DN Speak: 12/30/12

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Powerful Tea Party Group's Internal Docs Leak—Read Them Here | Mother Jones
MOTHERJONES.COM
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Facebook data reveals your best friends

Facebook data reveals your best friends
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | JANUARY 5, 2013
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Ever Facebook-stalked an ex to see whom he or she has been messaging with? It turns out that's an accurate way to measure how close two pe... Read more

GOP's obstructionism is suicide strategy - CNN.com

Interview:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/04/opinion/wolraich-gop-strategy/index.html

Shields and Brooks on New Year's Predictions, Budget Fights, Chuck Hagel | PBS NewsHour | Jan. 4, 2013 | PBS

Interview:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june13/shieldsbrooks_01-04.html

Friday, January 4, 2013

Week In The News: Cliff Deal, Sandy Relief, Hillary’s Health -- Tom Ashbrook, On Point

Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/01/04/week-in-the-news-cliff-deal-sandy-relief-hillarys-health

Hello, 2013! What a way to clear a New Year.
In a week of high-wire, politics in Washington with the nation’s whole economy on the line. Bottom line: if you make four, 450K-plus, your taxes are going up. A win for the president. Wall Street roared. Republicans said this isn’t over. There’s more cliff to come.

Debt ceiling. Spending. John Boehner’s back as speaker. A hurricane over Hurricane Sandy relief. Hilary Clinton’s health an issue. Al Jazeera buys Al Gore’s TV channel. Sandy Hook, back to school.

This hour, On Point: our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.

-Tom Ashbrook

Friday News Roundup - Domestic -- Diane Rehm Show

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-01-04/friday-news-roundup-domestic

The 113th Congress has been sworn in and it’s the most diverse in history. It includes the first Hindu in the Senate, and the first openly bisexual woman in the House. Republican Congressman John Boehner is re-elected House Speaker despite some opposition in his own party. A deal is reached on the fiscal cliff but big battles still loom on the debt and government spending. The economy added 155,000 jobs in December. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she’ll return to work next week after being hospitalized for a blood clot. And Al Jazeera buys Current TV from Al Gore.David Corn of Mother Jones magazine, Jeanne Cummings of Bloomberg News and syndicated columnist Michael Gerson join guest host Tom Gjelten to discuss the week's top national stories.

Friday News Roundup - International -- Diane Rehm Show

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-01-04/friday-news-roundup-international

India’s top law enforcement official vowed to crack down on crimes against women with “an iron hand” following the fatal gang rape of a young woman on a bus in New Dehli last month. Five alleged perpetrators face charges of murder. An American drone strike killed a top militant leader in Pakistan. U.S. troops under NATO command have arrived in Turkey to man a Patriot missile defense system near the Syrian border. The conflict in Syria is now said to have taken the lives of at least 60,000 people. The Pentagon considers how many U.S. troops should stay in Afghanistan after 2014. Please join us to talk about these and other top international news stories on the Friday News Roundup

High Schooler's Troll Principle on TruTV

Glenn Beck Explains Sandy Hook And The Fiscal Cliff

Schools ‘May Require Recitation Of The Lord’s Prayer’ Under Indiana Bill

Schools 'May Require Recitation Of The Lord's Prayer' Under Indiana Bill
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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A state senator in Indiana introduced a bill on Thursday that would give public school districts the authority to mandate daily ... Read more

We Do: A Southern Perspective On Marriage Discrimination

We Do: A Southern Perspective On Marriage Discrimination
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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The Campaign for Southern Equality is staging a series of protests this month to raise awareness about marriage inequality in ... Read more

"There's at least 100 billion planets in the galaxy -- just our galaxy," says John Johnson, coauthor of the study. "That's mind-boggling."

"There's at least 100 billion planets in the galaxy -- just our galaxy," says John Johnson, coauthor of the study. "That's mind-boggling."
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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Catholic Legal Group: Illinois Constituents Will ‘Suffer’ From Marriage Equality

Catholic Legal Group: Illinois Constituents Will 'Suffer' From Marriage Equality
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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The Thomas More Law Center is the latest group to discourage Illinois lawmakers from supporting marriage equality. In addition ... Read more

Banks Get Delay In New Rule, Keeping Taxpayers On The Hook For Risky Trades

Banks Get Delay In New Rule, Keeping Taxpayers On The Hook For Risky Trades
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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Regulators have decided to delay rules that would have required Wall Street banks to isolate some of their risky derivatives ... Read more

Republican Congressman Claims Hammers Could Be Outlawed Under Assault Weapons Ban

Republican Congressman Claims Hammers Could Be Outlawed Under Assault Weapons Ban
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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A Republican congressman lambasted the push for gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, stating on Friday that if ... Read more

Former NRA President: Banning Assault Weapons Is Like Banning People of Color

Former NRA President: Banning Assault Weapons Is Like Banning People of Color
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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The National Rifle Association has repeatedly thumbed its nose at calls for stronger gun safety measures after the tragic ... Read more

Three December Facts That Prove ‘Uncertainty’ Isn’t Plaguing The Economy

Three December Facts That Prove 'Uncertainty' Isn't Plaguing The Economy
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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In recent months, as the United States approached the so-called "fiscal cliff," lawmakers and business executives ... Read more

