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Sneak Peek for That’s Gay: Johnny Weir

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

I'm so in love with Johnny Weir and everything he's done for figure skating—the world's gayest sport—that I couldn't wait for this week's show to give you a sneak peek and a special, ultra-gay outtake. Watch infoMania on Thursdays at 10/9c. infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com . added by: bryan_safi

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GM Kills Hummer After Failed Deal with Chinese Automaker

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/24/business/main6239497.shtml GM will officially wind down Hummer operations as a deal with a Chinese automaker stalled over Chinese environmental concerns. You gotta love Hummer — a brand so quintessentially American, so brazenly gas-guzzling, that even the Chinese find it offensive. added by: PsychoAlan

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Trippy Pollution Photography – Can Something So Ugly Actually Be Beautiful?

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Is it wrong to ooooo and ahhh over spectacularly colorful photos of environmental pollution? This collection, taken by a frustrated property owner, is oddly beautiful as well as enlightening. http://www.greenwala.com/profiles/linda-lucille/blog/4922-Trippy-Pollution-Photo… added by: sfinfgeld2

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Orca kills trainer at SeaWorld Orlando

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

ORLANDO – A SeaWorld trainer was killed Wednesday when an orca pulled her into the water as she was talking to visitors. The same orca, or killer whale, has been tied to two earlier deaths in 1991 and 1999, according to the Humane Society of the United States, which has campaigned to keep marine mammals out of theme parks. Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman John Mulhall said paramedics were called to the Shamu Stadium at the theme park resort where they found a worker who could not be revived. More at link. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35566392/ns/us_news-life/ added by: Ricky84

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90 Second Oscar Picks: Actress in a Leading Role

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

This Rotten Tomatoes Show 90 Second Oscar Pick checks in with noms in the Best Actress category, which includes: -Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” – Helen Mirren in “The Last Station” – Carey Mulligan in “An Education” – Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire” – Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia” The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema. For more from the Rotten Tomatoes Show: http://rottentomatoesshow.com For more about movies from Current: http://current.com/movies added by: Brett_Erlich

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Falling Through Ice Fails: infoMania’s Olympic Unhopefuls

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Olympic athletes wow us with the ways they go OVER the ice. People on YouTube wow us with the ways they go THROUGH the ice. Go to http://current.com/unhopefuls for more. infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com . added by: Conor_Knighton

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Bigger bonuses for bankers! Up 17% in 2009

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The NY Times is reporting that bankers had a plum year in 2009. While unemployment creeped above 10% and thousands of Americans saw significant reductions in their income, the big banks on Wall Street who helped kick off our exciting Great Recession paid out $20.3 billion in bonuses. A 17% increase over the previous year. Well that's exciting news for bankers (and for the state of New York, which has come to depend heavily on the taxes raised from Wall Street's bonuses). But what does it mean for the rest of us? Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/business/24bonus.html?ref=todayspaper added by: afitzgerald

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Colbert Can’t Cover Olympics Without Getting Sued

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Stephen Colbert's coverage of the Olympic games hit a snag Monday night when he was informed that NBC has a stranglehold on everything Olympic related. NBC's grip is so tight, he can't even show any geometric shapes of any size or color without getting sued. If he wants to show the Olympic rings, they must be pixelated. If he wants to say “Olympic coverage,” he…well he can't. Luckily he's come up with a better name for the games: “Quadrennial Cold Weather Athletic Competition.” added by: Future_America

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DVDo’s and DVDon’ts for Feb 23

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

We've got your DVDo's and DVDon'ts lined up like ducks with giant bullseyes on them. So why not sit back and see what you should and shouldn't purchase for your home viewing pleasure? Our “Movie You Should Buy And Love” Pick: The Informant! has Matt Damon, Steven Soderbergh and enough dry humor to make you feel bad about not seeing it in theaters.

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Student-Built Eco Car Gets 2,752 MPG

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Mechanical engineering students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (my alma mater) have developed an eco supercar that gets 2,752 MPG! I never get tired of stories like these. As the car industry trips over itself trying to tap the fuel-efficient vehicle market, they end up getting pwned by a group of kids. And they been doing it since 2005! This car isn't some “complicated” hybrid or electric vehicle…it is 100-percent battery free. added by: jerryjamesstone

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