The NBA's longest winning streak was 33 by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72 — and it was also snapped by Milwaukee.
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December 12, 2015
Professor Announces She's Wearing a Muslim Headscarf During Advent. Just Wait Until You Hear Where She Teaches.
"I will wear the hijab to work …"
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On Guns, the White House's Cluelessness Is Staggering
(John Hinderaker) During Thursday's press briefing, White House spokesman Josh Earnest was asked about the record sales of firearms on Black Friday, apparently in response to the San Bernardino murders. He responded that this fact is "ironic" and "tragic": Q. … And I just wonder if the President feels as if what's happened may actually be giving motivation or momentum to gun rights advocates rather than his position. A. Well, I guess
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Alabama Running Back Derrick Henry Wins Heisman Trophy
The Crimson Tide's super-sized tailback is just the third running back to take the Heisman in the past 16 years.
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Two Killed When MTV Helicopter Crashes in Argentina Reservoir
It was the second deadly helicopter accident this year in Argentina involving a reality show.
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What Google Sees In Augmented Reality
Reminder: Almost 90 per cent of the revenue of the company formerly known as Google — grandly rebranded Alphabet this fall, even if everyone, including me, is still going to call Google Google — comes from advertising. Mountain View's annual revenue is around $69 billion at this point. It makes almost all (89 per cent) of that money-mountain from ads. It might like… Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Here's the GOP Candidate Who Just Surged Ahead of Trump in Iowa Poll
The largest surge between Iowa Polls recorded in at least the last five presidential caucus campaigns.
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Obama Says Paris Climate Deal Can Be Turning Point for World
President Obama hailed the 195-nation accord as "historic" after it was agreed to Saturday.
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The Washington Post Denounces "Fringe News"
(John Hinderaker) In the Washington Post, Paul Farhi writes: "Thanks to Trump, fringe news enters the mainstream." Farhi begins by describing Donald Trump's interview with Alex Jones of InfoWars. I agree that Jones is a fringe character. But it turns out that in Farhi's mind, "fringe" includes pretty much anyone he disagrees with. Many of Trump's more controversial assertions since he declared for president have come from the murky swamp of right-wing,
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Middle School Teacher Asks Muslim Student if She Has Bomb in Her Backpack. Here's How That Went Over.
"My daughter wanted to know why she was asking her that."
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Skipping Copper: The Consumerization Of Edtech
Asia accounts for nearly half of the mobile learning revenues in the world. Thousands of hagwons, or "cram schools," line the streets in South Korea, which has about 15 percent of the global tutoring market. Parents spend an average of $1,000 per month on private tutoring — an estimated 20 percent of the monthly cost to raise a child there. In India, 7.5 percent of… Read More 
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Cruz Soars to Front of the Pack in Iowa Poll; Trump Support Stays Flat
Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register Iowa survey also brings no joy to Ben Carson or Jeb Bush.
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Mock mass shooting met by counter demonstrators in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A mock mass shooting near the University of Texas is over with little fanfare after gun rights activists were met by a counter demonstration of noise makers and sex toys.
About a dozen people with the groups Come and Take It Texas and Dontcomply.com briefly marched ...
Law Professors: Trump's Muslim Moratorium Is Constitutional
'No kind of immigration restriction is unconstitutional'
Via: The Daily Caller
Wisconsin Gun Shop to Pay $1 Million to Settle Injured Officers' Lawsuit
The officers were both shot in the face after they stopped Julius Burton for riding his bike on the sidewalk in 2009.
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Cloakroom Confidential: Ackman, Adelson v. The World
The post Cloakroom Confidential: Ackman, Adelson v. The World appeared first on DailySurge.
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Probe for shooters' hard drive continues in California lake
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A search for a computer hard drive and anything else linked to the husband-and-wife shooters who killed 14 in the California attacks stretched into the weekend, as specialized divers with the FBI looked through a San Bernardino lake for abandoned evidence.
Investigators have said the killers ...
Military Expert: America's Leaders Are Inviting More Terrorism
Military Expert: America's Leaders Are Inviting More Terrorism
Via: The Daily Caller
Immigration Reformer Explains Why He Now Wants Sealed Borders, a Halt to Visas: 'I've Changed. This Is War.'
"There may be some unfairness to this. But I don't care. Wars breed unfairness, just as they breed collateral damage."
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K Street Eyes: South Korea's Assault on Democratic Freedoms
The post K Street Eyes: South Korea's Assault on Democratic Freedoms appeared first on DailySurge.
