October 23, 2015

Jeb Bush Orders Across-the-Board Pay Cuts for Struggling Campaign

Bush's advisers, under pressure from their donors and from falling and stagnant poll numbers, came to the conclusion that a course correction was essential.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

13 TechCrunch Stories You Don't Want To Miss This Week

weekly roundup USE This week's headlines saw reviews of the new Nexus phones and Surface devices, the rollout of iOS 9, updates from the ongoing public dispute between Theranos and the Wall Street Journal, and much more. On Bullish we brought in Revel System's CEO Lisa Falzone to talk about the payments industry, and the TC Cribs team visited Credit Karma's HQ. These are the top stories to… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Sentencing reform clears committee, but may not reach the floor this year

(Paul Mirengoff) As expected, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 (more accurately called the Drug Dealers' Relief Act) has cleared the Judiciary Committee. That's the bad news. The good news is that five members, including Ted Cruz, voted against it. The others were Jeff Sessions, David Vitter, David Perdue, and Thom Tillis. With five Republican members opposed, it seems unlikely that the bill will make it to the Senate floor

Source: Power Line

Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by 11 points in Iowa in post-debate poll

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has opened up an 11-point lead on Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont in the early state of Iowa, according to survey results released Friday that also showed Hawkeye State Democrats thought Mrs. Clinton did the best in last week's Democratic presidential debate.

Mrs. ...

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Coalition Of 24 States Sues EPA To Defeat Obama's Global Warming Agenda

'The Clean Power Plan is one of the most far-reaching energy regulations in this nation's history'

Via: The Daily Caller

Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Who Jacked Up Price of Drug by 5,000 Percent Gets Lesson in Free-Market Capitalism

"Going out of business sale? We can but hope…"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Did You Catch How Bernie Sanders Responded When Jimmy Kimmel Asked: 'Do You Believe in God?'

"I am who I am."

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Connected Car Security: Separating Fear From Fact

shutterstock_6474460 We have a love affair with our cars. We equate them with independence and romance. We spend hours washing, waxing and restoring them. As a portion of total consumer credit, we spend more on car loans than we do on home mortgages. So when researchers claim they can remotely control our cars, disable the brakes and take control of the steering, and news websites show pictures of an SUV nose down… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Ben Carson, Leading in Iowa, Says Campaign Is a 'Marathon'

Being first is "much better than being in a different position, but I do realize this is a marathon, not a sprint, and there will be ups and downs," Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says in interview with Bloomberg Politics. NOTE: Carson has taken lead in Iowa, surpassing Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register poll released today; related story Says he would probably drop out of race if his support was much lower, "if other people were polling much higher a

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Cloakroom Confidential: Sick Gowdy Struggled Through Benghazi Hearing

2015-10-22 GowdyCapitol Hill conservatives hoping for a knockout punch to Hillary Clinton's not-my-fault Benghazi narrative were disappointed after her Oct. 22 testimony to the House Select Committee on Benghazi held in the Longworth House Office Building across the street from the Capitol. Insiders are pointed the finger at committee chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy (R.-S.C.) battle with ...More

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Witness: Marine Corps Pilot Steered Away From Homes Before Fatal Crash

A witness to the F-18 crash in England Wednesday that resulted in the death of a Marine Corps major praised the pilot for steering away from homes before the fatal accident.

The post Witness: Marine Corps Pilot Steered Away From Homes Before Fatal Crash appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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North Carolina Rep. Holloway to become schools lobbyist

KING, N.C. (AP) - A veteran North Carolina House member who recently served as one of the chamber's chief budget writers is leaving the job to become a lobbyist for local school boards.

Rep. Bryan Holloway announced Friday his immediate resignation from his legislative seat, which he had held since ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Sweden Opened Its Doors To Muslim Immigration, Today It's The Rape Capital Of The West. Japan Didn't.

Muslim immigrants from North Africa were 23 times more likely to commit rape than Swedish men.

Via: The Daily Caller

First American Killed in Fight Against Islamic State Identified as 39-Year-Old Master Sgt. From Oklahoma

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After 'Never' Speaking About It, Sister of Benghazi Hero Glen Doherty Shares Hillary Clinton's 'Very Strange' Message to Her Family

"And when I think back now to that day and what she knew, it shows me a lot about her character…"

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Amazon Shares Pop 9.5 Percent Following Surprisingly Good Earnings

amazon-earnings1 Amazon is now worth $287 billion. Yesterday, the company (NASDAQ:AMZN) managed to beat analyst expectations for its third-quarter earnings report by bringing in a profit. And today, shares opened at $617.51, 9.5 percent above yesterday's closing price of $563.91. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Lincoln Chafee Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race

Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee is ending his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, he said Friday.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Lincoln Chafee drops out of Democratic race

WASHINGTON — Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is ending his Democratic presidential campaign.

In prepared remarks before an appearance before the Democratic National Committee, Chafee said he is dropping out.

Chafee delivered a widely panned debate performance earlier this month. He has struggled to raise money and gain traction ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Utah Teacher Angers Parents For Being Smoking Hot But Will Not Set Her Instagram Account To Private

Some parents say photos of divorced mother of four are 'immodest' and 'pornographic'

Via: The Daily Caller

Former Fighter Pilot and Super Bowl Champ's Warning About Major Element Missing From Today's Culture

"Our culture tells us today that you're a victim…"

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'No Fluke': Donald Trump Is Officially No Longer Frontrunner in Iowa

The real deal?

