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Testing. Radio.

Alex Pearlman — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:16:43 GMT

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Fri, Mar 29 2013 06:16:43

I heart Frank Turner #fthc #radiobdc · Amanda Menditto

#radiobdc at #Naga · Amanda Menditto

Benjamin Frances Leftwich #radiobdc #bfl · Amanda Menditto

@the1975 with #radiobdc · Christine Hayden

St Patrick's morning #radiobdc #gentlemanhall #theblackrose · Amanda Menditto

#radiobdc · Amanda Menditto

Air traffic controller. Private set. @morrdanielle #airtrafficcontroller #mullen #friday #radiobdc · Erika

#radiobdc Irish Bash! · Christine Hayden

The 1975 #radiobdc #vscocam #vscophile #concert · Jon Gaffney

#the1975 @ BMH #radiobdc #+1series · lusinedemi

The 1975 performing at Brighton Music Hall. Courtesy of @radiobdc. #music #boston #concert #radiobdc · Gary Yin

How I start my Mondays #radiobdc · ejordan12

Private concert by Air Traffic Controller. #radiobdc #mullen #airtrafficcontroller #friday #kickofftheweekend · Erika

Happy st pattys day#radiobdc · kramerjulie

Seth is a natural in the ancient art of #sharing #stpattysday #radiobdc #boston #guinness #breakfast · _Gentlemen HALL

@gentlemenhall killing it at the #radiobdc Irish Breakfast · Christine Hayden

@gentlemenhall at @theblackrose #radiobdc #boston #stpatricksday · Jason Layne

RadioBDC's Irish Bash

Alex Pearlman — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:45:10 GMT

We hit downtown Boston on Sunday to celebrate the city's favorite holiday, St. Patrick's Day.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Sun, Mar 17 2013 10:45:10

The day started off with a great set by Gentlemen Hall and a traditional Irish breakfast at the Black Rose at 8 am.

Good morning. I'm spinning Irish tunes w/@RadioBDC at @blackroseboston. Doors are open. @gentlemenhall will perform. Happy St. Paddy's Day.
— Adam 12 · Sun, Mar 17 2013 05:06:36

Adam 12 kicked off the festivities by giving out some free swag to the crowd.

Top o' the mornin' from The Black Rose! Come down for a pint of Guinness & a set from Gentleman Hall! http://instagr.am/p/W9Ua2DsS_P/ · RadioBDC

Full house at the Black Rose and we're giving away hats. Do you have the RadioBDC app on your phone? You get a hat! http://pic.twitter.com/GOLXka0WWi · RadioBDC

Have the RadioBDC app on your phone? If so, Adam 12 was giving out shirts and hats.

@RadioBDC swag woo! http://pic.twitter.com/bF2jw54CE1 · Gentlemen HALL

This guy right here can't wait for the first pour #Guinness http://pic.twitter.com/tQm29rI3wl · RadioBDC

Baby Gabriel was the youngest RadioBDC fan at the Black Rose.

Baby Gabriel, the youngest reveler at The Black Rose #esquirish @ Black Rose http://instagr.am/p/W9cvcANvVA/ · Pete Wayner

Gentlemen Hall, complete with a flute and tambourine, rocked The Black Rose.

Gentlemen Hall, bathed in St. Patrick's morning light. Irish Breakfast at the Black Rose. http://instagr.am/p/W9eC_xsS4-/ · RadioBDC

Dancing with a flute!

