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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.

As our American friends make their way to chow down on some fine turkey and celebrate Thanksgiving, we unleash the 46th edition of Social Blend… yes, this one has a STRANGE title – but all is explained in this podcast.

This week, Reem returns to Social Blend, and has to tolerate Greg and Jay bitching about how lame and how much fail TWILIGHT is as literature and as a film.  We also remind you all that you can VOTE FOR MIXX in the 2nd Annual Open Web Awards over at Mashable…  You can vote ONCE PER DAY – so make it count and get behind Mixx!

We take a look at all the new implemented changes at Mixx.com and discuss a wide range of opinions and feedback from Mixxers – both the positive and the negative.  Our Community Focus this week is Jay’s BEER community.

Reem’s story of the week focuses on the economy and real estate – and what the current state of affairs is in the financial crisis.  Jay takes a look at a bunch of turkeys being slaughtered – interestingly enough, this video doubles as an interview with Sarah Palin.  Just go see it.  It’s priceless.

Greg takes a look at the current and contemporary concerns of dyslexic Christians; and then has a look at some Apple apples that are not made by Apple.  Our user focus is Leonards, and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge.

Social Blend and Mixx News
Vote Mixx NOW @ Open Web Awards
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2834917/vote_mixx_now_open_web_awards

Who loves you, baby?
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2832452/the_mixx_blog_who_loves_you_baby

Submit To Groups – Please Read
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2857591/submit_to_groups_please_read_from_kerry_at_mixx

Community Focus
Beers
http://beers.mixx.com/

Stories of the Week
Twilight Sucks: If you are an adult watching/reading it, you are an idiot
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2870552/twilight_sucks_if_you_are_an_adult_watching_reading_it_you_are_an_idiot_the_argument

Twilight: The Sun is definitely not shining on this movie
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2891265/twilight_the_sun_is_definitely_not_shining_on_this_movie

Fannie, Freddie suspend evictions during holiday season
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2851785/fannie_freddie_suspend_evictions_during_holiday_season_washingtonpost_com

Epic: Palin does interview while turkeys are slaughtered in background
http://www.mixx.com/stories/2852795/epic_sarah_palin_turkey_does_tv_interview_while_turkeys_are_slaughtered_in_the_background_video

Concerns of dyslexic evangelicals
http://www.mixx.com/photos/2820946/concerns_of_dylsexic_evangelicals

Apple apples are not from Apple
http://www.mixx.com/photos/2815866/apple_apple_apples_are_not_from_apple

User Focus
Leonards
http://www.mixx.com/users/leonards

Band of the Week
Gold Tooth
http://www.myspace.com/goldtooth1

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