Via: The Daily Caller
December 2, 2016
Tiny Baltic Country Ready To Pave 'Roads With Corpses Of Russian Soldiers' If Putin Invades
Putin should 'think twice'
Trump Speaks to Taiwan Leader in Move Likely to Offend China
President-elect Donald Trump spoke Friday by phone with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen in an unprecedented move that's sure to provoke China, which regards the country as a renegade province.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Emotionally intelligent computers may already have a higher EQ than you
The idea of creating robots that can understand, compute and respond to human emotions has been explored in movies for decades. However, a common misconception is that the challenge of creating emotionally intelligent computing systems is too great to be met any time soon. In reality, computers are already demonstrating they can augment — or even replace — human emotional intelligence. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
With All Due Respect to Mark Halperin and John Heilemann…
As part of the finale of "With All Due Respect," here's a look back at some of the show's best cold opens. (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Black Lives Matter praises Castro as revolutionary and harborer of cop killers
(Paul Mirengoff) Black Lives Matter is mourning the death of "El Commandante," known to the rest of us as Fidel Castro. BLM feels "is an overwhelming sense of loss" at the passing of the communist dictator. And well it should. BLM is a Marxist revolutionary movement — if you don't believe me, read its sickening eulogy of Castro. Naturally, it views "El Commandante" as a hero to be mourned. BLM praises Castro
Source: Power LinePower Line
Chicago creates legal fund for immigrants facing deportation
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago is taking $1 million earmarked for a little-used property tax relief program to start a legal fund for immigrants facing deportation.
It's a response Donald Trump's election. The president-elect campaigned on an aggressive approach to immigration, including promises to deport millions.
Experts estimate 150,000 Chicago area ...
Rep. Chris Collins Becomes Most Popular Member On House Floor
'Where's Chris Collins?'
Via: The Daily Caller
What Was Election 2016's Seminal Moment?
On "With All Due Respect," former Democratic Congressman Harold Ford, the74million.org co-founder Campbell Brown, CBS News' Alex Wagner, the New York Times' Jim Rutenberg, Republican strategists Dan Senor, Mike Murphy, Democratic strategists Bob Shrum and Steve McMahon discuss the seminal moments of the 2016 campaign. (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Support Mounts for Retired Gen. James Mattis as Defense Secretary
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday that Donald Trump's nomination of retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to the Pentagon's top post was a "terrific" decision, joining the choir of bipartisan voices who back the president-elect's latest Cabinet pick.
The post Support Mounts for Retired Gen. James Mattis as Defense Secretary appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Bills proposed to make attacks on police hate crimes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers are proposing bills that would make attacking a law enforcement officer a hate crime.
The Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/2gIiIK2 ) reports that Rep. Marsha Haefner's bill would consider certain offenses a hate crime if they were committed because the victim worked as an officer ...
This Crazy Sock Company Is Offering Free Shipping In An Attempt To Make Cyber Monday Deals Week Last Forever
The coziest, stylish, most comfortable socks you will ever own
Via: The Daily Caller
What interns and new grads really get paid at top tech companies
From woefully underpaid internships to legendary hiring bonuses at huge Silicon Valley companies, it's hard for job seekers to know what they're worth in tech. It's even harder when they're new to the rat race. One undergraduate computer science student at Purdue University, Jesse Collins, has taken it upon himself to gather up data from undergrads and recent grads… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Stephen Schwarzman to Chair Trump Economic Advisory Panel
Blackstone Group Chairman Stephen Schwarzman discusses chairing a new economic advisory panel being assembled by President-Elect Donald Trump. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jason Kelly on "What'd You Miss?" (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
China Flight-Tests 10 DF-21 Missiles
China's military conducted a salvo of 10 missile flight tests late last month in a show of force during the transition to the Donald Trump administration.