@gentlemenhall knows how juices flow (w/ @RadioBDC & @Guinness at The Roisin Dubh) http://vine.co/v/bpWBTlqPavV · Jason Layne

Here's a little @gentlemenhall, playing at the Black Rose http://vine.co/v/bpWBxxdguV6 · RadioBDC

10 minutes until first pour at Black Rose #Guinness #StPattysDay
— RadioBDC · Sun, Mar 17 2013 06:51:44

It's 10 am! The Guinness is here. http://pic.twitter.com/zuUd6FGXpG · RadioBDC

The black rose bar in Boston line out the door live music #irishnation #goodthingdocshere
— thekidfour · Sun, Mar 17 2013 07:11:29

Time for beers! @radiobdc irish breakfast http://instagr.am/p/W9ij7HrdXN/ · Benielle

@gentlemenhall killing it at the #radiobdc Irish Breakfast @ Black Rose http://instagr.am/p/W9lnQ-OU-C/ · Christine Hayden

Brand Bowl: Tracking music chatter

Alex Pearlman — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:19:44 GMT

In collaboration with Billboard and PointsLocal, RadioBDC had its own version of Brand Bowl churning out data on the most-talked about music in last night's Super Bowl ads.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Mon, Feb 04 2013 09:19:44

We started keeping track of what people were saying right after kick-off. The Flaming Lips' appearance in Hyundai's "Epic Play-Date" ad got fans riled up quickly and the debate ranged from outrage to appreciation.

Hyundai Santa Fe Epic Playdate Super Bowl Commercial · superbowl2013ads

i think seeing the flaming lips in that hyundai ad was like the real true final nail of the coffin (i know, i'm too forgiving)
— Liz Ryerson · Sun, Feb 03 2013 16:48:14

So I'm curious, are all you hipsters out there crying your eyes out over The Flaming Lips starring in a Hyundai commercial?
— Ricky Mast · Sun, Feb 03 2013 17:30:15

@sarah_minnick I wonder how much the Flaming Lips got paid ( er, sold out ) for that spot? #Hyundai
— Wendy Wassink · Sun, Feb 03 2013 15:48:20

Flaming Lips appear in a commercial. Most look confused; the hipsters contemplate whether Coyne has sold out or if they should buy a Hyundai
— Meanwhile in Tucker · Sun, Feb 03 2013 15:33:08

And...the Flaming Lips have now officially sold out. #hyundai #suv
— Paul Alfieri · Sun, Feb 03 2013 15:30:50

Flaming Lips! Why thank you Hyundai!
— Matt Turrigiano · Sun, Feb 03 2013 16:18:03

Taco Bell's use of "We are Young" by Fun. drove a lot of tweets, making Taco Bell the most-loved brand for Brand Bowl overall. But it was the Spanish translation of the popular song that really pushed it over the edge.

Viva Young - 2013 Taco Bell Game Day Commercial · tacobell

Spanish version of "We Are Young" in Taco Bell spot made it for me. Best ad so far.
— Mariangela McMurray · Sun, Feb 03 2013 16:50:10

Loved the #FUN @OurNameIsFun song 'We are young' sung in Spanish in the Taco Bell #SuperBowl ad
— True Fashionista Now · Sun, Feb 03 2013 16:55:38

LOVED the Spanish version of "We are Young" in the Taco Bell ad. #SB47
— Ivan Dávila · Sun, Feb 03 2013 17:01:54

Obviously, Beyonce's presence in the Twittersphere was overwhelming - and it was a run-away winner.

Pepsi Beyonce Super Bowl Commercial Halftime Countdown · superbowl2013ads

Not going to lie, my favorite "ad" was the #pepsi countdown to beyonce. What was your #favoritead?
— Fun Foodie · Sun, Feb 03 2013 18:57:19

The brand winner of the #superbowl is #Beyonce and #Pepsi..No ad will match the rational and emotional message that woman sends!
— Candace Williams · Sun, Feb 03 2013 17:35:10

Other musical acts that got a lot of love included Skee-Lo (for Toyota), Quiet Riot (for Hyundai), and Alicia Keys (for a gorgeous rendition of the national anthem).

Toyota RAV4 2013 Big Game Commercial "Wish Granted" Starring Kaley Cuoco (Official) · toyotausa

Alicia Keys takes the National Anthem to new heights to kick off Super Bowl XLVII. Beautiful voice, piano, fantastic! #USA
— Glen · Sun, Feb 03 2013 15:28:41

Europe's General Strike, in pictures

Alex Pearlman — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:57 GMT

A pan-European general strike crippled Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal. Belgium also saw mass protests, and transportation across the western side of the continent was deeply affected.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Thu, Nov 15 2012 06:16:57

Spain sees protests and riots across the country.

