Via: The Daily Caller
November 23, 2015
Syrian Refugees Cannot Be Vetted: However, Neither Can Aliens Who Cross Our Borders
To state it succinctly, entry without inspection = entry without vetting.
White House Spokesman Hopes Families Talk About This Gun Law at the Thanksgiving Table — But the NRA Has Something to Say About That
"I suspect it has a lot to do with the fear the Republicans have of the NRA."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
U.S. Military Increases Number of Strikes Against Islamic State Oil Trucks in Syria
Likely a response to increased terrorism.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Trump on Pfizer-Allergan: 'Our Politicians Should Be Ashamed'
"The fact that Pfizer is leaving our country with a tremendous loss of jobs is disgusting. Our politicians should be ashamed," Republican presidential polling frontrunner Donald Trump says in a statement. Related: Pfizer's Viagra Tax Dollars Head to Dublin as U.S. Loses Again
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Almost Anyone Beats Hillary
(John Hinderaker) The latest Fox News poll of 1,000 registered voters is pretty stunning. To begin with, nearly every Republican tested beats Hillary Clinton in the presidential race. Marco Rubio does best at 50%-42%, but Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush and Chris Christie also lead her. Carly Fiorina ties Hillary at 42%-42%. This is partly an artifact of the moment, with terrorism rated among important issues, with 24%. The
Source: Power Line
Chaotic Moon Explores Biometric Tattoos For Medicine And The Military
The future of wearables could be inked on your skin. Chaotic Moon, a software design and development firm based in Austin, Texas, is developing a high-tech tattoo made of components and conductive paint to create circuitry to basically turn you into a cyborg…er collect health and other biometric data from your body. Chaotic Moon's tattoo kit is in the nascent prototype stage right… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Terry mayor resigns after pleading guilty to embezzlement
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) - Terry Mayor Roderick Nicholson has resigned after pleading guilty to five counts of embezzlement.
The attorney general's office says in a news release that Nicholson entered the plea Monday before Rankin County Circuit Judge William E. Chapman III.
Nicholson is scheduled for sentencing Dec. 7 and ...
VA Execs Demoted, But Get To Keep Their Jobs And Fraud Money
'Apparently actions that result in referral of criminal charges...are not serious enough to merit being fired at the VA'
Via: The Daily Caller
One Nativity Scene in Indiana County Is Swapping Baby Jesus With the Bill of Rights
The county came to a bizarre conclusion.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
New Poll Finds More Than a Half-Dozen Republican Candidates Would Tie or Defeat Hillary Clinton in a General Election Matchup
That's HALF the Republican field.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Trump Struggles to Pronounce General Ray Odierno's Name
When Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump talks about his plan to strengthen the military, he often invokes an interview given by former U.S. Army General Ray Odierno. The problem is that Trump pronounces Odierno's name wrong -- a lot. (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg.com news
11 Awesome Gifts For Your Favorite 20-Something
As one of TechCrunch's resident 20-somethings, I know firsthand that we're not the easiest group of people to shop for. Do we want electronics, clothes, or stuff for our first post-college, real life apartment? To help you out, here are a list of 11 awesome gifts that any college student, grad, or newly-employed person would be thrilled to receive. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
RNC Ad: 'Can Leaders Like These Keep Us Safe?'
The post RNC Ad: 'Can Leaders Like These Keep Us Safe?' appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Trump Fires Warning Shot At RNC: 'That Wasn't The Deal!'
Candidate upset about outside group preparing to go after him
Via: The Daily Caller
Rep. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the Benghazi Committee, Is Being Sued
Both Gowdy and the House Committee have denied the allegations.
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
After Saying No to Refugees, Rubio Opens the Door for Syrian Widows and Orphans
The son of Cuban immigrants says he's willing to accept elderly widows and young orphans fleeing Syria.
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Slack seems to be running intermittently at the moment. /giphy fail 
Auditor finds Sunshine Law violations in closed meetings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - The most common Sunshine Law violations in Missouri include closed-session discussions on issues that should be open to the public, according to a report released Monday by state Auditor Nicole Galloway.
In 25 of 187 audits conducted between January 2014 and June 2015, there was some ...
Feds Are Scrambling To Regulate The American Drone Industry
An FAA task force wants drone registration to include devices weighing only eight ounces.
Via: The Daily Caller
VIDEO: Armed Protesters Gather Outside Texas Mosque to Fight 'Islamization of America'
"I just don't want them to push their beliefs down my throat."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
This Presidential Candidate Reveals His Acting Role in 'God's Not Dead 2,' Calling the Movie a Major 'Wake-Up Call' for America
"People of faith are now being criminalized and taken to the courtroom."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Hillary Clinton Criticizes Pfizer-Allergan Deal, Inversions
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says proposed merger in which Allergan, Pfizer agreed to combine in deal valued at $160b "will leave U.S. taxpayers holding the bag." "For too long, powerful corporations have exploited loopholes that allow them to hide earnings abroad to lower their taxes. Now Pfizer is trying to reduce its tax bill even further," Clinton says in e-mailed statement "In the weeks ahead, I will propose specific steps to prevent these kind of transactions, which ta
Source: Bloomberg.com news
The Myth Of Autonomous Vehicles' New Craze: Ethical Algorithms
The shear magnitude of the inevitable transition from human-driven vehicles to autonomous vehicles (AV) requires the careful consideration of a vast array of potential issues. Chief among them are cybersecurity, job loss and an appropriate regulatory schema to handle the fast-moving technology. However, not crucial to this comprehensive review of an AV world is a recent craze known as… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
The Democrats Have a Spending Problem
Less than a year out from the 2016 election the Democratic National Committee fell further into debt by spending nearly a million dollars more than it raised through fundraising last month, according to the committee's most recent election filing.