The post China Flight-Tests 10 DF-21 Missiles appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
Samantha Hoopes Is Wishing You A Happy Friday [PHOTOS]
Clearly she's excited it's Friday
Via: The Daily Caller
A sneak peek at Propel's battling Star Wars drones
Last year's break out Star Wars toy was, without question, Sphero's BB-8. It was the perfect synergy of technology and intellectual property, that brilliantly captured The Force Awakens' break out star droid. In the lead up to Rogue One, there isn't a single toy running away with the title, but Propel's drones are a pretty strong contender. Unveiled via teaser… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump Names Schwarzman, Dimon to White House Jobs Panel
Bloomberg Politics' Margaret Talev discusses President-Elect Donald Trump's creation of a panel of business leaders that will advise him on the economy. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Loose Ends (14)
(Steven Hayward) Heavily overscheduled road trip this week, hence the scarcity of posts the last couple of days. Collecting lots of scraps of gossip in DC about the Trump transition, most of it wrong, I suspect. At least I was able to sneak in a fine bottle of Bordeaux at an undisclosed location last night. Some items from the spindle: • What's the old line about stepping out of the way when
Source: Power LinePower Line
Why Procter and Gamble Is Testing a Home Delivery Laundry Service
Image source: Tide Spin Facebook page / Procter and Gamble. Hate doing your own laundry? Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is now offering a subscription service that will do it for you, including home pickup and delivery, as well as mobile ordering. This new service is called "Tide-Spin" and here's why it's an important step for P&G. […]
Via: The Daily Caller
Snapchat will make Los Angeles a stronger tech hub
If you were to write a history of Silicon Valley, you could do it by looking at a series of major diaspora. Companies like Google, Yahoo, Oracle and PayPal attract top talent for years; when they reach maturity or a major liquidity event, their talent disperses and germinates into the next generation of companies. It's quite possible that Snapchat could do the same for L.A. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump Tax Cut Means Billion-Dollar Writedowns at Banks
Donald Trump's planned U.S. corporate tax cuts could translate to a big one-time earnings hit for many of the biggest U.S. banks, thanks to tax benefits they generated during the 2008 financial crisis.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Ellison Accused of Violating Congressional Rules in Bid for Leadership Role
Rep. Keith Ellison (D., Minn.) may be violating congressional rules barring lawmakers from using their social media accounts to promote their bids for party leadership positions, such as chair of the Democratic National Committee, which Ellison is currently vying for.
The post Ellison Accused of Violating Congressional Rules in Bid for Leadership Role appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
White House says Obama will sign law extending Iran sanctions
President Obama is expected to sign into law a measure extending sanctions against Iran for 10 years, the White House said Friday.
"We believe the Iran Sanctions Act extension is not necessary, but we also believe it won't interfere with the Iran [nuclear] deal," said deputy White House press secretary ...
Black Man Arrested After Vandalizing Cars With Pro-Trump, Anti-Black Graffiti
Another day, another hate crime hoax
Via: The Daily Caller
Facebook invests $20M to catalyze affordable housing development in Menlo Park
Across the Bay Area, affordable housing remains hard to come by. In a climate where many displaced residents point their blame at the techies, Facebook has decided to invest $20 million in what it calls "A partnership to strengthen our local community." In just the last six years, San Mateo County has added 54,000 new jobs while only building 2,148 new housing units to support… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Police Shooting Case Draws Scrutiny From U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Los Angeles County and two police officers must pay a $4 million award to a couple shot during a search for someone else.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Taxpayer-Funded School District Bans SANTA CLAUS 'To Create Inclusive And Welcoming Spaces'
'Refrain from using' 'images like Santa Claus'
Via: The Daily Caller
Congress Drops Effort to Register Women for Military Service
The move is largely symbolic because the U.S. currently has a voluntary military.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Paul Ryan: 'We want to reset the balance of power'
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan says he's looking toward the future with President-elect Donald Trump and that they have discussed the idea of restoring more power to the legislative branch after President Obama's two terms in office.
"We've talked about the Constitution, Article I [of] the Constitution, the separation of ...
Uber accused of helping drivers break taxi laws in Danish test case
Uber's European business has been indicted in a Danish court on charges of assisting two drivers of breaking local taxi laws, Reuters reports. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump derangement strikes deep
(Scott Johnson) At American Thinker, Tom Lifson declares that he may have found "the ultimate symbol of Trump derangement syndrome" (video below). The video tells a short story with an O. Henry sort of twist. Conservative Treehouse gives the précis of the short story this way: Philadelphia police posted a CCTV video asking for help in identifying two suspects who were caught on camera spray painting anti-Trump graffiti on an upscale grocery
Source: Power LinePower Line
Donald Trump calls for unity during thank you tour
Donald Trump kicked off his "thank you tour" Thursday in Cincinnati, Ohio, promising to unite a deeply divided country and restore America's can-do spirit.
He credited Ohio voters, who helped put him over the top to win the presidency on Nov. 8, with fueling the political movement that defied experts ...
Trump Selects General Mattis as Secretary of Defense
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will nominate retired General James Mattis for Defense Secretary as he continues to fill out major appointments in his cabinet. Bloomberg's Stephanie Baker examines the choice and looks at Trump's continued search for a Secretary of State. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Judge could rule on Christie bridge lane-closing complaint
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) - A judge could soon decide whether a special prosecutor should be appointed in a criminal misconduct complaint against Republican Gov. Chris Christie over the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case.
Superior Court Judge Bonnie Mizdol said she'd rule by the end of the week after hearing arguments ...
TechCrunch Disrupt London Hackathon is tomorrow, get your tickets and meet our MCs
The Hackathon begins tomorrow and we are thrilled to announce that Claire Donoghue and Marily Nika will be joining us as MCs. Here's a little bit more about the dynamic duo who will be running our Hackathon. Marily Nika received a PhD from the Dpt. of Computing Science at Imperial College London, where she created a model for predicting internet-based phenomena, such as as virality. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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