Riot police push a woman down the stairs of a Metro station in #Madrid #Spain http://pic.twitter.com/tdHgVaUm #14N #14nRiseup #ACAB · Take the square

Official sources in #Spain say 82 arrests and 34 wounded, 18 of them police #14N #14nRiseup #huelgageneral
— Take the square · Wed, Nov 14 2012 06:08:43

Some horrifying photos of riots in Spain are beginning to make the rounds on the internet, and the numbers of arrests and injuries is still unclear. Spain is gearing up for more protests planned for later tonight.

Protesters in #Spain write phone num of lawyers on their bodies in case of arrest. 82 reported arrests #14N http://pic.twitter.com/PRT5tmHA #14NRiseUp · Leil-Zahra

Piquete de la huelga social @tomalahuelga. Desde @acampadaBankia llegarán hasta el hospital La Princesa. #14NAlaCalle http://pic.twitter.com/G9pog1jR · acampadasol

Translation of the sign above: "If they rob our futures, we will shut down the city."

Total of arrests in Spain on 14-N protest reaches 57 - police #14N http://pic.twitter.com/AovM9H7v http://fb.me/29gH20wVs · CATALINA AMBROSIO

10 years old protestor injured by police in Tarragona, #Spain #14N http://pic.twitter.com/eIE5SBKB · Anonymous SkY

@hg14n Cádiz #HuelgaGeneral14N #LaLuchaSigue #SpanishRevolution #14NaLaCalle http://pic.twitter.com/MSjGPFtF · Carlos Travieso

"El peor enemigo de un gobierno corrupto es un pueblo culto". #Pancartas14N #14Nalacalle http://pic.twitter.com/iqXD3pTK · Frases célebres

Translation: "The worst enemy of a corrupt government is a cultured people"

Protests across Spain turneded violent in the evening, as riot police and protests clash in the streets. Rubber bullets and tear gas were reportedly launched at protesters in the evening, while demonstrators lit police vehicles on fire, smashed bottles and threw rocks.

#14N, Huelga General - #Police vehicle on fire, #Barcelona, a few minutes ago #Spain #EuropeUprising http://twitpic.com/bd8nwd via @TwitPic · Filip Bulovic

Spanish Rampage: General strike erupts in street violence · russiatoday

Protests turning ugly in spain, rubber bullets fired and we saw 2 fires in downton madrid- lots of riot police #14n http://pic.twitter.com/w8AlDDWR · Monica Villamizar

#25N: @ciu ha demostrat durant la vaga #14N q no està preparada per liderar cap procés #sobiranista (II) #tenimpressa http://pic.twitter.com/70jQT372 · Toni Segovia

This is #Barcelona live right now! Its #SpanishRevolution! #N14 http://twitpic.com/bd8598 via @TwitPic · angel razo

Atocha a las 23.00 @acampadasol @acampadasala @democraciareal @ARMAKdeODELOT #SpanishRevolution #WorldRevolution #14N http://pic.twitter.com/3JGOqsj0 · estado policial#14N

Rompo mi huelga en twiter para mostrar una buena causa #AlgoEstáCambiando #SpanishRevolution http://pic.twitter.com/Q7Wu6qOe · Monstris

World responds to shooting with shock, prayers

Alex Pearlman — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:10:43 GMT

After a teenage peace activist was shot in the head by Taliban militants on her way home from school, the internet exploded with messages of hope, support, and condemnation.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Tue, Oct 09 2012 08:10:43

War on women. Liberty-loving 14-year-old girl gunned down by Taliban in Pakistan - http://NYPOST.com http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/anti_taliban_year_old_schoolgirl_WLLXPZII3zFFWzi8uQPcSL
— Elena · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:53:25

Injured innocent future of Pakistan .. #Malala http://pic.twitter.com/MiY82Q1S · Hashim Raza Ghadiri

