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Last week, we challenged you to give us your best Cenk Uygur impression for our Halloween call out. You submitted, we narrowed it down to five, and then Cenk chose his favorite of the bunch:
Congratulations, Joe_Sullivan, you've earned a spot as the best Cenk out there (second only to real host of "The Young Turks" we already know and whose likeness we use to make eerie face masks)!
Joe_Sullivan and our four other front-runners will receive T-shirts from Current. Check out the other awesome submissions here, in no particular order:Last week, we challenged you to give us your best Cenk Uygur impression for our... more
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The Guy Fawkes mask seen in V for Vendetta has become something of a trademark for anti-establishment protests but what’s the story behind it – and why has it become so iconic?
The BBC News website offers an explanation in an article by Rosie Waites, saying the mask – originally designed by graphic novel artist David Lloyd – is ‘an image of collective identification and simultaneous anonymity.’
Lloyd himself states that his creation is ‘a convenient placard to use in protest against tyranny,’ as seen in the film of V for Vendetta, which ends with a crowd marching towards parliament while all wearing one of the masks.
Lloyd says he is happy with protesters using the masks to represent individualism versus faceless corporate greed, a symbol of ‘one person against the system.’
But the authorities in countries where Occupy protests have been taking place seem less happy about people wearing the masks – and in some instances have taken them as evidence of involvement in activist collective Anonymous.
Get the full story on the V for Vendetta mask on the BBC News website: http://bbc.in/puF8Mo.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15359735The Guy Fawkes mask seen in V for Vendetta has become something of a trademark for... more
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On Saturday, Lulz Security announced what would be their final release, indicating that the group of six (according to the release) would disband. Unlike past releases, which have been fraught with gloating and taunting messages, the press release that went with the information release was almost wistful, talking about their love of the “chaotic thrill of entertainment and anarchy”, and how such things entertain. It even went philisophical, stating that these things are “what we all crave, even the seemingly lifeless politicians and emotionless, middle-aged self-titled failures. You are not failures. You have not blown away. You can get what you want and you are worth having it, believe in yourself.”. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/free-stuff/42977-lulzsec-final-releaseOn Saturday, Lulz Security announced what would be their final release, indicating... more
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Turns out Dana White was right about the polite press conference on Wednesday. He called it 30 minutes of bull[expletive]. Vitor Belfort and Anderson Silva said little, but White said there was a lot of anger beneath the surface that we weren't seeing. http://anewsfuse.blogspot.com/2011/02/turns-out-dana-white-was-right-about.htmlTurns out Dana White was right about the polite press conference on Wednesday. He... more
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Jim Carrey is the actor whose acting prowess is admired and his dexterity to spell the acting in a manner that instantly grabs the eyeball is what peopleJim Carrey is the actor whose acting prowess is admired and his dexterity to spell the... more
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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer may be a popular Halloween costume choice, given her stance on immigration and debate performance. A costume shop in Phoenix helps to assemble the ensemble.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KZJBUXl0Ro&feature=channelArizona Governor Jan Brewer may be a popular Halloween costume choice, given her... more
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How do you maintain oxygen supplies for patients in hospitals in the developing world, where facilities are well below the standards we enjoy in the West? The Oxy Johnny breathe eezee mask is the latest innovation to take the developing world by storm. Built on the scuba principle, this simple DIY contraption uses just a condom and some bits and pieces to fulfil a life saving function. In some cases, the Oxyjohnny has made the difference between life and death. Here’s how to make one of your own.How do you maintain oxygen supplies for patients in hospitals in the developing world,... more
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I don't know much about La Parka, though one thing you can be sure of is not to touch his mask, ever. Plus slow motion makes punches look more painful.
"Just did a paper on lucha libre last semester… You don't F w/ a luchador's mask. An opponent can get disqualified for removing another fighter's mask. They take it very seriously. So, it's probably no surprise that he automatically deciding to punch some face."-Buzzfeed commenterI don't know much about La Parka, though one thing you can be sure of is not to... more
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Cincinnati police have a new ally in their fight against crime, whether they want it or not. He calls himself Shadow Hare, and he wears a mask and a cape to conceal his true identity. He's Cincinnati's own version of a superhero fighting crime and injustice where he finds it.
