Were you ever able to resolve this? I am getting the same errors.
Thanks,
i was able to fix this on my wp install.
i was getting the error in firebug that said $(document).ready is not a function.
I followed the instructions here
http://codeimpossible.com/2010/01/13/solving-document-ready-is-not-a-function-and-other-problems/
I added the bodyguard code in the annouceme.js file and it is working fine now.
