as well as the face, as had previously been shown.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:11PM 08/19/08 :Political Punch
Note: FTP: ""Finally, we must help Georgia rebuild that which has been destroyed," Obama said. "That is why I’m proud to join my friend, Senator Joe Biden, in calling for an additional $1 billion in reconstruction assistance for the people of Georgia." ~~~~~~~~~~Read my comment on this blog - posted by Beverly
Posted by walkertr, at 02:52PM 08/19/08 :Newsweek, Washington Post Step Up Convention Coverage Online
Note: The Washington Post Company’s Newsweek.com and Washingtonpost.com will offer seven hours of live coverage each day during the upcoming Democratic and Republican national conventions. The sites will feature streaming video coverage from 4 p.m. to midnight, ET, Monday through Thursday, during both weeks. Along with Post and Newsweek reporters and analysts, the sites will see a range of high-profile Internet guests. In a statement, Washingtonpost.com Executive Editor Jim Brady said, “Our live video and our ability to incorporate readers’ uncut footage straight from their mobile phones will give users a conventions experience like never before.”
Posted by walkertr, at 02:50PM 08/19/08 :Electronic Arts Withdraws Take-Two Bid, Continues Negotiations
Note: Electronic Arts has withdrawn its $2 billion tender offer for Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the “Grand Theft Auto” game franchise, to enter private negotiations. “We continue to have great respect for Take-Two’s creative teams and products and are hopeful that we can work together to reach a mutually agreed transaction,” EA CEO John Riccitiello said in a statement. Take-Two Executive Chairman Strauss Zelnick said he and the rest of his company’s board welcomes including EA in a formal process to consider strategic alternatives, including acquisitions.
Posted by diane_court, at 02:01PM 08/19/08 :Baltimore Swimmer Michael Phelps Surpasses 1 Million Facebook Fans
Note: Fresh off his record-breaking performance at the Beijing Olympics, Baltimore swimmer Michael Phelps also continues to make giant waves online. As of Tuesday morning, the 23-year-old's Facebook fan page had just over 1 million members.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 12:01PM 08/19/08 :The REAL John McCain: Less Jobs, More Wars.
Note: "The REAL McCain is a multimillionaire who owns ten luxurious homes. The REAL McCain backs President Bush's tax cuts for big corporations. The REAL McCain empathizes only with the interests of our nation's wealthy minority, not its money-strapped majority. But far too many are buying into McCain's deceit because the corporate press won't present the whole picture, so we created this video to educate the public about the REAL McCain.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 09:51AM 08/19/08 :The Real Elitist: Video of McCain's Collection of Mansions Reveal He's Not Your Average Joe | Election 2008 | AlterNet
Note: FTP: " Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films teams up with the AFL-CIO and SEIU to make "McCain's Mansions: the Real Elitist." "
Posted by maybelline, at 11:57PM 08/18/08 :Phelps pays the price for his fame — facing the media
Note: You could feel sorry for Michael Phelps — almost. After winning eight golds at Beijing he’s been crowned the world’s greatest swimmer and greatest Olympian ever but that claim to fame comes with a price — and that’s the media … all of us … and there sure are a lot of us.
Posted by maybelline, at 05:44PM 08/18/08 and by 1 others:Can technology bring buzz to conventions?
Note: It's been a while since the Democratic and Republican conventions captured voters' attention by actually deciding who the presidential nominees would be. But this year the parties are fighting to bring back some buzz with high-tech devices they hope will give some excitement to the four-day event.
Posted by maybelline, at 05:38PM 08/18/08 :Obama raises $7.8 million in San Francisco
Note: Barack Obama raked $7.8 million Sunday at three separate fundraisers in San Francisco, telling a VIP dinner crowd _ many of whom paid $28,500 to attend _ that he would win the presidency in November but to expect a tough battle with Republicans in the meantime.
Posted by maybelline, at 04:39PM 08/18/08 :"Earth's News Feed" by Streeter Seidell on CollegeHumor
Note: classic
Posted by walkertr, at 03:39PM 08/18/08 :Casual Male Brands Itself Online
Note: The Casual Male Retail Group is launching BoldXL, a social networking site that is marketed at larger sized 18 to 24–year–old men. BoldXL will have articles, blogs and videos focusing on big and tall men, along with fashion tips and satirical content.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:35PM 08/18/08 :NYT Backs Up NBC: McCain Was Not In "Cone Of Silence" Before Saddleback
Note: FTP:"Mr. Warren, the pastor of Saddleback, had assured the audience while he was interviewing Mr. Obama that "we have safely placed Senator McCain in a cone of silence" and that he could not hear the questions... Interviewed Sunday on CNN, Mr. Warren seemed surprised to learn that Mr. McCain was not in the building during the Obama interview. "
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