Big Mojo Thursday Linkage

I can feel the buzz in the air. It's going to be a good night.

Costa Rica's pineapple boom raises environmental questions

West Wing writer tackles Facebook

EU threatens sanctions against Russia

LA Times: Executive privilege showdown looms for Congress, White House
House Democrats schedule a hearing that would put former White House counsel Harriet Miers under oath. The Justice Department prepares a last-ditch court appeal.

KBR, Partner in Iraq Contract Sued in Human Trafficking Case

Obama camp meets with Iraq war veterans protesting at Democratic convention(YEAH IAVA!!)

Bankruptcies Soar For Seniors, Study Finds

Washington Post: Black Delegates Also Bask in Obama's Big Moment
Lena Taylor, a Wisconsin state senator from Milwaukee, is "overwhelmed" by the history that will be made Thursday night, when Sen. Barack Obama will become the first African American to accept a major-party presidential nomination.

NBC apologises for ignoring Matthew Mitcham's partner after Olympic win

Contractors account for a quarter of U.S. spy operations

Iraq reaches oil agreement with China(Heck of a job Bushie!!)

CNNMoney.com: Bankruptcy filings surge to 1 million - up 29%
As things in the economy have gotten worse, the number of people and businesses heading to bankruptcy court has spiked.