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July 23, 2015

With $20M In The Bank, JetSmarter Is Building The Uber Of The Skies

JetSmarter, a private air transportation startup, wants to make commuting by private jet a reality for all travelers. With $20 million in Series B funding from The Saudi Royal Family, music and entertainment moguls including Jay-Z, and executives at companies such as Goldman Sachs and Twitter, the company will take a big step closer to that goal. Originally launched in 2013 as a booking… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Report: MSNBC To Cut 'The Ed Show,' 'Now with Alex Wagner' and 'The Cycle'

Mediaite reports that MSNBC will announce on Thursday that three shows in their afternoon lineup will be cancelled.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

'You Are Not Safe': Pastor Reveals Why He's Using Guns and Armed Guards to Protect His Megachurch

"We now live in an America where you must be vigilant."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Scott Walker Straps Camera To Gun Barrel, Taps Rubio As VP In CNN Interview [VIDEO]

'This is the ultimate selfie-stick.'

Via: The Daily Caller

Saudis Really, Really Don't Believe the White House That the Iran Deal Will Prevent a Nuclear Weapon — So Much So That Saudi Media Has This Scary Suggestion on How to Respond

"[C]landestine scientific research in absolute secrecy…"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Immigration Official: 'Building a Wall Isn't Something That Could Be Accomplished Along The Border'

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Lindsey Graham: Donald Trump 'a political car wreck'

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who demonstrated various ways to destroy a cell phone after his number was read aloud by Donald Trump at a campaign rally Tuesday, likened Mr. Trump to a car crash on Thursday.

"I think he's [sort of] a political car wreck where ...

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Ebay-backed Asian E-commerce Company Giosis Lands $82.1M Series A

Giosis, the eBay-backed company behind e-commerce platform Qoo10, will boost its operations in Asia after landing a $82.1 million Series A led by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). Ebay (which owns a stake in Giosis as a joint venture with Korean shopping site Gmarket), Saban Capital Group, UVM 2 Venture Investments, Brookside Capital, and Oak Investment Partners also participated in the… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Allen West ERUPTS on Obama Over Iran in the Middle of Times Square

Former Florida Congressman Allen West didn't mince words yesterday during his passionate speech about Obama's Iran nuclear deal. West addressed a roaring crowd at a "Stop Iran Deal Rally" in New York City's Times Square on Wednesday. More than 10,000 people showed up, according to the Associated Press, to march and protest Iran's nuclear program. West ...More

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July 22, 2015

Lawmakers: VA hid details as budget crisis loomed

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers from both parties accused the Department of Veterans Affairs Wednesday of hiding details of a budget crisis that could force the shutdown of some VA hospitals next month.

The VA said last week it may shutter hospitals unless Congress closes a $2.5 billion shortfall caused by ...

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Even Kate Upton Is Furious With Bill De Blasio

Big boober backs Uber

Via: The Daily Caller

The Savvy Way One Group Is Using Technology to Catch Rhino Poachers

"Triggers the alarm the instant a poaching event occurs."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Spider Vans Crawl U.S. Roads to Triage Potholed Byways

Source: Bloomberg.com news

RNC Ad: A Bad Deal

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Hannibal Buress Doesn't Regret Bill Cosby Joke That Made Scandal Erupt

No one knew who the comedian was until he made this joke about Bill Cosby

Via: The Daily Caller

Twitter's Answers Service Gets An Update To Provide Better App Performance Tracking

Ahead of Twitter's upcoming developer conference Flight, Twitter's Answers service — which provides developers with a real-time display of events happening with their apps — is getting a big update that provides developers with a more robust way to track their apps. Previously, it focused on a few moments, such as sign-ups, but Twitter senior director of platform… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Public Wi-Fi Networks Could Become Even More Vulnerable to Hacking

"We see potential."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Here's the Arnold Schwarzenegger Global Warming Warning You Didn't Know You Needed

It's probably his worst performance since Junior. In a short video clip produced for several religious leaders and politicos in France Tuesday, California's former Governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger warned the world about the dangers of climate change. The movie superstar claimed that "climate change is not science-fiction." "This is bigger than any movie. This is the challenge of ...More

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Rand Paul pushes to defund Planned Parenthood after alarming videos

Efforts to defund Planned Parenthood steamrolled Wednesday as Sen. Rand Paul introduced an amendment to cut off federal support, citing concerns raised in two undercover videos about the organization's handling of fetal-tissue donations from abortion.

