3 chapters across the catalog
WikiLeaks Map of Amazon Data Centers and FEMA Black Boxes
WikiLeaks released a map detailing the locations of Amazon's highly secure data centers, many of which are clustered around intelligence hubs in Northern Virginia. Adam Curry recalls his early days in internet hosting in Reston, where he heard rumors that FEMA, rather than the CIA, operated the most secretive and "scary" black boxes at internet exchanges.
Donation Segment, Listener Credits and Code Numbers
The hosts read donations from listeners across the globe, including Denmark, Canada, and Australia. They discuss various "code" numbers sent with donations, such as 6550, which may refer to a congressional water act. A tangent explores the history of the original Cassius Clay and a potential link to Muhammad Ali's name choice.
The BBC reports that the Ebola Reston virus has been detected in pigs in the Philippines for the first time. While the CDC currently states the virus poses no risk to humans, researchers are monitoring the situation for potential mutations that could lead to a new health threat.
