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October 18, 2016
Here We Go Again
(John Hinderaker) We've come a long way from the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Tomorrow's National Enquirer features a story about a former Hillary Clinton "bagman" who supposedly is prepared to tell all: Live by the smear, die by the smear, perhaps. One has to take the Enquirer somewhat seriously after their John Edwards scoop, a story that likely was known to any number of "mainstream" journalists. It's not clear they have the goods on
Hillary Clinton's backers supportive despite Bill's scandals
BLUE BELL, Pa. | The renewed focus on former President Bill Clinton's sexual misconduct over the years hasn't sidelined him from his wife's presidential campaign, as he stumped for Hillary Clinton in the Philadelphia suburbs Tuesday in front of a spirited crowd that could have cared less that he's been ...
Ecuador says it cut Julian Assange's internet access to prevent interference with the election
Ecuador has claimed responsibility for cutting off Julian Assange's internet access, calling it a "temporary restriction" aimed at preventing him from interfering with the U.S. election. Wikileaks tweeted about the outage over the weekend and claimed confirmation it was Ecuador yesterday. Turns out they were right. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Debate Round 3: What to Expect in Sin City?
Democratic strategist Steve McMahon, NBC News' Kasie Hunt and Bloomberg Politics' Kevin Cirilli weigh in on the final presidential debate on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Chris Wallace of Fox News to host final presidential debate
To the relief of most Republicans, the final presidential debate will be moderated by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace. He will be a solo act, hailing from a network that continues to lay claim to "fair and balanced" coverage — and continues to dominate the field.
Fox News is No. ...
Taxed Into Oblivion
Self-interested government is at its finest when advocacy is rooted to growing it.
Via: The Daily Caller
OpenTable rolls separate country apps into single app with global booking
OpenTable wants you to book a table for dinner right after you book your city break away. The restaurant booking platform is consolidating multiple apps for different countries into a single multi-language global app that supports bookings at restaurants in other countries, it said today. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Ukrainian Businessman Sought Meeting With Bill Clinton Last Year
Ukrainian businessman and major Clinton Foundation donor Victor Pinchuk sought a meeting with Bill Clinton last year over the situation in Ukraine, newly released emails show.
The post Ukrainian Businessman Sought Meeting With Bill Clinton Last Year appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Gary Johnson's Libertarian rivals reject him for president
It's not exactly "never Johnson," but some of Gary Johnson's former rivals for the Libertarian presidential nomination say they are unimpressed with his campaign and won't vote for him, with one even channeling Sen. Ted Cruz and telling libertarians to vote their "conscience" as he mounts an informal write-in campaign ...
State Dept Sued Over Hillary Clinton's Ethics Records
'Flouted ethics requirements'
Via: The Daily Caller
The future of work manifesto
We humans are hunter-gatherers domesticated into becoming farmers. Around 10,000 years ago, we discovered the wonders of agriculture. To make farmers out of hunters, we used social norms and sanctions. This tension of our origins is described in the fable of Cain and Abel, which ends with Cain the farmer slaying his brother, and God's favorite, the hunter-gatherer Abel. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Christie Ally Defends Not Returning Frantic Mayor's Calls
A former ally of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie repeatedly defended his failure to call back a frantic mayor who complained about an "urgent matter of public of safety" caused by traffic gridlock during the George Washington Bridge lane closings in September 2013.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Today's Happy Climate News!
(Steven Hayward) I can't decide whether this story is proof that climate change isn't all gloom-and-doom all the time, or whether climate change is just one more aspect of the Oppressive Patriarchy. From Science Daily: Climate change will see some males get sexier A common marine crustacean has shown researchers that it's all set to beat climate change – the males will get more attractive to the females, with a resulting population
Source: Power LinePower Line
Syria's Government-Backed Telecom Company Announces 10-Day Internet Outage
Syria's government-affiliated telecommunications company announced Tuesday that 60 percent of the country's Internet will be down for ten days beginning Wednesday. Syrian Telecom attributed the outage to "submarine cable repairs" on international service lines.
