July 7, 2015

Another Day, Another Leftist Fraud

(Steven Hayward) In what could be practically a daily feature, another case of Liberal Ethnic Identity Theft (LEIT-skinned??) has been uncovered. The Daily Caller has the story: Andrea Smith, a professor of media and cultural studies at the University of California at Riverside, has started to draw attention in the wake of the Dolezal incident from those who say she has for years falsely claimed to have Cherokee blood. The case is arguably

Source: Power Line

Democratic Congresswoman's Convicted Felon Spouse Heading Progressive-Financed Non Profit

The husband of Illinois Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Robert Creamer, who committed $2.3 million in bank fraud in the 1990s, is currently leading the anti-conservative Americans United For Change, the Illinois Review reported.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Federal Officials Say an F-16 Fighter Jet and Another Small Plane Have Collided Middair Over South Carolina

"Ball of fire in the air." 

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Senators: Feds should have deported SFC man before killing

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators are criticizing the release of an immigrant with a criminal record who allegedly went on to murder a woman in San Francisco last week. They said he should have been deported before the crime.

Republican Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who chairs the Senate's homeland security committee, ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

PHOTOS: Charlotte McKinney: 'Stripping Down Is My Favorite Thing To Do'

The Kate Upton look-a-like opens up in new interview

Via: The Daily Caller

Obama Administration Finds New Way to Push Solar Energy

Another flop?

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Rocket Internet's GFC Backs Yet-To-Launch Real Estate Investment Platform BrickVest

BrickVest In a move that feels fairly unusual, Global Founders Capital (GFC), the venture capital arm of German startup factory and e-commerce behemoth Rocket Internet, has invested in a startup before it's even launched. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

One in Five Americans Participates in Government Assistance Programs Each Month

One in five Americans participates in government assistance programs each month, according to the most recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

'Seriously?' Michigan Woman Can't Believe What the Law Forced Cops to Do to Her Over a $10 Dog License

"I was pretty nervous."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

BLUE-ON-BLUE Violence: Team Hillary is Worried About Bernie Sanders

It appears that Bernie Sanders is rising in the national polls and that has Team Hillary worried according to her own campaign spokespeople. It's true that Bernie Sanders has been holding several concert-style campaign rallies in very liberal parts of the country while Hillary has been holding small events in key battleground states. There are ...More

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Source: DailySurge

Russia Completely Outpacing The US In The Arctic

'We're not playing in this game at all.'

Via: The Daily Caller

Jimmy Carter Says He Believes 'Jesus Would Approve of Gay Marriage' — but Even He Makes a Big Admission About That Claim

"I believe he would. I believe Jesus would. I don't have any verse in scripture…"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Bush's Aggressive July Fundraising Schedule

Bush keeping his foot on the gas when it comes to collecting campaign cash.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Lucha Libre Wrestler Challenges Putin, Obama to Match

A world champion Mexican wrestler and aspiring politician told the Telegraph in an interview Monday that he wants to get in the ring with Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Portland activist files for dismissal of sex-related charges

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A prominent political fundraiser and gay rights activist is seeking to have multiple sex-related charges against him dismissed.

The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/1LQdmat ) 66-year-old Terrence Patrick Bean of Portland filed a motion Thursday to have the charges dismissed based on claims that a compromise has been ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist Says Obama Is 'Dead Wrong' On Global Warming

'Global warming really has become a new religion'

Via: The Daily Caller

The Micro:bit Is Shaping Up To Be The Perfect Programming Device For Kids

microbit The BBC is set to continue its history in educational computing with the Micro:bit. First displayed in March, the broadcaster just revealed the final design and programming environment of the tiny programmable board, which includes new sensors and abilities not previously displayed. The tiny device lacks the processing power of the Raspberry Pi and Arduino's extensive ecosystem, but… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

World Wildlife Fund Straps GoPro to Sea Turtle

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Jenner's Olympic Torch Could Be Auctioned For HOW MUCH?!

$$$$

Via: The Daily Caller

Major Bank Fires Staffers Over Mock Islamic State Execution Video

"Abhorrent."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Jeb Bush: Snowden Should be Given No Leniency

Jeb Bush said Tuesday that he was infuriated by the possibility of a plea bargain for Edward Snowden that would allow the former government contractor to return to the United States from Moscow.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

A Political Ad That's Actually Funny [VIDEO]

If you're tired of the same old political bickering, a new website wants to inject some humor into our political debates. SamePageNation.com, which launches today, promises to eschew tribal identities, instead aiming to reframe the left vs. right paradigm to an outsider vs. insider one. Their first video, "There's a Contract For That," spoofs those ubiquitous Progressive Insurance ads featuring "Flo," and tackles the […]

Via: The Daily Caller

Historically Baptist University Removes 'Homosexual Acts' From Its Misconduct Policy

"We didn't believe the language reflected Baylor's caring community." 

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Whipclip Raises Over $40 Million For Its TV Show And Music Video Video Clipping App

Whipclip screenshot Whipclip, the makers of a mobile application that lets you quickly – and legally – share clips from favorite TV shows and music videos, has closed on $40 million-plus in Series C financing, the company is announcing today. The oversubscribed round was led by asset management firm, Eminence Capital, and included participation from existing investors, Institutional Venture Partners… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

In Portland, the mania of Bernie

(Scott Johnson) Reader Dave Begley reported for us on the mania of (and for) Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Now we can go to the tape to check out the mania for Bernie in Portland, Maine (video below, too long at about an hour). Times are tough in Obama's America! A revolution in political consciousness! Fight for Social Security! Fight for Social Security taxes! Raise the minimum wage!

