History for June 9

History for June 9 - On-This-Day.com:

Birth anniversaries of Les Paul (1915-2009) and Cole Porter (1891-1964).

Birth anniversary of English inventor George Stephenson (1781-1848).

Happy Birthday! Patricia Cornwell, Johnny Depp, Michael J. Fox,  Jackie Mason, Natalie Portman, Dick Vitale 

1534 - Jacques Cartier became the first to sail into the river he named Saint Lawrence. 


1860 - The book, "Malaeska, the Indian Wife of the White Hunter" by Mrs. Ann Stevens, was offered for sale for a dime. It was the first published "dime novel." 


1934 - Donald Duck made his debut in the Silly Symphonies cartoon "The Wise Little Hen." 



1943 - The withholding tax on payrolls was authorized by the U.S. Congress. 






1945 - Japanese Premier Kantaro Suzuki declared that Japan would fight to the last rather than accept unconditional surrender. 


1959 - The first ballistic missile carrying submarine, the USS George Washington, was launched. 


1980 - Richard Pryor was severely burned by a "free-base" mixture that exploded. He was hospitalized more than two months. 


2000 - Canada and the United States signed a border security agreement. The agreement called for the establishment of a border-enforcement team. 


2011 - The world's first artificial organ transplant was performed. It was an artificial windpipe coated with stem cells. 

Sen. Rand Paul’s Joke at Texas GOP Convention Is Not Going Over Well With the Left: ‘Mr. President…’ | TheBlaze.com

Sen. Rand Paul’s Joke at Texas GOP Convention Is Not Going Over Well With the Left: ‘Mr. President…’ | TheBlaze.com:
“I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been a little bit annoyed with the president,” Paul said. “Releasing five Taliban senior officials is not only against the law, it’s illegal and wrong and he should never have done it,” he told the audience."

Police Ransacked a Man’s Truck Looking for Drugs. They Didn’t Find Any, So They Left a Note. | TheBlaze.com

Police Ransacked a Man’s Truck Looking for Drugs. They Didn’t Find Any, So They Left a Note. | TheBlaze.com:
"But the truck hadn’t been ransacked by thieves or vandals — Tampa police had searched the car for drugs, acting after a canine registered a hit on the truck.

The police didn’t find any marijuana, so they left a note behind."

The Most Startling Chart of the Obama Era

Doug Ross @ Journal: The Most Startling Chart of the Obama Era:
The Most Startling Chart of the Obama Era

I happened to look at the official government statistics for the
Labor Force Participation Rate. This is the percentage of adults 16 and over that are in the workforce.

I noticed something that I haven't heard others point out.

Take a look at the rate and walk down each column (each month) since
January of 2009 when SCOAMF was first inaugurated.

Did you notice it?

Adjusted for seasonality, the labor force participation 
rate (LFR) has never increased -- not once -- under Obama!
Normalized by month, the LFR has been on a non-stop ride to
progressive Utopia (i.e., full unemployment).

This is a stunning repudiation of the Obama economic agenda. Stunning.

Mind you, this is the Obama administration's own set of statistics.
Having confirmed that the White House routinely publishes
fake economic statistics (e.g., "Census ‘faked’ 2012 election jobs report"),
the true data may be even worse.

And what is this, the fourth or fifth annual Summer of Recovery©®™?

Author Brad Thor Says This Is the ‘Biggest Question’ Not Being Asked About the Bergdahl Exchange | TheBlaze.com

Author Brad Thor Says This Is the ‘Biggest Question’ Not Being Asked About the Bergdahl Exchange | TheBlaze.com:
"Number one bestselling author Brad Thor appeared on TheBlaze TV’s Dana Friday to discuss what he believes is the “biggest question” the mainstream media is not asking about the recent trade of five senior Taliban leaders from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan for nearly five years."

Anonymous Cowards @NYTimes Launch Sneak Attack Against #Bergdahl Vets

Anonymous Cowards @NYTimes Launch Sneak Attack Against #Bergdahl Vets | Progressives Today: "New York Times writers have abandoned, or deserted, their byline in order to launch an assault against the brave American soldiers.
The soldiers in question dared to voice their anger at the Left’s characterization of Bowe Bergdahl as anything other than a traitor at best who deserted his post and caused many American deaths.

In an effort to teach people about how to treat troops like Bergdahl with decency and respect, the New York Times launched an anonymous smear against Bergdahl’s fellow troops as partisan liars who’re just interested in hurting Commander-in-Chief, Barack Obama.

This duck-and-cover response is the result of the outrageous demonization of Bergdahl in the absence of actual facts. Republican operatives have arranged for soldiers in his unit to tell reporters that he was a deserter who cost the lives of several soldiers searching for him. In fact, a review of casualty reports by Charlie Savage and Andrew Lehren of The New York Times showed there is no clear link between any military deaths and the search. [more…]

No wonder the New York Times writers defected from their bylines. No self respecting writer could possibly attach their name to such hatred and expect to work outside of the progressive Journo-list bubble ever again.

Instead, it was simply credited to the entire NYT Editorial Board.