The post Syria's Government-Backed Telecom Company Announces 10-Day Internet Outage appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
United Airlines To Cut Costs In Lieu Of Increased Labor Costs
'We are going to try to enhance our profitability over the next several years'
Via: The Daily Caller
This probably isn't the RC droid you're looking for
There's a new remote-controlled Star Wars droid on the way, but it might not be the one at the top of most people's gift lists. The R/C Mouse Droid (via Gizmodo) is about as basic as a bot can get, but the tiny scene stealing droid will be very familiar (and possibly even cherished) by fans of the original series, where it had a pivotal role expressing very animal-like terror… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump Proposes Term Limits for Congress to 'Drain the Swamp'
Donald Trump called for term limits for members of Congress on Tuesday, saying it would help "drain the swamp" in Washington.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
DSCC Pulls Remaining Ads for Patrick Murphy in Florida
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee will no longer be helping Rep. Patrick Murphy (D.) with television ads in his bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R.) in Florida's Senate race, according to the Miami Herald.
The post DSCC Pulls Remaining Ads for Patrick Murphy in Florida appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Undercover video shows Democrats saying they hire agitators to disrupt Donald Trump events
Those supposedly spontaneous protesters disrupting events for Republican Donald Trump may actually be professionals trained by operatives working with the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton campaign.
A yearlong undercover investigation by the conservative group Project Veritas Action shows Democratic strategists discussing how they hire agitators — including ...
Iranian-Backed Militias Engage In Revenge Killings Against Civilians Fleeing ISIS
'There was blood on the walls'
Via: The Daily Caller
Tired of stinky uniforms, the LA Dodgers investment team backs a new detergent company
The LA Dodgers are tired of living in filth and are investing in a company called Renegade Brands USA to help clean up their gear. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Mike Pence: NC Firebombing an Act of Political Terrorism
Mike Pence and his wife Karen stopped in Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Tuesday to tour the charred remains of a GOP office which was firebombed over the weekend. The Republican vice presidential candidate praised volunteers for their resilience and courage.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
New Ad Slams Evan Bayh for 'Taxpayer-Funded Job Search'
The post New Ad Slams Evan Bayh for 'Taxpayer-Funded Job Search' appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Lawmakers weigh call for special panel to review ethics laws
BOSTON (AP) - State lawmakers are weighing a proposal by House Speaker Robert DeLeo to create a special panel to review ethical guidelines for public officials in Massachusetts.
A legislative committee held a public hearing Tuesday at the Statehouse on the Winthrop Democrat's resolution to create the 11-member Task Force ...
Samsung Misled China By Saying Exploding Phones Were Safe
'it's better just to say: 'I'm sorry. I love you'
Via: The Daily Caller
GoFundMe passes $3B raised on its platform, adding $1B in only the last 5 months
Last week, when we reported on how PayPal has considered acquiring crowdfunding platform GoFundMe, we noted that the startup was on a growth tear and "printing money". Today, GoFundMe is releasing some numbers that speak to just how big that is for the company right now. GoFundMe has now passed the $3 billion mark in terms of funds raised on its platform — an impressive… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
The Unseriousness of Libertarians
(Steven Hayward) I've got a major article about the election appearing later this week—stand by for details—but I'll share one sentence of the draft here: "The fecklessness of the Libertarian Party in this election cycle, when a vigorous libertarian campaign might have broken out and possibly taken the election, means that we never have to take libertarians seriously again." It seems I'm not the only person with this view. Writing in The
Source: Power LinePower Line
Prosecutor portrays bridge defendant as Christie attack dog
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Federal prosecutors are portraying a defendant in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal as an attack dog for Gov. Chris Christie, rather than someone just following orders.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive Bill Baroni testified Monday that he was hoodwinked by Port ...
Kendall Jenner Admits She Was 'Really Excited' About Her Nudity In Modeling Debut
'It's like one of my things, I guess'
Via: The Daily Caller
As compliance pressure mounts, businesses turn to regulatory technology
More than seven years after the financial crisis began, economies worldwide are growing. Much of the recovery has been led by government spending, including massive sums on infrastructure projects, which typically involve interaction between governments and local partners, especially in emerging markets. While that has helped those economies grow, it has also driven worldwide growth in compliance. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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