March 20, 2016

Twitter looks back at the evolution of Twitter Ads

shutterstock_329646476 As part of the flurry of retrospectives tied to Twitter's tenth anniversary, the company is also looking back at the history of advertising on Twitter. Granted, that probably doesn't given you the same nostalgic twinkle as Jack setting up his "Twittr", but like it or not, it's still an important part of the company's story. So in a new blog post, Joel… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Harry Reid Claims That GOP Will Lose Senate Seats For Refusing to Consider Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

"He's marching these men, women over a cliff."

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Poland's president: good talks on security with US senators

WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poland's president said Sunday that he had held very good talks with U.S. senators about the security situation in Central and Eastern Europe, before a NATO summit that Poland will host in July.

Andrzej Duda said that the five members of the U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee ...

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Toddler Suffers Second and Third Degree Burns After Mom Confesses to Stuffing Child in an Oven

"It's unimaginable."

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Update: Paris Attacks Suspect Reported to Be Planning New Acts

"…he was ready to restart something from Brussels, and it's maybe the reality."

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Academics Devise Surveillance System To Identify E-Cigarette Supporters

Paper investigates how to monitor e-cigarette advocates

Via: The Daily Caller

Lessons from starting a company during the last downturn 

downturn I started my last company in mid-2009, just as the market was beginning to recover from the fallout of the financial crisis. In the past several years, surrounded by fast-growth startups with sky-high valuations, many of us forgot what the downturn felt like. Today, things are changing. Again, we're facing economic uncertainty on a global scale. Read More

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LAPD: Hikers Find Human Skull Near Hollywood Sign

The search for more bones was expected to continue on Sunday and include cadaver dogs.

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The Supreme Court and the Hypocrisy of the Left

(Steven Hayward) Lately I've been arguing with lefty acquaintances of mine who say, "Isn't it terrible for the Republicans to play tit-for-tat over Court nominations" that surely they don't seriously expect Republicans never to reciprocate for the shameful treatment of Republican judicial nominees, starting with Bork. Over 50 Bush judicial nominees were never given a hearing, let alone a vote—and not just in the final year in office. Democrats blocked a hearing

Source: Power Line

Review: Nikon's D5500 lacks charm, but shoots fair photos

L1120783 So is the new Nikon D5500 entry-level? After a few glances and general fooling around, I quickly realized the Nikon D5500 has many of the specs found in a better class of camera. Price as Reviewed: $1,049 with 140mm kit lens, at Nikon USA After all, this is a DSLR originally released back in 2015, but image quality only gets marginally better year to year — it's more about… Read More

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Microsoft Says Hiring Go-Go Dancers For Xbox Party Was 'Unequivocally Wrong'

The dancers reportedly wore abbreviated school-girl outfits and danced on platforms.

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Kenyan Military Says It Has Killed 34 Islamic Extremists of Al Shabaab

The latest fighting raises the number of militants the Kenyan  killed in the past week to 53.

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Terror Hunt Doesn't Stop With Abdeslam, Belgian Premier Warns

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel warned Sunday that the struggle against Islamic militants in the country doesn't stop with the capture of suspected Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Rhode Island lawmakers consider multiple gun law bills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers are considering more than a dozen bills that would either strengthen or relax gun restrictions in the state.

The House Judiciary Committee is set to hold a hearing on weapons-related legislation Tuesday.

Two bills introduced by Democrats would block people convicted of certain ...

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Obama Supreme Court Nominee's College Record May Show Anti-Military Bent

Garland proposed anti-ROTC vote while he on student government

Via: The Daily Caller

Priebus Rejects Notion That 2012 Rules Committee Should Write Rules for 2016 Convention

"That's really simple to me.​"

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Israel's Netanyahu Says Fight Against Terrorism Is a 'Moral Struggle,' Not Just a Military One

"Terrorism sows death around the world."

