Source: Power LinePower Line
May 25, 2016
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
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.
Source: Washington Free Beacon
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 
Source: TechCrunch
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 ...
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
Source: Power LinePower Line
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 ...
UberEATS launches in Singapore, its first Asian city
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 
Source: TechCrunch
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."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
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 ...
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 ...
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."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
Santorum Reveals the One Issue That Lead Him to Support Trump '100 Percent'
"I think maybe Americans want a little unvarnished."
Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories
May 24, 2016
Trump Wins Washington State Republican Primary
Donald Trump wins Washington state's GOP presidential primary. NOTE: Though Trump is only GOP contender still in race for White House, former rivals Ted Cruz, John Kasich, Ben Carson
Source: Bloomberg Politics
A mistake anyone might make
(Paul Mirengoff) This morning, a MSNBC news anchor, reporting on Bill Cosby's court appearance regarding allegations of rape, referred to Cosby as "Bill Clinton." It was a slip of the tongue, but not a random one. Rather it was a Freudian slip, one that suggests the image of Bill Clinton as sexual predator may be embedded in the national consciousness. Freud is reputed to have said that sometimes a cigar is just
Source: Power LinePower Line
Donald Trump attacks 'slime' media, baby protesters at New Mexico rally
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday the blowback he has received after raising millions for military veterans earlier this year has exposed an ugly side of politics and the media.
"We raised all of this money and then you get bad press, and I am the only one ...
The Seven Creepiest Parts Of A Story Intended To Humanize An Abortionist
'It's hard to say no'
Via: The Daily Caller
Crunch Report | Twitter Changes 140-Character Limit
Twitter is changing its 140-character limit, VW is investing $300 million into Uber Rival Gett, King Bach launches app Bachify, Twilio launches a sim based service and Toyota makes a strategic investment in Uber. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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