Rep. Ellison: ‘If Republicans want to do cuts,’ then cut corporate welfare

Rep. Ellison: 'If Republicans want to do cuts,' then cut corporate welfare
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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Paul Ryan Joins 66 House Republicans In Trying to Ripoff Hurricane Sandy Victims

http://www.politicususa.com/paul-ryan-joins-66-house-republicans-ripoff-hurricane-sandy-victims.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

How to make money from Facebook

How to make money from Facebook
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 4, 2013
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The reason i became an athiest

The reason i became an athiest
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 3, 2013
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I'd say that comment sums things up pretty nicely

I'd say that comment sums things up pretty nicely
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 3, 2013
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Vatican can't take credit card payments

Vatican can't take credit card payments
CNN MONEY | JANUARY 4, 2013
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Why CEOs Love the Fiscal Cliff Deal

Popular office phones vulnerable to eavesdropping hack, researchers say

Popular office phones vulnerable to eavesdropping hack, researchers say
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | JANUARY 4, 2013
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High-tech telephones common on many workplace desks in the U.S. can be hacked and turned into eavesdropping devices, researchers at Columbia Universi... Read more

Thursday, January 3, 2013

We Conservatives Lost the Culture War - Matt Lewis urges a focus on rebuilding family

http://www.newser.com/story/160335/we-conservatives-lost-the-culture-war.html

Mom's 18-Point iPhone Rules for Son - Yahoo! News

http://news.yahoo.com/moms-18-point-iphone-rules-son-143831843--abc-news-parenting.html

With Millions Still Waiting For Sandy Relief, Republicans Reintroduce Obamacare Repeal

With Millions Still Waiting For Sandy Relief, Republicans Reintroduce Obamacare Repeal
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 3, 2013
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The 112th Congress gaveled to a close on Thursday afternoon without passing a relief package for victims of Hurricane Sandy or ... Read more

Illinois Conservative Faith Leaders Demand Right To Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples

Illinois Conservative Faith Leaders Demand Right To Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 3, 2013
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A coalition of conservative Illinois religious leaders has written a letter to state lawmakers opposing marriage equality. ... Read more

Round 2 of Republican hostage taking begins: Republican Senator says if Democrats don't agree to cuts in Medicare benefits, they'll shut down the government.

Round 2 of Republican hostage taking begins: Republican Senator says if Democrats don't agree to cuts in Medicare benefits, they'll shut down the government.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 3, 2013
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George Orwell must be rolling in his grave about this

George Orwell must be rolling in his grave about this
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 3, 2013
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Most Underreported Story of 2012?

Illinois Catholic cardinal fights gay marriage tide

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/02/gay-marriage-chicago-illinois-catholic-cardinal-george/1805193/

How to Fight Rust (and Win!)

How to Fight Rust (and Win!)
POPULAR MECHANICS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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**An ominous brown stain on the fender**, a bubble in the paint at the bottom of a door, suddenly soaked floors after hitting a puddle--these are sign... Read more

So you still think homosexuality is sinful?

So you still think homosexuality is sinful?
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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Good Guy Church

Good Guy Church
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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GOP Senate Leader Pushes Republicans To ‘Seize’ Debt Ceiling Hostage

GOP Senate Leader Pushes Republicans To 'Seize' Debt Ceiling Hostage
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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Several Republican senators have recently said that they intend to take the federal debt limit — and thus the ... Read more

Leading Conservative Religious Organization Warns That Christians Will Soon Be Treated Like Blacks In Jim Crow Era

Leading Conservative Religious Organization Warns That Christians Will Soon Be Treated Like Blacks In Jim Crow Era
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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The American Family Association, a top conservative Christian organization, emailed members today with a dire warning that, ... Read more

Amidst Drilling Boom, Average Price For U.S. Gasoline Hit Record High In 2012

Amidst Drilling Boom, Average Price For U.S. Gasoline Hit Record High In 2012
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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The U.S. is experiencing a domestic oil boom that could soon make it the world's largest liquid fuels producer. And how ... Read more

A definition of "science"

Science is not about what’s true or what might be true. Science is what people with originally diverse viewpoints can be forced to agree on by the weight of public evidence.

—Dr. Lee Smolin, Isaac Asimov Debate 2011, 1:19:57 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYeN66CSQhg&list=WL32F078D9EEEFBB36

Fox News: Westboro Baptist Church is Left-Wing Cult

The Most 'Immoral' Thing in America

Scientists are using imaging tests to show for the first time that fructose can trigger brain changes that may lead to overeating. Fructose is a sugar that saturates the American diet.