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No drinking at shooting ranges under DNR rule proposal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Liquor, automatic weapons and exploding targets would be forbidden at Department of Natural Resources shooting ranges under a new package of regulations that has gun lovers raising their eyebrows.

The DNR owns eight formal ranges around Wisconsin and operates about half of them; local clubs operate ...

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Miguel Estrada: Garland Is 'Astronomically Qualified' And Should Be Confirmed For Supreme Court [VIDEO]

Estrada was nominated to the Court of Appeals in 2001 but was filibustered by Senate Democrats

Via: The Daily Caller

Illinois Lawmaker's Daughter Charged in Connection With Staple Gun Attack on Mother's Political Rival

"'This is Soto's territory! This isn't your territory!'"

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Did Trump Just Give 'Credit' to Campaign Manager for Going After Protesters?

"He wanted them to take down those horrible, profanity-laced signs."

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McConnell Rules Out Vote on Garland Even If Hillary Clinton Wins

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ruled out confirming Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland in a lame duck session after the November presidential elections if Democrat Hillary Clinton is elected.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Kersten's discipline

(Scott Johnson) In today's Star Tribune, my friend Kathy Kersten provides a local St. Paul angle to the politically inspired war on standards that Paul Mirengoff has been writing about over the past several years on Power Line. Kathy's lead op-ed column will make heads explode all over Minnesota: "The school safety debate: Mollycoddle no more." There is a relentless quality to Kathy's analysis that extends from St. Paul Central High School

Source: Power Line

CBS Focus Group Member Calls Clinton 'Worst Liar I Think I've Ever Seen'

The post CBS Focus Group Member Calls Clinton 'Worst Liar I Think I've Ever Seen' appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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John Kasich, Ohio governor: No one is going to have enough delegates

Wants GOP convention fight based on records, not a "parlor game"

Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Sunday he is ready to take his presidential candidacy all the way to the Republican convention this summer and he is disappointed by former Gov. Mitt Romney and others who have called a vote ...

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Trump On Campaign Manager Yanking Collar Of Protester: 'I Give Him Credit For Having Spirit' [VIDEO]

'You know what, because security at the arena, the police were a little bit lax'

Via: The Daily Caller

Inside the Starburst-sized box that could save the Internet

starburst Cybercrime is costing us millions. Hacks drain the average American firm of $15.4 million per year, and, in the resulting panic, companies often spend more than $1.9 million to resolve a single attack. It's time to face facts: Our defenses aren't strong enough to keep the hackers out. But there is hope. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

It Took Time Magazine Five Months to Correct a Story That Omitted This Key Fact

"Time fails to mention the three deaths, much less the names of the victims."

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Obama Seeks to Make Cuba Thaw Irrevocable With Havana Arrival

President Barack Obama arrives Sunday in Havana seeking to end what he sees as a futile U.S. policy toward the island nation and to lift one of the biggest impediments to closer U.S. alliances across Latin America.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Trump Defends Campaign Manager Accused of Pulling Protester's Collar: 'I Give Him Credit for Having Spirit'

The post Trump Defends Campaign Manager Accused of Pulling Protester's Collar: 'I Give Him Credit for Having Spirit' appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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In Mississippi, retiring officials can pocket campaign cash

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - When former Mississippi Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck shut down her campaign committee in the closing days of 2013, she took a parting gift - the $158,342 remaining in the account.

Tuck had already withdrawn more than $103,000 from the account in late 2007 and early 2008, ...

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Trump To Republican Establishment: Don't Be 'Stupid' And Try To Run A Third Party Challenger [VIDEO]

'You might as well just hand the election to Hillary Clinton'

Via: The Daily Caller

These are testing times: mavericks vs. ice people

top-gun-2-val-kilmer-tom-cruise One of my earliest engineering jobs, before I fled hardware in favor of the (relative) ease and lucre of software, was in chip design. I remember being shocked when I learned just how much of the processor in question was devoted to test circuitry. Why waste so much on testing, I thought, instead of just getting it right the first time? Oh, how young and incredibly stupid I was. Read More

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Jake Tapper Asks Journalists Traveling to Cuba to Look Up Assata Shakur. But Who is She?

