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September 9, 2015
To Win Over Voters, Politicians Can Learn From Online Marketers
Another political season is on the horizon and a relatively large field of candidates will be vying for the hearts, and sometimes the minds, of eligible voters. That means we will hear a number of slogans, sound bites and other messaging efforts to sway our allegiance. Politicians rely on certain techniques to craft these messages. Basically, they try to use to their advantage words that… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
EPA: Do As We Say, Not As We Do!
(John Hinderaker) The Animas River spill has shone a spotlight on ineptitude at the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA allowed three million gallons of toxic water to spill into the Animas, causing enormous pollution problems for those downstream. A Congressional investigation has revealed that EPA staff had failed to accurately gauge the water pressure within the mine they were cleaning up, "thus increasing the chances for a 'blowout' like the one that
Source: Power Line
Obama renews push for free higher education
WARREN, Mich. | President Obama on Wednesday renewed his push for two years of free community college for all Americans, saying the issue should be one that can bring Republicans and Democrats together at a time when the two sides are locked in a bitter budget showdown.
In a speech ...
Alarming Report Reveals 'Stalinist' Behavior Taking Place Inside Intelligence Community
"The cancer was within the senior level of the intelligence command."
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iPhone 6S And iPhone 6S Plus: Hands-on With 3D Touch And Live Photos
Today at the Apple event we went hands-on with the new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. The new devices feature an additional layer of sensors that makes them able to detect varying levels of pressure from fingers on the screen. This enables new interactions both on the home screen and inside apps, both native and third party. The new phones also feature 12 megapixel cameras capable of shooting… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Rolling Stone: Donald Trump Mocked Carly Fiorina's Looks
The billionaire is reported to have said of Fiorina's face, "would anyone vote for that?"
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump on Iran Deal: 'They rip us of, they take our money'
"Never, ever, ever in my life have I seen any transaction so incompetently negotiated as our deal with Iran. I mean, never. They rip us off, they take our money, they make us look like fools. Then they're back to who they really are. They don't want Israel to survive. ...
McCain Uses Photo Of Dead Syrian Child To Demand U.S. Take In Refugees
'This image has haunted the world'
Via: The Daily Caller
When Video of Carly Fiorina Appeared on the News, This Was Reportedly Donald Trump's Reaction
"I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not s'posedta say bad things, but…"
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House Republicans Abandoning Disapproval Vote on Iran Accord
The Republican-controlled U.S. Congress fought President Barack Obama for the right to have a chance to reject the Iran nuclear deal.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
On Race, Obama Gets An "F"
(John Hinderaker) Barack Obama was elected to be our First Black President. That was, really, his only claim to fame; he was unqualified for the office by experience, ability and work ethic. Electing Obama was supposed to put a capstone on two generations of racial progress. That was the main reason millions of people voted for him. Somehow, though, it hasn't worked out that way. Rasmussen Reports recaps its recent findings: only
Source: Power Line
Obama kept key Iran nuclear deal details from Congress, House Republicans allege
House Republicans will attempt a last-ditch effort to derail the Iran nuclear agreement by asserting President Obama has withheld key details of the deal from Congress, meaning the 60-day period for Capitol Hill's review hasn't even begun, GOP lawmakers said Wednesday.
The move could create a legal hurdle for President ...
Mobile Devices Will Either Have 3D Sensors Or Suffer Flat Sales
When Apple's "Shot on iPhone 6" ad campaign covered billboards and posters in 24 cities around the world, it proved two things: The quality of mobile camera technology is astronomical, and mobile device manufacturers badly want you to know about it. Read More 
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Sarah Palin on Black Lives Matter Protesters: Obama 'Still Hasn't Called Off The Dogs'
Forrmer Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said on Wednesday that President Obama should call off his "dogs"who are protesting police practices nationwide, enraging Black Lives Matter activists. "You know, since our president won't say it, since he still hasn't called off the dogs, we'll say it," Palin told the crowd at the Stop the ...More
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O'Malley Unplugged: Getting to Know the Candidate
Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley takes a walk down memory lane on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg.com news
How To Fail At Political Spying: Conservative Press Officer Caught Gathering Intelligence On Far Left Candidate [VIDEO]
Conservative press officer caught red handed at socialist event
Via: The Daily Caller
Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson Has a Piece of Advice for the Hillary Clinton Campaign
"America isn't religious enough."
