DN Speak: 7/28/13

Saturday, August 3, 2013

NSA Collects 'Word for Word' Every Domestic Communication, Says Former Analyst

NSA Collects 'Word for Word' Every Domestic Communication, Says Former Analyst
REDDIT TOP NEWS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oOCd2

The FBI can remotely activate the microphones for phones running Google's Android software to record conversations (worldwide)

The FBI can remotely activate the microphones for phones running Google's Android software to record conversations (worldwide)
REDDIT TOP NEWS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oKWTd

Ramez Naam on Idea Sex and the Evolutionary Logic of Knowledge Transfer

Highlighted Podcasts

Here is a list of some podcasts I subscribed to on iTunes lately that I have been enjoying for the variety of educated speakers and the information they provide. If you do not use iTunes, you can Google the podcast name and find their Web site and listen to episodes there. Many of these also have YouTube videos you can search for.

Living After Faith
The Humanist Hour (great program, but iTunes downloads seem broken this week)
Ex-Christian Monologues
DebateGod
Truth-Driven Thinking
FreeThought Radio
Point of Inquiry

Some personalities to look for: Dan Barker, John Loftus, Robert M. Price, Dan Dennett

(Interview:)

Daniel Dennett - Tools for Thinking

Interview:

Daniel Dennett - Tools for Thinking

Having spent 50 years as an influential thinker, Daniel Dennett has earned the right to tell us how to think. His latest book is a collection of 77 tools for thinking, which every self-respecting critical thinker should consider, if not actively use.

American philosopher and author Daniel C. Dennett is perhaps best known in cognitive science for his multiple drafts (or "fame in the brain") model of human consciousness and he is among the most influential philosophers of our day. He is the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy, and Co-Director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University, and the author of 16 books including Elbow Room; The Intentional Stance; Consciousness Explained; Darwin's Dangerous Idea and most recently, Intuition Pumps and other Tools for Thinking. Prof Dennett has also published more than 300 scholarly articles and was awarded the Erasmus Prize for his contributions to society in 2012.

Stephan Lewandowsky - The Mind of the Conspiracy Theorist

Interview:

Stephan Lewandowsky - The Mind of the Conspiracy Theorist

From 9-11, to the death of Osama bin Laden, to the Boston Bombings, there's been a consistently bizarre and troubling reaction by some members of the public.

We're referring to the people—a minority, to be sure, but a surprisingly large one—who always seem to think there's some kind of cover up. The U.S. government, they feel, was really behind the attacks on, uh, itself. And as for Bin Laden—well, he isn't really dead.

These people are called conspiracy theorists, and, their particular form of irrationality is uniquely befuddling. It has been often denounced, but rarely understood. That's too bad, because conspiratorial thinking clearly plays an important role in science denial, on matters ranging from the connection between HIV and AIDS, to the safety of vaccines, to global warming.
Fortunately, conspiracy mongers are now becoming the subject of research and study—and our latest guest is helping to lead this inquiry.

His name is Stephan Lewandowsky, and he's a professor at the school of psychology at the University of Western Australia, and at the University of Bristol in the UK. And he's the author of a recent study with the delicious title "NASA Faked the Moon Landings, Therefore (Climate) Science is a Hoax: An Anatomy of the Motivated Rejection of Science (PDF)"—which drew some small amount of attention, especially when it was followed by a second study of the conspiracy theorists who rejected the first study for, yes, conspiratorial reasons.

Beck Wants To Start A Campaign To Get Local Streets Named After Rush Limbaugh

GOP: The Pope has Some Lessons for you

Solomon: Atheist Chaplains Would Encourage Soldiers To Kill Themselves

The science of macaroni salad: What's in a mixture? - Josh Kurz

The Humanist Hour #85: Katha PollittIn this month’s podcast, Todd Stiefel and co-host Jamila Bey welcome Katha Pollitt, the recipient of the American Humanist Association’s 2013 Humanist Heroine Award at the American Humanist Association 72nd Annual Conference held May 30-June 2, 2013 in San Diego, CA.

In this month’s podcast, Todd Stiefel and co-host Jamila Bey welcome Katha Pollitt, the recipient of the American Humanist Association’s 2013 Humanist Heroine Award at the American Humanist Association 72nd Annual Conference held May 30-June 2, 2013 in San Diego, CA.

Web site: http://podcast.thehumanist.org/2013/07/the-humanist-hour-85-katha-pollitt/

Card Trick Revealed ACR - Super Performance Hints and Tips

Pope Francis: 'Who Am I to Judge' Gays?

