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June 5, 2016
Ex-Secret Service agent blows whistle on Hillary
(Paul Mirengoff) Donald Trump is a nasty piece of work, but is he nastier than Hillary Clinton? I expressed doubt that he is at the end of this post. In a few weeks, Crisis of Character by former Secret Service agent Gary Byrne, a "tell-all" book about Hillary's time at the White House, will be released. "What I saw [at the White House] in the 1990s sickened me," says Byrne. "I want
VA Defies Ban On Grilling Job Applicants About PTSD
Government banned such inquiries years ago
Via: The Daily Caller
Clinton Wins Puerto Rico Democratic Primary, Nears Nomination
Hillary Clinton cruised to victory in Puerto Rico's Democratic primary on Sunday, putting her on the cusp of mathematically clinching the party's nomination and becoming the first woman to lead a major U.S. presidential ticket.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
The Suit Against Marilyn Mosby In Freddie Gray Case Has A Few Big Problems
'Odds of winning are ...'
Via: The Daily Caller
Fintech is playing the long game
Our team has been actively investing in fintech for the past two years. In addition to reading pitches from hundreds of companies and meeting with dozens, half of our team has worked in the finance sector in previous careers. SparkLabs Global decided to create an easy to read overview for others to get up to speed on how innovation and technology will disrupt the financial sector. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
David French Says No to Presidential Run
The National Review writer and lawyer announced Sunday that he will not seek the presidency.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Austrian Minister Wants To Set Up Off-Shore Detention Center For Migrants
'Its principles can be applied in Europe'
Via: The Daily Caller
Trump to Hire Jim Murphy as National Political Director: NYT
Republican candidate Donald Trump hires JLM Consulting head Jim Murphy as national political director, NYT reports, citing 4 campaign aides. Trump, Murphy spoke by phone over the weekend Aims to add 2 new hires to communications team as early as this wk
Source: Bloomberg Politics
England Giving Up On Wind Power
(John Hinderaker) Hugh McNeal, chief executive of the British wind industry's trade body, has acknowledged that with subsidies at an end, there won't be any more wind turbine projects in England. Why? The wind doesn't blow hard enough: We are almost certainly not talking about the possibility of new plants in England. The project economics wouldn't work; the wind speeds don't allow for it. Then, of course, there is "the cost of
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Donald Trump divides union leaders, rank-and-file members
Labor leaders have moved aggressively to tamp down rank-and-file members' support for Donald Trump, but the likely Republican presidential nominee continues to split the labor movement.
The unions have highlighted business practices at Mr. Trump's hotels and resorts that they deem anti-union, including efforts against unionizing Trump International Hotel in ...
People Are Furious Miss Texas Didn't Make The Top 15 During Miss USA
Should she have won?
Via: The Daily Caller
Christian Woman Stabbed To Death For Insulting Muhammad
Nigeria currently leads the world in Christians killed due to their faith
Via: The Daily Caller
The Alfieri Firenze brings a bubbly touch to the traditional watch
Like tea and toddler's birthday parties, everything is better with bubbles. This interesting new Kickstarter watch has a unique "bubble" or convex track around its face, a feature that will be familiar to folks who like De Bethune and may want something similar… but much, much cheaper. The watch comes in two styles – standard and with a lunar calendar – and… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Donald Trump's Mexican judge argument draws Republican criticism
Donald Trump came under fire from all sides — including from members of his own party — Sunday for his claim that he is being treated unfairly in court solely because of a federal judge's Mexican heritage.
The billionaire businessman and presumptive Republican presidential nominee stood by his argument that ...
ISIS Demonstrates Novel Approach To Spies: Slaughtering Dozens Of Its Own Fighters
'Any ISIS commander has the right to kill a person whom they suspect is an informer'
Via: The Daily Caller
Why patent trolls won't give up
In Return of the Jedi, Yoda tells Luke "Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will." Luckily for me, this didn't apply to the patent world. I spent seven years on the "dark side" working for patent trolls before coming back to the light. Patent trolls are companies that derive all or almost all of their revenue… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
What Trump's attack on Judge Curiel tells us
(Paul Mirengoff) What to make of Donald Trump's attack on Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is presiding over the Trump U case? Is it a counter-intuitive litigation strategy? Is it, as Steve suggests, an attack, witting or not, on the premise of diversity? Is it, as the Washington Post and many others say, new evidence of his unfitness for the presidency? In my view, it isn't really any of the above. Rather, Trump
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CHARLES HURT: Trump's crusade sets back struggle for a fair judiciary
ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Anyone who treasures integrity in the federal judiciary cannot help but cringe every time Donald J. Trump complains about the federal judge handling the class-action lawsuit against him on the grounds that the judge is of Mexican descent.