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Lincoln Chafee Quitting 2016 Presidential Race

Lincoln Chafee is ending his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to a statement he issued. NOTE: Chafee had no support in Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register Iowa Poll published yesterday Related story: Chafee Says He'll Address His 'Future in the Campaign' Today

Source: Bloomberg.com news

The Minibrew Is Back And Ready To Make You Some Beer

rtdhzg9fphiimkenrixn When we last met Minibrew, the team had been stopped at the US border with their mini beer brewing system and had to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt with a tri-fold poster board and not much else. Now the bad boys of the Amsterdam home-brew scene are back and they're ready to perform integral calculus and take pre-orders. And they just ran out of calculus problems. The Minibrew is… Read More

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Thoughts from the ammo line

(Scott Johnson) Ammo Grrrll calls this one CHARADES: On my recent road trip to and from Arizona to Minnesota, I had to pass through a checkpoint in New Mexico. Several uniformed Border Patrol men and vehicles were clustered around. A few relaxed drug-sniffing dogs were hanging out as well. Everybody hates someone who holds up the line, especially when it's 110 degrees and you have to roll down your window. So, with

Source: Power Line

Sioux Falls keeps event center siding settlement a secret

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Advocates of open government are criticizing the city of Sioux Falls for keeping secret the details of a $1 million settlement with Denny Sanford Premier Center contractors regarding bulging metal siding.

City officials announced the settlement Sept. 18, just two weeks after saying they were ...

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Univ. Of Kentucky Sues Tiny Distillery Because It Has Decided It OWNS THE WORD 'KENTUCKY'

'An assault on the rights of business owners across the Commonwealth of Kentucky'

Via: The Daily Caller

'Your Time Is Done!': Bill O'Reilly Reaches His Limit With Black Lives Matter Advocate, Cuts His Mic

"… you're either going to stop talking or I'm going to cut your mic off."

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Cadaver Arms and Fishing Line Used to Study How the Human Hand Might Have Evolved to Pack a Punch

"The formation of a fist may tell us something important about our evolutionary history."

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Ben Carson Starts First TV Ads in Iowa, N.H., S.C.: NBC News

Ben Carson's campaign will begin airing two television ads in key early voting states on Friday, NBC News says. $500,000 ad buy will include Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Hannity Plays Montage of Obama Administration Members Falsely Blaming Video for Benghazi Attack

The post Hannity Plays Montage of Obama Administration Members Falsely Blaming Video for Benghazi Attack appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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The Strongest Storm Ever Recorded in the Western Hemisphere Targets Mexico's Pacific Coast

"This is an extremely dangerous, potentially catastrophic hurricane."

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'The Heart of America': Craftsmanship That Spans Generations

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Hong Kong Investor Buys 65% Of Russia's Yota, Maker Of Dual-Screen Android Phones, For $100M

yotaphone-2-6 Yota Devices, the Russian company that sells two-screened Android smartphones, has a new owner after shareholder Telconet Capital sold its majority 64.9 percent holding to Hong Kong-listed REX Global Entertainment for $100 million, according to a regulatory filing. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Carson Surges Past Trump in Latest Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register Iowa Poll

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson has moved into a dominant position in Iowa, surpassing former front-runner Donald Trump as evangelical Christians begin to coalesce around him in the state that will cast the first 2016 nomination ballots.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Dice Game Argument Leads to Fistfight, Then 'Suddenly Shots Were Fired' on a Tennessee University Campus

"The person who fired those shots put innocent persons in extreme danger."

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Nigeria-based Printivo Wants To Become The Vistaprint Of Africa

Printivo founders Ibukun Oloyede, Oluyomi Ojo, and Ayodeji Adeogun Vistaprint has been around for twenty years, so if you live in the U.S. or Europe, ordering printed material online might not seem like a big deal. In Nigeria, however, getting business card and flyers are still a pain that requires multiple visits to a brick-and-mortar shop, says Printivo founder Oluyomi Ojo. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Rand Paul Is Running for President of Young America

He says reports of his campaign's imminent demise are wrong—he's still got time to turn out the youth vote and, while he's at it, warn young people about the danger of Bernie Sanders' democratic socialism.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

'Crimson Peak' and 'Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension' Reviews

There has been some consternation about the marketing of Crimson Peak. It has been sold to viewers as a baroque horror film, one that mixes lush imagery with cheap jump scares. Director Guillermo del Toro, on the other hand, explained in a "foreword" distributed to writers attending a preview screening that his latest film is a "Gothic romance": "heightened melodrama layered with a lot of darkness and the Gothic atmosphere of a dark fairy tale."

The post 'Crimson Peak' and 'Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension' Reviews appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Naspers Buys Majority Stake In Russian Classifieds Site Avito For $1.2B

Screenshot 2015-10-23 15.41.47 Naspers, the South Africa conglomerate that invested in China's Tencent among others, is upping its stake in Russia-based Avito, the third largest classifieds site in the world, by way of a $1.2 billion investment. Read More

Source: TechCrunch