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Apple Gets Hardcore About Its Hobbies
The iPad wasn't versatile enough for business. The iPhone camera wasn't sharp enough for photographers. And none of Apple's products were fast enough for diehard gamers. Until today. The resounding theme of Apple's big press event was that it got serious about making its mainstream products powerful enough for professionals. Apple has long focused on building what… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Martin O'Malley Calls Out Donald Trump's 'Xenophobia'
The former Maryland governor also knocked his Democratic presidential rivals.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Violence Escalates Between Kurds, Turkish Nationalists
Kurdish militants and nationalist mobs in Turkey have traded increasingly violent attacks in recent days, threatening the stability of a country that the United States hopes to partner with against the Islamic State terrorist group.
The post Violence Escalates Between Kurds, Turkish Nationalists appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
FSU football fans with permits can bring gun, lock it in car
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State University football fans who go to the game this weekend can bring their guns - if they have a concealed weapons permit and they keep them locked in their cars, the school said Wednesday, the day after being sued for a policy that bans ...
Slack Releases Diversity Data, Reports Higher Percentage Of Black People In Engineering Than Company-Wide
Team communication startup Slack just released its diversity data, becoming the fourth Unicorn startup after Airbnb, Dropbox and Pinterest to do so. Here are the stats around the racial and ethnic identity of Slack's employees: 70% "Non-Hispanic Caucasian" aka white, 4% African-American, 19% Asian and 7% "Mixed-Race/Other." Meanwhile, women make up 39% of… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
New Israeli Embassy Opens in Cairo
JERUSALEM—Exactly four years after the Israeli embassy in Cairo was ransacked by a mob and vacated, a new embassy was opened Wednesday in a low-profile ceremony in the Egyptian capital.
The post New Israeli Embassy Opens in Cairo appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
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Abortion Survivors Call for Defunding Planned Parenthood on Capitol Hill
"Do you believe this practice represents a humane way to die?"
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Watch All Of The Apple Videos From Today's Event
If you've ever watched an Apple press event, you have likely grown accustomed to the format. Usually, Tim Cook steps out on stage and throws around some numbers, like total iPhones sold, iOS marketshare, retail success, etc. Then we get down into the product introductions, which start with a real-life unveiling. But before Apple gets into the nitty gritty of new features, specs, etc.,… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump Tells CNN to Donate Debate Profits to Vets
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is challenging left-wing cable news network CNN to donate the ad revenue from next week's GOP presidential debate to veterans groups. "I believe that all profits from this broadcast should go to various VETERANS groups," Trump wrote. "The veterans of our country, our finest people, have been treated horribly by the ...More
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Hillary Clinton Staffer Pushed to Accept Immunity to Testify on Private Server
Two Senate committee chairmen authored a letter to a former Hillary Clinton aide pushing him to accept limited immunity in order to testify before Congress on the set-up of the former secretary of state's private server.
The post Hillary Clinton Staffer Pushed to Accept Immunity to Testify on Private Server appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Mississippi editorial roundup
Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers:
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Sept. 8
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on attacks on police officers in state:
A seeming plague of attacks on police officers has found no area of the nation immune, including Northeast Mississippi.
In this corner of Mississippi, two police officers are recovering from attacks ...
Texas Police Make Startling Discovery Inside Female Suspect's Vagina After Arrest
"During Castaneda's transport to the jail she told the officer that…"
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CrunchBase Is Spinning Out, Backed by Emergence Capital
Eight-year-old, San Francisco-based CrunchBase looks to become a standalone company in the very near future. According to several sources, the unit, which calls itself the "definitive database of the startup ecosystem," is finalizing a term sheet with the venture firm Emergence Capital Partners for an investment of between $5 million and $7 million. AOL, we're told, remains… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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