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News is a gas
by Adam Finley, posted Apr 20th 2006 9:19AM
If you've ever wished there was a way to kill
time while pumping gas, other than staring off into space and picking your nose, which is my preferred method of
killing time, NBC Universal Television Stations group and VST Media Network may have a solution for you. They're
equipping gas pumps in select areas with tiny screens which will broadcast three-minute news, sports, and
entertainment briefs in markets with affiliate stations owned and operated by NBC. Right now only people in
Los Angeles can see the screens, though more are expected to pop up in San Francisco and San Diego this year. The
screens will eventually be added to other gas stations across the country. Apparently, the three-minute length is how
long it takes to fill a typical gas tank. I wonder if they'll have longer versions for truck drivers.TV Squad Hot Topics
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