Fischer: "I Have No Hesitation In Saying, Flat Out, President Obama Is Not A Patriot"

The Horrible Injustice of the Bradley Manning Verdict

Paul Ekman: Outsmart Evolution and Master Your Emotions

Florida Police Shoot Unarmed Black Man In His Front Yard

Why Bradley Manning Should Go Free

Friday, August 2, 2013

Week In The News: Job Numbers, Snowden And NSA, Mideast Peace Talks (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/08/02/week-manning-mideast-jobs

Edward Snowden is out of the airport in Moscow, and the U.S. is in a major snit with Russia this week, as the amazing reverberations of one high school dropout with NSA clearance roll on.

Lots of economic numbers out — on jobs, housing, GDP. Not bad, but far from great.

On Wall Street, a jury goes against Fabulous Fab of Goldman Sachs, but the big fish still swim free.

On a plane home from Brazil, the pope says “Who am I to judge?” on gays.

We’ve got a Bradley Manning verdict, A-Rod in trouble, Mideast peace talks.
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/2013-08-02/friday-news-roundup-domestic

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories, including more revelations over NSA surveillance programs; July unemployment numbers; and what Congress managed to accomplish before its summer recess.

Friday News Roundup - International (Diane Rehm Show)

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-08-02/friday-news-roundup-international

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories, including Edward Snowden's temporary asylum in Russia; Egypt’s break up of pro-Morsi sit-ins; and Secretary of State John Kerry's nine-month goal for Mideast peace talks.

The Case for Alien Life

The Case for Alien Life
POPULAR MECHANICS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJHTE

On Feb. 9, 2013, NASA's Curiosity rover found something on Mars that set a milestone in the search for alien life. Packed with instruments, the rover ... Read more

Democrats Issue Ultimatum To Boehner

Democrats Issue Ultimatum To Boehner
THE HUFFINGTON POST - MAGHREB FEATURED NEWS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oOGWs

WASHINGTON -- Moderate Democrats working to gather support from Republicans for comprehensive immigration reform sent an ... Read more

House GOP Passes 40th Obamacare Repeal Bill Before Going Home For Summer Recess

House GOP Passes 40th Obamacare Repeal Bill Before Going Home For Summer Recess
TPMDC | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oNqro

House Republicans passed their 40th bill to repeal or dismantle Obamacare on Friday before heading home for a month-long ... Read more

Freebook Sifter - A Resource for Free eBooks

Freebook Sifter - A Resource for Free eBooks
FREEBOOKSIFTER.COM

Freebook Sifter makes it easy to find over 3000 free eBooks on Amazon.com.

36 Senators Introduce Bill Prohibiting Virtually Any New Law Helping Workers

36 Senators Introduce Bill Prohibiting Virtually Any New Law Helping Workers
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oNW3N

More than three-quarters of the Senate Republican caucus signed onto legislation introduced Wednesday by Sens. Tom Coburn ... Read more

Michele Bachmann’s Leadership PAC Spends 145 Times More On Legal Fees Than Campaigns

Michele Bachmann's Leadership PAC Spends 145 Times More On Legal Fees Than Campaigns
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oMRLD

Rep. Michele Bachmann's (R-MN) "leadership PAC" spent more than $250,000 in the first half of 2013, just $400 of that went to ... Read more

Many Of The Counties Most In Need Of Obamacare Are Represented By Republicans Who Want To Repeal It

Many Of The Counties Most In Need Of Obamacare Are Represented By Republicans Who Want To Repeal It
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oOdwD

On Friday, the House will vote for the 40th time to repeal Obamacare -- even though many of the lawmakers who will cast their ... Read more

These Numbers Prove We’re Heading For A More Progressive America

These Numbers Prove We're Heading For A More Progressive America
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oOyoM

The post These Numbers Prove We're Heading For A More Progressive America appeared first on ... Read more

Constituent Disservices

Constituent Disservices
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oOpg4

First Female Citadel Grad Challenges Lindsey Graham - Nancy Mace will officially announce candidacy tomorrow

http://www.newser.com/story/171957/lindsey-graham-draws-challenge-from-first-female-citadel-grad.html

Like It or Not, We Need Unions Again - Henry Blodget's not a fan of organized labor, but companies aren't doing what's right

http://www.newser.com/story/171947/like-it-or-not-we-need-unions-again.html

Darn cats.

Darn cats.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oLT5C

ME & YOU: BLACK PEOPLE ALWAYS PICK LUIGI (Episode 1)

White guy and black guy discuss stereotypes. Don't see this kind of honesty very often.

