Butlers (Indeed)

Haven't you ever wanted to say, "Butler!" and actually have a real butler come to you? Well I have. Butler's seem to be in a high class though. Higher than the people they serve. Have you ever noticed that? Butlers are like ninjas. They come from a special academy. Yeah that's right, academy. School is not an appropriate word. In fact, it is the International Butler Academy. Ooh! Hoy Peloi! Some even wear Ascot Ties. Ascot Ties! Ascot Ties! That's fancy with a ph! (Phancy) Indeed! They get to say words like indeed, affirmative, and kumquats! The official (accent on the "a") mission (accent on the "o") statement of the International Butler Academy is:

Our mission is to promote the butling and the private service profession by
training dedicated individuals in becoming professionals in the art of
butling and house management. The International Butler Academy provides its
graduates with the best possible qualifications for entering the private service
profession. We offer you superb training, enabling you an introduction
into a career which should last a lifetime. Our graduates can be
employed by employers anywhere in the world.

What a bunch of stuck up people! Indeed! Henceforth! Fish and Chips! (a.k.a. Crisps).

Now what else make these Butlers so fancy? Well lets look at what they wear! They wear Ascot Ties, Tuxedos, Shoes, Racing/Riding/Slapping Gloves, and most importantly pants. The nerve.

But I'd love to have a Butler. Maybe even more than one. My first Butler would be my name butler. He'd walk into the room where I am and say, "Butler reporting for butler duties, Sir." And that would be all. I might have a food butler, snack butler, chips butler (a special gift it is to handle chips), a shoe-throwing butler (throws the shoe), a shoe-catching butler, a dinner butler, and a supper butler. I'd get my own water.

The Daumenator has called for his butler

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, and has been growing strong ever since. Here’s a look back at our Earth Day roots.

20 Million: Number of people who celebrated the first Earth Day

200 Million: Number of people who celebrated Earth Day in 1990

500 Million: Number of people who celebrated Earth Day in 2000

175: Number of countries worldwide that celebrate a designated Earth Day

4,390,000: Number of Google hits for Earth Day

37,100,000: Number of Google hits for Green Day

On many school calendars, it is the third most activity-inspiring holiday, after Christmas and Halloween.

Earth Day was founded by a senator of Wisconsin and the day is credited for creating the environmentalism movement.

April 22 is the first official day of Spring in the Northern hemisphere and of Fall in the Southern hemisphere and was chosen to be Earth Day for this reason.

A highlight of the annual Earth Day ceremony at the United Nations is the ringing of the Peace Bell that was given to the UN by Japan. It is made from coins given by school children to further peace on our planet.

The department's 15th annual Earth Day celebration will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Missouri State Capitol south lawn.

The Department of Natural Resources sponsors and hosts the event at the Capitol each year.

Activities include information booths, games and displays about the environment. Many other state and federal agencies participate through educational displays and exhibits.

Activities for the event are tailored to fifth-graders, but all ages are welcome.

The department’s Earth Day celebration is targeted towards students but the event is also open to the general public.

Approximately 10 other state and federal agencies are expected to participate.

2009 registrations are ongoing.

Sources:
http://www.plentymag.com/features/2008/04/by_the_numbers.php
http://www.parents.com/fun/parties/special-occasions/fun-facts-about-earth-day/

http://www.yumsugar.com/219708

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/earthday/facts.htm

On a side note: According to my crazy calender, April 22 is also Admministraative Proofesionals Day. All I can say about this is, "How lame!" Who wants to celebrate having administrative professionals in our lives? It's like saying, "Thank yoou for putting up so much red tape for us to go through every daain our lives. We just love thse restrictions!" Also, they had to put on the same day as another holiday? Couldn't they have moved it to April 21 where nothing was going on? Going green is better than Administrators going black and white! And last time I checked, There are lot better holidays than A.P. Day. Like on August 31, it's National Trail Mix Day. And on January 13, it's International Skeptics Day. Beat that Administrative Professionals.