Looking forward to see a #PTI rally among all foreign peace activists in support of #Malala #PTIPeaceMarch #Pakistan
— Dr Rabia Jamal · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:53:04

#US & their paid #Fakeliberal agents are concealing civilian drone death & on the otherhand using attack on Malala for own agenda #Pakistan
— anjum kiani · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:53:04

#MALALA gets attacked not by any #Drone dude!! she's been hit by bullet in #SWAT #PAKISTAN Whts your take on this #PTI
— FAISAL MAHMOOD · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:53:16

When we blame Taliban we should also highlight the beauty of Islam for so called Talibans are surely not Islam. @TalatHussain12
— Obaid Chawla · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:50:33

@MSharifKhattak @DocSA_ @sufisal --Sir why your Party and leader not condemning killing attempt on Malala ?Supporting Taliban like always?
— ehsan shah · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:50:52

You're a coward like no other if you're threatened by a 14 yr old promoting girls' education & shooting her in the head #malala #peace
— Sarah Kakakhel · Tue, Oct 09 2012 08:03:15

Shame on you #PakistanTaliban, devoid of all humanity. Do you have no boundaries? #Malala inspires a whole new generation to fight4peace.
— Sara Khan · Tue, Oct 09 2012 08:03:20

Taliban added #Malala to hitlist early 2011. She continued to speak out & advocate for peace. Bravery beyond her own nation's leaders.
— amna nawaz · Tue, Oct 09 2012 02:26:14

I want an education. I want to become a political leader after that. We have to lead #Pakistan away from trouble." - #Malala Yousufzai
— Amara Javed · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:59:51

Attack On #Malala Is An Attack Of A #Failed Dying Ideology Of Hate On A Rising Shining Ideology Of Peace Long Live #Malala #Pakistan
— Syed Asif Ali · Tue, Oct 09 2012 08:02:56

Good profile of the shot pakistani teen who stood up to the taliban http://www.rferl.org/content/shot-pakistan-teen-stood-up-to-the-taliban/24734006.html
— Judit Alguero · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:52:43

I condemn the attack on Malala Yusufzai. Mr Imran Khan is holding a press conference in which he will also do the same.Height of intolerance
— Dr. Arif Alvi · Tue, Oct 09 2012 04:26:10

Malala Yousufzai stood up to the horrors of the Pakistani Taliban, in Swat, before the rest of the country had woken up to the danger.
— Afridien · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:39:53

I can see why the big men are scared of the little girl Malala Yousafzai http://www.pakfaces.com/article/98/malala-yousafzai-first-national-peace-award-winner
— Kate_Rothwell · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:39:51

“@dawn_com: PHOTO: #Malala Yousufzai undergoes treatment at a military hospital after an attack http://dawn.com/2012/10/09/taliban-attack-teenage-peace-campaigner-malala-yousufzai/ http://pic.twitter.com/GjLpqh0l” · inBreak

Attack on Malala is an act of cowardice. Only, cowards will attack a minor girl. #Pakistan #Malala #Swat #Karachi #KPK #Peshawar
— Iftikhar Ud Din · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:39:17

How much bounty will Mr.Bilour place on the heads of the beasts who attacked malala,they are known to us all. #MALALA
— Adnan Khan · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:39:56

@MaryamNSharif: Attack on Malala shd not b seen as an attack on an individual. It is indeed an attempt 2 strangulate every progressive voice
— Zarin Shoaib · Tue, Oct 09 2012 07:39:25

The best tweets from the Millennium Campus Conference

Alex Pearlman — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:38:24 GMT

There were so many, it was hard to choose!