The post The Democrats Have a Spending Problem appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
New Mexico bishops 'pray' for driver's license compromise
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico Catholic Bishops say they are praying for state lawmakers to come to an agreement on a "fair" two-tier compromise regarding New Mexico driver's licenses.
The bishops said in a statement Monday they hoped a proposed compromise will continue to allow immigrants suspected of being ...
More Than 1,000 American Oil Rigs Have Shut Down In The Last Year
The U.S. oil rig count is at a five year low as struggling oil companies continue to scale back drilling efforts to combat profit gutting global crude prices. Oil companies have idled 1,172 rigs since 2014. The price of oil has tanked more than 60 percent in the last year, costing oil companies more than $100 […]
Via: The Daily Caller
Federal Law Enforcement: 'No Effective Means' to Block 'Prospective Terrorists Hidden Among Throngs of Refugees'
"The sad truth is that taking care of Americans first has been lost in this debate."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Not Satire: Student Leaders at University of Ottawa Cancel Free On-Campus Yoga Class — Wait Until You Hear Why
"We need to be mindful of this and how we express ourselves while practicing yoga."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Giphy Cam 2.0 Lets You Import Pictures And Videos From Your Camera Roll
Giphy, the Google of GIF, has introduced an update to Giphy Cam, the app that lets users create their own shareable GIFs. The most important feature of the update comes by way of camera roll import, letting users choose photos or videos from their own existing collection of media as opposed to capturing with the Giphy Cam camera. This broadens the amount of content running through Giphy Cam.… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Iran Says Washington Post Reporter Rezaian Sentenced to Prison
DUBAI (Reuters) - An Iranian court has sentenced Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to a prison term, the state news agency said on Sunday quoting a judiciary spokesman, a case that is a sensitive issue in contentious U.S.-Iranian relations.
The post Iran Says Washington Post Reporter Rezaian Sentenced to Prison appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Alaska editorials
By The Associated Press (AP) - Here is a sampling of editorial opinions from Alaska newspapers:
Nov. 23, 2015
Juneau Empire: The cost of avoiding bad press
Alaska finds itself marred by its third major scandal in less than a decade. First was a VECO bribery scandal that ended the ...
Backup Dancer Flashes Thousands When Pants Split WIDE OPEN [VIDEO]
The awards show got a little racy
Via: The Daily Caller
Al Roker Claims He Experienced Blatant Act of Racism, Files Complaint With NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
"This happens to folks of color every day.."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Trump: 'I Don't Make Anything' of Black Lives Matter Movement
Asked by GQ what he makes of Black Lives Matter movement, Donald Trump responds: "I don't make anything of it." "I saw them steal the microphone from Bernie Sanders and he just yielded, which surprised me"; ''You know, when you say it's a big movement, I don't think it's a big movement. You think it's a big movement?" Trump: "To me, all lives matter. All lives matter"
Source: Bloomberg.com news
Soviet Spy to Be Freed from Prison
A Soviet spy convicted and imprisoned for his actions in 1986 is scheduled to be released from U.S. prison on Tuesday, according to release records.
The post Soviet Spy to Be Freed from Prison appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Scott Walker asks supporters for money to help erase campaign debt
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is asking supporters to chip in to help erase debt from his presidential campaign.
"[A]s things changed dramatically in the presidential race, 'Walker for America' incurred a campaign debt and it is my hope that you and all of our supporters will chip in and make ...
Ben Carson Might Take Overseas Trip To Allay Concerns About Foreign Policy Experience
Carson has slipped in some polls
Via: The Daily Caller
'We Are Coming': Threatening Pro-Islamic State Messages on U.S. College Campus
"France deserves destruction."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
You'll Notice Something Radically Different About These Holiday Commercials
"L-O-V-E and not S-A-L-E."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Google Launches Android Studio 2.0 With Improved Android Emulator And New Instant Run Feature
Google today launched version 2.0 of its Android Studio integrated development environment (IDE) for writing apps for its mobile operating system. Android Studio, which is based on IntelliJ, launched back in 2013 and came out of beta a year ago. It includes everything a developer needs to build an app, including a code editor, code analysis tools, emulators for all of Google's… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
The specious comparison between Syrians and World War II European Jews
(Paul Mirengoff) Historian Josh Zeitz has written an article for Politico called "Yes, It's Fair to Compare the Plight of the Syrians to the Plight of the Jews. Here's Why." Zeitz argues that the current debate over admitting Syrians into the U.S. is comparable to the debate over admitting Jews during World War II because "language commonly invoked in opposition to admitting Syrian refugees bears striking similarity to arguments against providing safe
Source: Power Line
Limbaugh: Obama's 'Number One Enemy' Is The GOP, Not Terrorists
The post Limbaugh: Obama's 'Number One Enemy' Is The GOP, Not Terrorists appeared first on DailySurge.
Source: DailySurge
U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes in South Korea, Two Dead
SEOUL (Reuters) - A U.S. Apache helicopter crashed in central South Korea on Monday, killing its pilot and another crew member, police and military officials said.
The post U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes in South Korea, Two Dead appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Kenya president declares corruption national security threat
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenya's president on Monday declared corruption a national security threat and he presented a raft of measures to fight the graft that is endemic in East Africa's largest economy.
"I believe that corruption is a standing threat to our national security," President Uhuru Kenyatta said in ...
Afghans Buy Fake Death Threat Letters To Sneak Into Europe Under Asylum
'We don't send threat letters, that's not our style'
Via: The Daily Caller
Palestinian Teenage Girls Launch Stabbing Attack With Scissors. They May Not Have Known This Fact About One of the Victims
"The officer shot them and neutralized them."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories