Hurricane Alex Spaghetti Models, Satellite Loops and Discussion June 30, 2010

Sometimes, we react too weakly to the prospects of a hurricane.  But, since the damage wrought by Wilma, Charlie, Ivan, Gustav, Ike and Katrina over the past few years it seems that the pendulum has swung the other way.  I believe that it is better to be very prepared so an over reaction would be [...]

Custer Made Last Stand without Long Hair or title of General June 25, 2010

On this Date in History:  In 1875, the Native American nations in the western United States were in the process of being rounded up and forced onto reservations.  Needless to say, for people used to roaming the plains, this was not too well received.  So, a group of Sioux and Cheyenne Indians left their reservations in [...]

Beyond BP Oil Spill: Water pollution problematic 41 yrs after river caught fire June 22, 2010

On this date in history: In 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland was a mess. All sorts of stuff spilling into the river made it a muck of sewage and chemicals. It was yuckadoo. It was so bad that on this date in 1969, the Cuhahoga River caught fire. It’s a great example of what [...]

The Great Seal of the United States Came About Through Great Effort June 20, 2010

On This Date in History:   When an American politician isn’t sure what to do or does not want to make a decision, he tends to set up a committee.  That way, if its a good idea, he can take credit and if it doesn’t work out so well, then he can just say he was [...]

Statue of Liberty Arrived In Pieces Before Taking the Pedestal June 19, 2010

On This Date in History:    On America’s centennial in 1876, the French promised to give to the United States a great statue in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Part of the deal was that the Americans would be responsible for the base and the French would take [...]

Hurricane of Providence Saved Washington DC and perhaps the Nation June 18, 2010

The war of 1812 began on this date in history when Congress declared war on Great Britain and President James Madison signed the measure into law. Why we call it the War of 1812 is lost on me because it wasn’t over until Christmas of 1814 and the biggest victory for the United States occurred after [...]

How Would the NRA or Gun-Control Advocates View This Firearm? June 17, 2010

On This Date In History: American ingenuity knows no bounds…which means sometimes it can go out of bounds. In this case, we will go back to the time of the American Civil War.  When the nation is at war, it’s not unusual for new weapons related to violence to come about.  Quite often, the new inventions [...]

Tenskwatawa Was Help and Hinderance to His Brother Tecumseh June 16, 2010

On This Date In History:  In the late 18th Century, there was a young, dissolute Shawnee warrior whom we might call a wayward youth today.  His name was Laulewasika and he was prone to drunken brawls.  In fact, he lost an eye in one fight.  One day, he quietly lit his pipe and he fell over.  [...]

America and Britain In Pig War Standoff June 15, 2010

On This Date in History:  Let’s see. We have had many wars in American History: American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Pig War.  The Pig War?   After the conclusion of the War of 1812 in late 1814 and after the Battle [...]

Donald Trump is Older Than Congressional Recognition of Flag Day June 14, 2010

On This Date in History: Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777 when Congress adopted officially the stars and stripes. The colonial army had the Grand Union flag, supposedly created by Betsy Ross. Now, historians have not been able to prove the legend…BUT…they have not been able to disprove it either…so who knows. I say stick [...]