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Wed, Sep 19 2012 08:38:24

@JeffDSachs: Your homework assignment is to end global poverty. We have the power and the tools here in this room. #mcc2012.
— IYC · Sat, Sep 15 2012 13:58:46

It's not about starting NGOs, it's about listening #mcc2012
— nicki ❤ · Sat, Sep 15 2012 13:32:20

So glad we finally addressed the problem of ego in student organizing at this conference!! #mcc2012
— Tori P. · Sat, Sep 15 2012 13:33:37

The general theme of the most influential speakers today "build partnerships, be humble, and tackle obstacles of your time 1 by 1" #mcc2012
— Mahi_Flame · Sat, Sep 15 2012 16:28:51

We are behind on environmental sustainability. We have entered into the era of environmental instability. -- @JeffDSachs #MCC2012
— Shengxiao Yu · Sat, Sep 15 2012 14:11:24

many calls to action tonight - Leymah Gbowee asks us how prepared we are to tackle world issues, to take it beyond the classroom #mcc2012
— Marion Brossard · Sat, Sep 15 2012 14:29:29

@JeffDSachs just made me name the #MDGs in front of the auditorium. Proud to know them. #MCC2012 #fb
— Shengxiao Yu · Sat, Sep 15 2012 14:52:32

@LeymahRGbowee If you were a US citizen, you would have been the country's first women president. Thanks for your honest opinion. #MCC2012
— Arpit Gupta · Sat, Sep 15 2012 15:29:48

Leymah Gbowee. Must admit i got a little chocked up. #mcc2012 @ Blackman Auditorium / Ell Hall http://instagr.am/p/PnPlGePi53/ · John Taylor

Never thought I would be in the same room with Paul Farmer. Thank you #MCC2012 for an amazing weekend!
— Sally Pollard · Sat, Sep 15 2012 16:29:53

It was such an honor to attend the Millennium Campus Conference at Northeastern this year. So many inspiring people #MCC2012
— Jasmine Miles · Sat, Sep 15 2012 16:52:17

So honored to hear this Nobel Laureate speak on the power of young people. #MCC2012 http://pic.twitter.com/RRVKrZu8 · Phelps Stokes

For developed countries, cell phones are a convenience. For developing countries, cell phones mean being connected not isolated. #MCC2012
— Shengxiao Yu · Sat, Sep 15 2012 18:20:19

The positive energy at #mcc2012 #boston was absolutely amazing. Thank you for an incredible weekend and a foundation for change
— Lauren Ashley · Sun, Sep 16 2012 21:31:57

Movements require civic engagement with government and ultimately in-person relationships. Social media can facilitate these #mcc2012
— Ken Patterson · Sat, Sep 15 2012 09:56:38

"We now see a lot of confusion between the three d's: diplomacy, defense and development" #mcc2012
— Delia Harrington · Sat, Sep 15 2012 13:00:47

The National Palace gets demolished

Alex Pearlman — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:43:18 GMT

Tweets and pics from J/P HRO, the organization carrying out the task.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Tue, Sep 11 2012 08:43:18

@JPHRO began demolition of the #Haiti Presidential Palace today a Gov of Haiti and ISPAN lead project. http://pic.twitter.com/PiBDx0rb · J/P HRO

J/P HRO works tirelessly into the night demolishing Haiti's Presidential Palace. http://pic.twitter.com/vqc0KYvn · J/P HRO

JP HRO engineering team on the National Palace Job Site. http://pic.twitter.com/U5ct3tPX · J/P HRO

A member of J/P HRO's engineering team at the National Palace Job Site. http://pic.twitter.com/JWhOAWyv · J/P HRO

Photos from the Palace Demolition Site: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151026418652167.413921.314222577166&type=1
— J/P HRO · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:54:58

Twitter outraged over Jordan's rape laws

Alex Pearlman — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:55:42 GMT

After a 14-year-old Jordanian girl was kidnapped and repeatedly raped, her attacker was let off the hook when he agreed to marry her. The forced marriage is legal under Jordan's Penal Code Article 308. Twitter users took to the web to show their outrage.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Mon, Sep 03 2012 04:55:42

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?! Teen forced to marry rapist http://bit.ly/OGl2zH #women #rape #marriage #Jordan
— MrsButters · Fri, Jun 29 2012 08:41:42

