Show Notes for November 24, 2010
We’re thankful (haha, see what we did there?) for all of our awesome listeners who tuned into the show tonight. What’s that?! You missed the show? Well, shame on you, because it was a really good one (if we do say so ourselves… and we do). Guess you’ll have to catch the replay…
Thanksgiving
- Americans continue time-honored tradition of sitting around airport for Thanksgiving http://www.theonion.com/video/americans-enjoying-thanksgiving-tradition-of-sitti,14188/
- The pilgrims, Thanksgiving, and beer http://www.mercurynews.com/holidays/ci_16652766
TSA
- National Opt-Out Day a flop http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/24/national.opt.out.day/index.html
- 4th amendment underwear http://www.refinery29.com/stick-it-to-tsa-body-scans-with-these-shirts-containing-a-hidden-message.php
- Why Congress is not more pissed at the TSA http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20101119/14485711948/why-congress-isnt-so-concerned-with-tsa-nude-scans-gropes-they-get-to-skip-them.shtml
- TSA worker accused of assault had prior record http://www.wsbtv.com/news/25911785/detail.html
- Adam Savage: TSA saw my junk; missed 12″ razor blades http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/11/adam-savage-tsa-saw-my-junk-missed-12-razor-blades.ars
- Diseases being spread by TSA’s latex gloves? http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=231733
- Ron Paul introduces Air Traveler Dignity Act http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=229785
- Foursquare’s “Baggage Handler” badge http://mashable.com/2010/11/23/foursquare-tsa/
Other stuff
- Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay convicted of money-laundering http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/24/us.delay.verdict/index.html
- Randy Quaid: “Canada saved my life” http://www.wsbtv.com/entertainment/25896070/detail.html
- “Ugly Betty” actor kills mother with ornate sword (MUTE SOUND BEFORE OPENING) http://abcnews.go.com/US/ugly-betty-actor-michael-brea-killed-mother-ornate/story?id=12236042
- Pilot arrested with fake license http://www.totallyoffbeat.com/pilot-arrested-with-fake-license/
- Insurance for depression cancelled due to non-depressed Facebook pics http://www.totallyoffbeat.com/insurance-for-depression-canceled-when-facebook-pics-fail-to-be-depressing/
- New Black Friday twist: “Check in” and save big http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/24/technology/black_friday_checkin_deals/index.htm
- Facebook close to winning trademark for word “face” http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/23/technology/facebook_trademark_face/index.htm
- New 911 may allow texting and video calls http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/23/technology/FCC_911/index.htm
- Florida dealership offers used truck buyers a free AK-47 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/bizarre/7295360.html
Also, we found a cartoon that perfectly summarizes why Rick D hates reality shows. 