Freedom of Information Day

The feedom of information act was signed in 1966 here in the United States.  This act applies to federal agencies and all of the states have enacted similar stautes to require disclosure.  It is so that all citizens are able to know what is going on in their government.  It is celebrated on the birthday of James Madison the 4th president of our great country.  He is recognized as the fathewr of the constitution.

Girl Scouts Birthday

The Girl Scouts of America is a youth organization which describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls".  It was founded it 1912 as a counterpart to the Boy Scouts of America and  follows the same principles set by Robert Bayden-Powell to build self-esteem  and to teach values such as honesty, fairness, courage, compassion, character, sisterhood, confidence, and citizenship through activities including camping, community service, learning first aid, and earning numerous badges by acquiring other practical skills.

Panic Day

aaaargh! they are coming and they want my brain. Asteroids are going to crash into my building and all of the water is going to become sweetened by splenda. Oh no there is going to be no more snow. and all of the wild animals are going to roam the streets looking for candy bars and nintendos. Doctors will soon be forced to get jobs in the circus and you will have to pay parking fees when you go to sleep.

International Womans Day

Happy International Womans Day or IWD. In about 1908 woman who were now working in what was to become the industial revolution were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with how the were being paid, treated, and viewed working in factories. In New York City many woman participated in a march calling for shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights. Throughout the world women Earthwide were feeling the same stressful reaction to their working enviornments.

In 1909 The first socialist party of America organized the first National Womans Day. It would come to be a global effort. IWD is now an official holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother's Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

Dr. Suess' Birthday

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in 1904 in Springfield Massachusetts. He wrote and illustrated some great books like The cat and the Hat, go dogs go, and my favorite Hop on Pop. The thing about dr. Suess books is they follow a certain rhyme pattern. Awesome stuff.

March 1st National Pig Day

March 1st is the National Pig Day. It became a holiday in the 1970's. It is a day to celebrate the Pig as a smart valuable farm animal and or pet. All over the country people celebrate this day by eating Pork products and having pig oriented contests. Also people drink pink puch and make oink sounds. Pigs are great pets and taste good as Bacon.

Feb 26 Anniversary of the Grand Canyon as National Park

Also on this date, February 26, 1919, Congress passed An Act to Establish the Grand Canyon National Park in the State of Arizona. Comprising over one million acres of northwestern Arizona, the park includes the most spectacular area of the 277-mile canyon cut by the Colorado River.