Department of WTF: a 14-year-old rape victim in Jordan is forced to marry her rapist, thanks to retrograde law: http://bit.ly/KHUHLp
— Laila Lalami · Fri, Jun 29 2012 09:06:14

"her attacker agreed to marry her" Isn't supposed to say she agreed to marrying him? So gross. Article 308 being used. http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/fury-jordan-teen-girl-forced-marry-rapist
— Jana Daoud · Thu, Jun 28 2012 02:14:24

Horrified, can you even imagine it? > Jordan's shameful 'rape-law' http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/06/28/223266.html + http://hardlyconversational.tumblr.com/post/13731916921/article-308 via @matthewteller
— Kirsten Henton · Fri, Jun 29 2012 07:46:00

In Jordan Article 308 allows rape charges to be dropped if the perpetrator agrees to marry the victim. Wow
— Kagiso Motlanthe · Fri, Jun 29 2012 06:08:02

In Jordan, it is okay to rape a 14 year old repeatedly over 3 days so long as you marry her afterwards - http://www.france24.com/en/20120628-rape-law-triggers-fury-jordan
— Peter Spooner · Thu, Jun 28 2012 12:04:49

Idiotic rape law in Jordan propagated by idiots http://bit.ly/Ma2JSZ #exmuslim
— Reddit ExMuslims · Thu, Jun 28 2012 15:12:08

This is ridiculous! RT @STcom: 'Rape-law' in Jordan, which allows rape charges to be dropped if the (cont) http://tl.gd/i2r0bm
— Michelle Tan · Thu, Jun 28 2012 18:08:45

In Jordan Article 308 allows rape charges to be dropped if the perpetrator agrees to marry the victim. Wow
— Kagiso Motlanthe · Fri, Jun 29 2012 06:08:02

Exactly like the Amina case in Morocco RT @PamelaScully Rape-law triggers fury in Jordan http://shar.es/sUigo
— ibnkafka · Fri, Jun 29 2012 07:13:10

Twitter outraged over Jordan's rape laws

Alex Pearlman — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:18 GMT

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Fri, Jun 29 2012 09:58:18

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?! Teen forced to marry rapist http://bit.ly/OGl2zH #women #rape #marriage #Jordan
— MrsButters · Fri, Jun 29 2012 08:41:42

Department of WTF: a 14-year-old rape victim in Jordan is forced to marry her rapist, thanks to retrograde law: http://bit.ly/KHUHLp
— Laila Lalami · Fri, Jun 29 2012 09:06:14

"her attacker agreed to marry her" Isn't supposed to say she agreed to marrying him? So gross. Article 308 being used. http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/fury-jordan-teen-girl-forced-marry-rapist
— Jana Daoud · Thu, Jun 28 2012 02:14:24

Horrified, can you even imagine it? > Jordan's shameful 'rape-law' http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/06/28/223266.html + http://hardlyconversational.tumblr.com/post/13731916921/article-308 via @matthewteller
— Kirsten Henton · Fri, Jun 29 2012 07:46:00

In Jordan Article 308 allows rape charges to be dropped if the perpetrator agrees to marry the victim. Wow
— Kagiso Motlanthe · Fri, Jun 29 2012 06:08:02

In Jordan, it is okay to rape a 14 year old repeatedly over 3 days so long as you marry her afterwards - http://www.france24.com/en/20120628-rape-law-triggers-fury-jordan
— Peter Spooner · Thu, Jun 28 2012 12:04:49

Idiotic rape law in Jordan propagated by idiots http://bit.ly/Ma2JSZ #exmuslim
— Reddit ExMuslims · Thu, Jun 28 2012 15:12:08

This is ridiculous! RT @STcom: 'Rape-law' in Jordan, which allows rape charges to be dropped if the (cont) http://tl.gd/i2r0bm
— Michelle Tan · Thu, Jun 28 2012 18:08:45

In Jordan Article 308 allows rape charges to be dropped if the perpetrator agrees to marry the victim. Wow
— Kagiso Motlanthe · Fri, Jun 29 2012 06:08:02

Exactly like the Amina case in Morocco RT @PamelaScully Rape-law triggers fury in Jordan http://shar.es/sUigo
— ibnkafka · Fri, Jun 29 2012 07:13:10

Morsi claims victory in Egypt, confusion reigns

Alex Pearlman — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:05:31 GMT

This morning, the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate announced victory, although the election results won't be officially announced until the end of the week. Meanwhile, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) have issued a decree that retains military power.

