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“…Jon Stewart’s Best Cable News Interviews…” (video..)

“…Over the years, Stewart has joined programs on the likes of Fox News, CNN and MSNBC to debate and discuss the most prominent issues in media and politics. Sometimes things can get a little heated (insert “Crossfire” joke here) – … Continue reading

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“…The 11 Most Badass Last Words Ever Uttered..”

“…Some people try to pull off immortality with a lifetime of achievements and noble acts. But why piss away all that energy on altruism when you can simply spout one badass quote before you take the dirt nap – - … Continue reading

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“…Bill Maher: Liberty University Is Not A Real School..”

maher rips into romneys’ fake university..the creationist one… (ed:..as usual..very funny/pointed..) go to source/story>> Bill Maher: Liberty University Is Not A Real School.

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“…The Best Late Night Clips of the Week…” (video/photos..)

“..President Obama’s big gay marriage announcement continued to dominate the news this week – thanks in part to Newsweek’s “First Gay President” cover. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert were on vacation – but Conan O’Brien in particular picked up the … Continue reading

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“…15 Kristen Wiig ‘SNL’ Sketches We’ll Never Forget…” (video..)

“..Kristen Wiig made her final appearance as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend after seven impressive years on the show. It’s no contest that she has been one of the most prolific and talented cast members … Continue reading

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“…Siren sisters: The fishy tale of America’s strangest theme park…”

“…Meet the mermaids keeping one of Florida’s oldest theme parks alive – - (when they’re not dodging alligators in their spring-water pool that is)…” go to source/story>>> Siren sisters: The fishy tale of America’s strangest theme park – Americas – … Continue reading

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“…Jon Stewart’s Republican Primary Highlights On ‘The Daily Show’..” (video)

“…before Stewart digs into the rich comedic field which is Romney vs. Obama – - you can catch up with all the best moments from the GOP primary race in just four minutes…” go to source/story Jon Stewart’s Republican Primary … Continue reading

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“…Staines rebrands to escape stain of Ali G..”

“…Town officially changes name to Staines-upon-Thames – but not all residents are convinced..” (ed:..heh..!..now it sounds like a labelled/named oil-slick..” go to source/story>>> Staines rebrands to escape stain of Ali G | UK news | guardian.co.uk.

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“…Male grooming: The movie…”

“…From beard contests to ball cream – - Morgan Spurlock’s “Mansome” goofs through modern-day male narcissism..” go to source/story>>> Male grooming: The movie – Documentaries – Salon.com.

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“…Sacha Baron Cohen’s Best Politician Interviews…”

“…Hear me now. Long before Sacha Baron Cohen delved into politics and government as Admiral General Aladeen in “The Dictator,” – - he spent a lot of time interviewing real politicians and public servants under the guise of Ali G … Continue reading

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“…The 5 Most Annoying Kids on TV…”

“…3. Manny — Modern Family I know, I know — this one is controversial, but hear me out. Sure, Manny’s “old soul, young body” gimmick is adorable in small segments:- – playing parent at Haley’s party – trading fake stock … Continue reading

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“…Lizz Winstead Has an Opinion on That!…”

“..”The Daily Show” co-creator on her new memoir – our worthless media – - and how people keep trying to mess with her “crazy-ass uterus.”..” go to source/story>>> Lizz Winstead Has an Opinion on That! | Mother Jones.

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“…On Thursday, the New York Times reported on the efforts of a new super-PAC, backed by TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts, dedicated to exposing President Obama as a radical, no-good “metrosexual, black Abraham Lincoln.”

“..On Thursday, the New York Times reported on the efforts of a new super-PAC – backed by TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts – - dedicated to exposing President Obama as a radical, no-good “metrosexual, black Abraham Lincoln.” But Barack Obama … Continue reading

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“…The Best Of Stephen Colbert’s War For Women (video..)..”