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10 immigration detainees from Bangladesh on hunger strike
MIAMI (AP) - U.S. immigration authorities want to force 10 detainees on a hunger strike in Florida to submit to medical examinations.
According to a petition for an emergency court order filed Friday in Miami federal court, all 10 detainees are men from Bangladesh.
The petition says the men have ...
Report: Jihadi Bride Passed 3 Visa Background Checks Despite Online Posts About Violent Jihad
Feds rarely check social media
Via: The Daily Caller
White House Hails 'Most Ambitious Climate Change' — but Not Everyone Is Thrilled
"We can expect the administration to cite this 'agreement' as their excuse for establishing emission targets for every sector of the U.S. economy …"
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Donald Trump Says This Supreme Court Justice 'Really Let Us Down'
"… wanted to be popular inside the Beltway"
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College Campuses Are The New Test Facilities For Emerging Technology
College campuses have long been sites of innovation and technology. Housing superior research and development facilities, a plethora of advisory resources and brilliant thinkers, higher-ed institutions are natural hubs for creating next-gen systems. But while universities are traditionally credited with tech invention, they are less celebrated for tech adoption — which is arguably just… Read More 
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Clinton Lauds Paris Deal, Calls for Stronger U.S. Actions
UN climate deal reached today in Paris is "testament to America's ability to lead the world in building a clean energy future where no one is left out or left behind," U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says. "But we will only succeed if we redouble our efforts going forward to drive innovation, increase investment and reap the benefits of the good-paying jobs that will come from transitioning to a clean energy economy," Clinton says in statement Next decade critical because
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Lawmaker offers bill to guns from mentally ill, felons
CHICAGO (AP) - An Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring dangerous mentally ill people and anyone convicted of felonies or domestic violence don't have guns.
The bill submitted Friday by Rep. Greg Harris, a Chicago Democrat, also would ban people on the FBI's terrorist watch list from getting ...
Democratic Presidential Candidates Call for Removal of Confederate Flag From Citadel After Photos of Cadets in KKK-Like Garb Surface
"These images are not consistent with our core values of honor, duty and respect."
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Adobe's Record Revenue Proves Successful Business Transformation Is Possible
As we watch organizations like IBM, HP and EMC struggle to transform, Adobe is an interesting contrasting case. It went from selling boxed software to a cloud subscription model in shorter order, and judging from its financial report that came out last week, it's done quite well making that leap. First, let's have a look at the numbers. Adobe reported a record $1.31 billion… Read More 
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Nevada case claims unfair enforcement of immigration law
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Jose Isabel Esparza laughs at the thought that his wife, a 65-year-old grandmother living on their meager farm outside Mexico City, might be smuggling people illegally into the United States.
But that's the only reason U.S. immigration officials have provided in denying her entrance to the ...
Hate Crime? Mosque Set On Fire Miles From San Bernardino Shooting
'Horribly lamentable'
Via: The Daily Caller
Almost 200 Nations Adopt Climate Change Pact: 'This is Huge'
"Today the human race has joined in a common cause."
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University Bans 'Distasteful' Decor in Residence Halls' Common Areas
"That's just the way life works."
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Bernie Sanders Says Proposed UN Climate Deal Falls Far Short
Proposed UN climate deal "goes nowhere near far enough" to commit countries to further lowering their greenhouse-gas emissions, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders says in statement. "The planet is in crisis. We need bold action in the very near future and this does not provide that" "We've got to stand up to the fossil-fuel industry and fight for national and international legislation that transforms our energy system away from fossil fuel as quickly as possible" NOTE: Sa
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Another Day, Another Terrorist Plot
(John Hinderaker) This time it is in Geneva, Switzerland, where authorities have arrested two men of "Syrian provenance" and charged them with the manufacture, concealment and transport of explosives or toxic gases. The men are suspected to be associated in some way with ISIS, and may also be linked to last month's Paris attacks. Police said they found traces of explosives in a car used by the two men. The arrests reportedly
Source: Power Line
Bernie Sanders: Paris Climate Change Deal 'Goes Nowhere Near Far Enough'
"The planet is in crisis."
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See How Famous Graffiti Artist Banksy Honored Steve Jobs and Syrian Migrants in Latest Work
Banksy has traveled the world to comment on war, child poverty and the environment.
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6 Nerdy Guy Things To Wear That Won't Make You Look Like A Nerd
All of the gifts in our guy's clothing and accessory guide look great and have enough of a nerdy frisson to make you a hit at holiday parties. Some of them are expensive – a $38K watch is a stretch – but most are well within reach and well worth your attention. Read More 
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