"We help enforce the law by doing what we can in legal standards, so we carry handcuffs, pepper spray … all the legal weapons," said Shadow Hare. "We will do citizen's arrests. We will intervene on crimes if there is one happening in front of us." http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/bizzareweird/336-meet-shadow-hare-real-life-superhero-cleans-up-cincinnati-crimeCincinnati police have a new ally in their fight against crime, whether they want it... more
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How would you feel if I told you I'd found a treatment which lessens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, clears blemishes and minimises pores and improves skin tone and texture.
link:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1268736/Miracle-mask-Can-banish-lines-clear-spots-repair-sun-damage-The-LED-mask-claims-can.htmlHow would you feel if I told you I'd found a treatment which lessens the... more
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This week's Rotten Tomatoes reviews Kick-Ass, Death at a Funeral, and The Joneses. Plus, we run down the Top 5 Alternative Energy Sources in Movies and Brooke Shields stops in to tell us about her Five Favorite Films.
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.comThis week's Rotten Tomatoes reviews Kick-Ass, Death at a Funeral, and The... more
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Brett Erlich and Ellen Fox join forces with bloggers, comedians, students and citizen critics to review "Kick-Ass."
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.comBrett Erlich and Ellen Fox join forces with bloggers, comedians, students and citizen... more
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With the homemade superhero movie Kick-Ass hitting theaters this weekend,
Professor Brett Erlich has taken it on himself to give you step by step
instructions on how to become a fully (dys)functioning superperson.
Viral Video Film School is a recurring segment on the weekly television show infoMania. In each episode of VVFS, Professor Brett Erlich teaches you valuable skills in the discipline of Viral Video making. So sit down, take notes, and try not to piss him off. For more Brett visit http://current.com/viral-video-film-school-im/ and Current TV.
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://facebook.com/infomania.With the homemade superhero movie Kick-Ass hitting theaters this weekend,
Professor... more
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People call things FAILs, when they aren’t FAILworthy at all. I attempt to find WINness in everything. This is another edition of some FAILs that I don’t think are really FAILs.
There is no way that this is a FAIL. The composition is incredible! The magenta borders really accent the figure's thighs.
At this level of competitive gameplay, your opponents will distract you with anything they can think of. If you succumb to that alleged-WIN in the corner, you will FAIL.
These firefighters are hardworking professionals. They work long hours, to do jobs most of us couldn't. But lunch starts at noon, everyday. No exceptions!
I know you think puns are stupid, but that's when humans think of them. It's amazing that this cat can even comprehend puns, let alone write one. She calls this performance "CAT-ctus". What further brilliance can we expect from this tiny feline?
This picture points out the inadequacies of the tenure system at American universities. Facts change over time, and professors must adapt. I say hire new instructors, so we can finally find out what 4 & 3 make.
I know you don't support Canadian autonomy, but this is a joke. The owners of this laminated sheet are humorously noting the nuances of Canadian English. You should learn for yourself. One day you might want to convince a girl from Edmonton, that you're from Calgary, and you do not want to slip up.
Hey buddy don't worry, you're still safe. That's not her real mouth. She's just wearing a mask with a cartoon face on it. She's not going to infect you.
Catch up on your FAILs that aren’t FAILS.
- Some FAILs that I don't think are FAILs #16
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People call things FAILs, when they aren’t FAILworthy at all. I attempt to find... more
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just read Tom Engelhardt’s typically eloquent and thought-provoking reflections on the U.S. project of “bringing democracy” to Iraq. Like Tom, I’ve never been to Iraq. In fact, the closest I’ve come was the other night when I watched the Academy-award winning film, The Hurt Locker. (Am I the last person in the U.S. to see it?) I had to keep reminding myself that it didn’t take me to the real Iraq. It took me to someone’s imaginary Iraq (which was actually Jordan and Canada, it turns out).
But like Tom, I believe that those of us who remain at a distance can sometimes (often?) see what people on the spot are too close-up to see. So perhaps the makers of The Hurt Locker did us a favor by giving us a pseudo-insider’s view that actually kept us some distance from the real thing. It gives us a space to reflect, a chance to think through some important issues that need distance, and time, to understand.
What struck me most about The Hurt Locker was the way the main characters pursued their clearly defined task (defusing those bombs before they do any harm) in a setting of totally undefined (indeed completely irrational, chaotic) purpose and meaning. We could tell why that EOD team was sent out on each individual mission. But we had no idea why the U.S. military was in Iraq or what it was trying to accomplish at all. Apparently the EOD team didn’t either. Nor did they seem to care.
True, the film did make it clear why its hero was there: to get an endless round of adrenalin fixes. (In fact the film made it too clear, which is its fatal flaw as art.) Or was he actually an anti-hero? And were his teammates anti-heroes too? Yet another ambiguity to pile on the many ambiguities of this inexplicable war.
I understand why many peace activists criticized the film for refusing to take a clear antiwar stand. That was my first reaction: Should we praise Leni Riefenstahl for her seemingly non-judgmental films about the Third Reich? But on further reflection, I’m tempted to give the filmmakers the benefit of the doubt and say that they did a fine job of making sure that, in their fictional Iraq, absolutely everything was ambiguous, uncertain, unclear.
