February 4, 2016

The Italian Tech Sector Is Getting A Boost From Big U.S. Partners

7857056934_f896c8fb5e_o With a little help from some big American companies, the Italian technology sector is taking off in the early part of 2016. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

The Great GOP Realignment

Cruz and Trump may herald an historic working-class Republican revolt against the party establishment.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Security Firm Warns of New Chinese Cyber Attacks

China's cyber attacks against U.S. government and private sector databases are part of a major intelligence-gathering operation and are likely to continue, according to a new report by a cyber security firm.

The post Security Firm Warns of New Chinese Cyber Attacks appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Senate approves bill that would create child abuse registry

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would create a public registry of people convicted of child abuse or neglect.

The bill that would create a list similar to online sex-offender registries was passed by the Senate on Wednesday on a 49-0 vote. The bill was ...

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Apple Ordered To Pay $625M To Patent Troll In FaceTime Lawsuit

iPhone 6s Phone Rear 2 Apple has been ordered to pay $625 million to VirnetX after a U.S. court judged that the iPhone-maker had infringed on patents used in its iMessage and FaceTime services. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Line Integrates Bike Taxi Service Go-Jek Into Its Chat App In Indonesia

Screenshot 2016-02-04 14.03.21 Messaging app Line's ongoing efforts to be more than just a messaging app took an interesting turn in Indonesia, the world's fifth largest country with over 250 million people, after it teamed up with popular motorbike taxi on-demand service Go-Jek. Now users in the country can summon a Go-Jek driver from inside the Line app. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Anti-abortion activist charged in Texas to turn himself in

HOUSTON (AP) - A second anti-abortion activist indicted after making undercover videos about Planned Parenthood is expected to turn himself in to Texas authorities.

Attorneys for David Daleiden (dah-LY'-din) say he's scheduled to appear in a Houston courtroom Thursday after posting bond.

The other indicted activist, Sandra Merritt, turned herself ...

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These Athletes Were Big Stars And Even Bigger Criminals [SLIDESHOW]

They did a lot prison time

Via: The Daily Caller

'Let Me Just Get This Straight': Glenn Beck Responds to Sarah Palin's Attack on Ted Cruz, Steve King

"I can't believe this."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Clinton Drops Script to Give New Hampshire Glimpse of Struggles

Hillary Clinton, often criticized as too scripted and too careful in her second campaign for the presidency, dropped her guard for a moment last night and gave New Hampshire voters an unexpected glimpse of her inner struggles.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

The social science behind Ted Cruz's notice of "voter violation"

(Paul Mirengoff) I wrote here about the use by Ted Cruz's campaign in Iowa of a mailer to potential caucus-goers that was labeled: "ELECTION ALERT," "VOTER VIOLATION," "PUBLIC RECORD," and "FURTHER ACTION NEEDED." It told recipients: You are receiving this election notice because of low expected voter turnout in your area. Your individual voting history as well as your neighbors' are public record. Their scores are published below, and many of them

Source: Power Line

Clinton Sexual Assault Accuser Admires Trump

Says Hillary made her feel 'fear and terror'

Via: The Daily Caller

Twitter Is Testing A Dedicated GIF Button On Mobile

giphy Twitter wants you to share more GIFs, that's why the company is testing a new GIF button inside its mobile app. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Clinton Doesn't Regret Six-Figure Goldman Sachs Speaking Fees: 'That's What They Offered'

The post Clinton Doesn't Regret Six-Figure Goldman Sachs Speaking Fees: 'That's What They Offered' appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Can Ted Cruz Be Trusted?

It's worth figuring out before he's the nominee

Via: The Daily Caller

Hillary Clinton Gets Asked if She Still Thinks There's a Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy: 'Don't You?'

"It is real and we're going to beat it."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Facebook Celebrates Turning 12 With Cute "Friends Day" Features

Facebook Friends Day GIF Now Facebook has its own holiday it calls "Friends Day". On February 4th, the social network turns 12 years old. But in typical self-less Zuckerberg fashion, Mark said "rather than having this birthday that focuses on us, we should make sure that the world focuses on what's important". Namely, its users. So today Facebook is sending everyone a Friends Day video… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Hillary Zoom: The Most Dramatic Moment of the 2016 Campaign

The post Hillary Zoom: The Most Dramatic Moment of the 2016 Campaign appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

February 3, 2016

Black Lives Matter activist joins Baltimore mayor's race

BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) - Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson has joined the crowded 2016 Baltimore mayoral race.

Maryland's State Board of Elections shows that he filed Wednesday to run in the Democratic primary along with 12 other candidates.

The Baltimore Sun (http://bsun.md/1PVyD6T) reports that the 30-year-old filed minutes before ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Carter: 'I Think I Would Choose Trump' Over Cruz

'I think I would choose Trump, which may surprise some of you.'

Via: The Daily Caller

Watch Clinton's Seven-Word Response When Asked About Six-Figure Goldman Sachs Speaking Payments

"But did you have to be paid $675,000?"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Controversial Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay McKesson Launches Bid to Become Mayor of Baltimore

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Clinton, Sanders Vie for Progressive Label in New Hampshire

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders each tried to establish their credentials as progressives as they vied for the votes of Democrats and independents in next week's New Hampshire primary.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

For Venezuela, the End Is Near. Someone Tell Bernie!

