May 25, 2016

How do you outsmart malware?

Makrophages engulfing tuberculosis bacteria in a pulmonary alveolus The growth of data breaches in recent months and years is in large part because of the new generation of smart malware being developed on a daily basis. Malicious actors are constantly taking advantage of technological innovations and breakthroughs to devise new ways to flood the Internet with new malware that circumvent security tools, propagate within networks and siphon critical data for… Read More

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'Egregious Act of Collusion': Pro-Life Activist Responds to District Attorney's Office Sharing Confidential Footage With Planned Parenthood

"You don't give a witness of an event the video of the event prior to their testimony." 

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Trump Super PAC Chair Calls the Billionaire Out for Attacking New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez

"I'd try to be making friends."

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With All Due Respect (05/25/16)

Mark Halperin and John Heilemann are joined by, Alex Conant, former communications director for the Marco Rubio campaign, Barry Bennett, senior adviser to the Donald Trump campaign, William Galston, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Fred Davis, a Republican strategist, on "With All Due Respect."

Source: Bloomberg Politics

Lamar Smith, House Science chairman, calls on Obama administration to raise Zika travel alert

The House Science, Space and Technology Committee chairman called Wednesday on the Obama administration to raise the travel alert level for countries with high Zika virus infection rates, despite the potential impact on the Olympic Games in Brazil.

Rep. Lamar Smith, Texas Republican, said the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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In Oracle vs. Google retrial, lawyers make final pitches to jury

By Dan Levine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Oracle Corp filed a multibillion-dollar copyright lawsuit against Google because Oracle failed in its own attempts to enter the smartphone market, a Google attorney said in closing arguments on Monday. However, an Oracle attorney accused Google of taking its intellectual property without permission and reaping huge profits as […]

Via: The Daily Caller

Spotify seeks more personalized playlists after Discover Weekly finds 40M users

light-vs-right Apple Music, Tidal, and until recently, Spotify, failed at music discovery because they stuck to a blog-style format. But Spotify has cracked the code with a Facebook News Feed-style personalized, frequently updated playlist called Discover Weekly. Spotify now says the playlists have seen 40 million unique users since launching last July. That's remarkable for a new feature,… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Ryan ready?

The House speaker is worried the split has sharpened divisions in the Republican Party, according to two people close to the lawmaker.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

The deep meaning of Ben Rhodes

(Scott Johnson) Obama national security adviser and voluble liar Ben Rhodes declined the invitation to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify on "White House narratives on the Iran deal" last week, but Michael Doran accepted. The hearing was occasioned by David Samuels's illuminating New York Times profile of Rhodes. You may recall that White House flack Josh Earnest asserted that committee member Ken Buck and others were lying about the

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Hill Reporter Agrees Wasserman Schultz 'In the Tank' for Clinton

The post Hill Reporter Agrees Wasserman Schultz 'In the Tank' for Clinton appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Donald Trump knocks New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez in Albuquerque

Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, who chairs the Republican Governors Association, isn't getting the job done and told a crowd in Albuquerque he might make a run for governor himself.

Mr. Trump said since 2000, the number of unemployed people in Albuquerque has ...

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Beyonce's Infidelity Album

'Lemonade' is all about her husband's affair

Via: The Daily Caller

Money transfer company TransferWise raises further $26M at $1.1B valuation

Speed Flag2170 After months of rumours, TransferWise, the London headquartered money transfer startup and fintech darling, has confirmed that it has raised a further round of funding. Described as 'top-up funding', the $26 million round was led by investment management firm Baillie Gifford, with participation from existing investors. TechCrunch understands this values TransferWise at $1.1… Read More

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School District Ignites Controversy With Proposed Restrictions on 'Leggings,' 'Skinny Jeans' and 'Other Excessively Tight-Fitting Pants'

"Finally, I'll get a chance to wear my civil war dresses."

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Protests for $15 wage expected at McDonald's headquarters

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - Protesters are expected march on McDonald's Corp. headquarters ahead of its annual shareholders meeting outside Chicago.

In addition to fast-food workers, home care, child care and other low-wage workers are expected to gather in Oak Brook on Wednesday to press their demand for a higher ...