That should be the main point of any discussion of Iraq. It is the first major war the U.S. has fought where no one can say whom we are fighting, much less why we are fighting. Engelhardt points out clearly that the stated goal — to “bring democracy” to Iraq — is as unbelievable and senseless as it is hypocritical and arrogant. I’ve always been a great fan of the idea that every war is overdetermined. There are always numerous reasons for each war, no one of which is “the true” reason.
Even for those who think they know what this war is about, no one has ever know, or knows now, exactly who “the enemy” was/is. That’s the key point The Hurt Locker brings home most powerfully. And if you can’t say who the enemy is, how can you possibly define the goal or purpose of the war? That’s the crucial question, which neither the president who started the war nor his successor who is continuing it can answer. With that question unanswered, after watching The Hurt Locker and thinking back on everything else I’ve learned about this war, it’s hard to resist the conclusion that the main purpose of the war may be simply to fight the war.
Of course hardly anyone asks questions about Iraq any more. It’s all so George W. era. As Engelhardt rightly says, Iraq is now largely the “forgotten” war. Turning the war into the Best Picture of the Year — putting the focus on its entertaining form, not its disturbing content — is one more step in that process of forgetting. How ironic: A film that gives us the distance to see the truth clearly can end up helping to mask the truth.
I only hope that Kathryn Bigelow will follow up her triumph, some day, with a sequel about the last U.S. soldier to die in Iraq. I can even suggest a title: “How Do You Ask A Woman to Be the Last Woman to Die for a Mistake?”just read Tom Engelhardt’s typically eloquent and thought-provoking reflections... more
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"I once had an Epiphany on LSD but I dumped her for an Emily." Stand-up comedian Chris Martin talks about growing up in the sixties, how spree killers can become more popular and rebranding the Redskins. He also takes potshots at Sarah Palin, Al Gore, PETA and Comcast during at a set Cafe Diem's Comedy Night in Richmond, VA November 16, 2009. MC is James Paulk."I once had an Epiphany on LSD but I dumped her for an Emily." Stand-up... more
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This is my first story on CurrentTv so I would like to introduce myself. My name is Telli Prego and I make Hip Hop music with my group "Gas Mask Colony". The four of us were born and raised in San Francisco, CA and have been doing music professionally for about 4 years. My group mates are Dregs One, Relikhan and Gram. We produce a really unique style of music, which also makes us very diverse when it comes to subject matter and production as well.
We have about 6 projects out at the moment which include "Top Bottom" (the first project we ever released), The "Sucka Free State of Mind" Mixtape series by Dregs1, "Survival of the Fittest" a collection of songs by Relikhan from 2005 to 2007, and our latest release "Genuine Masters of Ceremony" which debuted at number one at Amoeba Records (San Francisco) and remained there for two weeks (http://www.amoeba.com/blog/2009/08/jamoeblog/amoeba-music-hip-hop-weekly-round-up-08-28-09.html). Genuine Masters of Ceremony was also included in Amoeba’s “2009 Wrap Up”: http://www.amoeba.com/blog/2009/12/jamoeblog/2009-bay-area-hip-hop-rap-up.html
I am going to put together a more in-depth article if this one goes well so ANY type of feedback toward the music or tips on making a post more affective would be much appreciated. Thank you world! Have a good day!
Telli Prego
Gas Mask Colony
You can listen to our music at:
www.myspace.com/gmcouncil
You can listen to our idividual music at:
www.soundcloud.com/telliprego
www.soundcloud.com/dregsone
www.soundcloud.com/gram-1
www.soundcloud.com/relikhanThis is my first story on CurrentTv so I would like to introduce myself. My name is... more
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Flickr user EYE-talian has made a hobby of collecting weird masks from around the globe. Lacking the space required for displaying each mask, EYE-talian began photographing them for record-keeping purposes, and has now posted the pictures on Flickr. Take a look at EYE-talian’s intriguing collection for a peek at some very unusual masks from around the world.
http://www.whitespace.bz/ws/web/forms/pulse/PulseMainArticle.aspx?id=349Flickr user EYE-talian has made a hobby of collecting weird masks from around the... more
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Essential I (North Central Washington State, USA) & Promoe (of Sweden's LoopTroop Rockers) Combine to bring socio-political underground hiphop into the 21st century. Video directed by Tim Cash/Far From Earth Films (Bend, OR), Art Direction by Chris Kas, Song produced by Big Chris/Moodswing Records (Los Angeles, CA).Essential I (North Central Washington State, USA) & Promoe (of Sweden's... more
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