Source: Power Line

Canadian Man Launches Himself Into the Air on a Lawn Chair Connected to Over 100 Helium Balloons, and We Bet You Can Guess Who Was Waiting for Him When He Came Down

"Sometimes you've got to live life on a limb."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

What CNN Won't Tell You About Their Hillary Interview

After three months of running a fake and phony presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton is finally ready to give her first nationally televised sit-down interview. But like all-things Clinton, you know to expect a butt load of shadiness with this primetime event. For example, CNN's Brianna Keiler is the reporter that's been tapped to interview Hillary Clinton ...More

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Source: DailySurge

Feds Raid Home Of Jared The Subway Guy

Some days, life is depressing. Other days, it's worse. Remember Jared Fogle, the guy who lost all that weight by eating at Subway, and never shut up about losing all that weight by eating at Subway? Yeah. Well… WXIN, Indianapolis: Federal authorities raided the home of Subway spokesman Jared Fogle Tuesday morning. FBI sources told […]

Via: The Daily Caller

This Guy Is About to Miss a Foul Ball, and Give the Guy Behind Him Quite the Surprise

"Who's your baby?"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Stephanopoulos: Bernie Sanders 'Throwing a Scare into Hillary Clinton's Camp'

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Bernie Sanders: 'Real unemployment' rate under Obama is 10.5 percent

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that the Obama administration is not being forthright with the American people about the real unemployment rate.

The Vermont senator told a Portland, Maine, audience of 7,500 that the Labor Department's 5.3 percent unemployment rate is a ruse.

"There is another set of government statistics," ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Feds Raid Home of Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Harry's Raises $75.6 Million In Series C, Valued At $750 Million Post Money

Screenshot 2015-07-07 08.42.43 Harry's, the direct-to-consumer mens' razor company, has just announced the close of a $75.6 million Series C funding round led by Wellington Management. A source confirmed with TechCrunch that the company is valued at $750 million after money. The Harry's business might seem simple on the surface. The company sells razors over the internet, both on a one-off basis and as… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Former IAEA Official: Iran Should Not Be Exempted From Military Base Inspections

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Former Iranian President Says He's Confident Israel Will Be Wiped From the Map

"The usefulness period of Israel will expire."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Why Donald Trump Must Be Allowed To Debate

A central premise of my forthcoming book Too Dumb to Fail is that Republican politicians continually encounter perverse incentives. There is little downside to engaging in reckless rhetoric. Indeed, there are plenty of benefits to doing so. This creates a moral hazard. And in a flatter, less hierarchical world, nobody has the moral authority to call anyone out for this. […]

Via: The Daily Caller

Mom Feared Her 10-Year-Old With Few Friends Would Have a Disappointing Birthday. The Internet Made Sure That Didn't Happen in an Epic Way.

"I know all kids should learn disappointment in life — but sometimes other kids are so cruel."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

The deep meaning of San Francisco

(Scott Johnson) In one phase the modern novel takes up the idea of expressive form. James Joyce took it about as far as possible in Ulysses, with the style of each chapter varying to mirror the content. In the "Aeolus" chapter placed inside a newspaper office, for example, Joyce exhausted the variety of rhetorical devices available in English to capture windbaggery in action. The city of San Francisco now presents as a

Source: Power Line

Carrie Underwood's 12 Most Glamorous Gowns [SLIDESHOW]

She's the perfect All-American girl

Via: The Daily Caller

'Unbelievable': Evangelist Franklin Graham Responds to Gov't Decision to Fine Christian Bakers $135,000 for Declining a Gay Wedding Cake

"Give me a break."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Athens-founded Transifex Raises $4M In Series A, Led by Toba Capital

translate translation Amid the craziness of Greece right now, at least some startups are still 'keeping on keeping on'. To that end, localisation software startup Transifex has secured $4 million in Series A funding, led by Toba Capital with participation from seed VC investors NEA, Arafura Ventures and angels including Parse founder and CEO, Ilya Sukhar. The amount raised to date is $6.5 million.… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

CNN Panelist: Democratic Base 'So Dumb' for Making Candidates Move Further Left

Source: Washington Free Beacon

'Jurassic World Style Uprising'? See What a Grizzly Bear at a Minnesota Zoo Did With a Rock

"Picked up from the bottom of the pool a rock that had to weigh 50 pounds."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Klok Is A Neat International Clock/Time Zone Conversion Widget For iOS

klok Apple finally allowed developers to create widget apps for iPhone and iPad owners when it released iOS 8. That's opened up some useful shortcuts and quick options for Apple customers — I'm a big fan of Launcher — one of which is Klok, a widget released today for anyone with a need to keep track of time across the world. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

WHO: Governments Need to Tax Cigarettes by 75 Percent or More

"One of the most effective … ways to reduce consumption of products that kill."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

The Big Question Republican Foes of Illegal Immigration Won't Answer

What should the United States do with the estimated 11 million people here illegally?

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Join TC In A Three City Polish Meetup Tour

Image (1) ballmerpoland.jpg for post 95774 If your plan this summer is to rock down to Electric Avenue why not swing by Gdynia, Warsaw, and Krakow first. I will be rolling down Poland holding three exciting meetups in three exciting cities and I want to see you there. We are running the meetups from the July 28th until July 30th. Tickets are free and will sell out FAST so grab them quickly. July 28 – Gdynia Tickets July 29… Read More

Source: TechCrunch