December 10, 2015

Mexican Drug Kingpin El Chapo Threatens To Destroy ISIS

el chapoThe leader of Mexico's deadliest drug cartel, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán has declared war on the Islamic State after its militants destroyed one of his shipments sent to the Middle East. "My men will destroy you,"' El Chapo warns the terror group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in an encrypted email that was leaked to a Mexican ...More

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Connecticut's Malloy Claims First Ban on No-Fly Gun Sales, But Don't Forget Christie

The Connecticut governor said Thursday "if Congress does not act, we in the states will."

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Against "Unitaskers"

(Steven Hayward) I'm gearing up over the next couple days to make a special video of Christmas book recommendations exclusively for Power Line VIP subscribers (another reason to sign up, besides the ad-free access!), but in the meantime, take in Alton Brown's scathing review of "unitaskers"—those dumb kitchen items you only use for one purpose, like the strawberry slicer. (Though I have to admit, I do want a pair of kitchen claws,

Source: Power Line

Van Hollen: ban gun sales to those on FBI Terrorist list

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen is urging Gov. Larry Hogan to "explore every possible state action" to stop gun sales to dangerous individuals, particularly those on the FBI Terrorist Watchlist.

Van Hollen, a Democrat, sent a letter to the Republican governor Thursday. He noted that Connecticut ...

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Wedding Cakes And Florists Take Center Stage At Gay Summit

'Everyone should have equal rights'

Via: The Daily Caller

FBI Reveals Why Team of Divers Is Searching San Bernardino Lake, Says Operation Could Take Days

"At the end of the day, we may come up with nothing."

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Yo Dawg, I Heard You Like Yahoo Mail So We Put Gmail In Your Yahoo Mail

yo_dawg If you're a real fan of the newly redesigned Yahoo Mail, but also use Gmail, today is your day. Seriously, throw a damn party. The Yahoo Mail team announced that you can now manage your Gmail from the friendly confines of Yahoo Mail, to go along with previous support for Outlook, Hotmail and AOL Mail (you know, the other email services that nobody uses unless it's for Craigslist… Read More

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Inside the Ring: Pentagon Confirms China Begins Missile Submarine Patrols

China has begun patrols with nuclear missile submarines for the first time, giving Beijing a new strategic nuclear strike capability, according to the U.S. Strategic Command and Defense Intelligence Agency.

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Myanmar's 'Hero' Holds Anti-Free Market Views

The Myanmar miracle marches on, but don't stop holding your breath. Great hazards are emerging ahead.

Via: The Daily Caller

Iraqi Christians Persecuted by Islamic State Evacuated to Slovakia by Glenn Beck's Mercury One Charity

"Every act of love on behalf of those ISIS aims to kill is a dagger in the heart of these Islamic terrorists."

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Republicans Discuss Plans to Challenge Trump at Convention

Republican party officials are now actively preparing for the prospect of a contested convention in Cleveland as front-runner Donald Trump continues to draw strong support from the GOP base.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

CultureIQ Raises $3M To Help Companies Improve Their Culture

cultureiq CultureIQ announced today that it has raised $3 million in seed funding. Founded by former SecondMarket CFO Greg Besner, the New York City-based startup offers what it calls "culture management software." That includes tools for surveying employees and analyzing the results in real-time, as well as a "culture strategy group" that helps customers explore programs… Read More

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Tax Company That Lobbied For Obamacare Set to Reap Benefits

A tax company that spent millions on lobbyists to help shape Obamacare is set to "reap the benefits" of their efforts through Affordable Care Act taxes.

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Higher education board questions end of NDSU research center

FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Some members of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education said Thursday they were taken aback by North Dakota State University's announcement to shutter a major research center, a decision that drew criticism from a former U.S. senator.

The school announced last month it had dismantled ...

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The M1911, The M9, And The MHS Two Pistols In Over A Century… And A New One

9mm vs .45 - and maybe it's time for a new platform

Via: The Daily Caller

Prominent Iowa Evangelical Leader Bob Vander Plaats Offers Powerful Endorsement of Ted Cruz, Likely Helping Solidify Cruz's Lead in Iowa

"When we make an endorsement, our goal is to make that endorsement stick.."

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University Research Assistant: 'I Have No Remorse in Desiring' the Death of Justice Scalia

"White supremacy has no place in our Supreme Court."

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Climate: "Trust, But Not Verify"

(Steven Hayward) The Paris climate summit is following the predictable script, with reports today of a "deadlock" between developed and developing nations. Obama and John Kerry are said to be leaning heavily on India to relent in its opposition to monitoring emissions targets. Meanwhile, if you have a spare half hour, Benny Peiser of the Global Warming Policy Foundation sat down with Reason's Ron Bailey, who is attending his 12th UN climate

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Y Combinator Expands Open Office Hours To A Different Community Every Month, Starting With Veterans

VTTYC_r1g24z After launching its Open Office Hours program in September, YC is expanding the program and turning it into a monthly thing. The announcement comes after a pilot program where over 650 Black and Latino founders applied, and YC partners met with 50 teams teams in 2 days of office hours. Michael Seibel, the YC partner leading Open Office Hours, said "Silicon Valley investors often say… Read More

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Feds Asking Gay Men to Post Selfies From the Gym to Promote Obamacare

The Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with an advocacy organization that is asking gay men to send selfies from the gym to promote Obamacare.

The agency announced Tuesday it was joining with several lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups to encourage the LGBT community to enroll.

