Last week on Current.com - 9/29-10/5

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

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// 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

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