"He's just enlightening us on how f**ked up our country can be."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
July 16, 2015
Amazon Says Prime Day Was Bigger Than Black Friday And Will Be Held Again
Independent reports yesterday had said that Amazon's big "Prime Day" sales event had sent the online retailer's sales spiking. Today, Amazon is detailing the impact of Prime Day by releasing its own internal metrics. According to the company, Amazon Prime Day broke sales records, even exceeding Black Friday 2014 sales, which had been the biggest Black Friday to date,… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Rep. Jim Jordan: 'Definitely' Looking at Possibility of Impeaching IRS Commissioner
Rep. Jim Jordan (R., Ohio) said that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is "definitely" looking at the possibility of impeaching IRS Commissioner John Koskinen in an interview with the Washington Free Beacon on Thursday.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
There's a CREEPY Michael Brown Art Exhibit on Display in Chicago
A new Chicago art exhibit shows a life-size installation of Michael Brown's body lying lifeless, face down on the floor surrounded by orange cones and police tape. The exhibit is being presented at Andre Guichard's art gallery. It has been condemned by Michael Brown's father, and has garnered some scrutiny and massive amount of media attention. Ti-Rock ...More
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Ridiculed White House Correspondent Strikes Back At Obama: 'Clearly It Struck A Nerve' [VIDEO]
'Was it provocative? Yes. Was it intended to be as such? Absolutely.'
Via: The Daily Caller
Why Obama's best defense of his Iran deal falls short
(Paul Mirengoff) John did an excellent job of dissecting President Obama's efforts, during his press conference yesterday, to defend the Iran nuclear deal. However, Obama made one point that I consider substantial (perhaps because I raised in this post). Obama stated: So maybe [Iran's mullahs] don't get $100 billion dollars [if there is no deal]. Maybe they get $60 billion or $70 billion instead. The price for that, that we've paid, is
Source: Power Line
Navy to Ban Fried Food
Sailors are blaming First Lady Michelle Obama after a report revealed that the Navy is preparing a full ban on fried food.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Two thirds of voters say Obama administration deal with Iran needs approval from Congress
Voters are only lukewarm when it comes to the nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran finalized earlier this week - while two thirds appear particularly troubled by evidence of the "imperial presidency" at work on the global stage.
"Many in Congress oppose the deal, but President Obama declared earlier ...
ESPN Sends 'The Herd' Host Colin Cowherd Packing
Cowherd joins Olbermann on the unemployment line
Via: The Daily Caller
Report: Authorities Investigating 'Active Shooter' Incident at Naval Recruitment Center in Tennessee
"Horrific incident in our community. We will release details as they are confirmed."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Chrome Will Soon Show More "Safe Browsing" Malware Warnings Than Ever Before
Depending on your surfing habits, chances are you've come across the one or other warning in Chrome that tells you that it's probably safer not to proceed to whatever site you wanted to look at. That's Google's Safe Browsing technology at work and over the next few weeks, the company plans to roll out a number of improvements to this service. This means you'll… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Former Clinton, Obama Official Lawrence Summers Lands on Board at Food Picture Start-Up
Lawrence "Larry" Summers, an alumnus of both the Clinton and Obama administrations, is joining the board of a San Francisco start-up working closely with government entities and financial institutions to fine-tune consumer data.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
After Cop Illegally Enters Home, Video Captures Him Handcuffing Terrified Woman Who's Wearing Only a Towel — and Right in Front of Her Teen Daughter
"When a cop shows up, you're not the one in charge. I don't care if this is your house."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Here's Rick Santorum's Plan to Get Rid of Racism AND Planned Parenthood
In a recent appearance on The Simon Conway Show, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum responded to the disturbing video that showed a Planned Parenthood top official specifically explaining the best way to sale aborted fetal organs and body parts. Santorum endorsed a federal investigation into Planned Parenthood and said its abolition is perhaps the best way to rid America of racism–far ...More
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Ends 'John Doe' Witch Hunt Against Scott Walker
If you don't know how Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm (see above) has been abusing his power to harass supporters of Scott Walker, read this and this. Short version: A partisan Democrat launched paramilitary midnight raids on the homes of his political opponent's allies, abusing his state's "John Doe" laws, and then he threatened his […]
Via: The Daily Caller
Man Hunting Down the Loch Ness Monster for 24 Years Thinks He Finally Has the Answer
He holds a world record for "longest continuous vigil for hunting the Loch Ness monster."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Excerpts from recent North Dakota editorials
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck, July 16, 2015
Generals right, it's time to slim down
Retired generals from North Dakota have declared war on obesity and it's not going to be easy one to win. The officers say recruits today are too fat to fight and they ...
Illicit Wheelchair Rides Land Thousands In Cuffs In Saudi Arabia
Too much time on their hands?