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Shelters for immigrant children to open in Texas, California

DALLAS (AP) - A new spike in unaccompanied Central American minors crossing illegally into the United States is pushing federal officials to open shelters in Texas and California.

A total of 10,588 unaccompanied children crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in October and November, more than double the 5,129 who crossed during ...

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Poll: Most Americans SUPPORT Republican Plan To Defund Planned Parenthood

'Astonishing'

Via: The Daily Caller

Conservatives Concerned New Education Law May Provide Backdoor Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

"The possibility of new funding is opened."

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Does Obama Still Have Confidence in Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel? White House Won't Say

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Four Fault Lines That Are Reshaping The Audio Landscape

vinyl record grooves Digital audio listening is in the midst of a historic transition from standalone usage through dedicated hardware and applications to embedded experiences — something that will reshape the $65+ billion global audio sector. We have already seen early signs, with audio embedded in smartphones becoming the dominant digital listening experience. Read More

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Torture 'Entrenched' in China Amid Rights Crackdown

Chinese authorities continue to engage in pervasive torture of imprisoned dissidents and religious and ethnic minorities, according to a new United Nations report that coincided with International Human Rights Day and calls for Beijing to release political prisoners.

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White House: No idea why Americans are buying so many guns

President Obama's spokesman said Thursday that the record number of Americans seeking to buy guns in recent weeks is "a tragedy" that the White House is at a loss to explain.

"The more that we see this kind of violence on our streets, the more people go out and buy ...

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Harrison Ford Mocks Trump: You Can't Tell The Difference Between Movies And Real Life

Days after Trump praises the actor

Via: The Daily Caller

Military Activist Who's Trying to Stop Air Force Football Players' On-Field Prayers Doubles Down: 'Propaganda Bonanza for the Islamic State'

"Fundamentalist Christian supremacy, triumphalism and exceptionalism."

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Congressional Report Finds Obama Admin. Violated Law With Bergdahl Swap, White House 'Absolutely' Stands by Decision

"There was a unique opportunity that was presented to safely recover Sgt. Bergdahl and that's exactly what we did."

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Netflix Beats HBO, Traditional Broadcasters With The Most Golden Globe Noms

netflix-devices Streaming services made a strong showing when the nominations for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Netflix dominated the TV category with a total of eight nominations, closely followed by HBO – which now competes with an over-the-top service of its own. HBO and Starz earned 7 nods, while Amazon and FX received 5 each. Meanwhile, traditional TV broadcasters like… Read More

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McCaskill: Cruz Doesn't Have 'Respect of His Fellow Senators'

"You need to be respected by other senators if you have what it takes to be president," Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., says of presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. McCaskill speaks in interview on former Obama adviser David Axelrod's podcast McCaskill says President Barack Obama "wasn't popular with all the other senators" but was respected; says presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., also is respected Related: Claire McCaskill Blasts 'Mr. Wu-Tang' Martin Shkreli Over Drug Pri

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Lou Dobbs: Establishment GOP, Far Left and Liberal Media Joined In 'Unholy Alliance' To Destroy Trump

dobbsLou Dobbs and Stewart Varney defended Donald Trump's plan to temporarily halt Muslim immigration to the US during their appearance on the O'Reilly Factor Wednesday night. "[Trump] is right about pausing the immigration and refugee programs of this country until we know what the hell we're doing," Dobbs contended during a heated exchange with Bill O'Reilly. ...More

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Government Collects Record-High Taxes in First Two Months of Fiscal 2016

The federal government collected a record amount of taxes in the first two months of fiscal year 2016, totaling $416 billion in revenue, according to the latest monthly Treasury Department statement. The federal government ran a deficit of $201 billion despite the record revenue.

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Cruz defends dictators, NSA limits in security speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - Taking on critics in his own party, Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz on Thursday defended Middle East dictators as useful allies against Islamic extremists during a Washington address decrying political correctness and stricter gun laws as an impediment to national security.

The first-term Texas senator described "America ...

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For A $5,000 Contribution To The Clinton Foundation, You Can Get A Holiday Ornament

Wow!

Via: The Daily Caller

Glenn Beck Makes Prediction About Christian Refugees if Ted Cruz is Elected President

"And they will make us stronger."

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Cruz Pushes Back Over Report He Questioned Trump's Judgment

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's campaign terms "misleading" a New York Times story that Cruz questioned rival Donald Trump's judgment at private fundraiser. In same stmt, Cruz says voters must ultimately decide "who has the right judgment and the right experience to serve as Commander in Chief?" Cruz: "Every one of us who is running is being assessed by the voters under that metric, and that is exactly why we have a democratic election to make that determination" NOTE: NYT story cit

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Scalia and the MSM — a case of mismatch

(Paul Mirengoff) Yesterday, during the oral argument in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, Justice Scalia raised the issue of "mismatch." This is the phenomenon, identified by scholars Richard Sander (along with legal affairs writer Stuart Taylor) and Gail Heriot, whereby students admitted to top colleges with lower credentials than their classmates tend to struggle academically to their detriment. As Sander says: There are now dozens of careful, peer-reviewed studies that

Source: Power Line

Apple TV Now Has Over 2,600 Apps, Largest Category Is Games

apple-tv-pacman1 A new report out today details the growth of the Apple TV App Store in the month or so it's been live, noting that the store has already grown to include 2,624 applications, the majority being games. At the current rate of growth, the store is estimated to reach 5,000 apps a month from now, and as high as 10,000 applications by early next year. The data was collected by appFigures, which… Read More

Source: TechCrunch