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The Importance Of A 'Tribe'

I've been attacking "tribalism" a lot lately—and I stand by that. But you can take any point too far. It would be a mistake to conflate the intrinsic desire we all have for loyalty, community, and a band of brothers—our "little platoons," as it were—with the worst kinds of toxic identity politics that are currently […]

Via: The Daily Caller

The UK's Deliverd launches 'Chef Box' to take food delivery service nation-wide

Naked-Burrito Deliverd, the U.K. startup that sends you restaurant-prepared dishes that you reheat at home or work, is launching a new service today that will enable it to expand to most of the country. Read More

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Microsoft is laying off 1,850 to "streamline" its smartphone business, takes $950M charge

Lumia-430_Skype-calling Following last week's news of Microsoft selling off its feature phone business for $350 million, today Microsoft turned its attention to smartphones: the company announced it would lay off 1,850 staff and take a charge of $950 million, including $200 million in severance payments, as it "streamlines" the business to focus on enterprises and niche areas where it feels it… Read More

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The Crisis of Scientific Credibility

(Steven Hayward) Last year we had ten-part series on the problem of science fraud, and we return to the subject now because pop culture is catching up, which is usually a sign of larger public trouble. The Puffington Host is on the story, reporting on the widespread practice of selective use of data and statistical techniques to produce "meaningful" results that are essentially bogus. Dan Sarewitz has a good column on this

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Obama Visits Vietnam as Chinese, Russian Militaries Hold Talks

Competition between the United States and China over control of the South China Sea took center stage this week as President Obama opened up Vietnam to greater U.S. arms sales while China's military intelligence chief met with a senior Russian general.

The post Obama Visits Vietnam as Chinese, Russian Militaries Hold Talks appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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Tech in Brazil is booming despite the country's political troubles

It was a balmy night in Rio de Janeiro and a pretty J.P. Morgan Private Wealth representative was buying drinks for newly paper-rich entrepreneurs. Nearby at the pool mingled investors who had flown in from New York, San Francisco, London and Berlin. The next morning, entrepreneurs presented their well-funded ideas to the participants of Founders Forum Brazil 2012. Few of those companies… Read More

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Top general urges lawmakers to preserve Afghan visa program

WASHINGTON (AP) - Afghan civilians who assisted the American-led coalition as interpreters, firefighters and construction workers could be in serious danger if Congress cancels a program that allows them to resettle in the United States, according to the top American commander in Afghanistan.

The warning from Army Gen. John Nicholson ...

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Newt Gingrich for vice president?

(Paul Mirengoff) I don't think we've commented yet on the report by Eliana Johnson that Newt Gingrich is under serious consideration as Donald Trump's running mate. Elaina's report is consistent with what I've been hearing. Gingrich would, I think, be an odd choice. But then, this is an odd year. If Trump needs the support of any one group to win the presidency, that group is white women. The billionaire can expect

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Diversity remains a challenging topic in some classrooms

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Fifteen hundred miles from the Deep South, in a central Wyoming middle school, a Confederate flag and a racial slur were scrawled on a bathroom wall.

In a rural town 100 miles to the north, a teenager stood up in an assembly and gave an impersonation ...

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UberEATS launches in Singapore, its first Asian city

shutterstock food delivery UberEATS, the ride-hailing app's food delivery service, launched today in its first Asian market. Singaporeans can now download the standalone app, and order food from about 100 restaurants. Read More

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Video: Anti-Trump Protesters Jump on Police Cars As Cops Become Target in Albuquerque

"Protestors are now throwing bottles and rocks at our Police Horses."

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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit over ethics proposal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed state constitutional amendment aimed at legislator ethics will move forward as three separate ballot issues.

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that had been filed by proponents of a single amendment, which would cut legislator pay and impose ethical restrictions.

The ...

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16 Times Lindsay Lohan Showed Her Fans Everything In A Bikini [SLIDESHOW]

These photos are proof

Via: The Daily Caller

Trump Wins Washington Primary and Nears Delegate Threshold

Donald Trump won Tuesday's Republican presidential primary in Washington state, according to the Associated Press, putting the party's presumptive nominee on the cusp of crossing the delegate threshold required to formally secure his party's nomination.

Source: Bloomberg Politics

2 ex-lawmakers in sex scandal face key hearing in case

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Two Michigan lawmakers who were forced from office in a sex scandal face a key hearing on charges that they committed felony misconduct in office.

The preliminary exam scheduled to begin Wednesday in a Lansing courtroom will determine if there is probable cause to go to ...

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For Democrats, Identity Politics Trumps Economic Populism

One social media scandal illustrates this fact

Via: The Daily Caller

When BLM Protesters Disrupt Milo Event, Student Walks on Stage and Delivers This Impassioned Message

"Alright, you guys really need to check yourselves."

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Santorum Reveals the One Issue That Lead Him to Support Trump '100 Percent'

"I think maybe Americans want a little unvarnished."

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