"Did it stop the attack in Paris? Not one iota."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
November 19, 2015
Quora Launches Troll-Free AMA "Writing Sessions"
The chaos of Reddit's Ask Me Anythings doesn't lend itself to the most thoughtful answers. They're short, plagued by trolls, and people who care about the topic or person might not know an AMA is happening until it's over. So today, Quora is bringing an air of civility to the crowdsourced question hour with the launch of "Writing Sessions". They'll… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Governors Target Syrian Refugees Already Resettled in U.S.
Some U.S. states are not only resisting new Syrian refugees after the terrorist attacks in Paris last week, they want to scrutinize those already resettled within their borders.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
House Passes Syrian Refugee Bill With Veto-Proof Majority
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the U.S. unless they pass comprehensive background checks.
The post House Passes Syrian Refugee Bill With Veto-Proof Majority appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Las Vegas man indicted in presidential threat case
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas gun collector who has been in federal custody since June has been indicted on allegations that he threatened to harm President Barack Obama and other government officials.
A two-count indictment filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas stems from allegations that ...
Ben Carson Compares Syrian Refugees To Rabid Dogs [VIDEO]
'It's foolish for us to accept people if we cannot have the appropriate type of screening'
Via: The Daily Caller
Reporter Asks Bernie Sanders Supporters One Simple Question: 'What's a Bigger Threat: Climate Change or Terrorism?'
"I'm not the most informed person in the world."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
How Pure Storage Took A Different Approach to Storage
Founded in 2009, Pure Storage entered an industry where incumbents, including EMC and HP, dominated for more than thirty years. Co-founders John "Coz" Colgrove and John Hayes knew that they would have to take a different approach to building and running a storage company if they were going to effectively compete with the massive incumbent players. To rethink storage, Coz and… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
House defies Obama, votes to 'pause' Syrian refugees
Distrusting President Obama's assurances and brushing aside his insults, the House voted Thursday to hit the "pause" button on his plans to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees in the U.S. this year, insisting he step up security checks to make sure terrorists can't exploit America's humanitarian heart.
The 289-137 vote saw ...
Jackie, The UVA Rape Hoaxster, Refuses To Turn Over Emails And Phone Records
Attorney claims her privacy will be violated
Via: The Daily Caller
Pastor Believes We're Living in the 'Last Days.' And What He's About to Do Could Make History.
"It's time to go big or stay home."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
'Every Muslim Is a Terrorist!': Men Caught on Video Unleashing Anti-Islam Rants at Public Meeting for Proposed Mosque Construction
"We don't want it because you are terrorists. Every one of you are terrorists! I don't care what you say …"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
House Readies Vote on Refugee Bill
President Barack Obama will veto a House Republican proposal to sharply tighten screening of refugees from Syria and Iraq, according to the White House, which said the bill wouldn't improve U.S. security after last week's terrorist attacks in Paris. Bloomberg's Phil Mattingly reports on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Are American Universities Overrated?
(Steven Hayward) Periodic surveys of higher education around the world usually find American universities dominating the top of the lists. But I wonder whether they deserve this high esteem—especially after the last two weeks. European and Chinese universities tend to feature more large, rote-learning lecture classes, sometime with as many as 800 students in the lecture hall. That's not teaching; that's just a large TED talk. Seminars and interactive discussion are much
Source: Power Line
Facebook Debuts The Digital Breakup With New Tools For Former Flames
Breaking up is hard enough without having to see your ex's newfound happiness flung in your face every time you log on to Facebook. But that doesn't necessarily mean you want to unfriend your ex, or block them, either. There should be some middle ground. Today, Facebook says it will begin to experiment with new tools that will help people better manage these complicated relationships. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Only 30 Percent of Coloradans Think Sen. Bennet Should Be Reelected
Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet is facing tough poll numbers for his reelection bid, with only 30 percent of Coloradans believing he should keep his job, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University.
The post Only 30 Percent of Coloradans Think Sen. Bennet Should Be Reelected appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
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Strange: Ethics opinion clear that legislators can't lobby
MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - The attorney general says a new Alabama Ethics Commission opinion is clear that legislators cannot serve as hired lobbyists.
Attorney General Luther Strange and the president of the Alabama District Attorneys Association sent a letter Thursday to legislators discussing the opinion.
They say the opinion is ...
