February 11, 2016

Meta Hypes The Reveal Of Its 'Futuristic' Next-Gen Augmented Reality Glasses

Screen Shot 2016-02-10 at 11.46.01 PM Meta, an augmented reality glasses company born around the same time as Google Glass, is getting ready to show off the next-gen version of their AR headset. The company published a video to YouTube on Wednesday which features a handful of tech influencers lauding their "futuristic" experiences with demos of the yet-to-be-publicly-revealed device. The video undoubtedly seeks… Read More

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Powerful California coastal panel ousts top executive

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The powerful agency that manages development on California's coastline fired its executive Wednesday after a lengthy and, at times, emotionally charged meeting that veered from accusations about the influence of developers and lobbyists to discussions on the mundane inner workings of government.

The California Coastal Commission ...

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Sports post of the day: The forgotten miracle on ice

(Paul Mirengoff) Twenty years before the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the Russians and won the Gold Medal at the Lake Placid Olympics, our 1960 Olympic hockey accomplished the same feat. As in 1980, the win against the heavily favored Russians occurred in the semifinals. The 1960 team came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 on goals by 145-pound Billy Christian (a relative of John's oldest daughter's husband, I think). It

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Federal Court Rules Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis' Altered Marriage Licenses Are 'Likely' Valid

"From the beginning, we have said the ACLU is not interested in marriage licenses. They want Kim Davis' scalp."

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Introducing The Most Badass ATV Ever Made – The SHERP – Must See Video.

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Republicans block Kansas House debate on Medicaid expansion

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Republicans blocked a debate Wednesday in the Kansas House on a proposed expansion of the state's Medicaid program before giving first-round approval to budget-balancing legislation.

The bill advancing on a voice vote eliminates a projected deficit of nearly $200 million in the budget for the fiscal ...

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This NHL Player's Girlfriend Is A Sexy Model Almost Too Hot To Handle [SLIDESHOW]

She is smoking hot....

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Over 75 Percent of Major City's Transit Cameras Are 'Fake' — and That's Angering Many in Wake of Passenger Killing

"The decoy cameras operated on sort of a principle of uncertainty."

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February 10, 2016

Outside investigator into DOC probe meets with lawmakers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - An outside investigator hired by a Senate panel to assist that chamber's inquiry into the erroneous early release of thousands of prisoners in Washington state told lawmakers his team has reviewed more than 54,000 documents so far.

The brief appearance of Mark Bartlett, a partner at ...

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VA Bosses Want To Cut Red Tape That Blocks Firings

In dramatic reversal, Obama-appointed agency leaders tell Congress excessive civil service appeals need to go

Via: The Daily Caller

Jay Carney: Obama 'Has Signaled' His Preference for the Democratic Nominee

"… would be the best candidate in the fall and the most effective as president in carrying forward what he has achieved."

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Pennsylvania College Confirms Student Has Tested Positive for Zika Virus

"… there is no additional health risk to anyone on campus." 

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A Rant About Why Twitter's Past Failures Make It Nearly Unfixable

Twitter_Down Twitter had a terrible, horrible, no good very bad earnings day, and unfortunately, the only thing that might save it is a time machine. The company announced that it saw zero growth in its total user count. Excluding SMS-only users, it actually declined from 307 million to 305 million users. That's despite it launching and buying expensive TV commercials promoting Moments, which was… Read More

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Clinton Reassesses Campaign With Thursday Debate Next Test

The day after suffering a stinging defeat at the hands of New Hampshire primary voters, Hillary Clinton retreated to New York to assess her campaign organization and her message and to prepare for a Thursday debate that now takes on greater importance as she heads into the next round of contests.

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Republican field sets sights on South Carolina

BEDFORD, N.H. — Ohio Gov. John Kasich vowed to build on his strong showing in the New Hampshire presidential primary, and Donald Trump said he is prepared to face dirty campaigning as a slimmed-down Republican field shifted to South Carolina on Wednesday.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and businesswoman Carly ...

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University Of Texas Police Give Preacher Citation For Offending Students

'It's against the law to offend somebody'

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Congressional Black Caucus to Endorse Clinton Thursday

Announcement planned for 11am at Democratic National Headquarters, according to an advance notice from aides to Rep. Gregory Meeks, who heads caucus' political action cmte. NOTE: Many of caucus' 40 members, incl. Chairman G.K. Butterfield, have already backed Hillary Clinton; announcement tmrw to be formal backing together to underscore support ahead of S.C. primary on Feb. 27 NOTE: Rep. James Clyburn of S.C., member of caucus, told CNN Wednesday he would not endorse anyone this week; Wash. Post

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South Carolina voters will choose anti-Trump GOP candidate

The South Carolina primary has become a do-or-die showdown between Republicans Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush over who will break out as the mainstream alternative to front-runner Donald Trump.

Both men need a strong finish in the Palmetto State's first-in-the-South primary Feb. 20 to attract new donors and sustain their ...

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$750 Million Obamacare Bucks Went To ILLEGALS

'Lack of verification does not mean an individual is ineligible'

Via: The Daily Caller

FBI Has 'Encircled' Remaining Occupiers at Oregon Wildlife Refuge, Agents in Armored Vehicles Demanding Surrender: Report

Four occupiers remain at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, which armed protesters took over in early January.

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