The Kentucky Republican, a contender for the GOP presidential nomination and an eye doctor, introduced ...

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NY Approves World's 'First' Global Warming Museum

'It seemed like such an obvious thing for us as a city and a people to have'

Via: The Daily Caller

Muslim Man's Now-Viral Video Excoriates the Islamic State and Terror Sympathizers: 'Pack Your Bags and Get Out'

"I condemn these actions — all terrorist actions. Killing anybody is against Islam."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Sanders Introduces Bill for $15/Hr Minimum Wage

Source: Bloomberg.com news

GOP Moves to Defund Planned Parenthood

Congressional Republicans are moving to pull millions in taxpayer funding from Planned Parenthood in the wake of investigative videos showing workers discussing the sale of baby organs.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

#NotAllMuslims Plot To Kill U.S. Servicemen In Britain

Not all Muslims are terrorists. Not all terrorists are Muslims. Therefore, the following item is meaningless. Tom Whitehead, The Telegraph (UK): A delivery driver planned to carry out a Lee Rigby-style terror outrage on American servicemen in the UK in an Isil-inspired knife and bomb attack. Junead Ahmed Khan, 24, is said to have discreetly […]

Via: The Daily Caller

Congressional Republicans Seek to Delay Planned Parenthood Funding Until Investigation Complete

"Planned Parenthood's culture of depravity runs much deeper than a couple of videos."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Procurify Raises $4M To Make Purchasing Easier For Businesses

Procurify, a Vancouver, Canada-based startup that aims to make purchasing — and the expense reports that go with it — easier for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced that it has raised a $4 million seed round. Investors in this round include Point Nine Capital, Nexus Venture Partners and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). In addition, Hootsuite's… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Russert: Democrats Don't have 'High Ground' in Planned Parenthood Story Like In 'War On Women Analogy Republicans Were Guilty Of'

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Teens Film Rap Video With Drugs and Guns. But Once the Feds Saw Where It All Happened, They Dropped the Hammer.

"My grandkids walk and play out here."

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Jimmy Kimmel Asked Kids What 'Adultery' Means, And Their Answers Are Priceless [VIDEO]

'Being able to drink!'

Via: The Daily Caller

College Newspaper Called 'National Laughingstock' Over 'Silly' Disclaimer About Gender Identity — but You Have to Read It to Believe It

"Are there really men at UCLA who menstruate?"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

An conservative American in Paris

(Paul Mirengoff) One of the highlights of my recent trip to France was an evening with Power Line reader James Gillespie and two other members of "Republicans Overseas France," an organization that James heads. Republicans Overseas France has a Paris-based membership of more than 100, with a hard core of one-third to one-half that number. (James concedes that the Democratic counterpart organization, its membership swelled by American students in Paris, is larger).

Source: Power Line

Troop Desertions, Casualties Mount for Afghan Forces

Afghan security forces trained by the United States are struggling to maintain territory and launch offensives against the Taliban, a situation that could worsen if President Obama orders a full troop withdrawal in 2016, the New York Times reports.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Study: Carbon Dating Method Could Become Less Accurate

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Kim Kardashian Wants People To Stop Barfing When They See Her Ad

Does this work?

Via: The Daily Caller

European Country Makes It Illegal to Deny the Holocaust

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Culture, Capacity And Craftsmanship: How To Hire For A Startup

There's a lot of glory and fun when you're immersed in the startup experience. Building a team from scratch usually means that everything is fresh and unwritten. Joining a new venture to do something that's never been done before is exhilarating. And having an impact on the mission of your young new company is empowering. You get to say, "This has my fingerprints on it.… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

John Kasich enters the race

(Paul Mirengoff) Yesterday, John Kasich became the 16th Republican entrant in the presidential race (assuming one counts Donald Trump as a Republican). As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kasich was an important player in Newt Gingrich's conservative revolution of the mid-1990s. As governor of Ohio, Kasich has produced a record strong enough to see him reelected last year by a 2-1 margin in a swing state. This resume should

Source: Power Line

NY Comptroller Disagrees With De Blasio's 'Political' Move to Cap Number of Uber Drivers

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Mitch McConnell: Need to get our highway bill over the House

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he will hold another vote Wednesday to kick-start debate on a six-year highway deal, saying lawmakers will have to work into the weekend after Democrats filibustered his first attempt to advance the bill.

