December 21, 2015

Killjoy: Neil deGrasse Tyson Can't Help But Crap On The Science Of Star Wars

Manages to make his 'observations' about the movie about himself, without mentioning the movie

Via: The Daily Caller

Trump Predicts Race for Republican Nomination Will 'Come Down to' Him 'Against' This Candidate

"Ultimately, it's probably going to come down to me against him."

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A Small Tent Beside an Iconic NYC Church Holds Powerful Symbols of Far Away Despair and Destruction

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Presidential Candidates Must Articulate Decisive Cybersecurity Plans

peoplepolitician Traditionally, physical security and cybersecurity have been considered two separate entities. The cybersecurity threat, while significant, was often relegated to the sphere of enterprises, individual privacy, intellectual property loss and financial theft. Physical security, on the other hand, meant potential risk to human safety and lives — and was naturally taken more seriously. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Obama, Hillary Clinton may be setting up Donald Trump to win nomination

President Obama and Hillary Clinton have intensified attacks on Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, accusing him of manipulating voters' "fear and ignorance" and using anti-Muslim rhetoric that helps recruit Islamic State terrorists — jabs that appear to be energizing his supporters and strengthening his campaign.

But campaign strategists say the ...

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Narcos Go Back On Big Agreement With Colombian Gov't

March deadline not possible according to narcos

Via: The Daily Caller

Donald Trump Demanded Apology From Hillary Clinton — He Got This Blunt Two-Word Response Instead

"I demand an apology from Hillary Clinton…"

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Foursquare Is Raising A Down Round

foursquaremain We're hearing a lot of chatter that Foursquare is in the process of raising a new fundraising round that will be a down round. The exact dollar value of what the company is raising, as well as the exact valuation of the round, couldn't be learned but either way the company is looking at another haircut to its valuation. One source tells us that Microsoft, which participated in… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Political Ads Haven't Moved Poll Numbers in 2015

Bloomberg Politics' ad and polling analyst Ken Goldstein discusses the political ad wars on "With All Due Respect."

Source: Bloomberg.com news

On Lindsey Graham's exit

(Paul Mirengoff) Folks who read my posts regularly know that I can't stand Lindsey Graham. That's one of the reasons why I was glad he entered the presidential race this year. I figured he would get a well-deserved shellacking from GOP voters whom he has let down so often. The shellacking was even more complete than I expected. Graham hovered below 1 percent support in the polls, never made the "adult table"

Source: Power Line

Texas AG says banning guns in dorms may violate new law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The attorney general of Texas says banning guns in college dorm rooms likely violates the state's "campus carry" law, which is set to take effect next summer.

The opinion was issued late Monday by Attorney General Ken Paxton. It comes barely a week after a panel ...

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Speaker Ryan: 'Having The Oil Export Ban Lifted Permanently, It's Like Having 100 Keystone Pipelines' [VIDEO]

'Some estimates say that it could create as much as one million jobs... right here in America'

Via: The Daily Caller

Are Tweeting Drones On The Way? Patent Tips Off Potential Future Of Selfies

Game+of+Drones,+Battle+Quads In today's episode of "boring patents…wait, WHAT ARE THOSE???", it looks like Twitter filed a patent for messaging with or from, or both, an unmanned vehicle (drone!) in June of this year. It was just published a few days ago. It's probably something that was put together at a hackathon and someone at Twitter said "hey that's cool let's patent… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Strange Bedfellows: Are Trump and Clinton Good For Each Other?

Mark Halperin and Megan Murphy discuss the sparring between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on "With All Due Respect."

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Jake Tapper Makes Outstanding Sex Joke About Steve Harvey Flub

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Cloakroom Confidential: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Putting Consumers At Risk

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich walks into Trump Towers for a meeting with real estate investor Donald Trump on 5th Avenue in New York December 5, 2011. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is clearly misnamed. They are seeking to put consumers financial data at risk and attempt ion to violate the natural right to privacy of Americans who choose to take out loans. The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on December 16, 2015 to study the CFPB's data ...More

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Christie backs gun study commission recommendations

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie is backing the recommendations of a firearms study commission he created.

The plan calls for the state attorney general to have police departments establish uniform criteria for processing gun applications in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Firearm Purchase and Permitting Study ...

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St. Nicholas: The Birth Of A Social Weapon

The story of how (and why) New York City invented Santa Claus

Via: The Daily Caller

Fox News Announces Final GOP Debate Before Iowa Caucus — And the Moderators Are…

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'This Interview Is Over': R. Kelly Scolds Host, Walks Off Set After Being Pressed on Sex Life

"I did not come here to get interrogated. I did not come here for a deposition."

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Chelsea Peretti Will Host The 9th Annual Crunchies Awards

crunchies You can't hold an awards show without a stellar host. The Oscars had Neil Patrick Harris. The VMAs had Miley. And the Emmys, coincidentally, had Andy Samberg. Why is that a coincidence? Because we've snagged his Brooklyn Nine Nine co-star, actress, writer and comedian Chelsea Peretti, to host the 9th Annual Crunchies Awards on February 8th in San Francisco. If you don't… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Christie Embraces Changes on Gun Permitting, Possession in N.J.

