# Message from the Future > A high-stakes media pivot at Yahoo, the hidden architecture of NSA surveillance, and the political maneuvering behind Robert Gates' latest memoir define the start of 2014. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 581 - **Published:** 2014-01-09 - **Length:** 2h 56m - **Topics:** Yahoo CES, NSA Israel, [Bridgegate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bridgegate.md), [Polar Vortex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-vortex.md), [Kim Dotcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-dotcom.md), [Robert Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), Target Breach - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future ## About this episode Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Katie Couric lead a new media push at the Consumer Electronics Show as the company attempts to pivot toward lifestyle content and native advertising. The strategy positions the tech giant as a digital version of USA Today, though Mayer's scripted keynote delivery contrasts sharply with Couric's professional broadcast style. Meanwhile, a spike in H1N1 flu cases across the San Francisco Bay Area and Texas triggers the deployment of overflow hospital tents. Deep technical ties between the National Security Agency and Israeli intelligence firms Narus and Verint reveal the mass surveillance infrastructure powering American telecom giants AT&T and Verizon. Former CIA lawyer John Rizzo exposes Hollywood informants while Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen exerts influence from Pennsylvania. In the political sphere, Robert Gates releases his memoir Duty to marginalize Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton utilizes a shared K Street office for her Super PAC operations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffers a mysterious pelvic injury during a cross-country skiing trip, raising questions about diplomatic messages regarding NSA spying. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the media's reframing of the polar vortex as global warming while Al Sharpton attempts to explain science on MSNBC. Kim Dotcom promotes his new encrypted service Mega on 60 Minutes as he fights extradition. The show recognizes Gary Owens as an Instant Knight for his support of the value-for-value model during the Episode 581 wrap-up. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/transcript.md. ### 1. Podcast Awards, Sergeant Fred, 2014 Date Correction (0:00–3:21) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by correcting the year to 2014. They discuss the recent Podcast Awards where Sergeant Fred represented the show by shouting "In the morning!" during the ceremony. Todd Cochran, the organizer of the awards, is mentioned regarding the lack of a "Best Podcast in the Universe" category. Keywords: [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md), [sergeant fred](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergeant-fred.md), [todd cochran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/todd-cochran.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2014.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo CES Keynote, Katie Couric (3:22–16:24) Marissa Mayer's keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) serves as a focal point for a discussion on Yahoo's new media strategy. The hosts analyze the hiring of Katie Couric and David Pogue, suggesting Yahoo is aiming to become the "USA Today of the web" through lifestyle content and native advertising. Criticism is directed at Mayer's scripted presentation style compared to Couric's professional delivery. Keywords: [marissa mayer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marissa-mayer.md), [yahoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo.md), [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), katie curic, [david pogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pogue.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Miss Mickey, Brain Photography, Professor Russ (16:25–18:15) A brief update is provided on Miss Mickey's current photography project involving human and animal brains. She is reportedly working with Professor Russ, the show's official "brain professor," to photograph bottled specimens in a laboratory setting. Keywords: [miss mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-mickey.md), professor russ, [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), brains, [anatomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anatomy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/3.md) ### 4. H1N1 Flu Outbreak, Hospital Tents, Vaccine Efficacy (18:16–28:24) Reports of a spike in H1N1 flu cases in the San Francisco Bay Area and Texas lead to a discussion on the use of overflow hospital tents. The hosts question the efficacy of the flu vaccine, citing a case in Oregon where a vaccinated child died. They suggest the media coverage is a coordinated PR move by the pharmaceutical industry to drive vaccine sales. Keywords: [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Tamiflu Pricing, Obamacare, Flexible Spending Accounts (28:24–32:26) The cost of Tamiflu is reported to have risen significantly, with insurance adjustments under the Affordable Care Act allegedly making the drug more expensive for consumers. The hosts also criticize the bureaucracy of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), noting the difficulty of paying doctors compared to the ease of buying consumer goods on FSA-specific websites. Keywords: [tamiflu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamiflu.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [fsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsa.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/5.md) ### 6. IBM Watson, Healthcare Marketing, Jeopardy Scam (32:26–35:34) IBM is reportedly struggling to monetize its Watson supercomputer, leading to a major pivot toward the healthcare sector. The hosts revisit Watson's appearance on Jeopardy, characterizing the event as a marketing scam where the computer's primary advantage was its physical reaction time rather than superior intelligence. Keywords: [ibm watson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm-watson.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [jeopardy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeopardy.md), [ken jennings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-jennings.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Donald Gregg, Dennis Rodman, North Korea Diplomacy (35:35–44:10) Adam Curry discusses his uncle, former Ambassador Donald Gregg, and his views on North Korea. The segment covers Dennis Rodman's controversial visit to the country and the media's portrayal of the regime. The incarceration of Kenneth Bay is mentioned as a counterpoint to Rodman's claims of a "blank slate" for diplomacy. Keywords: [donald gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-gregg.md), [dennis rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), kenneth bay, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/7.md) ### 8. NSA, Israeli Intelligence, Narus and Verint (44:11–52:04) The discussion explores the deep technical ties between the National Security Agency (NSA) and Israeli intelligence firms. Citing James Bamford's work, the hosts explain how companies like Narus and Verint, founded in Israel, provide the mass surveillance infrastructure used by American telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), narus, verint, [james bamford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-bamford.