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1,000-Year-Old Cross Discovered in Denmark 'Is the Clearest Evidence So Far' of Widespread Christianity in the Country

"The figure can therefore help to advance the time when one considers the Danes really were Christians."

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Meets with China's Propaganda Chief

As of now, Facebook and other Western social media, including Twitter, are banned in China.

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Live From the Front Lines

The first time you appear on television, the producers tell you, "Be brief!" Keep it to the point, and keep it simple. If you need more than five to ten seconds to make your point, it is likely boring, and the host will cut in and ask another question. Nuance is frowned upon; qualification is uninteresting and footnotes tedious. Even the most serious, in-depth news report is partially entertainment. It is the nature of television.

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John Kasich would consider Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court

(Paul Mirengoff) Republicans are united behind the idea that Judge Merrick Garland should not be confirmed this year, given President Obama's lame duck status and the fact that Garland would give liberals a clear majority on the Supreme Court. Most Republicans don't even think Garland should have a hearing. But John Kasich has a different perspective. In an interview to be aired tomorrow on CBS News' "Face the Nation," the Governor Can

Source: Power Line

New Poll Shows Cruz With Big Lead In Utah

'It is fascinating to see how close Cruz is to wrapping it up'

Via: The Daily Caller

March 19, 2016

Someone Remind Greens: Electric Light Is the Most Efficient Policeman

(John Hinderaker) Justice Louis Brandeis wrote: "Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman." Greens in Östersund, Sweden acknowledged the truth of that adage when they canceled Earth Hour for the sake of crime prevention: A Swedish town has refused to turn its street lights off for just an hour amid fears that women will fall victim to sex attacks. Police in Östersund have taken

Source: Power Line

EXCLUSIVE: Special Forces Medal Of Honor Legend Shares Life Lessons

'For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty ...'

Via: The Daily Caller

How real businesses are using machine learning

machinelearning There is no question that machine learning is at the top of the hype curve. And, of course, the backlash is already in full force: I've heard that old joke "Machine learning is like teenage sex; everyone is talking about it, no one is actually doing it" about 20 times in the past week alone. But from where I sit, running a company that enables a huge number of real-world… Read More

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Woman Shot by Virginia Police Was Holding Fake Gun

"Any loss of life is tragic."

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This Waitress Wasn't Tipped Because Patron Thought She Wasn't 'Normal Looking'

"I mean, I may look like a weirdo but I'm actually a very nice, decent person."

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Hulkamania Runs Wild on Gawker

Whatcha gonna do, brother?

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Vehicle Attempts to Plow Through Crowd of Trump Protesters

"That's attempted murder!"

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Trump Protesters Dog Campaign From City to City in Arizona

A protester at a Donald Trump campaign rally was kicked and punched by a supporter of the Republican presidential front-runner on Saturday, as activists continued to shadow the real-estate billionaire a week after he was forced to postpone a rally in Chicago.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

The TechCrunch SXSW 2016 Recap

25511081230_dc2fdbaa86_h For those with South by FOMO or who want to relive past week glories, we present to you images of this year's SXSW festivities in Austin, Texas. Flip through the fun. You might even find yourself or a friend in there somewhere. Read More

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Caught on Camera: Trump's Campaign Manager Grabs Trump Protester by the Collar

"Here is Donald Trump's campaign manager in the Tucson crowd grabbing the collar of a protester."

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Violence Erupts at Trump's Arizona Rally

"That is a disgusting guy, really disgusting." 

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Middle School Teacher Who Came Under Fire for Showing Students a Video of an Islamic State Beheading Changes Her Story

"It was a mistake. It was an error."

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High School Students Surprise 5-Year-Old Girl Born With Clubbed Feet by Designing a Gift to Help Make Her Beloved Doll Look More Like Her

"It's a great experience to impact someone's life and help her feel accepted."

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