A University of Colorado Boulder team has developed a radically new technique that uses the power of sunlight to efficiently split water into its components of hydrogen and oxygen, paving the way for the broad use of hydrogen as a clean, green fuel

A University of Colorado Boulder team has developed a radically new technique that uses the power of sunlight to efficiently split water into its components of hydrogen and oxygen, paving the way for the broad use of hydrogen as a clean, green fuel
REDDIT TOP NEWS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oKUI9

'I'm working as hard as I can': For the poor, the costs of life can be higher

'I'm working as hard as I can': For the poor, the costs of life can be higher
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oNHqt

PHILADELPHIA -- On some days, Yolanda Williams says she wonders why it's so hard to stay alive. "I'm working as hard as I can. Every time I talk to my... Read more

Republicans to propose $40 billion cut over decade to food stamps program

Republicans to propose $40 billion cut over decade to food stamps program
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | AUGUST 2, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oOcFe
House Republican leaders are to present a bill that would cut the food stamps program by $40 billion over 10 years, a move opposed by Democrats. Repu... Read more

LEVITATE an Object to IMPRESS GIRLS | Tutorial

Conservative Policies are Driving Americans to Suicide

Thursday, August 1, 2013

GOP Calls Its Own Bluff

GOP Calls Its Own Bluff
THE HUFFINGTON POST - MAGHREB FEATURED NEWS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oKksf

Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the current GOP's refusal to do anything but propose to slash spending is that "propose" ... Read more

Liberal Groups Turn Tables On Conservatives

Liberal Groups Turn Tables On Conservatives
THE HUFFINGTON POST - MAGHREB FEATURED NEWS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oKKdY

WASHINGTON -- Super PACs are set to be a massive force in the 2014 midterms, having collectively raised $59 million during the ... Read more

Senate Republicans Block Key Funding Bill On Their Way Home For Summer Recess

Senate Republicans Block Key Funding Bill On Their Way Home For Summer Recess
TPMDC | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oKPsR

As expected, Senate Republicans filibustered legislation Thursday to simultaneously keep the federal government open and invest ... Read more

Koch And Halliburton Use Revolving Door To Lobby Against Regulating Carbon Pollution

Koch And Halliburton Use Revolving Door To Lobby Against Regulating Carbon Pollution
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJTXE

The Koch brothers and the petroleum companies they own are so scared of a carbon tax, they hired a former Cantor aide to lobby ... Read more

Washington Legislator Calls For Tea Party To Stockpile Ammunition For Dystopic Future

Washington Legislator Calls For Tea Party To Stockpile Ammunition For Dystopic Future
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJR6n

At a Tea Party "Self Reliance Rally" in Idaho, Washington State Rep. Matt Shea (R) reportedly warned survivalist attendees to ... Read more

House GOP Tries To Roadblock Taking The Cost Of Carbon Seriously

House GOP Tries To Roadblock Taking The Cost Of Carbon Seriously
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oLmyS

House Republicans moved today to hamstring the federal government's efforts to account for the economic costs of carbon ... Read more

What Are Exxon, Shell, And ConocoPhillips Doing With Their Billions In Q2 Profits?

What Are Exxon, Shell, And ConocoPhillips Doing With Their Billions In Q2 Profits?
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oLyKI

Three of the five Big Oil companies released their second quarter profits today, raking in a combined $11.4 billion this ... Read more

Surprise: McConnell Trails in Reelection Poll - Alison Lundergan Grimes is in front of Senate minority leader

http://www.newser.com/story/171907/surprise-mcconnell-trails-in-reelection-poll.html

Congressman Scolds Catholic Nun For Asking Government To Help The Poor

Congressman Scolds Catholic Nun For Asking Government To Help The Poor
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oE9t9

Sister Simone Campbell, a Catholic nun, was rebuffed when she argued the government should do more to help the poor.The post ... Read more

As Obamacare’s Birth Control Benefit Hits Its One-Year Anniversary, It’s Helping 27 Million Women

As Obamacare's Birth Control Benefit Hits Its One-Year Anniversary, It's Helping 27 Million Women
THINKPROGRESS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oKxbS

One year ago today, women began receiving contraceptive coverage at no additional cost to them.The post As Obamacare's ... Read more

Your TV might be watching you

Your TV might be watching you
CNN MONEY | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJArd

This is exactly how getting older feels, Liz Lemon.

This is exactly how getting older feels, Liz Lemon.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJIcP

BP is engaged in an aggressive campaign to limit how much it pays for the losses caused by its reckless behavior.