Because American-born U.S. District Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel's parents were legal ...
Journalist: Forget What Trump Said, 'What Happened To The Press Under Obama Was Really Deadly' [VIDEO]
Reports slams Obama for attempting 'trying to criminalize reporting'
Via: The Daily Caller
Bose's QuietComfort headphones finally go wireless
The Bose name has more or less been synonymous with the words "noise cancelling." As for wireless? Not so much. The headphone maker has dragged its feet when it comes to cutting the cord, even as the competition has flooded the market with Bluetooth solutions. The company, thankfully, is finally ready to take that leap, bringing wireless connectivity to its flagship QuietComfort brand. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Finland's hot startup scene crackles at Arctic 15
Silicon Valley may be the startup center of the universe, but it's far from alone when it comes to a concentration of good ideas. Innovation and creativity aren't confined to any one place, and the startup hub idea that has taken root in the Valley can be replicated in others areas of the country and world with effort and commitment on the part of entrepreneurs, government and a… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
West Virginia high court reinstates embezzlement conviction
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - The state Supreme Court has reinstated the felony conviction of a former Berkeley County sheriff's captain in a gun embezzlement case.
The court on Friday overturned a decision last year by Circuit Judge John Yoder that granted Dennis Streets' motion for a new trial. Yoder had ...
Swiss Basic Income Dies A Gruesome Death At The Ballot Box
$30k a year for doing nothing gets crushed 77-23
Via: The Daily Caller
Ousta is driving ride-hailing expansion in Egypt
With its major cities congested with traffic — taxi cabs, public transports and, lately, ride-hailing and ride-sharing apps — Egypt apparently still needs more when it comes to transportation. Catering to a population exceeding 90 million, international market players Uber and Careem launched in Egypt in 2014; a third player soon followed — a local ridehailing app called Ousta. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump's Jujitsu Overthrow of Liberalism
(Steven Hayward) On the surface Trump's attack on the presiding judge in his civil trial over Trump University is reckless, irresponsible, menacing, and . . . just plain wacko. Jonah Goldberg speculates that what he's really trying to do is force the judge to recuse himself and have another judge take over the case, which will result in a delay of the proceedings well beyond the election, at which point Trump might
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Rhode Island lawmakers look for gun control compromise
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A national push to get guns out of the hands of people with a history of domestic abuse is finding some traction in the Rhode Island General Assembly, while some gun control advocates want tougher restrictions.
A compromise bill is moving forward in the state Senate ...
San Jose Police Chief Called For 'Progressive' Police Force After Riots In Other Cities
'Our officers don't have their heads in the sand'
Via: The Daily Caller
Trump: Muslim Judge Could Be Biased Against Me, Too
The post Trump: Muslim Judge Could Be Biased Against Me, Too appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Top Syrian Kurdish commander killed in Raqqa campaign
BEIRUT (AP) - A top Syrian Kurdish commander died Sunday, several days after sustaining injuries during a U.S.-backed campaign to unseat the Islamic State group from its de-facto Syrian capital, Raqqa.
Abu Layla, who commanded a brigade inside the predominantly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, was hit by IS sniper fire on ...
Trump Responds To Hillary: 'I Have Very Strong, Very Thick Skin' [VIDEO]
Trump, who's been described as having 'orange-tinted' skin, defends the thickness of his cutis
Via: The Daily Caller
Heroin, Uber, fantasy sports top NY lawmakers' final agenda
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state lawmakers are entering the final days of their 2016 session, with big votes possible on measures to combat heroin addiction, allow Uber to expand upstate and regulate daily fantasy sports.
Addressing corruption, which polls show remains a top priority for voters, is getting ...
Newt Gingrich Says Trump's Attack On Judge Is One Of His 'Worst Mistakes'
'I think it's inexcusable'
Via: The Daily Caller
Atari is embracing the Internet of Things with new smart home devices
Admittedly, Atari isn't the entertainment powerhouse it once was. The company has spent the last few years digging attempting to reinvent itself after declaring bankruptcy in 2013, focusing largely on mobile gaming plays and casino deals. Now the one-time gaming juggernaut is lending its legendary name to a line of connected home devices. It's not exactly a new console, sadly,… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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