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says he is giving "full support" to a state commission's just-released recommendations to make it easier for "lawful and responsible" residents in his state to own and to carry guns. Christie, who faces Republican presidential primary voters beginning next mo., says in statement the New Jersey Firearm Purchase and Permitting Study Commission's recommendations "bring clarity and commonsense to New Jersey's gun control laws and regulations" Report advises changes to expand

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Cloakroom Confidential: South Korea Should Not Receive Preferential Trade Status

Anti-government protesters shelter from a water cannon deployed by riot police in Seoul on November 14, 2015. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in central Seoul in a massive protest against the conservative government's drive for labour reform and state-issued history textbooks. AFP PHOTO / Ed Jones (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images)For those who are skeptical of trade agreements, one need to look no further than South Korea for an example of a country that has not earned a special status for a trade agreement. According to Townhall.com the nation has not earned the right to joining the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP): South Korea is a ...More

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IRS Issued $46 Million in Erroneous Tax Refunds

The Internal Revenue Service issued more than $46 million in erroneous tax refunds due to a computer glitch and ineffective monitoring, issues that left uncorrected could cost taxpayers up to $230 million over the next five years.

The post IRS Issued $46 Million in Erroneous Tax Refunds appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Chelsea Clinton pregnant with second child

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, is expecting her second child, she announced Monday on Twitter.

"Next summer, Charlotte is going to be a big sister! Feeling very blessed & grateful this holiday season," Mrs. Clinton wrote on Twitter.

Her mother, ...

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North Carolina Committee Stuns State, Fails To Suggest Common Core Replacement

Replacement math standards get voted down

Via: The Daily Caller

This 6-Year-Old Gave Up His Christmas Presents to Help the Homeless

This first-grader decided that he wanted to do something to improve the lives of the homeless this Christmas, but it would cost him, big time.

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There's Been an Embarrassing Development for Hillary Clinton After She Claimed Clips of Donald Trump Are Used in Islamic State Videos

Clinton did not see this one coming..

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2016 Race Heats Up: Graham Drops Presidential Bid

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's decision Monday to drop out of the presidential race set off a scramble in South Carolina, as other contenders for the Republican nomination vied for supporters and donors in the state that hosts the first southern primary two months from now. Bloomberg's Megan Murphy has more on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)

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A Historical Perspective On Homicide

(John Hinderaker) The Young Conservatives Instagramed this graphic a couple of days ago. I haven't verified all the numbers, but I checked most of them against FBI data and they appear to be correct. The chart puts current hysteria over homicide and firearms into perspective. The left axis is homicides per 100,000 Americans: Crime is one area of several where liberals stubbornly refuse to acknowledge the great progress that we have already

Source: Power Line

Food Stamp Beneficiaries Exceed 45 Million for 53 Straight Months

The number of individuals receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, has exceeded 45 million for 53 straight months, according to data released by the Department of Agriculture.

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Chealsea Clinton Is Pregnant With Her Second Child

Due in Summer 2016

Via: The Daily Caller

Donald Trump Wins PolitiFact's 'Lie of the Year' — for Three Separate Falsehoods

"When it comes to inaccurate statements, the Donald was on fire.."

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Jeb Bush Official Takes a Swipe at Donald Trump Over Miss Universe Mix-Up — There's Just One Problem

"Unfortunately, a live telecast means that human error can come into play."

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E-Commerce Isn't Everything

mortar The holiday season is here. For many of us that means lots of shopping. Are you doing most of your shopping online or in stores? If you're like most consumers, the answer is both, but with a significant bias toward physical stores. Despite all the attention about Cyber Monday and online transactions, e-commerce sales will still only amount to roughly 7 percent of all retail sales this year. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Obama to Debut on Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'

It's another example of the president's willingness to try offbeat comedy and new media platforms

Source: Bloomberg.com news

New Mexico struggles with campaign finance enforcement

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Former New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran was able to funnel thousands of dollars in campaign donations to her private bank accounts during a gambling binge without any regulatory agency noticing that she was breaking the law.

Duran's own agency was in charge of ...

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Limbaugh On Clinton's LONG Bathroom Break: 'Where Are Her Medical Records?' [VIDEO]

'You have to leave the debate during a commercial break? Who does that?'

Via: The Daily Caller

Hillary Clinton Touts Overthrow of Gadhafi, but Doesn't Mention That Clinton Foundation Donors Did Big Business in Tyrant's Libya

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Names of the Five Officers Who Helped Take Out Chattanooga Shooter Released for First Time

Meet the heroes.

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Hip-Hop Artists Unite to Support Mississippi Rapper in First Amendment Case

"The government punished a young man for his art — and, more disturbing, for the musical genre by which he chose to express himself."

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Tesla's Model S To Get Spotify Premium For Free Outside Of The US

tesla-model-s-white If you're buying a Tesla Model S, you can probably afford to bring your own tunes to the mix, but the company has announced today that you'll get free Spotify Premium integration with your purchase in Europe, Australia and Hong Kong. Not for the US, but it's still one final burn for the previously implemented and now acquired Rdio. Here's what Spotify's… Read More

Source: TechCrunch