Let’s politely reach out to these members of the NYT Editorial Board and ask them if they’re brave enough to take ownership of this attack on our troops who DID NOT abandon their posts, leading to the death and dismemberment of their fellow Americans.

After the "grand bargain". Spendin' like trailer trash who just won the lottery----A look at the 6 options for rebuilding the I-375 expressway in Detroit

A look at the 6 options for rebuilding the I-375 expressway in Detroit | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "Beginning today, the public gets its first look at six options for rebuilding the I-375 expressway in Detroit — a once-in-50-years opportunity to redefine a key entry to the heart of downtown and east riverfront.
The options range from rebuilding it as it is now to replacing it with surface streets with several visions in between that mix and match elements.
The prices range from $40 million to $80 million.
The choice is crucial because the I-375 debate touches so many aspects of downtown’s redevelopment — from access to the east riverfront and major downtown sporting and cultural events to parking for the growing number of downtown workers.
Whatever option is chosen is bound to produce controversy.
Many downtown employers and suburban commuters want to keep their high-speed freeway access into downtown, but city planners and environmentalists may prefer to lessen the city’s dependence on motor vehicles by emphasizing public transit and fewer freeways."

Krauthammer: Bergdahl Still In Hospital Suggests 'Witness Tampering' By Obama Officials

Krauthammer: Bergdahl Still In Hospital Suggests 'Witness Tampering' By Obama Officials | RedFlagNews.com:
"The question I have is, what's going on in the hospital where he is in Germany? 
They obviously want to to give him some privacy.
We are getting infinitely less information of out of our own government about his actual health condition, which is the issue they're it leaning on, than we are getting from the Taliban, which is rather interesting from an administration who prides itself on being open and honest and transparent it is.
If it goes on any longer, I think we have to imagine perhaps there might be some witness tampering happening."

More Startling Information Revealed About The VA Scandal…This Is Worse Than We Thought

More Startling Information Revealed About The VA Scandal…This Is Worse Than We Thought:
"According to Acting Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan Gibson, the number of veterans who potentially died as a result of long delays at VA facilities in Phoenix is more than twice as many as reported last month.
Of the approximately 1,700 veterans VA Inspector General Richard Griffin reported were in danger of being “lost or forgotten” within the department’s bureaucracy and systematic delays, 17 were said to have died as a result. Gibson recently appeared in Phoenix – the epicenter of the VA scandal – for the first time in his current capacity, where he announced another 18 veterans died after their names were scrubbed from waiting list records."

Are heavy trucks getting a free pass in road funding debate?

Are heavy trucks getting a free pass in road funding debate? | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
The House action followed a Free Press report in August that documented how Michigan routinely issues permits to trucks that far exceed Michigan’s already highest-in-the-nation gross weight limit of 164,000 pounds — but charges only $50 for each permit. 
That’s far less than what neighboring states charge for overweight permits. 
The Free Press also reported that Michigan’s fines for overweight trucks haven’t gone up since 1988.
....“Those that put the most stress on the roads have to pay their fair share,” Lane said. Doubling the overweight permits fees may sound like a big step, she said, but not when the overweight truck might weigh 1 million pounds or more and the permit fee is only going from $50 to $100.

9 Weird and Fascinating Things Found At the Vatican

9 Weird and Fascinating Things Found At the Vatican (Vatican, strange things) - ODDEE:

"Vatican City is home to infinite mysteries and conspiracy theories. Despite all the rumors, there are a few well-known and really strange things found at the Vatican. Here's is a list of the top 10."

The unions HATE this. "Competition......"------Walmart's Savings Catcher

Walmart's Savings Catcher:
"We compare advertised prices.
You save.
Savings Catcher compares advertised prices so you can save time and money.
Just enter your receipt number and if we find a lower advertised price, we’ll give you the difference."

Terrorist Commander Freed by Obama Vows to Kill More Americans

Terrorist Commander Freed by Obama Vows to Kill More Americans:
"Obama himself, when asked if it was possible for the terrorists he released to return to the battlefield, responded, “Absolutely.”
Judge Andrew Napolitano told Tim Constantine this week on TPNN’s Capitol Hill Show,  that Obama’s release of the five terrorist leaders represented “providing material assistance to a terrorist organization,” and is “an impeachable offense.”

Pot for Pets: Companies Make Hemp-Laced Meds for Fidos

Pot for Pets: Companies Make Hemp-Laced Meds for Fidos - NBC News.com:
Marijuana is going to the dogs, but it's not your parents' Woodstock weed.

Georgia, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is a medical marijuana patient. Kelly Conway, Georgia's owner, takes some heat when she tells friends about the unorthodox treatment.

"People will say they can't believe I'm letting her get high, but she's not getting high," Conway said.

No, Georgia is not ingesting the same kind of pot that Snoop Dogg smokes. (Or New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd eats.) Georgia, along with a growing number of pets, eats hemp-based capsules that contain only trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol — or THC — the psychoactive ingredient that provides the cannabis high.

