The woman behind the F/A–18 jet’s Bitchin’ Betty alert system retires (VIDEO).

The woman behind the F/A–18 jet’s Bitchin’ Betty alert system retires (VIDEO).
The Siri of military jets is retiring.

In this video, Boeing bids a fond farewell to a voice that F/A–18 Super Hornet fighter pilots know well, a voice that’s very likely saved more than a few of their lives.
She’s known as “Bitchin’ Betty,” and she was the faceless voice of the F/A–18—until now.
Kind of like Siri, but for fighter jets.
Her real name is Leslie Shook. 
For 20 years, Shook’s voice has greeted F/A–18 pilots when they power up their craft, and more critically, it’s her urgent voice that calls their attention to things on the verge of going horribly wrong inside and out of the cockpit. 
Hence the “Bitchin’.” 
Shook doesn’t mind the nickname, and talks in the video of a friend introducing her to an “air crew," or flyer, who felt indebted to Betty for her lifesaving “roll right, roll right!”
She understandably tears up recalling the story..."
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5 Quick Facts About the Gender Pay Gap

5 Quick Facts About the Gender Pay Gap - Hit & Run : Reason.com
In America and the U.K., the "gender pay gap"—the space that separates average male-worker wages from average female-worker wages—has been picking up steam as an important political topic, especially as elections near.
In the process, a lot of misinformation is also gaining traction.
Yet rigorous research on the gender pay gap paints quite a different picture than the political spin on it does.
As evidence, see this recent paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research... looked at gender pay gap stats dating back to the 1950s and stretching through 2010.
...In 1980, American women's average hourly earnings were about 63 percent of men's, but by 1989, women were earning 73 percent of what men did. But since the 1980s, the gap has closed much less quickly.
In 2010, women were making 79 percent of men's overall wages.
In 2014, full-time female workers earned about 79 percent of what men did on an annual basis and about 83 percent when wages were measured weekly.

• Wage-gap narrowing wasn't tied to government policies. 

In a section on the impact of government policies on the gender pay gap, Blau and Kahn explore whether "the time path of the increase in women's relative earnings appears compatible with an effect of [federal] laws and regulations."
In short: not really..."
Read on.

Hillary: Illegals Should Be Able To Sign Up On Obamacare Exchanges, I Want 'More Options' For Them to Get Healthcare - Breitbart

Hillary: Illegals Should Be Able To Sign Up On Obamacare Exchanges, I Want 'More Options' For Them to Get Healthcare - Breitbart:

 "Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that she supports allowing illegal immigrants to buy insurance off the exchanges set up under Obamacare, and addressed the issue of subsidies by saying this would need to “be worked out in comprehensive immigration reform. And what I do want to see, is that we have more options for undocumented people to be able to get the healthcare they need” on Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Final 5 Candidates.”

60 American Law Profs Condemn Anonymous Student For Posting 'All Lives Matter' On Prof's Door

TaxProf Blog:
"Campus Reform, American Univ. Profs: Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ Is ‘White Supremacy’:
Dozens of professors from American University’s Washington College of Law (WCL) openly condemned an unknown student as a white supremacist for posting a sign with the catchphrase “All Lives Matter” on a faculty member’s door.
“The ‘All Lives Matter’ sign might seem to be a benign message with no ill intent, but it has become a rallying cry for many who espouse ideas of white supremacy and overt racism, as well as those who do not believe the laws should equally protect those who have a different skin color or religion,” the professors wrote in a statement to the WCL community. ..
The handwritten sign was allegedly posted on the door of a faculty member’s office by a student who has not been identified.
The professors, however, think the student clearly intended to promote a racist message. ...
Nearly 60 professors signed on to the letter."

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History for March 24

History for March 24 - On-This-Day.com
Harry Houdini 1874 - Magician, escape artist, Norman Fell (Norman Noah Feld) 1924 - Actor, Steve McQueen 1930 - Actor


R. Lee Ermey 1944 - Actor, Kelly LeBrock 1960 - Actress ("Wierd Science"), Peyton Manning 1976 - Football player


1765 - Britain passed the Quartering Act that required the American colonies to house 10,000 British troops in public and private buildings.


1882 - In Berlin, German scientist Robert Koch announced the discovery of the tuberculosis germ (bacillus).


1906 - In Mexico, the Tehuantepec Istmian Railroad opened as a rival to the Panama Canal.



1906 - The "Census of the British Empire" revealed that England ruled 1/5 of the world.






1947 - The U.S. Congress proposed the limitation of the presidency to two terms.


1955 - The first oil drill seagoing rig was put into service.


1980 - "Nightline" with Ted Koppel premiered.


1985 - Thousands demonstrated in Madrid against the NATO presence in Spain.