Via: The Daily Caller
Peter Rojas Leaving Aol Alpha For betaworks
With Gizmodo, Peter Rojas set a state for talking about technology and gadgets like human beings. That would be a nice feat once, but he did it again with Engadget, Joystiq and gdgt. Now, he's leaving Verizaol* for an entrepreneur-in-residence position at startup birthing matrix and investment firm betaworks. Rojas came to Aol via the acquisition of gdgt, which betaworks invested in… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
PICTURES: Model Alison Nix is Ready for Bernie Sanders
The anti-Hillary Clinton #Berniemania that is sweeping the United States has caught up fashion model Alison Nix, who made her first ever political contribution to Democratic presidential nominee Bernie Sanders earlier this year, according to Federal Election Commission documents filed Wednesday.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Sen. Cotton: 'Nine Years Ago Iran Was Trying To Kill Me And My Soldiers'
The more we learn about Obama's Iran nuke deal, the worst the thing seems. And when it comes to the economic sanctions, that took more than ten years to be put in place, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) has a very personal explanation as to why it's a very bad idea to have them lifted. "Nine ...More
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TLC Gives '19 Kids And Counting' The Ax
The show has been in limbo after learning that Josh Duggar molested his sisters
Via: The Daily Caller
Democrats, Republicans Open Huge Rift on Their Opinions of the Supreme Court
There's been a 17 percentage point approval drop among Republicans and a 29 percentage point increase among Democrats since September, Gallup says.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Hillary's Poll Numbers In Free-Fall
(John Hinderaker) The latest Associated Press-GfK poll numbers are brutal for Hillary Clinton. Only 39% view her favorably, a seven-point drop since April. This graphic sums up the bad news. Note that only 31% of respondents in the AP survey view Hillary as honest: What is remarkable, to me, is that Hillary's decline is occurring at a time when a large majority of Americans aren't paying much attention. She is, in my
Source: Power Line
Hypocritical Dark Money Group Attacks Walker
A progressive group with ties to a secretive dark money network and a history of deceptive ads has launched a campaign attacking Republican Presidential Candidate Scott Walker as a "puppet" for the Koch brothers.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
'Swatting' Prank Ends Horribly for Victim — and He Has the Injury to Prove It
"Only a matter of time before somebody gets seriously injured as a result of one of these incidents."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Hispanics already in Democratic corner for 2016
Hispanic voters remain firmly entrenched in the Democratic camp, according to a new survey released Thursday that found them favorable toward President Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton and skeptical of Republicans — though largely unfamiliar with the GOP presidential field.
The survey, taken for Spanish-language network giant Univision by Bendixen ...
Younger Brothers Unite, Giants QB Eli Manning Throws Jeb Bush A Primary Donation
'Blue 20-16... BLUEEEE 20-16! Set HUTTT'
Via: The Daily Caller
Main Street Hub Snags $25M Investment For Small Biz Marketing Platform
Main Street Hub, the Austin-based marketing platform for small business, announced a $25 million Series C equity round today. The funding, led by Vista Equity Partners, follows a $20 million debt round last February and brings the total raised to $56 million. Main Street Hub wants to be the one-stop marketing arm for small business, giving the mom and pop store access to the power of the… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Islamic State Says It Launched Rocket Attack on Egypt Navy Vessel
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Islamic State affiliate said on Thursday it fired a rocket at an Egyptian naval vessel in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
South Dakota Police Department Will Keep Confederate Flag-Festooned Badges
Was tiny town founded by Union and Confederate soldiers? YES!
Via: The Daily Caller
Presidential Fundraising: See Who's Spending, Who's Lagging, Who's Raising and Where
New financial reports paint a revealing picture of who's backing which candidates for the White House.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Analyze this
(Scott Johnson) Lou Dobbs invited Rep. Ed Royce to discuss the Iran deal on his FOX Business show last night. The interview touches on a few points in its roughly five minutes, but it most notably raises an overlooked issue at the end (video below, about 4:00). Will Obama submit the deal for approval to the United Nations for approval by the Security Council to unravel UN sanctions before the United States
Source: Power Line
Former President George H.W. Bush in Fair Condition at Maine Hospital
(Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush was in fair condition at a Maine hospital on Thursday after suffering a neck fracture in a fall at his home, according to spokesmen for Bush and the hospital.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Hillary Clinton's favorable rating at 39 percent, down 7 points from April: poll
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's favorable rating has declined by 7 points in April to 39 percent and only about three in 10 Americans see her as honest, a new poll said.
Nearly half said they have a negative opinion of her, according to the AP-GfK Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics
Maher: Journalist Asking Obama Tough Question Might As Well Have Yelled N-Word
Everything is racist
Via: The Daily Caller
Google's New, Simplified Patent Search Now Integrates Prior Art And Google Scholar
Google has been a significant player in many facets of the patent world — as a creator, critic, litigator, buyer and big data indexer. Today, it's taking the wraps off a product that is its flagship in the last of those categories: It's launching a new version of the Google Patents search, which will now also incorporate related results of Prior Art and Google… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Is Turkey The Key To Finally Beating ISIS In Iraq?
Makes up for all the traveling ISIS did through Turkey
Via: The Daily Caller
'Epic Aerial Battle' Between a Bald Eagle and Two Seagulls Is a Must See
"Eagles in Valdez don't mess around."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Protesters Waving Confederate Flags Greet Obama in Oklahoma City
It isn't the first time this month the president has been met with such a display.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Ted Cruz on Donald Trump: A lot of GOP contenders 'went out of their way to beat him with a stick'
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, who met with fellow 2016 GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump Wednesday, said that unlike other Republicans, he's not going to be bashing Mr. Trump in the wake of the real estate mogul's comments on Mexico and illegal immigration.
"Donald and I are friends — we've ...
CNN Reporter Says Major Garrett 'Crossed the Line' With Question That Visibly Frustrated Obama
"Can you tell the country, sir, why you are content with all the fanfare?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
eBay Reports Mixed Q2 Results On Sales Of $4.4B and EPS Of $0.76
In its last quarter before the spin off of PayPal as a separate company, e-commerce giant eBay today reported its Q2 earnings for the quarter that ended June 30. The company reported total revenues of $4.4 billion and diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $0.76 excluding eBay Enterprise (which eBay says it is in the process of selling). This was a mixed result: analysts had expected sales… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Pluto's Close-Up Photo Reveals Something Scientists Say 'Could Be a Game Changer'
"Just astonishing"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
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