Consumers Now Paying 'Living Wage' Fee in City With $15 Minimum Wage

Consumers Now Paying 'Living Wage' Fee in City With $15 Minimum Wage:

"In the city of SeaTac, Wash., where the minimum wage is now $15 an hour, one business is charging customers a “living wage” surcharge.

An airport parking service, Masterpark, “is charging customers an additional 99 cents per parking day,” reported Northwest Watchdog.

Near SeaTac, Seattle also is hiking its minimum wage.

On Monday, the city council voted unanimously to raise the minimum wage over several years until it reaches $15 an hour.

In an Associated Press interview afterward, City Council member Kshama Sawant, a self-described socialist, noted that “$15 in Seattle is just the beginning.”"

NOAA shows ‘the pause’ in the U.S. surface temperature record over nearly a decade

NOAA shows ‘the pause’ in the U.S. surface temperature record over nearly a decade | Watts Up With That?:
"Not only is there a pause in the posited temperature rise from man-made global warming, but a clearly evident slight cooling trend in the U.S. Average Temperature over nearly the last decade:"

There's an Intelligence Crisis at the White House

There's an Intelligence Crisis at the White House:
"For years, word has circulated in Washington that the president frequently refuses to take intelligence briefings or chooses to ignore the advice offered in those meetings by intelligence officers."

Obama: ‘Absolutely No Apologies’ for Bergdahl Prisoner Swap | TheBlaze.com

Obama: ‘Absolutely No Apologies’ for Bergdahl Prisoner Swap | TheBlaze.com:
"While making no reference to accusations that Bergdahl was a deserter, the president said, “we don’t condition whether or not we make the effort to try to get them back.”
Obama last year signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which requires the president to give Congress 30 days’ notice before releasing terror detainee from Guantanamo Bay. That didn’t happen with the Bergdahl swap, which the White House termed an “oversight.”







He told us what he was going to do.

More Smart Cars Tipped in Overnight Pranks in San Francisco's Twin Peaks, Cole Valley

More Smart Cars Tipped in Overnight Pranks in San Francisco's Twin Peaks, Cole Valley | NBC Bay Area
These incident follow a series of tippings reported about two months ago.
Three Smart cars were tipped early one morning in April within a 10-block radius near Bernal Heights.
The prank is considered felony vandalism, according to police.

Nancy Pelosi: Obama Is The Most Non-Partisan President Ever

Nancy Pelosi: Obama Is The Most Non-Partisan President Ever | The Federalist Papers:
Nancy Pelosi either consumes very powerful mind altering drugs on a daily basis, or she deliberately lies…

Via the Washington Times:
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that President Obama is the least partisan president she has worked with during her extensive time in Washington, and said the problem lies with the GOP.

“This is as non-partisan a president as I’ve ever served with,” the California Democrat said at her weekly press briefing.

She was asked whether she believes Mr. Obama would be able to work with Republicans if they were able to take control of the Senate and hold the House this November.

She said when Democrats held both chambers under President George W. Bush in 2007-2008 she and her troops were able to work with him on everything from the Wall Street bailout to immigration to energy.

History for June 8

History for June 8 - On-This-Day.com: 

Birth anniversaries of Francis Crick (1916-2004) and Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959).

 

Happy Birthday! Scott Adams, Barbara Bush,  James Darren

1783 - One of the most violent volcanic eruptions of recorded history began when the Laki volcano in southern Iceland spewed lava, ash, and acid rain for the next eight months. The eruption brought famine which took the lives of 100,000 and its climatic and atmospheric effects were felt worldwide.


1869 - Ives W. McGaffey received a U.S. patent for the suction vacuum cleaner. 


1872 - The penny postcard was authorized by the U.S. Congress. 


1947 - "Lassie" debuted on ABC radio. It was a 15-minute show. 



1987 - Fawn Hill began testifying in the Iran-Contra hearings. She said that she had helped to shred some documents. 


1988 - The judge in the Iran-Contra conspiracy case ruled that Oliver North, John Poindexter, Richard Secord and Albert Hakim had to be tried separately. 


1995 - U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was rescued by U.S. Marines after surviving alone in Bosnia after his F-16 fighter was shot down on June 2. 


1996 - China set off an underground nuclear test blast. 


1998 - The National Rifle Association elected Charlton Heston to be its president. 


1998 - The space shuttle Discovery pulled away from Mir, ending America's three-year partnership with Russia. 

Special Forces Member Noticed Something in the Bergdahl Release Video That You Probably Missed | TheBlaze.com

Special Forces Member Noticed Something in the Bergdahl Release Video That You Probably Missed | TheBlaze.com:
"Most Americans who watched the video purporting to show the moment Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was released into U.S. custody were likely primarily interested in seeing what Bergdahl looked like after nearly five years in Taliban captivity."

Oklahoma Makes Huge Decision on Common Core | TheBlaze.com

Oklahoma Makes Huge Decision on Common Core | TheBlaze.com:
"Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill to repeal Common Core standards in the state on Thursday, saying Oklahomans are “capable of developing our own academic standards that will be better than Common Core.”
The state is now clear to formulate new English and math standards specifically tailored for Oklahoma students."