LIBERTY REVIEW

LIBERTY REVIEW:

Spiral Death Spin

By Tammy Derouin

The administration wants civil unrest and the most uninformed among us are bound and determined to deliver it right to his door step.  They are clueless to the fact that they are being used to destroy the very country that acknowledges their God given rights.  They demand that their voices be heard but they will do everything in their power to silence anyone who dares to disagree with them.  This is liberal hypocrisy at its best.

The executive and his administration have worked tirelessly to divide our nation.  They never waste an opportunity to undermine or chip away at our freedoms and liberties.  Their foot soldiers are being used to deny others their God given rights.  Can you imagine the outcry if conservatives were attempting to silence liberals?  It would be a much different story.

Our rights are not a one party benefit.  This is precisely why our founding fathers created a governing system of laws, not men.  They understood that everyone is entitled to their opinions and beliefs.  Having an opinion or in many cases, facts, which differ from the ruling party is proving to be very dangerous.  Everyone has the right to speak freely and to assemble but not when it interferes with the rights of others.  We know the liberal Left would not tolerate the same malicious treatment.

Today many liberals feel safe while trampling on the rights of others.  After all, the administration turns a blind eye to their unruly behavior. They cannot see they are destroying themselves in the process. If they think they are being ignored or not being heard now, wait until their party turns on them.  They will scream foul when their rights are infringed upon.  But, will there be any rights left to claim?     

The Left demands tolerance, yet they will not tolerate anyone who disagrees with their agenda of destruction.  Our society is in a spiral death spin......

http://www.libertyreview76.blogspot.com/2016/03/spiral-death-spin-by-tammy-derouin.html

Glenn Beck’s Fiery Response to Terrorist Attacks in Brussels: ‘This Is Traditional Islam’ | Video | TheBlaze.com

Glenn Beck’s Fiery Response to Terrorist Attacks in Brussels: ‘This Is Traditional Islam’ | Video | TheBlaze.com:

"In the wake of the deadly attacks in Brussels that left at least 34 dead and nearly 200 injured, radio host Glenn Beck claimed that the Islamic State is not, in fact, “radical Islam.”

Instead, the conservative firebrand argued that the attacks being carried out in the name of Islam are actually “traditional Islam” and that it is people like Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a conservative Muslim-American who advocates the separation of mosque and state and opposes “political Islam,” who are truly “radical.”

This is gonna hurt...big time-----Price of neglect: Michigan must spend billions on water, sewer fixes

Price of neglect: Michigan must spend billions on water, sewer fixes - Crain's Detroit Business: "Much of Michigan’s water and sewer infrastructure has been neglected for years, threatening public health and in desperate need of repair, an undertaking that experts say could cost $17.5 billion over the next two decades. 
That price tag doesn’t include the cost of replacing lead service pipes across the state, a peril exposed by the ongoing water crisis in Flint.
How shaky is Michigan’s overall water infrastructure?
Consider our faltering network of sewers.
In 2013 and 2014, nearly 25 billion gallons of partially treated and untreated storm and sanitary sewage flowed into Michigan’s waterways.
How much is that?
One billion gallons is enough to fill more than 1,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
In its most recent report card, released in 2009, ASCE gave Michigan a D+ for its storm water sewers and a C for those that carry waste water.
Even worse, the report card gave the state’s drinking water system a D.
“A significant portion of the state’s primary (water) distribution system is nearing 100 years old,” the report said, adding, “Much of the delivery system, including piping, valves and hydrants, are reaching the end of their anticipated design life, and routine replacement has been postponed for too long....”"

Michigan Schools Let Students Pick Gender | The Daily Caller

Michigan Schools Let Students Pick Gender | The Daily Caller:

"In fact, the guidance seems to intentionally cut parents out of the process.

The guidance states: “School staff should address students by their chosen name and pronouns that correspond to their gender identity, regardless of whether there has been a legal name change.”

Students can even ask to have their chosen name and gender “included in the district’s information management systems, in addition to the student’s legal name.”

But what about when school staff members are speaking with parents about their son or daughter?"

But, but, but taxes are up, up, up!-----Report: Michigan city revenues lone in nation to fall from 2002 to 2012

Report: Michigan city revenues lone in nation to fall from 2002 to 2012 - Crain's Detroit Business: "LANSING — An advocacy group says Michigan is the only state in the nation to see an overall revenue drop for cities, townships and counties from 2002 to 2012.
The Michigan Municipal League said Monday that the state cut revenue sharing with cities, townships, villages and counties by $7.5 billion during that timeframe.
The group advocates for more state money for local governments. Cities use that money to pay for things like fire and police departments, local roads, libraries and city hall expenses.
The group used U.S. Census Bureau data to show that Michigan cities saw an 8 percent drop in revenues that the group said is tied to state laws.
Senate Fiscal Agency economist David Zinn said he couldn't confirm or deny the group's claims, but called them "believable.""