BP is engaged in an aggressive campaign to limit how much it pays for the losses caused by its reckless behavior.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oILoS
Read more

The price of a 45 minute out-patient procedure to change a defibrillator battery in the US.

The price of a 45 minute out-patient procedure to change a defibrillator battery in the US.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJraL

Be set when the Fed's help ends

Be set when the Fed's help ends
CNN MONEY | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/ooIin

How to tell your kid you're cutting him off

How to tell your kid you're cutting him off
CNN MONEY | AUGUST 1, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nZNvM

'ELF' Vehicle Like a Bike-Car Combo - Green alternative costs about $5K

http://www.newser.com/story/171859/elf-vehicle-like-a-bike-car-combo.html

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Republican Opinion Completely Divided On The Party's Future

Republican Opinion Completely Divided On The Party's Future
THE HUFFINGTON POST - MAGHREB FEATURED NEWS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oIF9p

More than half a year after the former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's loss, Republicans remain in the midst of ... Read more

Poll: Republican Voters Want GOP To Shift -- To The Right

Poll: Republican Voters Want GOP To Shift -- To The Right
TPMDC | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJ7nV

Republicans know they must change to improve their electoral viability, but most GOP voters think the party should embrace ... Read more

Every Movie Reference in The Simpsons: Seasons 1-5

Every Movie Reference in The Simpsons: Seasons 1-5
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oDaBF

Best Free eBooks Online

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/50-places-free-books-online.htm?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

192 Places For Free Audio Books Online

http://www.techsupportalert.com/free-books-audio?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Corporate Shareholders Are Getting Nervous About How Climate Change Will Affect Their Investments

Corporate Shareholders Are Getting Nervous About How Climate Change Will Affect Their Investments
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oGS1w

Shareholders and large pension funds are getting skittish about how climate change could threaten the companies they've ... Read more

Food For Thought: Brain-Eating Parasites Thrive As Global Warming Heats Up U.S. Lakes

Food For Thought: Brain-Eating Parasites Thrive As Global Warming Heats Up U.S. Lakes
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oIG0D

It's a myth there are no winners from climate change.The post Food For Thought: Brain-Eating Parasites Thrive As Global Warming ... Read more

Why President Obama’s Corporate Tax Proposal Isn’t A Giveaway On Offshore Profits

Why President Obama's Corporate Tax Proposal Isn't A Giveaway On Offshore Profits
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oJ5wZ

The reforms raise short-term revenue but also bring in money into the future.The post Why President Obama's Corporate Tax ... Read more

Federal Judge: Catholic Church Has A Constitutional Right Not To Compensate Victims Of Sex Abuse

Federal Judge: Catholic Church Has A Constitutional Right Not To Compensate Victims Of Sex Abuse
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oIYOj

A federal judge in Wisconsin handed down an opinion yesterday granting the Catholic Church such sweeping legal immunity that it ... Read more

Texas Lawmakers Are Too Busy Focusing On Abortion Restrictions To Get Anything Else Done

Texas Lawmakers Are Too Busy Focusing On Abortion Restrictions To Get Anything Else Done
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oHLCq

Gov. Rick Perry is calling lawmakers back for yet another special session to pass a transportation bill. The legislature has ... Read more

The Cost Of The Financial Crisis: $14 Trillion (Or More)

The Cost Of The Financial Crisis: $14 Trillion (Or More)
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oIlVa

The cost of the financial crisis is likely far higher -- and some negative impacts can't even be quantified.The post The Cost ... Read more

National Security Brief: Guantanamo Has So Far Cost U.S. Taxpayers $5 Billion

National Security Brief: Guantanamo Has So Far Cost U.S. Taxpayers $5 Billion
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oI3ly

The U.S. has spent $5 billion imprisoning terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay. How much would it have cost to detain them in the ... Read more

70 Percent Of Americans Support Universal Preschool Access

70 Percent Of Americans Support Universal Preschool Access
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oHfY8

The preschool plan also draws bipartisan support and a sense of urgency to get something done.The post 70 Percent Of Americans ... Read more

How Maryland’s New Climate Plan Could Actually Lower Energy Costs

How Maryland's New Climate Plan Could Actually Lower Energy Costs
THINKPROGRESS | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oFj2b

Maryland's Climate Action Plan could actually lower electricity prices and boost job growth for the state's residents.The post ... Read more

Congress: Cruz-ing for a bruising?

Congress: Cruz-ing for a bruising?
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | JULY 31, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/oIUBw
"Ted Cruz is taking his hardball tactics to a whole new level," Politico writes. "The Texas freshman senator and his senior aides are unleashing a bar... Read more