Why Obama Doesn't Need To Take Any Refugees
Development zones and assistance for countries like Jordan or Saudi Arabia could stem the tide
Via: The Daily Caller
Give a Child a Raisin and You Might Be Able to Predict How They'll Do in School? That's What One Study Found
"Predict attention regulation and learning."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Omixy Improves Medical Check-Up By Making It As Easy As Ordering An Uber
Meet Omixy, a stealth startup that has been working on improving the medical check-up in Europe. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel like Theranos. Instead, Omixy is all about making it as seamless as possible to track your health over time. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Hillary Clinton Details Plans for Broader Assault on ISIS
Clinton called for an expanded air war, an "intelligence surge," and new efforts to draw support from Iraqis and other allies.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
California Officer Found Shot to Death in His Own Car Outside Police Station — Detectives Say He Was Targeted
"It doesn't look random."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Police Make Stunning Discovery in Years-Old Case After Serving Search Warrant at Minnesota Horse Ranch
"I imagine they were trying to help someone out and not cause more harm."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Clinton: U.S. Can't Abandon Values on Accepting Refugees
"We cannot allow terrorists to intimidate us into abandoning our values," Hillary Clinton says in foreign policy speech. "Slamming the door on every Syrian refugee, that is just not who we are" Clinton says U.S. "should be taking a close look at the safeguards and visa programs" "We should be doing more to ease this humanitarian crisis, not less"
Source: Bloomberg.com news
SeatGeek Launches A Marketplace Where Anyone Can Sell And Transfer Tickets
SeatGeek is already a solid way to score tickets for live events, but now you can use it to sell those tickets, too. In a sense, the tickets on SeatGeek are being resold already, but the model relied on aggregating tickets that were put up for sale on other sites. With today's launch of the SeatGeek Marketplace, anyone can make their tickets available through SeatGeek itself. To sell… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Law Enforcement, Public Officials Warned of Increased Cyber Attacks
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warned law enforcement officers and public officials Wednesday of increased cyber attack threats.
The post Law Enforcement, Public Officials Warned of Increased Cyber Attacks appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Donald Trump has 7-point lead in race for 2016 GOP nomination: poll
Real estate mogul Donald Trump has retained his grip on the No. 1 spot in the 2016 GOP field, according to a poll released Thursday that shows him 7 points clear of his nearest competitor, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson.
Mr. Trump was at 26 percent in the poll ...
Connecticut AFL-CIO Passes Resolution Condemning Israel
Just the latest endorsement of anti-Israel activity amongst labor unions
Via: The Daily Caller
Homeless Veteran Asks Man for Spare Change to Buy Food — What He Gets Instead Leaves Vet Breaking Down in Tears
"Nobody showed me this much kindness in a while."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
National Review, the Musical!
(Steven Hayward) If Broadway can turn Alexander Hamilton's life story into a rap musical, then why can't we turn National Review's 60th anniversary into a musical number as well? Here it is: NR asked me to contribute a short item to the 60th anniversary issue on what one book stands out for having influenced my thinking at a young age, and I selected C.S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. Since it's behind a
Source: Power Line
LiquidTalent Launches On-Demand Marketplace For Designers And Developers
LiquidTalent has today launched out of beta, offering companies a marketplace to find high-quality developer and designer talent on-demand both on the web and mobile. The company was founded by Alex Abelin, Google's former public affairs manager, under the premise that developers and designers (as well as the companies hiring them) want to work as freelancers with more freedom as opposed… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Ohio probing whether state school violated lobbying laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's attorney general is investigating whether a state university and its consultant violated state lobbying laws when the university paid him nearly $2 million without a state board's prior approval.
Ohio law mandates that public universities get the state Controlling Board's approval for lobbying contracts exceeding ...
IRS: You Can't Sue Us Unless We Say You Can
Department of Justice tells a federal judge taxpayers can't sue the tax agency unless it says so.
Via: The Daily Caller
Jolting Interactive Graphics Show the Shocking Rise of Deadly Global Terrorism
"[ISIS] and Boko Haram, are now jointly responsible for 51 percent of all global fatalities from claimed terrorist attacks."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Ohio Police Arrest Five Foreign Nationals, Seize Passports After Search During Traffic Stop Yields Unexpected Find
There is no terrorism link, however.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
When Crowdfunding Fails The Backers Are Left With No Way Out
A few years ago an enterprising programmer dug through Kickstarter's data to figure out how many failed projects there really were. Thanks to a trick in the coding, however, none showed up. This system, which was described as an effort to bring the best projects to the fore, worked well for Kickstarter when it was small and the projects were usually tiny. Now, however, the failures are… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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