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Anti-‘Obamacare’ Congressman Doesn’t Understand How Health Insurance Works [Sigh]

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Anti-‘Obamacare’ Congressman Doesn’t Understand How Health Insurance Works [Sigh]

New Maryland Republican Representative Andy Harris won his seat on a platform of resisting the expansion of “government-run or government-mandated insurance.” He also spent Monday demanding to know why he had to wait 28 days for his own government-run insurance. More

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Bush: ‘I’d Have Endorsed Obama If They’d Asked Me’ [Surprises]

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Bush: ‘I’d Have Endorsed Obama If They’d Asked Me’ [Surprises]

During the 2008 campaign, President George W. Bush told a group of visiting Brits that he “probably” wouldn’t vote for McCain, according to Financial Times writer Alex Barker. That’s not all: He also said he would’ve endorsed Obama if asked. More

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Glee: The Bully of the Beast [Video]

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Glee: The Bully of the Beast [Video]

What a very special episode of Glee : Our favorite musical misfits took on the hot topic of teen bullying… and juvenile delinquents… and gay boyfriends…and imagined old butch ladies in tutus. Yes, all very pressing issues of the day. More

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How to Keep Secrets—Even on Facebook [Guides]

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on How to Keep Secrets—Even on Facebook [Guides]

No human relationship can withstand complete transparency. Facebook gives you plenty of opportunities to commit social faux pas in the name of “connecting,” but there’s no feature to help you keep necessary secrets. You have to get tricky about it. More

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Boardwalk Empire Is Officially a Let Down [Reviews]

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Boardwalk Empire Is Officially a Let Down [Reviews]

Because of its storied history of quality programs, I give every show that airs on HBO a chance. But after nine episodes it’s time to pass judgment on the network’s lavish Prohibition-era drama Boardwalk Empire : It’s just not good. More

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Gossip Girl: Hamilton in the House [Video]

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Gossip Girl: Hamilton in the House [Video]

Whether the rich, beautiful youngsters on Gossip Girl are going to Columbia, raping teens, or attending to Fashion’s Night Out there’s only one thing that matters: power. Who has it, who wants it, and who comes out on top? More

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President Obama Is a Nas and Lil Wayne Fan These Days [Music]

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on President Obama Is a Nas and Lil Wayne Fan These Days [Music]

Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner has published an extremely long interview with Barack Obama , during which he was asked about Rolling Stone ‘s “specialty,” popular music. Turns out the president’s rap taste is expanding beyond your grandfather’s plain old Jay-Z. More

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Introducing the Mark Zuckerberg Halloween Mask [Costumes]

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Introducing the Mark Zuckerberg Halloween Mask [Costumes]

He mediates our most intimate relationships. His story will soon dominate movie theaters. And his attitude toward privacy can be downright terrifying. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the ultimate in spooky this Halloween — hence this free cut-out mask. More

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How a College Kid Livestreamed His Roommate Having Gay Sex, Possibly Causing a Suicide [Crime]

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on How a College Kid Livestreamed His Roommate Having Gay Sex, Possibly Causing a Suicide [Crime]

Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei , both 18, have been charged with planting a webcam in a Rutgers dorm and broadcasting a classmate’s sexual encounter. The classmate is believed to have committed suicide. Here’s what Dharun did, step by step. More

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Columbia Writing Professor Sends World’s Haughtiest Email to Former Students [Academia]

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Columbia Writing Professor Sends World’s Haughtiest Email to Former Students [Academia]

Janette Turner Hospital is the author of Orpheus Lost and other books, and a professor at Columbia. She sent MFA students at her old school, the University of South Carolina, the following note about their inferiority. It is amazing. More

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