There also are two other holidays on April 22. They are Girl Scout Leader Day and National Jelly Bean Day. Still much better than Administrative Professionals (a.k.a. "Secretaries").

The Daumenator has spoken

Dyngus Day

What the cheese is Dyngus Day? I know but you all probably don't know.

Historically a Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the
end of the often restrictive observance of lent and the joy of Easter. Over
the decades, Dyngus Day has become a wonderful holiday to celebrate
Polish-American culture, heritage and traditions.

How fascinating! Here is some more information:

There are many stories that attempt to explain the origins of the day. Many
Polish customs date back to pre-Christian practices of our Slavic ancestors. The
custom of pouring water is an ancient spring rite of cleansing, purification,
and fertility. The same is true of the complimentary practice of switching with
pussy willow branches. Since 966 A.D., Dyngus Day has been associated with
the baptism of Prince Mieszko I. Tradition states that Prince Mieszko I along
with his court were baptized on Easter Monday. Thus, Dyngus Day and its rites of
sprinkling with water have become a folk celebration in thanksgiving for the
fact that the first king of Poland was baptized into Christianity, bringing
Catholicism to Poland. In more modern times, the tradition continued when farm
boys in Poland wanted to attract notice from the girls of their choice. It was
custom to throw water and hit the girls on their legs with twigs or
pussywillows. Cologne was used instead of water by the more gallant
lads. The ladies would reciprocate by throwing dishes & crockery and
Tuesday was their day of revenge, imitating the same tactics.

WHERE IS DYNGUS DAY CELEBRATED? Buffalo, New York is officially the
Dyngus Capital of America with the largest concentration of festival locations
and live polka music. Smaller festivals can be found in community
with sizable Polish-America populations such as South Bend, Indiana,
Chicago, Illinois, Elizabeth, New Jersey, Bristol, Connecticut
and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Celebrations in South Bend kick off political
campaign season in the City.

HOW TO CELEBRATE DYNGUS DAY? As the popular polka anthem explains,
“Everybody’s Polish On Dyngus Day!” Many parties begin during the mid-morning on
the Monday after Easter with a large buffet of traditional Easter foods
(kielbasa, ham, fresh breads, eggs). It is common to hear polka music on Dyngus
Day with the mandatory dancing of at least one polka. Many parties continue well
into daylight on Tuesday. (A tip to the first time Dyngus participant….take
Tuesday off from work.)

PUSSYWILLOWS OR WATER? This is a yearly debate among
Dyngus Day revelers. The tradition holds true that on Easter Monday boys
would sprinkle the girls with water and tap them with
pussywillows. On Easter Tuesday, the women would return
the favorite. At modern Dyngus Day parties it is common practice
that both men and women trade water and pussywillow equally.

Another Holiday on April 13 is Blame Someone Else Day and Scrabble Day.

The Daumenator has spoken

Rock, Paper, __________.

What would you fill in the blank? Some of you "squares" would put in "scissors". What a bunch of quitters. "Creativity rewards the one who is creative," said Mr. Brown. So let's be creative! we can come up with loads of stuff to fill in the blanks! Here are a few of my suggestions:

• Rock, Paper, Gizzards: If you don't know this, Gizzards are your intestines. Get hip with it yo! It's called slang! This is a very offensive move where you attack or try to attack the other person's Gizzards.
  




• Rock, Paper, Lizards: Not many people like lizards attacking them, so this is effective in creeping out the opposition. Extra toungue flicking helps.
  




• Rock, Paper, Wizards: In honor of Harry Potter, you may use any spell that you kan think off except for Avada Kedavra because that would just be mean. If in one of your spells you turn your opponent into a newt, walk away because you've just won.





• Rock, Paper, Chainsaw: Very Effective. Why? well you wouldn't wantto mess with a chainsaw would you?
  




• Rock, Paper, Super Rock: Super Rock would beat most things, except for:




• Rock, Paper, Distraction (Then punch): While your opponent is looking for the non-existent distraction, you must punch them in the Gizzards and then hit them with a Super Rock and a little Expecto Patronum. Game Over.

The Daumenator has spoken