TECH TALK

Google returned to the garage where it got its start to announce improvements to the way it does complex searches – and voice searching via mobile devices. ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst Larry Magid has a question and answer edition of Tech Talk.)) via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/tech-talk-56

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Confirmed: Chase bank drops the hammer on capital controls; no money allowed to transfer out of USA starting Nov. 17th

(NaturalNews) I admit that when I saw today’s breaking news on InfoWars.com about Chase Bank limiting cash withdrawals and banning international wire transfers, I was skeptical. Many readers didn’t believe it, either. via Pocket http://www.naturalnews.com/042529_Chase_bank_capital_controls_financial_red_alert.html

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Crisis: USDA Orders States to Withhold Electronic Food Stamps

The USDA is directing states to withhold Electronic Transfer Benefits for the month of November until further notice, setting up a potential food stamp crisis that could very easily lead to riots and widespread looting if the government shutdown drags on. via Pocket http://www.infowars.com/crisis-usda-orders-states-to-withhold-electronic-food-stamps/

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Medal of Honor Recipient Calls on Congress to Read Constitution

Army Secretary John McHugh and other top Defense officials honored former Army Capt. William Swenson, center, at the Pentagon on Wednesday. ARLINGTON, Va. via Pocket http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/10/16/medal-of-honor-recipient-calls-on-congress-to-read-constitution

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TECH TALK

A pair of new Kindles lets you download free video if you’re an Amazon Prime member. That means getting to watch TV and movies on planes, trains and wherever you are –even if you’re not online. ((Self-ID: CBS News and CNET Technology Analyst has Tech Talk.)) via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/tech-talk-53

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WHATS IN THE NEWS: KEN NORTON

CBS’s Steve Kathan remembers the late boxer Ken Norton in today’s edition of “What’s in the News”. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/whats-in-the-news-ken-norton-1

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WORLD NEWS ROUNDUP

At least three dead and thousands evacuated as Colorado floodwaters rise. Fire destroys NJ boardwalk rebuilt after Sandy. Syria talks continue in Geneva. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/world-news-roundup-39

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CBS THIS MORNING CONVERSATION

Syria’s dictator is warning Americans to “expect everything” should the U.S. Attack Syria. It came in an exclusive interview with CBS This Morning’s Charlie Rose. That’s the topic of today’s CBS This Morning conversation. SELF-ID. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/cbs-this-morning

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WORLD NEWS ROUNDUP

Syria’s dictator warns Americans should “expect everything” should the U.S. Attack Syria. President Obama makes his case in six TV interviews today. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/world-news-roundup-31

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Why Police Militarization Makes Us Less Safe

I’ve written a large numbers of posts attacking the up-armoring and military mindsetting of U.S. police. My main point: SWAT comes in, civil liberties go out. America moves closer to a police state. Meanwhile, innocent lives are lost. But there’s another angle to this. via Pocket http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/09/robert-farago/police-militarization-makes-us-less-safe/

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EYE ON WASHINGTON

Some are saying Democrats and Republicans are heading for another government shutdown … Here’s today’s Eye on Washington with CBS’s Howatd Arenstein. (self-ID) via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/eye-on-washington-12

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TECH TALK

Lose It, a popular web and mobile weight-loss app is coming out with its own scale to compete with more expensive models, including some that will automatically “tweet” your weight. CBS News and CNET Technologies Analyst Larry Magid has the skinny in today’s Tech Talk. (self id) via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/tech-talk-18

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What’s in the News: 08/23

An Ohio man’s incredible near death experience. CBS’s Steve Kathan has “What’s in the News”. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/whats-in-the-news-08-23-1

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