The end of (American) civilization----…And Now the U.S. Ranks Dead Last in Problem-Solving Tech-Skills

…And Now the U.S. Ranks Dead Last in Problem-Solving Tech-Skills | Intellectual Takeout:

• "Yesterday we learned that the U.S. is failing when it comes to literacy, and how that has a direct effect on our elections.
• Today we learn that Americans are also failing in what many might consider one of our best skills: digital technology. 

From The Wall Street Journal:
“A new report [from the National Center for Education Statistics] finds U.S. workers rank dead last among 18 industrial countries when it comes to ‘problem solving in technology-rich environments,’ or using digital technology to evaluate information and perform practical tasks.
The consequences of that emerging competitive disadvantage is energizing the volatile undercurrent of this year’s presidential race, some observers say.
If the problem-solving deficit is bad, the reasons for it may be worse, said Stephen Provasnik, the U.S. technical adviser for the International Assessment for Adult Competency: flagging literacy and numeracy skills, which are the fundamental tools needed to score well on the survey.”
In other words, Americans are whizzes at posting selfies, snap-chats, and other simple messages on social media, but when it comes to actually sitting down and analyzing and applying the things they read, forget it.

Lunch video-----WWII Pilot Tells A Story That'll Make You Feel Like A Pansy

WWII Pilot Tells A Story That'll Make You Feel Like A Pansy - World War Wings:
"This Man Can Definitely Deliver A Story, That’s For Sure
Meet Flight Lieutenant Bill Green, a pilot for the Royal Air Force during World War II.
He tells us about his first time in the cockpit of a Hurricane after only a few hours of classroom training.
As it turns out, it didn’t go so well for him, but he still remembers it fondly by the excitement in his voice!
I pulled my stick back, did the loop…and blacked out with the G. When I came around, from the blackout, the instruments were going round and round…I was upside-down, hanging on the straps, and I put my stick over to correct it and went into a spin. The buzz was the Hurricanes and Spitfires can’t get out of a spin…-Bill Green, RAF pilot.
After this incident flying for the first time, Bill Green was put into the No. 501 Squadron and had to fly to aid in the Battle of Britain!
Having only seven hours of experience flying in a Hurricane, it took only four days for his Hurricane to get so damaged in battle that he had to glide to safety as his engine was shot.
Five days after that, he was shot down again, this time having to bail out of the plane.
To top it off, his parachute failed and he almost died, but lucky his canopy fully opened only seconds from death.
Listening to this man’s story is truly inspirational as his life experience at 21 was nothing like most of ours!"

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Illegal Immigrants Allegedly Drag Woman From Boyfriend to Rape Her — Then the Boyfriend Took Them All On | TheBlaze.com

Illegal Immigrants Allegedly Drag Woman From Boyfriend to Rape Her — Then the Boyfriend Took Them All On | TheBlaze.com:

"A Massachusetts man and his girlfriend are happy to be alive after allegedly being ambushed by a group of four illegal immigrants during an evening walk last week.

The incident reportedly began after a man approached the couple and offered them beer. Moments later, three more men showed up and it became clear that they were in immediate danger.

One of the men reportedly took out a condom and gestured at the woman as another allegedly grabbed her by the hood of her sweatshirt and began dragging her away, while the largest man out of the group detained her boyfriend, according to police."

Why don't they just "tap a tax zone"? (see post below)----- Michigan Senate negotiators reach deal on DPS aid

Michigan Senate negotiators reach deal on DPS aid: "
LANSING – Leaders of the Michigan Senate are hoping to hold a vote on a $700 million-plus plan to divide Detroit’s ailing school district in two and launch a new district with better schools.
...the House last week approved a $50 million stopgap measure to pay teachers the rest of this academic year.
The Senate plan would allocate roughly $500 million to address debt and $200 million to start a new district.
It calls for splitting the 46,000-student DPS into a new district focused on educating kids and an old district that would exist only to pay off the district’s debt..."

What could possibly go wrong?-----New program will send Detroit high school grads to college for free

New program will send Detroit high school grads to college for free - Crain's Detroit Business: "Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday afternoon that the city will tap a tax zone to capture money that will send more students to college tuition-free for two years.

...Under the program, Detroit high school graduates can attend one of five community colleges to earn a two-year degree.
The only requirements are that students must live in Detroit and have spent their last two years in any Detroit high school — public, private or charter — and graduated...."