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Intelligence Factions, Glenn Greenwald, US-Israel Relations (52:05–1:05:42) A theory is proposed regarding a war between the CIA and the NSA over Israeli influence in American intelligence. The hosts analyze the motivations of Glenn Greenwald and Pierre Omidyar, suggesting their reporting may be part of a factional effort to expose the "backdoor" access Israeli intelligence has to American data. Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snowden.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [pierre omidyar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pierre-omidyar.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/9.md) ### 10. CIA Hollywood Informants, Fethullah Gulen, Turkey (1:05:42–1:10:45) Former CIA lawyer John Rizzo's book reveals that many Hollywood figures acted as informants for the agency. The segment also discusses Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish cleric living in Pennsylvania, and his alleged ties to the CIA as his movement attempts to influence Turkish politics and the Erdogan government. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), john rizzo, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Kim Dotcom, Mega, 60 Minutes Interview (1:10:50–1:15:43) Kim Dotcom's recent media appearances on 60 Minutes and Vice are analyzed as promotional efforts for his new encrypted file-sharing service, Mega. Dotcom claims he was targeted by the US government due to his flamboyant lifestyle and German heritage, while law enforcement maintains the investigation was strictly about illegal activity. Keywords: [kim dotcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-dotcom.md), [mega](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mega.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Angela Merkel, Pelvic Injury, Cross-Country Skiing (1:15:46–1:17:58) German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a pelvic fracture during a cross-country skiing trip. The hosts speculate on the unusual nature of the injury for a low-impact sport, suggesting it could be a "message" related to the ongoing diplomatic tensions over NSA spying on German leadership. Keywords: [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), skiing accident, [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Executive Producer Donations, Nighthood, Gary Owens (1:17:58–1:25:27) The hosts thank high-tier donors and executive producers for Episode 581. Gary Owens from Las Vegas is recognized as an "Instant Knight" for a $1,000 donation. Other significant contributors from Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Texas are acknowledged for their financial support of the value-for-value model. Keywords: gary owens, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [nighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nighthood.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), lost wages [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Kurzweil AI, Time Travelers, Pope Francis Prediction (1:25:28–1:28:09) A listener points out an article on KurzweilAI.net regarding the search for time travelers via internet metadata. The hosts joke about Adam Curry being a time traveler because he predicted the name "Pope Francis" weeks before the papal election, a feat discussed in a comment thread on the Kurzweil site. Keywords: [ray kurzweil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-kurzweil.md), [time travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-travel.md), [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [singularity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singularity.md), [john steck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-steck.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/14.md) ### 15. No Agenda Diet, Common Core, Weight Loss (1:28:10–1:32:18) The "No Agenda Diet" concept suggests that avoiding depressing mainstream news leads to better health and weight loss. A listener report confirms losing 16 pounds while listening to the show. Additionally, a 17-year-old listener mentions escaping "Rotten Core," a play on the Common Core educational standards. Keywords: no agenda diet, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [media consumption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-consumption.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Robert Gates Memoir, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton (1:32:18–1:38:27) Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates' new memoir, "Duty," contains harsh criticisms of Vice President Joe Biden's foreign policy record. The hosts interpret the media rollout of the book as a "hit job" designed to clear the path for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential run by marginalizing Biden. Keywords: [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [memoir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memoir.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Hillary Clinton Email List, Super PAC, K Street (1:38:28–1:43:28) Hillary Clinton's campaign reportedly rented its email list to a pro-Clinton Super PAC. The hosts investigate the "Friends of Hillary" address on K Street in Washington D.C., discovering it is a shared office space used by various lobbying groups and international organizations. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [super pac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pac.md), [k street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-street.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [email list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-list.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Chris Christie, Bridgegate, Media Bully Meme (1:43:29–1:50:45) The "Bridgegate" scandal involving lane closures on the George Washington Bridge is analyzed as a media-driven attempt to destroy Governor Chris Christie's 2016 prospects. The hosts criticize CBS News for using unattributed text messages to frame Christie as a "bully," arguing the controversy is being manufactured by political opponents. Keywords: [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [bridgegate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bridgegate.md), [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Virginia Bullying Bill, Cyberbullying, First Amendment (1:50:45–1:53:31) A proposed bill in Virginia seeks to criminalize bullying and cyberbullying as Class 1 misdemeanors. The hosts express concern over the broad definition of "intent to humiliate," arguing such laws could be used to suppress online criticism and may conflict with First Amendment protections. Keywords: [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [cyberbullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyberbullying.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Polar Vortex, Global Warming, Al Sharpton (1:53:32–2:01:15) The extreme cold weather caused by the "polar vortex" is being reframed by the media as evidence of global warming. The hosts mock Al Sharpton's "Science Lab" segment on MSNBC and highlight past instances where similar cold weather events were blamed on global cooling. Keywords: [polar vortex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-vortex.