Storified by Alex Pearlman · Mon, Jun 18 2012 09:05:31

With 97% of polling stations reporting, #morsi ahead of shafiq by 1.2 million votes #EgyPresElec
— Ikhwanweb · Sun, Jun 17 2012 18:22:42

#Egypt political uncertainty as Shafiq's campaign now claims victory in the elections. Never depend on an unofficial exit tally! #WarmTahrir
— Bilal | بلال ا تحرير · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:43:30

Egypt is in a bad state right now. They just had elections, elected a president, and now the military dissolves the parliament.
— Derek Bowe, Jr. · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:44:58

Egypt Elections: Morsi Claims Victory, But Constitutional Chaos Takes Center Stage http://huff.to/MZRMPc via @HuffPostWorld
— Sherif Abu El-wafa · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:46:45

As unveiled woman, the election of #muslimbrotherhood #Morsi as new #Egypt president doesn't worry me, I voted for him in runoff Congrats :)
— Nadia el-Magd ناديا · Sun, Jun 17 2012 19:10:57

Muslim Brotherhood wins Egypt's election. Generals throw tantrum in sandbox, change constitution. | http://ow.ly/bE4QO
— Mark Gonzales · Mon, Jun 18 2012 07:18:33

Egypt's military sets out its powers · aljazeeraenglish

The officially tallies will be released Thursday. However, SCAF says it will retain the powers it has, and drafted a series of demands for the creation of the new constitution and parliamentary elections.

What amounts to a coup by #SCAF I Egypt's generals act to negate outcome of presidential poll http://gu.com/p/38ctn/tw via @guardian #Egypt
— Mohamed Daadaoui · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:02:15

http://bit.ly/N9wqlX "SCAF, along with the president, will have veto powers of any of the constitution’s provisions." #egyelections
— Dylan Crimmins · Mon, Jun 18 2012 06:41:35

In graphic: SCAF outlines its explicit terms leaving the new president with limited powers. · aljazeeraenglish

Is the revolution under threat? Some see Morsi as the "revolutionary candidate," but blogger SandMonkey refutes that. He writes: "I have been under continuous attack from many of the revolutionaries for not supporting Morsy. Well, my dear friends, I am sorry that you are a bunch of cowards that let your fear control your political choices. I am not that kind of man. If I attacked Morsy, it’s because I don’t want him being dubbed the revolution’s candidate, because he simply isn’t, and will never be in my eyes. Our revolution called for a civil state: nonreligious, non-military, and this guy will try to form a religious military state."

Chapter's end!

In my humble opinion, today concludes the end of the first chapter of the Egyptian revolution. I know that other people have it divided i...

Those revolutionaries who do support the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate show their support in Tahrir Sq.

People shouting #Morsi name at me walking around #Tahrir. People rejoicing and declaring a clear win by brotherhood. #Egypt #EgyElections
— Moe Ahmed · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:44:29

#MuslimBrotherhood thanks people for electing #Morsi as #Egypt president, will join tomorrow's protests against last night #scaf declaration
— Nadia el-Magd ناديا · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:41:08

Des militants de Mohammed Morsi occupent la place #tahrir. Ils sont en tête des estimations pour #egypresident. http://pic.twitter.com/dagLhElT · David Leclercq

Translation for above tweet: "Activists for Mohammed Morsi crowd Tahrir Sq..."

March of 200 are walking talaat harb to tahrir. They are chanting Morsi Morsi http://twitpic.com/9xwoe5 · Omnia Al Desoukie

More people are pouring into the square "Morsi won"
— Omnia Al Desoukie · Mon, Jun 18 2012 08:42:53