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The Words They Used

swift — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:04:41 -0800

"Of great concern to me, during those same four days in Denver, they rarely mentioned the attacks of September 11, 2001."

ABC reporter arrested in Denver

waraw — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:08:30 -0800

ABC reporter arrested in Denver on a sidewalk after filming senators and VIP's at a private meeting with big-money donors. Video here. Asa Eslocker, the reporter in question, is now remaining mum, though he has been working on stories about the influence of lobbyists who throw some pretty lavish parties, including a private performance by Kanye West.

Greening the DNC

mattbucher — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:01:16 -0800

This summer in Denver, at the 2008 Democratic National Convention fried foods will be forbidden at the committee's 22 or so events, as is liquid served in individual plastic containers. Plates must be reusable, like china, recyclable or compostable. The food should be local, organic or both. It's all part of Greening 2008 Convention. They've filmed some webisodes to "peel back the curtain" on the greening process, but not many delegations have signed up for the competition yet.

A Brokered Convention, President Jeb Bush and southern Protestant prohibitionist

geoff. — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:01:42 -0800

The process and history of "brokered conventions," for both the Republican and Democratic parties: What if no candidate gets a majority (2025 delegates for the Democrats, 1191 for the much smaller Republican convention)? This is where "brokered convention" comes in. Actually, it is more like "All hell breaks loose." All delegates are now up for grabs. All the candidates try to grab as many delegates as they can ... but after the first ballot, the delegates are free agents don't have to obey their chairman or anyone. Some might not care about dams and bridges but might trade their vote for a promise to insert a plank in the platform to [ban voting machines, build a 20' electrified fence on the Mexican border, declare the chicken to be the national fowl, you name it].

Welcome to Nerd Vegas

Alvy Ampersand — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:15:13 -0800

"It's a gathering of tribes. Strange, nerdy tribes." The only guide to San Diego's Comic-Con 2007 you'll need, courtesy of The Comics Reporter (And former Suck.com contributor) Tom Spurgeon.

Can I have a keychain?

parmanparman — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:51:54 -0800

It's spring, and that means its convention time! In Las Vegas, tomorrow, don't miss the Virtual Air Traffic Convention in Las Vegas! Dusseldorf on Saturday? There's Top Hair 2007 wow! But wait there's more--- Perhaps you'd like to polish your skills in treating the multiple-disordered suicidal client! I know I would! Functional Foods? Learn why seawater has a salty taste at the Bagkok International Book Fair! Hot! Find your own convention.

SalonCon

Squid Voltaire — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:22:15 -0800

Salon Convention is not geared towards any one particular subset of people, but anyone who is interested in pursuing salons and leisure activities typically associated with the Victorian time period.

E3 Cancelled?

zabuni — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:49:35 -0800

E3 is finished. Or maybe not. The video game trade show was long known for long lines, unruly fans, and people who weren't supposed to be there. Will a combination of fan supported gaming conventions and corporate sponsored events pick up the slack?

Sailor Bubba

aburd — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:59:01 -0800

Anime Conventions have been the site of some very fun oddness and geekery. Much of this stems from the rampant Cosplay that occurs at these events. In terms of true cosplay-style anime-con weirdness there is only one true legend: Sailor Bubba . Finally the living icon of the Midwest's Anime Central Convention has been been given an honor that truly suits his stature.

White folks need to get over their fear of being called a racist.

expriest — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:36:18 -0800

White folks need to get over their fear of being called a racist. Oh the things you hear at the College Republicans' National Convention.