Daily : Tuesday, March 15

Apple: government ‘intended to smear’ us in digital privacy fight with FBI | Technology | The Guardian

In sometimes caustic language, the government had claimed had declared itself “the primary guardian of Americans’ privacy”.

A local Sheriff sent a brazen threat to Apple’s CEO, but it will probably only help the tech company

A Polk County threatened to cut in front of the and the judicial system to lock up the “rascal” Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.

President Obama weighs in on hacking the San Bernardino attacker’s iPhone, saying this about personal privacy and encryption – Rare

“If, technologically, it is possible to make an impenetrable device or system, where the encryption is so strong that there is no key, there is no door at all, then how do we apprehend the child pornographer?”

DSpace@MIT: Keys Under Doormats: Mandating insecurity by requiring government access to all data and communications

Twenty years ago, law enforcement organizations lobbied to require data and communication services to engineer their products to guarantee law enforcement access to all data. After lengthy debate and vigorous predictions of enforcement channels going dark, these attempts to regulate the emerging Internet were abandoned.

Should landlords in South Bend be required to register with the city? – 953MNC.com

Landlords would pay a one-time fee of $5 to add all of their properties to the registry, Scott said. Landlords who do not sign up for the registry would be fined $500, while landlords who provide false information would be fined $2,500.

Landlord registry proposed in South Bend – South Bend Tribune: Local

Currently, many rental properties are owned by limited liability companies, or LLCs, linked to anonymous post office boxes or third-party agents, making it difficult for police, code enforcement or housing officials to determine ownership when issues arise.

Bans on Bondage and Spanking During Sex Could Be OK, Says Federal Court – Hit & Run : Reason.com

According to a new federal decision, Americans have no constitutional right to engage in consensual BDSM because “sexual activity that involves binding and gagging or the use of physical force such as spanking or choking poses certain inherent risks to personal safety.”

Obama Admin Pushes Federal Funding to Fix Diaper Inequality | Truth Revolt

Only in the alternate universe of Leftism would a shortage of diapers “lead to child abuse.”

Text – H.Res.642 – 114th Congress (2015-2016): Recognizing magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Recognizing as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure.

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Hillary Clinton: We Didn’t Lose A Single Person In Libya

“Now, is perfect? It isn’t,” Clinton said. After contrasting her approach toward Libya with the ongoing bloodshed in Syria’s civil war, Clinton said “Libya was a different kind of calculation and we didn’t lose a single person … We didn’t have a problem in supporting our European and Arab allies in working with NATO.”

Report Finds Registered Lobbyists Among Democratic Superdelegates

A new report found that some Democratic superdelegates are also registered lobbyists.

RNC Rules Comm. Member: Every Delegate At GOP Convention Not Bound On First Ballot

As most of you know, I have been defending the right of the to the Republican National to vote according to their personal choice in all matters to come before the Republican National Convention, including the vote to nominate the Republican Candidate for President, for several years.

Of course, the Ron Paul delegates were planning on using this ‘non-bound’ strategy, and the RNC actively worked to prevent it. Now they promote it as a legitimate way to steal an election.

Hillary’s vow to kill coal miners’ jobs finishes a vast Democratic betrayal | New York Post

“We’re going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business,” Clinton said Sunday night while boasting about her clean energy program

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders advocates rail system to ‘take trucks off the roads’ | Overdrive – Owner Operators Trucking Magazine

It’s unclear whether he meant all trucks or just some trucks, but speaking this weekend, presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders, running as a Democrat, told a crowd of supporters the U.S. could do “incredible things” like building a rail system to “take trucks off the roads” if he’s elected president.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect says he was being controlled by Uber app – 953MNC.com

Jason Dalton is charged with murder and attempted murder in the -area shootings Feb. 20 outside a and at a car lot. Two people survived, including a woman shot elsewhere.

Daily : Tuesday, March 8

Report: GOP Leaders Met With Elon Musk, Tim Cook To Discuss Stopping Trump

The was held at Sea Island, Ga., the site of the American Enterprise Institute’s World Forum. GOP figures at the gathering reportedly included Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , House Speaker Paul Ryan , and Karl Rove. Sens. Tom Cotton , Rob Portman , Tim Scott , Cory Gardner and Ben Sasse (who has already said he would not back Trump in the general election) where also present, while House representation included Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers , Tom Price , Kevin Brady , and Fred Upton , among others.

Stabbing victim pulls knife out of own neck, kills terrorist | The Times of Israel

The attacker, a Palestinian, died a few minutes later, said. The victim, an ultra-Orthodox man of about 40 who suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper body, was hospitalized in moderate condition. The store owner was not injured.

Jury Acquits Woman Arrested for Protecting Her Dog From a Cop – Hit & Run : Reason.com

Cook “testified that he was not afraid of the , but was following training that required him to kill all dogs that approach him, even if it was chained and wagging its tail as Buddy was doing in this case.”

State Department Fights Microaggressions | The Daily Caller

Robinson did put forth a handful of example microaggressions in the letter, such as asking an Asian person “Where are you from?”

Army Rescinds Order to Remove Combat Patches – Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children

“This was a well-intended action taken by a leader that was not well thought out and was quickly corrected. This division is amongst the most storied, battle-tested and prideful in all the Army. We are proud of all of our combat veterans and never want to take for granted their efforts and sacrifices.”  Brig Gen Scott Brower, acting commander

De Blasio credits less guns for more stabbings – Fox 5 NY | WNYW

“I’m not a criminologist but I can safely say that guns are being taken off the street in an unprecedented way. Some people, unfortunately, are turning to a different weapon,” says.

Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to robbing bank with sex toy bomb | TribLIVE

In a move of desperation, his attorney Bruce Carsia said, Stein made a fake bomb out of what police would later identify as phone wires, duct tape and a , and he used it to threaten tellers and rob a PNC Bank on June 15 in Crafton. He wore an Iron Man mask to hide his identity.

Authors Of Anti-Fracking Study Have Ties To Green Activists | The Daily Caller

The authors of a recent have close personal and financial ties to anti- groups.

FBI quietly changes its privacy rules for accessing NSA data on Americans | US news | The Guardian

The FBI has quietly revised its privacy rules for searching data involving Americans’ international communications that was collected by the National Security Agency, US officials have confirmed to the Guardian.

Mt. Pleasant woman admits fabricating attack story

After publicly sharing the details of an alleged attack motivated by her sexual orientation in August, a Central Michigan University instructor was sentenced last month for filing a false police report regarding the assault.

‘President Petty strikes again’: Obama will reportedly skip Nancy Reagan’s funeral for THIS? – twitchy.com twitchy.com

President will be speaking that day at the South by Southwest conference in Austin.

Daily : Thursday, March 3

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FBI Director Admits Apple’s ‘Backdoor’ Could Be Used for Other iPhones

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, director James Comey admitted that if the federal government succeeds in forcing Apple Inc. to create a “” into the iPhone, the software could be used as a precedent for gaining access to phones in future cases.

Outpouring of support for Army veteran fired from CVS for confronting suspects – Story | WTTG

We reached out to Tuesday and a spokesperson said, “In the unfortunate event of a robbery at one of our stores, the safety and well-being of our customers and employees is always our highest priority. We do not comment on specific security procedures or policies as we do not want to undermine them.”

North Charlotte restaurant asks customers to take down hoodies, pull up pants | WSOC-TV

A controversial sign posted on the front door of a north Charlotte Japanese is raising eyebrows.

Marco Rubio Anti-Trump KKK Ad Is Reminiscent of Disgusting Anti- Bush James Byrd Chains Ad in 2000

In the not so distant past Republicans were appalled when the NAACP ran disgusting racist ads against George W. Bush.

Sean Hannity BLASTS “Suicidal” Marco Rubio for Running DISGUSTING KKK Ad Against Trump (VIDEO)

What is his goal here? In other words, is his goal to win or his goal to prevent Trump or Cruz from getting 1,237 delegates?

VIDEO=> Anti-Trump Crowd Cheers as Romney SLAMS Donald Trump – A Failed Businessman …Plus Bonus Video- Mitt Praising Trump in 2012

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney held a stump speech against GOP front-runner on Thursday.

Romney: Vote For ‘Whoever Has The Best Chance To Beat Trump In A Given State’ [VIDEO]

Mitt Romney advised Republicans to vote for whichever candidate “has the best chance of beating Mr. Trump in a given state,” which could take the Republican Party to a contested in July.

Trump Releases Attack Video Against Mitt Romney Before His Thursday Speech

On Thursday morning Trump went on offense.

Michael Steele Dumbfounded on Romney’s Anti-Trump Speech: “I Don’t Know Who They Think This is Going to Influence” (VIDEO)

I don’t know why they think this is going to work in the first place. I don’t know who they think this is going to influence.

After meeting, Obama and GOP remain at impasse over Supreme Court vacancy | 12NEWS.com

“They think they are going to wait and see what will do, I guess.”

Bin Laden Letter Attacks Capitalism, Defend Global Warming | The Daily Caller

was not available for comment and was last seen in 2011 sinking to bottom of the Arabian Sea.

Hillary Tech Worker Granted Immunity | Truth Revolt

Bryan Pagliano, a tech worker who set up the server inside Clinton’s Chappaqua, NY, home in 2009, is cooperating with the FBI as it wrap ups its probe, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.

Napolitano: Hillary Clinton Should Be ‘Terrified’ IT Guy Was Given Immunity [VIDEO] | The Daily Caller

Judge Andrew Napolitano says Hillary Clinton “should be terrified” her IT technician, Bryan Pagliano, was granted immunity by a federal judge.

Black Diners Upset That Black Server Called Them ‘Black People’ | Truth Revolt

At an Austin, Texas IHOP restaurant on February 29, a black couple wandered in at 3:00 in the morning to grab a to-go order. Their server, Dwayne Williams, also black, failed to get a name for the order and hastily entered “BLACK PPL” to connect the bill to the proper customer.

FBI investigating if Clinton aides shared passwords to access classified info | Fox News

The FBI is investigating whether computer passwords were shared among Hillary Clinton’s close aides to determine how sensitive intelligence “jumped the gap” between the classified systems and Clinton’s unsecured personal server, according to an intelligence source familiar with the probe.

Activist Scientist Admits No Proof Fracking Poisons Water | The Daily Caller

A Cornell University engineering professor often used by activists to attack ran from reporters after he admitted in court there was no proof drilling had contaminated Dimock’s drinking water.

FLASHBACK: Lawyer Suing Oil Company Admits ‘No Proof’ that Fracking Fluid Contaminated Water | Truth Revolt

This is not a case — this is not a case about toxic materials ending up in the water. We do not have proof of that. We don’t have proof of that. This is not about fracking fluid appearing in the water. Hydraulic fracturing materials, we don’t have proof of that.