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Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), and Joshua Olson (Honest_Ape from HonestApe.net)the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field.

The 44th episode celebrates the election of the 44th president!

Reem rejoins us for this edition of Social Blend, and puts us completely back in line.  Politics and the election dominate our topics this week, particularly our reactions to the victory of President Obama, and our thoughts on how social media propelled his campaign.

As for Mixx news, we remind you all that Mashable’s 2nd Annual Open Web Awards have opened for nominations.  Keep checking Mixx.com and Mashable.com for your chances to vote for Mixx!

Our Community Focus this week is on Gamers Unite, and our user focus is MusicGoat.  As usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge.

Also, listen up towards the end of this episode for a new feature on Social Blend!  Anyone in a band?  Then this one is for you!

Social Blend and Mixx News
VOTE FOR MIXX: Mashable asks, “What’s your favorite social news site?”
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2710453/vote_for_mixx_mashable_asks_what_s_your_favorite_social_news_site

Monumental Mixx Milestone
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2685177/monumental_mixx_milestone

President Obama
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and love out the true meaning of its creed
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2686632/i_have_a_dream_that_one_day_this_nation_will_rise_up_and_live_out_the_true_meaning_of_its_creed

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2686468/president_barack_obama

President-Elect Barack Obama
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2686436/president_elect_barack_obama

An Open Government: President Obama wants your ideas for change
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2709562/an_open_government_president_obama_wants_your_ideas_for_change

Community Focus
Gamers Unite
http://gamersunite.mixx.com/

Stories of the Week
Wassup 2008
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2594724/wassup_2008

Obama’s pick for Chief of Staff
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2707068/the_associated_press_obama_s_pick_for_chief_of_staff_has_tough_guy_re

XKCD: Election
http://www.mixx.com/photos/2692973/election

Lois Lane finally gets that Pulitzer
http://www.mixx.com/photos/2680699/lois_lane_finally_gets_that_pulitzer

User Focus
MusicGoat
http://www.mixx.com/users/musicgoat

Band of the Week
ShadowBoxer28
http://myspace.com/shadowboxer28

The Mixx Lounge
http://www.mixx.com/lounge

The Social Blend Mixx Community
Post stories you’d love to see discussed on Social Blend.  Reem chooses a new article with each new episode
http://socialblend.mixx.com/

Greg’s Mail Sack
Send your hate mail to:
socialblend@gmail.com
Or
cGt2099@sbcglobal.net

Music Credits
Music by Corey Hodgetts / West of October
http://www.myspace.com/coreyhodgetts
http://www.myspace.com/westofoctoberband