Source: Bloomberg.com news
November 30, 2015
Your WADR 72-Hour Campaign Forecast
Bloomberg Politics' chief political meteorologist Alexander Trowbridge gives us the rundown on what to expect in election land over the next few days..
Cruz: 'The Overwhelming Majority Of Violent Criminals Are Democrats' [VIDEO]
'Democrats know that convicted felons tend to vote Democrat'
Via: The Daily Caller
See Jake Tapper's Response to Trump Spox Saying He's 'Never Come Across' Candidate Being Inaccurate
"I've worked for Mr. Trump now for a long time."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Goodbye To Holga, The Wacky Camera Blast From The Past
The Holga is a medium format mechanical toy camera that became a fan favorite when it was launched in 1981. Now, thirty-four years later, the company that currently makes the camera has closed up shop and has thrown away all of the tooling. "There is nothing available for sale," said the manufacturer. Freestyle Photograph Services announced the death in a blog post.… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Ex-judge reviews how Spokane handled police chief complaints
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The mayor of Spokane asked a retired federal judge on Monday to investigate the city's handling of complaints against the former police chief after the administration was accused of keeping sexual harassment allegations secret until the mayor was re-elected.
Mayor David Condon said former U.S. District ...
Racist Black Lives Protester Mercilessly Berates Black Police Officer [VIDEO]
'Your kids are going to hate you when they get older'
Via: The Daily Caller
Herman Cain Writes a Scathing Op-Ed on the State of Jeb Bush's Presidential Campaign: 'His Problem Is Him'
"The current Real Clear Politics average shows him in fifth place at 5.5 percent.."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
U.S. Moves to Tighten Visa Program in Wake of Paris Attacks
The Obama administration, responding to the terrorist attacks in Paris and the threat of foreign fighters entering the country, is tightening rules and adding new screening requirements for a program that allows citizens from from 38 countries to travel to the U.S. without a visa.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Bee of Good Cheer
(Steven Hayward) We take the brief time out from the climate apocalypse in Paris—also known as "thermageddeon"—to make note of the official cancellation of the "Bee-pocalypse." From the Washington Post: Call off the bee-pocalypse: U.S. honeybee colonies hit a 20-year high You've heard the news about honeybees. "Beepocalypse," they've called it. Beemageddon. America's honeybees are dying, putting honey production and $15 billion worth of pollinated food crops in jeopardy. The situation has
Source: Power Line
Google Snags Former Tesla Autopilot Engineering Manager Robert Rose
The battle to make elite autonomous vehicles is on, and a major part of that is assembling teams that will carry out your plans. Today, it was reported that Google snagged Tesla's former Autopilot software engineering manager, Robert Rose. Rose also spent five years at SpaceX according to his LinkedIn profile. Rose's gig for "Google Robots" is listed as… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Asia Times: War of Words Over South China Sea Militarization Heats Up
Days after US President Barack Obama urged China to halt the militarization of newly-created islands in the South China Sea, China continues military deployments, exercises and construction in the disputed waterway.
The post Asia Times: War of Words Over South China Sea Militarization Heats Up appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Obama dines out with Hollande in Paris
President Obama showed the terrorists they haven't won Monday night by dining out at a fancy Parisian restaurant with French President Francois Hollande.
Mr. Obama, Secretary of State John F. Kerry and other top U.S. and French officials joined Mr. Hollande for dinner at L'Ambroisie, a three-star Michelin restaurant in ...
Federal Workers 'Feel Unappreciated,' Want More Time Off
'Would go a long way in showing that we deserve nothing but the best'
Via: The Daily Caller
Glenn Beck: Alleged Planned Parenthood Shooter Is a 'Psychopath,' Not a Pro-Life Christian
"I have news for you."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
After Talks With Putin, Obama Set to Meet with Turkish Leader
"The president was able to express his regret over the Russian loss of life."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
NASA Initiative Puts Space Age Technologies At Entrepreneurs' Fingertips
The space administration recently announced its Startup initiative by opening up around 1200 patented technologies to US startups to commercialize at no upfront costs. Soon, the space-age technologies that appear ripped from the pages of science fiction, and initially intended for deep space exploration, could make their way into our living rooms, reshaping our daily lives. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
MU Professor Drags Girl Out Of School By Hair For Not Wearing Hijab
The post MU Professor Drags Girl Out Of School By Hair For Not Wearing Hijab appeared first on DailySurge.
Source: DailySurge
Kasich Campaign Goes After Trump for Mocking Disabled Reporter
GOP presidential candidate John Kasich's campaign posts web video criticizing rival Donald Trump for making fun of the movements of disabled reporter. Video asks if Trump "worthy" of following in footsteps of presidents including Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan NOTE: Trump said he was only mocking reporter's journalism; see related AP story
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Adam Sandler Made a New Hanukkah Song
The post Adam Sandler Made a New Hanukkah Song appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Claims Of CENTCOM Cooking The Books On ISIS Intel Show We Need New Whistleblower Protections
The espionage community has the weakest protections for responsible whistleblowers of any agency.
Via: The Daily Caller
Ted Cruz Seeks to Make a 'Point' When Reporters Confront Him With Claims About Planned Parenthood Shooter
"The media promptly wants to blame him on the pro-life movement when at this point there's very little evidence to indicate that…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Chicago Student Arrested After Bringing Handgun and Ammunition to High School
Police reportedly arrived at the school in less than one minute.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Christie Jabs Fiorina on Entitlements, Talks Taxes in New Hampshire
Fresh off his endorsement by the New Hampshire Union Leader, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie spoke at a business round table luncheon with Renee and Dan Plummer. The New Jersey governor said he's the only GOP candidate with an entitlement reform program. He criticized the Obama administration over corporate inversions and said that Americans know the tax system is "rigged for the rich."
