"This is a guy who is running as the tough guy."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
August 7, 2015
Pentagon Is At Odds With White House Over Russia, But The Reality Is Somewhere In Between
'Ranking of threats is not the most productive'
Via: The Daily Caller
With All Due Respect (08/07/15)
Mark Halperin, John Heilemann and Al Hunt examine the Republican debate on "With All Due Respect" on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg.com news
FBI releases surveillance video in New Mexico church blasts
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The FBI on Friday released parking lot surveillance video in hope of identifying a "person of interest" in the detonation of explosive devices outside two Las Cruces churches last Sunday.
Carol Lee, the FBI special agent in charge of the Albuquerque office, also announced that ...
Cities As Platforms
Take a look at the last decade's fastest-growing companies. You'll notice they have one thing in common: They're all platforms.YouTube was not the first video-hosting site, but it was the first to disrupt the stagnating online broadcasting model, creating a platform with digital engagement at its core. And the catalyst for Google's exponential growth trajectory was when… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Democrats Are Infuriated Chuck Schumer Won't Support Iran Deal – Take a Look at How They're Reacting
"This is our next Senate leader?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
How Much of a Boost Will Kasich Get From the GOP Debate?
John Heilemann and Mark Halperin discuss Ohio Governor John Kasich's performance during the GOP debate. They speak on "With All Due Respect." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Los Angeles outlaws large-capacity gun magazines
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles has banned possession of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, closing a loophole in state law.
Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the measure into law Friday.
Gun owners will have 60 days to take their large-capacity magazines out of the city, ...
Hack The Planet! (Before It's Too Late)
Greetings from the gaudy hellscape of Las Vegas, and that overcrowded maelstrom of surly hackers known as DEF CON! What follows is a brief rundown of the talks here (and its big corporate sister Black Hat) that seemed particularly interesting. Short version: software is eating the world; software can be hacked; ergo, the world can be hacked. Be afraid. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Ben Carson: If Trump Runs 3rd Party, Progressives Will Win and 'America Will Be Gone as We Know It'
The first question asked last night at the first Republican presidential debate was if all ten candidates running would pledge their support to the eventual party nominee. Not surprisingly, Donald Trump raised his hand and said that he will not support the GOP nominee if it isn't him. Trump also said he couldn't promise that ...More
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DC Metro Actually Giving Riders Refunds For Poor Service
It only took a train derailment ...
Via: The Daily Caller
Marcus Luttrell Gets the Word Out About Husband, Father and Active-Duty Soldier Battling Rare Stage-4 Cancer — and Have People Ever Responded
"We are nothing short of grateful and absolutely humbled."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Sanders Says He'll Vote in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran nuclear agreement "is obviously not all that many of us would have liked but it beats the alternative -– a war with Iran that could go on for years," Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's seeking Democratic presidential nomination, says in statement. Sanders issues statement after telephone conversation with President Obama, who "addressed some of Sanders' concerns," according to senator's office NOTE: Sanders signaled support for deal when it was announced on July 14
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Glick: Iran Nuclear Deal Poses As Much a Threat to Israel as US
In a security briefing Thursday, U.S.-born Israeli journalist Caroline Glick said that the Iran nuclear deal poses just as much a threat to American security as it does to Israel.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Video arraignment for charged Pennsylvania attorney general
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is scheduled to be arraigned Saturday on charges that she leaked secret grand jury information, but she won't be in the courtroom.
Kane, who faces charges including a felony count of perjury, is expected to be processed at the Montgomery County ...
NYT Finally Corrects Erroneous Planned Parenthood Stories
'Selective, misleading editing' eh?
Via: The Daily Caller
After Debate Ratings Came In, Donald Trump Sent a Blistering Message to Fox News: 'You Should Be Ashamed'
"I got you the highest debate ratings in your history & you say nothing but bad…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Apple's Next iPhone Rumored To Debut On September 9th
I'm not a betting man — but if someone were to say "Quick! When will Apple announce the next iPhone?!", I'd say September. It's… just what they do. Sure enough: word around the rumor mill is now that the next announcement will come on September 9th. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Spider-Man Saves The Day In Times Square
A Times Square Spider-Man was caught on video Tuesday taking down a real-life villain who was antagonizing shoppers, tourists and pedestrians on Tuesday. The costumed "crime fighter" threw punches at the heckler and put him in a headlock in front of Toys R Us in Times Square as the crowd of onlookers cheered. "He said ...More
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Icahn Says He'll Be Right There at Treasury for President Trump
The former corporate raider reports a change of heart after watching Thursday night's debate. But it may just be a Friday afternoon case of the giggles.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Country Singer Jake Owen Announces Divorce On Twitter
Owen and his wife have a 2-year-old daughter
Via: The Daily Caller
How Consumer-Focused AI Startups Are Breaking Down Language
Language is a distinctly human trait. Or is it? A new wave of consumer-focused startups are now developing artificial intelligence programs that can mimic, adapt and interpret the complex semantic patterns that were previously unrecognizable to logical, mathematically driven machines. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
U.S. Investigating Whether Infamous Commander of Iran's Quds Force Violated UN Sanctions With Russia Trip
"These are very concerning reports."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Republican debate draws 24 million viewers, a record-breaking audience for Fox News
Was the first GOP debate about the candidates, or about Fox News, which presented the event on Thursday night? It could be about the network. The two-hour political extravaganza pulled in 24 million viewers according to initial Nielsen ratings numbers - breaking the all-time record for a non-sports cable event.