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/20.md) ### 21. John Holdren, White House Science Video, Arctic Warming (2:01:16–2:07:26) White House science advisor John Holdren released a video explaining how global warming supposedly causes extreme cold by weakening the circumpolar vortex. The hosts criticize the logic, noting that both warm and cold winters are now used as confirmation of the same climate change theory. Keywords: [john holdren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-holdren.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [arctic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic.md), science policy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Scott Pelley, Miguel Silva, CBS News Weirdness (2:07:26–2:11:32) The hosts highlight a strange moment in a CBS News report where anchor Scott Pelley mentions a specific man, Miguel Silva, shoveling snow in Indianapolis. They speculate that the inclusion of a random name in a national broadcast could be a form of coded messaging or "shout-outs" within the network. Keywords: [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), miguel silva, [indianapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indianapolis.md), [code words](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-words.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/22.md) ### 23. China Nuclear Energy, Fukushima Geiger Counter, Smog (2:11:33–2:18:31) China is moving aggressively toward nuclear energy to solve its smog and energy security issues. Meanwhile, the hosts debunk a viral video claiming to show Fukushima radiation on a California beach, explaining that the Geiger counter readings were likely caused by naturally occurring radioactive minerals in local rocks. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [geiger counter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geiger-counter.md), [smog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smog.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Associate Executive Producers, Global Donations, Show Wrap-up (2:18:33–2:28:19) The hosts read through the list of Associate Executive Producers and smaller donations from listeners in Canada, Australia, Norway, and the United States. They discuss the "mac and cheese life" of some contributors and the importance of the value-for-value model in keeping the show independent. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Knighting Ceremony, Rob Ford, Toronto Media (2:28:19–2:30:48) A formal knighting ceremony is held for Gary Owens, Josh Hastings, and Daniel Miller. The segment also includes a letter from a Toronto listener defending Mayor Rob Ford, claiming the crack-cocaine scandal was a media hit job intended to remove a politician who was fiscally responsible and popular with taxpayers. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [rob ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-ford.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), kerry washimoto, [media hit job](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-hit-job.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Target Cyber Attack, Cybersecurity Legislation, Weapons Inspectors (2:30:49–2:34:07) The data breach at Target is being used to push for new federal cybersecurity legislation. The hosts analyze the terminology in the 2014 NDAA, suggesting that the classification of "cyber weapons" could lead to the creation of intrusive "cyber weapons inspectors" with broad authority to monitor private networks. Keywords: [target](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/target.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), weapons inspectors [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Pleasant Hill City Clerk, Tweeting vs Minutes, Noodle Boy (2:34:08–2:38:53) Kim Lemke, the elected city clerk of Pleasant Hill, California, is criticized for failing to produce meeting minutes for a year while actively tweeting during council sessions. The hosts compare her to "Noodle Boy," mocking her use of corporate buzzwords like "work product" and "engagement" to justify her lack of performance. Keywords: pleasant hill, city clerk, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), kim lemke, [government transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-transparency.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/27.md) ### 28. War on Crazy, Mental Defective Definition, Gun Control (2:38:54–2:41:33) The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing new rules to clarify the term "adjudicated as a mental defective" for the purpose of gun control. The new definitions would include individuals found incompetent to stand trial or lacking "mental responsibility," potentially expanding the list of people barred from firearm ownership. Keywords: [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [kathleen sebelius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathleen-sebelius.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), war on crazy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Future of Cinema, George Lucas, Luxury Theaters (2:41:33–2:45:11) George Lucas and Steven Spielberg discuss the future of the movie industry, predicting that theaters will become high-priced luxury venues similar to Broadway or professional sports. The hosts examine the "iPic" theater model in Austin, where tickets and amenities can cost significantly more than traditional cinema experiences. Keywords: [george lucas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-lucas.md), [steven spielberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-spielberg.md), [cinema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cinema.md), luxury theaters, ipic [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/29.md) ### 30. McDonald's 90-Day Diet, John Cisna, Video Press Releases (2:45:11–2:47:30) An Iowa teacher, John Cisna, reportedly lost 40 pounds by eating only McDonald's for 90 days while following a 2,000-calorie limit. The hosts identify the story as a likely video press release (VPR) produced by McDonald's to counter the negative publicity from documentaries like "Super Size Me." Keywords: [mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), john cisna, [diet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diet.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [video press release](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-press-release.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Mac OS Troubleshooting, Launch Services, Email Hashtags (2:47:32–2:50:53) Adam Curry shares a technical tip for Mac users on Snow Leopard involving a terminal command to reset the "launch services database" to fix system lag. He also requests that listeners use specific hashtags in email subject lines to help him categorize and organize show contributions more efficiently. Keywords: [mac os](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-os.md), snow leopard, [terminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terminal.md), [hashtags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hashtags.md), email organization [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Recycling Careers, George H.W. Bush Anniversary, Outro (2:50:53–2:56:44) The show concludes with a critique of a news segment promoting recycling as a "career of the future." After a humorous clip of Diane Sawyer reporting on George H.W. Bush's 69th anniversary, the hosts sign off from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to support the show. 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