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Google Granted Patent That Enables Self-Driving Cars To Interact With Pedestrians
A lot of people are excited to hop into a car one day and read emails and tweets as the car drives itself, and you, to work. It would cut down on the anxiety we all feel during our daily commutes, as well as keep the roads safer. Google's self-driving project is leading the pack, and a recently granted patent (Patent #: US009196164, granted 11/24/15) signals that the company is trying… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Report: Al Qaeda Declares War on Islamic State
Al Qaeda terrorists reportedly declared war on the Islamic State Monday following a "dispute" between the groups over a prisoner exchange with the Lebanese army.
The post Report: Al Qaeda Declares War on Islamic State appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Editorials from around Oregon
Selected editorials from Oregon newspapers.
The Oregonian, Nov. 24, on challenges facing Oregon's manufacturing sector
Esco Corp.'s announcement this month that it plans to close a production plant in Northwest Portland and lay off almost 250 people is merely the latest example of weakness in Oregon's manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing layoffs ...
Sen. Warren Will Be The Only Female Democratic Senator Not To Endorse Hillary Clinton [VIDEO]
'This is something the campaign doesn't want to talk about'
Via: The Daily Caller
'We're Playing Old School': Glenn Beck Says U.S. Needs to Focus on 'Meaning Behind ISIS'
"Our president is fighting under an old system."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Clinton Details $275 Billion Infrastructure Spending Plan
Democratic presidential frontrunner proposes connecting all U.S. households to high-speed Internet by 2020, modernizing dams and levees, and expanding public transit options "to lower transportation costs and unlock economic opportunity for Americans in opportunity deserts," Hillary Clinton's campaign says in statement. Plan would boost direct federal infrastructure investment by $250b over next five years; investments would be paid through business tax changes Link to text Previous: Hillary Cli
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Hillary Clinton and State Department, Inc.
(Paul Mirengoff) Fox News reports, via the Associated Press, that as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton "opened her office to dozens of influential Democratic party fundraisers, former Clinton administration and campaign loyalists, and corporate donors to her family's global charity." The report is based on a review of State Department scheduling calendars. According to the AP: The woman who would become a 2016 presidential candidate met or spoke by phone with nearly
Source: Power Line
LucidCam Hits Its $100K Campaign Goal, Team Partners With Sephora On VR Content
When we first met the team building the LucidCam, they aimed to raise $100,000 on Indiegogo. They found their 264 backers to get them there. Their goal remains to bring the ability to shoot immersive virtual reality content with a camera that fits in your pocket. And at a reasonable price ($299). I caught up with Lucid's CEO, Han Jin, to see what's next. TC: You hit your goal.… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Hillary Clinton Urged Obama to Move Terrorists Detained at Gitmo to US
Former secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged President Obama to transfer suspected terrorists held at the Guantanamo Bay military prison to facilities in the U.S. in a confidential memo.
The post Hillary Clinton Urged Obama to Move Terrorists Detained at Gitmo to US appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
White House says it will take steps to tighten visa waivers for entry to U.S.
In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, the White House said Monday it is taking new steps to tighten security in the program that makes it easier for foreigners to travel to the U.S. without obtaining a visa.
The administration will "enhance and accelerate" changes to the visa waiver ...
Planned Parenthood President: Undercover Video Of Baby Part Sales Caused The Colorado Shooting [VIDEO]
'These incredibly highly edited videos... created the kind of climate that we are now seeing'
Via: The Daily Caller
For $250,000, You Can Own an Entire Town in South Dakota
"It's not often that you see an entire town for sale."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
A Bitcoin Boomlet
Bitcoin is currently enjoying what politicos call a boomlet — a small bump that, while perhaps not impressive on a historical scale, is certainly notable. For bitcoin at the moment, this means a price spike that has put the cryptocurrency into its highest territory in a year. That, combined with a small rise in global interest and what seems to be the highest transaction volume in… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Harrington Breaks Down Rise of Ted Cruz in Iowa
The post Harrington Breaks Down Rise of Ted Cruz in Iowa appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Ron Scott, known for fight against police brutality, dies
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit civil rights activist Ron Scott, who was known for longtime efforts to deal with police brutality, has died. He was 68.
Beaumont Health says Scott died Sunday at its hospital in Royal Oak.
Scott's cousin, Michele Loveberry, tells the Detroit Free Press that he died following ...
GOP Senator Says Trump's New Hotel Relying On Wasteful Government Spending
'Taxpayers are unlikely to be amused'
Via: The Daily Caller
AP Examined 1,294 Pages of Hillary Clinton's State Department Calendars — Here's What Was Found
"It shows Hillary Clinton marrying her political interests with the business and policy interests of powerful people."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Say Kids Will Help Parents Dress Their Young Children, With A Membership Model And No Markups
Say Kids is a new online service aimed at millennial parents, offering a membership model for buying young children's clothing. The company was founded by husband-and-wife team Carl Ng and Jennifer Hong. The basic model is to charge a $5 monthly fee, which gives parents access to products designed by Say Kids — the price tag should only cover the cost of producing and… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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