(John Hinderaker) Venezuela's disastrous experiment with socialism is nearing its inevitable end. The Financial Times has the numbers: The year 2015 was an annus horribilis in Venezuela with a 10 per cent decline in gross domestic product, following a 4 per cent fall in 2014. Inflation reached over 200 per cent. The fiscal deficit ballooned to 20 per cent of GDP, funded mainly by the printing press. In the free market, the

Source: Power Line

Homeland Security officials testify 30 Syrian refugee applicants denied admittance

Homeland Security says it's already weeded out 30 Syrian refugee applicants for terrorism or other criminal concerns, and helped deny 2,200 other visitor visas because of terrorism concerns, as officials sought Wednesday to assure Congress the Obama administration is taking threats seriously.

The department has faced questions about its screening ...

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Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay McKesson Is Running For Mayor Of Baltimore

Activist files just before deadline

Via: The Daily Caller

Meet The Organizations Vying For The Crunchie Award For Biggest Social Impact In 2015

crunchies-impact-noms It's that time of year again. With the passing of January into February the 9th Annual Crunchies are almost upon us. Next week, on February 8, some of the best minds of our generation will descend bedecked, bedazzled, and (some of them at least) bespectacled on San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House for one of San Francisco's biggest bashes to celebrate the tech… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Clinton Campaign Press Secretary Refuses to Call Clinton a Liberal

The post Clinton Campaign Press Secretary Refuses to Call Clinton a Liberal appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

Source: Washington Free Beacon

Donald Trump's private jet makes emergency landing

Donald Trump's private Boeing jet had to make an emergency landing at Nashville airport on Wednesday, according to federal authorities.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the Boeing 757 had to land in Nashville in the afternoon when the pilot reported engine trouble, ABC News reported.

Mr. Trump was on ...

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Why Did The Government Prosecute This Original NSA Whistleblower?

FOIA lawsuit seeks answers

Via: The Daily Caller

Dinesh D'Souza Faces Off With Bill Ayers in Debate — and Stings Him With One Devastating Response

"The inequity of our criminal justice system is on full display right on this podium…"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Uber Delivered Puppies On Demand To TechCrunch Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend

9d3bdd0f-3212-4199-92f1-01f584cbd2ef Uber has big plans for Super Bowl 50 this weekend. The rideshare platform will pick up passengers at designated areas throughout San Francisco and route them in a way that will hopefully help avoid all the traffic congestion that is already starting to happen before the big game. It's also offering something very fun and fluffy ahead of the big day today – puppies on-demand.… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum Endorses Rival

SantorumSenator Rick Santorum dropped out of the Presidential race today. He wasted no time in endorsing his former rival, Senator Marco Rubio. From CNN: Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, throwing his support behind Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. Santorum made the announcement Wednesday night on Fox News' "On the Record," ...More

The post Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum Endorses Rival appeared first on DailySurge.

Source: DailySurge

Santorum Says He's Suspending Campaign, Endorsing Rubio

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum will suspend his campaign and endorse Senator Marco Rubio of Florida for president, according to a senior adviser to the Santorum campaign who asked for anonymity. As an outspoken religious conservative, Santorum gives Rubio powerful bona fides among the evangelical voters who propelled Santorum's unsuccessful 2012 presidential campaign. Santorum's 2012 campaign also emphasized many of the blue-collar economic anxieties that are resonating powerf

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Kansas considers giving governor more say in high court

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas lawmakers are considering giving the governor more authority over who is appointed to the state Supreme Court, which has been under increasing attacks by conservatives who say it is too liberal.

A proposed constitutional amendment to change the system received first-round approval in the House ...

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Mass Migration Causing 'Stark Transformation' Of Western Values, European Leader Says

'[It's] a serious problem'

Via: The Daily Caller

White House veto threats keep on coming

The White House has issued two more veto threats against Republican-sponsored bills, picking up the pace of confrontation with GOP leaders.

The Office of Management and Budget said Tuesday that President Obama would likely veto House measures pertaining to oversight of capital markets and the tightening of banking regulations.

The ...

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The Crazy Reason Carmen Electra Is Suing A Strip Club

What did it do to her?

Via: The Daily Caller

'This Lines Up With Scripture': Michele Bachmann's Warnings About Middle East End-Times 'Invasion' and 'Global Government'

"This is about the Lord speaking to the world that, 'I am coming soon.'"

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

White House Threatens to Veto Bill to Shut Down Operation Choke Point

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Kasich Says His Campaign Won't Drag on Like 'Band of Minstrels'

Ohio Governor John Kasich said he's ready to drop out of the Republican presidential race if he "gets smoked" in next week's New Hampshire primary.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Hillary annotated

(Scott Johnson) Hillary Clinton is a liar of the Lillian Hellman variety as described by Mary McCarthy: "Every word she writes is a lie, including 'and' and 'the.'" Perfect. Nobody has ever said it better. The Clintons have turned lying into performance art. Most recently, in her appearance on ABC's This Week with former (Bill) Clinton aide George Stephanopoulos on Sunday (video below), Hillary did it again. As for Stephanopoulos, kid gloves

Source: Power Line