“…The so-called “War On Women” has been elevated to the forefront of national discourse after continuing disputes over stay-at-home moms, birth control and abortion. Stephen Colbert is of course right in the thick of it – - but as he … Continue reading

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“…US$225,000 Lamborghini Gallardo crashes – Video..” – NZ Herald Videos

(ed:..heh..!..) go to source/story>>> US$225,000 Lamborghini Gallardo crashes – Video – NZ Herald Videos.

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“…Jon Stewart vs. Fox News Pundits…” (a best-of..)

“…As anyone who watches “The Daily Show” will know – Jon Stewart has been pretty outspoken in his criticism of Fox News over the years. From time to time though, the pundits and analysts on the network visit the show … Continue reading

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“…Domino dancing: enthusiast stacks 60,000 bricks and knocks them down – video…”

“…The Canadian YouTube user FlippyCat spends eight days building 60 large squares – each containing 990 dominoes – - only to send them crashing down in a blaze of colour and noise. Over the 65 hours it takes to build … Continue reading

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“…”The Dictator”: A Qaddafi-Inspired Rom-Com Filled With Pubic-Hair Jokes…”

“…Sacha Baron Cohen’s uneven comedy still confirms his status as a master satirist…” go to source/story>>> “The Dictator”: A Qaddafi-Inspired Rom-Com Filled With Pubic-Hair Jokes | Mother Jones.

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“…Animation: Mitt on His High School Pranks (Actual Audio)..”

“…Ha ha, Mitt sure pulled some wacky pranks back in high school! Or, as we would call them today – hate crimes. Whatever! Here’s actual audio of Mitt reminiscing – animated and annotated:..” go to source/story>>> Scott Bateman: Animation: Mitt … Continue reading

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“…Bill Maher Talks Obama Newsweek Cover & Gay Marriage On ‘Conan’ (video..))

“..Newsweek recently celebrated Barack Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage by running a cover that depicted the President donning a rainbow halo and named him the “First Gay President.” And on “Conan” Tuesday night – guest Bill Maher shared some of … Continue reading

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“…Cartoon: Is John Key mum enough..”

(ed:..it’s john on john.. ..john banks suckles off john key..) go to source/story>>> Cartoon: Is John Key mum enough – National – NZ Herald News.

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“…the greatest Sacha Baron Cohen clips..”

“…To mark the release of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film The Dictator – – here are a few of his best moments…” go to source/story>>> With The Dictator released tomorrow, what are the greatest Sacha Baron Cohen clips? | Film … Continue reading

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“…In a YouTube video published yesterday, Admiral General Aladeen, as characterised by Sacha Baron Cohen, greets the nation in his typical controversial form…”

“..Sitting in a gold throne, flanked by two women in uniform holding guns – - the Borat star addresses the nation in the invented language of Wadiya…” go to source/story>>> The Dictator greets ‘New Zealand Devils’ | ENTERTAINMENT News.

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“..21 Photos Of People With Cats On Their Heads

(ed:..heh..!.. ..what’s not to love about ’21 photos of people with cats on their heads’…eh..?..) go to source/story>>> 21 Cat Hats (PHOTOS).

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“…Dancing dog’s shock win in Britain’s Got Talent (+video)..”

“…A dancing dog that performs two-minute choreographed routines to Flintstones and Mission: Impossible soundtracks has won reality show Britain’s Got Talent. Pudsey and his owner Ashleigh Butlet took out this year’s title and £500,000 winner’s cheque on Saturday night – … Continue reading

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“…Charlie Brooker | When you lose touch with popular culture – it’s tough to get back…”

“..I haven’t seen The Voice – - can’t name anyone in Britain’s Got Talent – - and don’t use Facebook any more. This will never do..” go to source/story>>> Charlie Brooker | When you lose touch with popular culture, it’s … Continue reading

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“..iPhone 4S and Lumia 900 Have Fun Answering ‘Who’s the Best Smartphone?’..”

“…Friday morning, an enterprising iPhone 4S owner asked Siri, “What’s the best cell phone ever?” The answer? According to Wolfram Alpha, the source of the query results, it’s the Nokia Lumia 900 — in the bright blue Cyan hue. Conversely, … Continue reading

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“..Maher: Joe Biden Needs to Make More ‘Gaffes’..” (ed:..this is very very funny..and would be a must-watch for today..)