"It wasn't a vote to approve the bill, just a vote ...

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Donald Trump Is Going To The Border

'Will be seeing some really brave people'

Via: The Daily Caller

This May Look Like a Pair of Cheap Glasses but It's So Much More

"We want every patient to be able to afford it."

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Marco Rubio Says President Obama 'Has No Class'

And Donald Trump's rhetoric is no better, according to the Republic presidential candidate.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Army Chief Ray Odierno: U.S. Military Could Have 'Prevented' Rise of Islamic State

Weeks away from retirement, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno believes that the U.S. military could have thwarted the rise of the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS or ISIL) had the Obama administration left troops in Iraq beyond 2011.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Is There a Real Lion Roaming the Streets of Milwaukee? Once You See the Video, You Might Not Think That's a Crazy Question

"I'm like that's a lion, lion! Not like a play lion — like a lion, lion."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

His Cousin Snapped a Photo of Him. But What He Claims to Have Later Discovered Floating Above Him Has Left Him Absolutely Terrified.

"I just thought 'what the hell is that?'"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Sony Mobile Gets Into The Drone Business

Sony is looking to drones to find new business opportunities. Specifically Sony Mobile, the division of Sony responsible for mobile phones, telecommunication and small imaging sensors, founded the company along with Tokyo startup ZMP Inc. But don't expect to buy a Sony drone anytime soon. These drones are not for the general consumer. Called Aerosense, this new company will open new doors… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

This year's model

(Scott Johnson) Certification as the liberals' official angry black man is a lucrative gig. The market is upscale, but the job is only temporary. Fashions change, or rather remain subject to a cycle. The job isn't easy; it requires high attainment in the art of performance. Black rage must be precisely matched to liberal guilt. James Baldwin provides the original model, in the essays originally published in the New Yorker and then

Source: Power Line

Liz Cheney on Iran: 'Of Course Dick Cheney Would Have Gotten a Better Deal'

Source: Washington Free Beacon

These New Poll Numbers Probably Have Hillary Clinton Supporters Searching for the Nearest Bridge to Jump Off

The months and months of news stories detailing how Bill and Hillary Clinton used their positions of power to make millions, could be the cause of this unbelievably large amount of untrustworthiness people feel for Grandma Hillary. Whatever the reason, more and more people are coming out and saying that they don't trust Hillary Clinton. ...More

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Pelosi blames feds for sanctuary city killing

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi put the blame for the release of an illegal immigrant implicated in the July 1 murder of Kathryn Steinle on federal agencies and bad communication Wednesday, rather than on San Francisco's sanctuary policy.

In a letter, Mrs. Pelosi and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a ...

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Thousands Of Violent Felons To Be Released In November Under New Sentencing Guidelines

'The result of the Sentencing Commission's proposal will be to reward drug traffickers and distributors'

Via: The Daily Caller

Speaking of the Iran deal (5)

(Scott Johnson) Fred Fleitz reports at NR: Senator Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) and Congressmen Mike Pompeo (R., Kan.) issued a press release today on a startling discovery they made during a July 17 meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency officials in Vienna: There are two secret side deals to the nuclear agreement with Iran that will not be shared with other nations, with Congress, or with the U.S. public. One of these

Source: Power Line

Chuck Todd: The More Voters See Of Hillary The Less They Like Her [VIDEO]

In swing states she is viewed unfavorably by wide margins

Via: The Daily Caller

Former NFL Player Accused of Not Paying to Support His Daughter Who Is 'Unable to Walk, Nearly Blind and Unable to Eat Normal Food'

"The father does not appear to understand the magnitude of the child's need."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Consulting Firm Prophet Acquires Altimeter Group

Altimeter Group, which is known for its research in areas like social media, the Internet of Things and data privacy, has been acquired by Prophet. Altimeter was founded in 2008 by CEO Charlene Li, previously an analyst at Forrester. (She recruited some other big names from Forrester to join her, though they've since departed.) Prophet, meanwhile, is a consulting firm focused on… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

First They Came for Your Light Bulbs. . .

(Steven Hayward) I'm always struck by the irony that the same kind of people who say government should stay out of your bedroom have no hesitation about getting into your bathroom, and have mandated such splendors as low-flow shower heads and toilets (or commodes that are no longer commodious). And then they moved on to light bulbs and clothes washers and dryers. So now the feddle guvmint has a new idea to

Source: Power Line

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