Thais vote on new constitution that could dilute democracy

BANGKOK (AP) - Thais began voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that critics say was tailor-made for the military government to stay in control for several years and entrench a new, quasi-democratic system that gives vast powers to appointed officials.

The junta, which came to power in ...

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Are coding bootcamps only for the rich?

 One of the criticisms levelled against bootcamps is they don't attract low-income students. The evidence seems to support this. According to bootcamp industry-watcher Course Report, 79 percent of bootcamp students have a Bachelor's Degree or higher before enrolling. Course Report also found the average pre-bootcamp salary to be $46,600, putting bootcamp students squarely in the… Read More

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Palestinian "Moderates" Boast of Killing Thousands of Jews

(John Hinderaker) In the liberal narrative, West Bank Palestinians are governed by the moderate Fatah, led by the moderate President Mahmoud Abbas, Israel's Partner For Peace of the moment. Gaza, on the other hand, is ruled by Hamas extremists. In practice, however, it isn't easy to tell the "moderates" without a scorecard. Currently, elections are going on in the West Bank and Gaza, the first in ten years. How is Fatah appealing

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Skully officially admits it's over

 It took more than a week for remaining Skully execs to admit to themselves it was time to shut down. But late last night the company finally sent customers an email, which was obtained by TechCrunch, telling them it has officially closed its doors. The startup's troubles have been brewing for several months but came to a head two weeks ago when Skully's board forced founders… Read More

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Machete Attack on Police May Be Terrorism, Belgian Premier Says

A machete attack on police in southern Belgium that wounded two officers may have been an act of terrorism, Prime Minister Charles Michel said, citing "preliminary indications" in the investigation.

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Drone Attack Policy Released by U.S. Government After Lawsuit

The Obama administration released a redacted version of its 2013 policy guidance that spells out the interagency review process for determining whether a suspected terrorist should be targeted in an overseas drone strike.

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Why she should have faced the music

(Scott Johnson) You know why Hillary Clinton should have been prosecuted. FBI Director James Comey laid out the factual predicate in his press conference announcing his findings and his recommendation against prosecution. Forrmer Attorney General Michael Mukasey concisely explains the legal basis for concluding that Comey erred in the brief interview below with AEI's Marc Thiessen. Watching the video may set you back if you have anger management issues, but it is

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Both sides of gun debate heard at legislative hearing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - As expected, a ban on guns at the Iowa State Fair will remain in place this year. The news comes after a heated legislative committee hearing in which people argued both for and against allowing fair-goes to carry guns.

The Des Moines Register reports (http://dmreg.co/2b3jEHz ...

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Mindshow turns you into a VR actor in your own production

 For all of the talk there is about content being the one thing that's really missing in VR, it's pretty difficult for consumers to dive into VR and really make anything. Visionary VR is aiming to change that with their new product called Mindshow, which gives run-of-the-mill VR users the ability to dive into the medium and create a narrative from the perspective of… Read More

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California gun group sues to publish lawmakers' addresses

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A California gun rights group is suing after a legislative lawyer blocked a blog post listing the addresses of lawmakers who recently supported controversial gun control legislation.

The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2apZNnQ ) that the Firearms Policy Coalition filed the federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of ...

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Activists Scurry To Find Support For Anti-Fracking Proposals

'biggest environmental fights in the country this year'

Via: The Daily Caller

Demystifying the booming mobile advertising market

 We're on the verge of another digital revolution. I've seen it before, when I was at DoubleClick in 1997, and I'm seeing it now as mobile begins to take over the hearts and minds of marketers, advertisers and corporations. Read More

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More gun control embraced by young adults: poll

CHICAGO (AP) — LaShun Roy supports a ban on semi-automatic weapons and more comprehensive background checks. But the 21-year-old gun owner from rural Texas doesn't consider gun-control measures a top priority in this year's elections.

For Keionna Cottrell, a 24-year-old who lives on Chicago's South Side and whose brother was ...

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31 Suspected ISIS Terrorists Have Been Arrested In The U.S. In The Past Year

'Contained'

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Reminder: We're meeting in Columbus on Wednesday

 I'll be in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, August 10, to hold a night of pitches and open mic shenanigans so bring your guitar and pitch deck. The event will be at O'Toole's 4796 W Broad St, right off I-270. We'll start at 7 p.m. sharp with pitches, so get there after work. And at 8 p.m. we'll have an open stage with live music – I'm going to play with… Read More

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Massachusetts peace activists remembering Hiroshima bombing

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) - Peace activists are gathering around Massachusetts in solemn remembrances of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

Massachusetts Peace Action is organizing an event on the Smith College campus Saturday evening to coincide with the anniversary of the Aug. 6, 1945, bombing.

The U.S. dropped ...

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Analysis: When Clinton Insinuates Gold Star Mom Is Lying, Media Gives A Pass

'May not fully recall everything'

Via: The Daily Caller

Olympics Opening Ceremony Had 17.2 Preliminary Rating, NBC Says

NBC's broadcast of the Olympics opening ceremony Friday night delivered a preliminary audience rating of 17.2.

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Elon Musk Says The Exact OPPOSITE Of What Analysts Say About The SolarCity-Tesla Merger

'The conflicts of interest are if we don't merge'

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Tesla's best-laid plans will have a challenge in convergence

 Driverless cars and ridesharing are poised to bring about the next big tectonic movement that technology provides for the human experience. In much the same way that the mobile phone has transformed the way we live, autonomous vehicles and transportation sharing promise to change the way we move. Read More

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Rio Welcomes Chinese Olympic Reporters With Huge Gunfight In The Street, Six Dead

Not quite the greeting they were expecting

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Trump Campaign Memo: Primary Strategy Was To Provide 'SAFE SPACE' For Voters Called 'Bigots'

'This lets them know they're in a 'safe space'

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Stand up against the stand-up

 It's custom; it's tradition; it's dogma; it's a cargo cult. It is well-intentioned, but all too often, ill-advised. It's done because it is the thing one does. It wastes your time, shackles your mind, kills your productivity. It is the ritual that so many software developers suffer silently through, every day It is the daily stand-up. I say to you: no more! Before… Read More

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