“…Bill Maher said what we all thought this week when he begged Joe Biden – - whose “gaffe” on marriage equality forced the President’s hand in favor of equal rights – - to keep opening his mouth when he shouldn’t. … Continue reading

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“…Dogs Playing With Kittens…” (video..)

“…Just because someone is a lot bigger than you doesn’t mean you can’t be friends. This is no more true among humans as it is with other animals. Case in point: big dogs playing with little kittens…” go to source/story>>> … Continue reading

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“…Jerry Seinfeld – review…”

“…”Oh my God, Birmingham, England!” yelled Jerry Seinfeld as he came on stage suited and shouting as though he sought to sell us something disreputable. “Do you know how many years I have been wanting to come here? Zero! Never … Continue reading

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“…Recession sparks comedy golden age as demand for TV scripts doubles..”

“…Audiences are yearning for shows packed with jokes – – and it can be ratings gold dust if the channels get it right..” go to source/story>>> Recession sparks comedy golden age as demand for TV scripts doubles | Television & … Continue reading

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“…Dr. Francis Collins – The Colbert Report – Full Episode Video…”

“…Stephen salutes Mother’s Day – - Barack Obama rejects Jesus – - gay strokes – - and monkeys threaten America – - Republicans forge identities – - and Francis Collins examines obesity…” go to source/story>>> May 10, 2012 – Dr. … Continue reading

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“…Robert Caro – The Daily Show With Jon Stewart – Full Episode Video..”

“…Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage – - Jason Jones reports from George Clooney’s fundraiser – - and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson’s passage to power…” go to source/story>>> May 10, 2012 – Robert Caro – The … Continue reading

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“…Charles Windsor: prince – heir to the throne – weather forecaster..”

“..Prince Charles predicts ‘a few flurries over Balmoral’- – as he reads the TV weather forecast during tour of BBC Scotland offices..” (ed:..he did quite well…appeared human for the first time since..forever..) go to source/story>>> Charles Windsor: prince, heir to … Continue reading

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“…The all-kale diet: How I stopped eating anything else..”

“…Kale has something for everybody. The elderly eat kale to prevent age-related macular degeneration – - and because the guy stocking it in the produce department seemed like a very nice young man. Health conscious parents empty out their kids’ … Continue reading

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“..Michelle Alexander – The Colbert Report – Full Episode Video..”

“…Billionaires need donor anonymity – - Claire McCaskill opposes secret money – - Stephen honors the late Maurice Sendak – - and Michelle Alexander examines racial inequality…” go to source/story>>> May 08, 2012 – Michelle Alexander – The Colbert Report … Continue reading

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“..Ivo Daalder – The Daily Show With Jon Stewart – Full Episode Video…”

“…Joe Biden’s support for gay marriage is not new policy – - Mitt Romney takes credit for the auto bailout – - and Ivo Daalder explains the seating arrangements at NATO summits..” go to source/story>>> May 8, 2012 – Ivo … Continue reading

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“…Processed Food: 9 Nasty Truths About The Meals You Eat…” (photos..)

“..Thanks to factory farming’s massive economies of scale – a lot of food today is disgusting or cruel or disgusting and cruel. Just when people stopped talking about cantaloupes with deadly listeria – “pink slime” hit the news. And just … Continue reading

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“..A police officer broke the good news to a Hamilton man that they had nabbed a burglar attempting to steal from his home – but then delivered the bad news – they had sniffed out his cannabis operation..”

“..A neighbour was alerted by the sound of smashing glass next door on Tuesday afternoon and when he went to investigate saw the burglar fleeing through the front door. The quick-thinking informant blocked the burglar from escaping on a stolen … Continue reading

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“..Andy Cohen – The Colbert Report – Full Episode Video..”

“…L.A. teens drink Purell – - Joe Biden supports same-sex marriage – - Eric McCormack plays a straight man – - bears hijack broadcasting – - and TV host Andy Cohen talks entertainment…” go to source/story>>> May 07, 2012 – … Continue reading

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