...The Donald Gets The SNL Treatment In 'Trump At The Roxbury' [VIDEO]
'.... What is love?'
Via: The Daily Caller
Fox News Says Republican Debate Drew 24m Viewers
Republican presidential primary debate was highest-rated non-sports cable television broadcast in history, Fox says citing Nielsen data. Debate more than doubled Fox's previous viewership record of 11.8m for its 2012 presidential election coverage Fox says 3.3m tweets were sent about debate last night 5pm debate for lower-polling candidates drew 6.1m viewers NOTE: Next debates set for Sept. 16 on CNN and Oct. 28 on CNBC Earlier story: Fox News Draws Record Ratings for GOP Debate, Early Results S
Source: Bloomberg.com news
When You've Lost David Brooks. . .
(Steven Hayward) I know reader opinion here about David Brooks is . . . divided (full disclosure—oh hell, you don't need to be told, but I will add that if you ask Charles Krauthammer who his favorite liberal columnist is, he'll say "David Brooks"), and it is certainly true that Brooks tends to give Obama the benefit of the doubt too much of the time. Still. Brooks's column today in the NY Times today is brutal on the
Source: Power Line
Iran: 'Bragging' Obama is 'Under An Illusion' About Nuke Deal
A senior Iranian official close to the Supreme Leader recently mocked President Obama's remarks about the recently signed nuclear accord as "bragging" and accused the U.S. leader of being "under an illusion" about the Islamic Republic's hate for America, according to translation of Persian-language comments performed by the CIA's Open Source Center.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
State Lawmaker Planned Fake Gay Affair To Cover Up Real Straight Affair
An incredibly dumb plan is better than no plan
Via: The Daily Caller
GOP Debate Shatters Fox News Ratings Record
The highest-rated broadcast in the network's history.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Rand Paul And Chris Christie Spar Over NSA Surveillance
Last night, Fox News hosted one of the most ridiculous, deeply entertaining GOP Presidential debates I've ever had the pleasure of playing a drinking game to. In the midst of the Moscow Mules, Lagunitas and amazing Trump-isms came a pretty heated (and unexpected) shouting match between former Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Rand Paul regarding the spying capabilities of the NSA.… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
USDA Putting Solar Panels on Chicken Coops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is spending millions on green energy projects for farms, including putting solar panels on the tops of chicken coops.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Bobby Jindal: I'd toss six Supreme Court justices if I could
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a 2016 GOP presidential candidate, said he would toss out a half-dozen members of the U.S. Supreme Court if given the chance — including a couple of justices nominated to the bench by Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.
The recent 5-4 ruling in favor ...
Martin O'Malley: ISIS 'Genocide' Of Christians Must Stop
'More ambitious than simply wiping out the Christian population'
Via: The Daily Caller
Attorneys in Freddie Gray Case Drop Bombshell Claim About Evidence They Say Was Withheld by Prosecution
"The prosecutor did not want this information uncovered by investigators."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Trump's "leverage"
(Paul Mirengoff) Donald Trump said last night that he cannot promise to support the eventual Republican nominee. Trump explained that he wants the "leverage" that refusing to make that promise provides. In a post-debate interview with Sean Hannity, Trump expanded on the theme of leverage. By not committing to support the nominee now, he can increase his chances of being treated fairly going forward, Trump told Hannity. He added that he hopes
Source: Power Line
The New York Times Corrects Significant Mistake in Story About Planned Parenthood Videos — 16 Days Later
"referred incorrectly to …"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Researchers Teach Robots To Avoid Childhood Bullies
Kids are mean. Just ask any robot. Robotics engineers have discovered a tendency for little kids – kindergartners and grade schoolers – to be abusive towards robots when they're not near their parents. To prove this, the researchers sent a wheeled robot out into a mall and watched it perambulate around foot traffic. When a little kid approached with his or her parent, the… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
EPA Dumps One Million Gallons of Wastewater Into Colorado River
The Environmental Protection Agency, the federal agency committed to protecting "human health and the environment," jeopardized both Wednesday by accidentally releasing one million gallons of wastewater into Colorado's Animas River.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
White House downplays Chuck Schumer's opposition to Iran deal
The White House on Friday described Sen. Chuck Schumer's opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran as "disappointing but not surprising," and officials say they're still confident Congress ultimately will approve the agreement.
Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat and the likely incoming Democratic Senate leader, announced Friday he would oppose ...
Victoria's Secret Angel Throws Out First Pitch At MLB Game… Looks Good Doin' It [VIDEO]
Elsa Hosk knows how to bring the heat
Via: The Daily Caller
'Best Presidential Debate I Have Ever Seen': Beck Breaks Down the GOP Debate Candidate-by-Candidate
"He looked weak and almost confused…"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Fiorina's Debate Performance Invites New Scrutiny of HP Tenure
Carly Fiorina's focused, businesslike presentation at the lesser of two Republican presidential debates propelled her toward the spotlight. Its glare will also fall upon her tenure as chief executive officer at Hewlett-Packard Co.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Blue Cross Requests 34.6% Rate Hike for Obamacare Plans in North Carolina
The largest health insurance provider in the state of North Carolina is requesting a 34.6 percent rate increase for customers in the state on individual policies under Obamacare.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
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