Scientists are using imaging tests to show for the first time that fructose can trigger brain changes that may lead to overeating. Fructose is a sugar that saturates the American diet.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 1, 2013
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TIL that when you have logged in to facebook with a computer they can track almost everything you do on the internet as long as they are open in a tab. They can also take in data of websites that you used while it was down

TIL that when you have logged in to facebook with a computer they can track almost everything you do on the internet as long as they are open in a tab. They can also take in data of websites that you used while it was down
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 2, 2013
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

The GOP Didn’t Steal The 2012 Election, But They Sure Tried

The GOP Didn't Steal The 2012 Election, But They Sure Tried
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JANUARY 1, 2013
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John McCain: GOP Will Destroy America’s Solvency Unless Entitlements Are Cut Drastically

John McCain: GOP Will Destroy America's Solvency Unless Entitlements Are Cut Drastically
THINKPROGRESS | JANUARY 1, 2013
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In an interview Monday, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) confirmed that Congressional Republicans plan again to use the upcoming debt ... Read more

Reverend Carl Sagan's 'LOGOS' (parody)

This is a parody of Carl Sagan's Cosmos. If you have not seen that series, you can find all the episodes for free streaming here on Hulu -- http://www.hulu.com/watch/63317

How to Deal with Religion, Vol. 2

Human Evolution in Islam and a Warning

How 2 Debate Theist GOTCHA Arguments 4 (Christian Presuppositionalism)

What We Still Don't Know: "Are We Real?"

US troops urged to share faith in Afghanistan - 04 May 09

Interview:

Onward Christian Soldiers

Interview:

Not exactly brand new information, but I came across interesting discussions worth knowing about:

Over the past month a series of disturbing revelations put the subject of Christian militarism back in the headlines. So for this episode the Doubtcasters revisit "the Lords Army.” When historically did Christian fundamentalism take root in the American Armed Forces? Can we expect any changes with this new administration? And for a new "God thinks like you” segment, we examine the dangerous connection between pre-millennial eschatology and nuclear war. Also, for this week’s "Skeptics Sunday School” we take a look at the biblical passage known as the "great commission” and why it’s highly unlikely Jesus would have taught such a thing. Reasonable Doubts: Your skeptical guide to religion offering news and commentary of interest to skeptics, atheists, humanists, apologists looking for a challenge and freethinkers of all persuasions. Play the audio recording.

Related resources:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2009/05/rumsfeld-gave-b/

http://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/

Happy New Year

Happy New Year
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 31, 2012
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Make this mistake and you'll lose thousands when refinancing your mortgage

Make this mistake and you'll lose thousands when refinancing your mortgage
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | JANUARY 1, 2013
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I had just borrowed about a quarter-million dollars and my question was simple: "How do I pay you back?" The woman on the other end of the phone, how... Read more

Monday, December 31, 2012

Stewie Griffin sums it up

Stewie Griffin sums it up
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 31, 2012
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Huntsman: GOP 'Devoid Of A Soul'

Huntsman: GOP 'Devoid Of A Soul'
THE HUFFINGTON POST - FEATURED NEWS | DECEMBER 31, 2012
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Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman (R), who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, had harsh words for his party in ... Read more

Movie recommendation for the new year: Pay It Forward

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0223897/

Trailer:

From the “More Harm Than Good” Department

The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda promised that as a "Christmas present", she would ensure the Ugandan parliament to passes a law that makes being gay an offense punishable with life imprisonment, and in many cases, a death sentence. Offenses include touching someone or being in a gay relationship. On December 12, 2012, the pope met with her and gave her his blessing. American Christian Evangelicals and conservative politicians have served as consultants and advisors to the Ugandan government over the past few years leading up to this legislation.

More:

How to Deal with Religion, Vol. 1

More atheist progression...

*** Explicit language ***

Political commentator Sean Hannity was one of the big losers in the 2012 election - NY Daily News

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/sean-hannity-big-loser-2012-election-article-1.1228269?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Sunday, December 30, 2012

It's sad that things like this still have to be pointed out to people

It's sad that things like this still have to be pointed out to people
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2012
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Amber Lyon, a three-time Emmy award winning journalist, blows the whistle on CNN's selective reporting of Iranian President Ahmadinejad's speech in their effort to lead America into a conflict with Iran.

Amber Lyon, a three-time Emmy award winning journalist, blows the whistle on CNN's selective reporting of Iranian President Ahmadinejad's speech in their effort to lead America into a conflict with Iran.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 29, 2012
http://pulse.me/s/gKrgw
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For three years in a row, Medicare spending has significantly come in below estimates. Repeat that: below estimates.

For three years in a row, Medicare spending has significantly come in below estimates. Repeat that: below estimates.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 29, 2012
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Banks Helped FBI to Crush Occupy: New Doc Trove - Naomi Wolf: Cops, banks merged into a 'monstrous whole'

http://www.newser.com/story/160083/new-doc-trove-banks-helped-fbi-to-crush-occupy.html

The Bible on how to test gods (the irony... it burrrrns!)

The Bible on how to test gods (the irony... it burrrrns!)
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 29, 2012
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Teach both theories and let the kids decide.

Teach both theories and let the kids decide.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2012
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How a Drug Went From $50 to $28,000 a Vial: A sharp price rise sent a drug maker’s stock soaring, but it led to questions about the drug’s relative effectiveness

How a Drug Went From $50 to $28,000 a Vial: A sharp price rise sent a drug maker's stock soaring, but it led to questions about the drug's relative effectiveness
REDDIT TOP NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2012
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