Sharia in Denmark

Sharia in Denmark:

• Documentary filmmakers in Denmark conducted an undercover investigation, with hidden cameras, into claims that imams are working towards keeping parallel societies for Muslims within Denmark.
• Abu Bilal, imam of the Grimhøj mosque, told Fatma that her husband is entitled to take another wife. Fatma is not allowed to deny her husband his "sexual rights," even when he is violent.
• The imam of the Hamad Bin Khalifa mosque gave Fatma the same answers she had received in all the other mosques: She must not take a job without her husband's permission, and even if her husband continues to beat her, she must not contact the police.
• Umm Abdullah told Fatma that she should only meet with Danish people in order to tell them about Islam. This is necessary, she said, to save the Danes from hell, and the only reason Muslims should interact with Danes.

The issue of parallel Muslim societies has sparked renewed debate in Denmark after a three-part television documentary, "The Mosques Behind the Veil" was aired at the beginning of March on Danish TV2.
The documentary consists of an undercover investigation into claims that Muslim imams are working towards keeping parallel societies for Muslims within Denmark..."

See What Happens Just Moments After ’60 Minutes Australia’ Crew Arrives in Predominantly Immigrant District of Stockholm | Video | TheBlaze.com

See What Happens Just Moments After ’60 Minutes Australia’ Crew Arrives in Predominantly Immigrant District of Stockholm | Video | TheBlaze.com:

"Three weeks after being attacked while filming in a migrant-heavy district of Sweden’s capital, “60 Minutes Australia” has finally aired the footage of the attack.

The crew, upon arriving to the Rinkeby district of Stockholm on March 1, was immediately confronted and attacked by migrants. The area is also known as “Little Mogadishu,” a reference to the high number Somali migrants who live in the area.

According to footage, the crew’s tumultuous day began as a car filled with migrants approached the crew. When the discussion between the crew and the migrants began to get tense, one of the crew’s cameramen was deliberately run over as the car sped off."

Not As Many Americans Saving For Retirement, Study Finds

Not As Many Americans Saving For Retirement, Study Finds « CBS Los Angeles:
"Sailing off into the sunset may just be a dream for many who still need to work to save.
“If you can start to save in your 20s, that’s fantastic,” said Karen Sarten of Beacon Pointe Advisors.
But the reality is one in three people, according to the report from GOBankingRates, haven’t saved a dime for retirement and that’s looking at across the age spectrum.
The study by the website surveyed about 1,500 people, about half of whom have put away less than $10,000..."

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History for March 23

History for March 23 - On-This-Day.com:
Joan Crawford 1905 - Actress (Mildred Pierce, The Unknown), Born: Lucille Fay LeSueur, Akira Kurosawa 1910 - Japanese film director, producer, screenwriter (Sugata Sanshiro, Madadayo), Wernher Von Braun ((Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun)) 1912 - Rocket scientist, generally regarded as the father of the United States space program


Craig Breedlove 1937 - First to reach 400 mi/h, 500 mi/h and 600 mi/h using turbojet-powered vehicles, Richard Grieco 1965 - Actor, Keri Russell 1976 - Actress ("Felicity," "The Americans")


1775 - American revolutionary Patrick Henry declared, "give me liberty, or give me death!"

1839 - The first recorded printed use of "OK" [oll korrect] occurred in Boston's Morning Post.


1857 - Elisha Otis installed the first modern passenger elevator in a public building. It was at the corner of Broome Street and Broadway in New York City.


1912 - The Dixie Cup was invented.


1919 - Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy.


1933 - The German Reichstag adopted the Enabling Act. The act effectively granted Adolf Hitler dictatorial legislative powers.


1942 - During World War II, the U.S. government began evacuating Japanese-Americans from West Coast homes to detention centers.


1965 - America's first two-person space flight took off from Cape Kennedy with astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young aboard. The craft was the Gemini 3.

Police Release First Photo of Suspected Brussels Airport Bombers— Sources Say Their Hands Could Hold Big Indicator | TheBlaze.com

Police Release First Photo of Suspected Brussels Airport Bombers— Sources Say Their Hands Could Hold Big Indicator | TheBlaze.com:

 "The bombing at the Brussels airport was one of two coordinated attacks, the other being on one of the city’s metro stations. At least 31 people were killed dozens more were injured as a European capital was again locked down amid heightened security threats.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attacks."

Reporter Says There Was a ‘Collective Gasp’ in Press Room When Obama ‘Paused’ for Photo in Front of This Famous Sculpture in Cuba | Video | TheBlaze.com

Reporter Says There Was a ‘Collective Gasp’ in Press Room When Obama ‘Paused’ for Photo in Front of This Famous Sculpture in Cuba | Video | TheBlaze.com:

"HAVANA (TheBlaze/AP) — Brushing off decades of distrust, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands Monday in Havana’s Palace of the Revolution, a remarkable moment for two countries working to put the bitterness of their Cold War-era enmity behind them.

As if the historic meeting didn’t anger his critics enough, Obama also posed for a photo op in front of a massive sculpture of notorious revolutionary Che Guevara."