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- May 5, 2024
- World Hand Hygiene Day 2024
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I am what is known in the venacular as a "hygiene freak". I go to great lengths to maintain a level of hygiene and will forsake everything else as necessary pursuant to that habit.
Today is World Hand Hygiene Day. It is a May 5 occurrence meant as a vehicle for improved hygiene by the more nasty people of the planet.
Microbiology will teach you of deadly and dangerous pathogens which are everywhere.
The stupid World Health Organization is unqualified to rule the world as they might like but can certainly advertise for good hand hygiene with my blessing.
I don't believe that Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus bathes much anyway. He has a certain grunge looking stank funk appearance to his third world ass as he announces how the WHO needs to assume control of the pandemic responses of the world.
Seeing how the last plandemic was a farce perpetrated by the leftist global intrusionists I personally view him, the psychopath depopulationist Bill Gates, and their ilk to be the charletains and criminal element they appear.
World Hand Hygiene Day loosely present roots in 1980 when there was a number of food borne illnesses thrust upon the world. I might add that I was working in a medical clinic and hand washing went down after each patient and typically became a 20 to 30 episode event daily.
So while I really don't think hand washing can be overdone it is important to maintain both hygiene and use a moisturizer if you're really in there having at it.
Happy World Hand Hygiene Day. The World Health Organization is death. They want to assume control of all the sovereign countries of the world which is in keeping with the United Nation's mission. Death in the name of sustainability. Depopulation is already underway by the likes of psychopath Bill Gates and his ilk.
I think the world would be a better place without both the United Nations and the World Health Organization. It seems that in grip of their world control crazy penchant globalists are compelled to overstep at every turn.
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- May 4, 2024
- National Weather Observers Day 2024
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I keep a fairly consistent eye on the weather. Mostly due to my intolerance of excessive heat. It seems that the deep south is known for the heat and humidity of the Summer months in particular. I pay extra to maintain a 4 ton central air conditioning unit so all my computer and networking equipment doesn't suffer — as well as my corpulent carcass.
Today is National Weather Observers Day. It is held each May 4th. The multitude of meterologists utilize government and private resources to report weather and climate conditions — and I am right in there scarfing it all up as though I really matter in the big picture.
The day was created by one Alan Brue, a psychology major at the State University of New York on May 4, 1989. It was developed for both amateur and professional weather people to honor their passion for the weather and atmospheric phenomena.
The weather happens 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Those responsible for keeping track of meterology and climatology keep similar hours. There is also a historical records component which allows comparative weather readings and it's all very useful and interesting to me personally.
So here's to you weather observers. Keep up the good work and I'll keep right on following you !
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- May 3, 2024
- National Paranormal Day 2024
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Paranormal phenomena were once the subject of my harshest skepticism. Over the years I have consumed a number of reality television shows which has softened my stance on this business of spirts and ghosts and psychic mediums with a definite lean toward believing in these things.
I would have to thank The Travel Channel and their program The Dead Files for altering that bulk of my disbelief. I rue the day they canceled the program because of the departure of Amy Allan — even though her replacement is just as skilled and has a lot of diverse techniques to offer otherwise.
You think you're a valued customer of these networks only to be discarded in so cavalier a fashion that it boggles the mind. My customers always meant more to me in my line of work.
My present state of being forbids my use of Ouija boards and I attempt to maintain an arms length between me and anything out there I cannot perceive or control.
My present paranormal muse is the charming and beautiful Cindy Kaza. It used to be Amy Allan but since she has moved on to greener pastures I had to make other arrangements. After 200 some odd investigations I can certainly understand where Amy might need a break from it all.
Cindy is a lady with beautiful alabaster skin, raven hair, ruby lips, and a stupefying presence and is simply amazing in the command of her abilities, knowing her own limits, and that humanistic touch she adds to her presence on paranormal programming. Yeah, were I not so over the hill I could be in love. All I can do is pine and gaze from afar these days.
So yes, I now believe in ghosts and other spiritual phenomena. I do believe there are individuals out there who can communicate with realms unknown to me. I do not fancy myself a person with abilities. I only seek information and entertainment toward this end. I also maintain a serious modicum of caution toward these ends.
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- May 2, 2024
- National Day of Prayer 2024
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I have lived my life praying on occasion. Sometimes it is a confession. Sometimes it is a request. Often it has been for the divine intervention for a sick family member. Lately I've been praying to win the lottery.
It seems when I was young I prayed a whole lot more frequently than I have later in life.
Faith has been a big part of who I am because of the influence of my parents. Mom was always one to have me in Church on Sundays as a child. Throughout the nation there are diverse ethnicities and their variety of belief systems.
This has given rise to a day which is all about these religions of the world.
Today is National Day of Prayer.
Our National Day of Prayer was founded by Harry S Truman and the US Congress. Of late we have a secular component of the population who would sully the notion of the One True God and prayer in general. There are religions which the adherents of which will kill you if you do not become one of their members with proof to their satisfaction.
I have always said "bring it on". Just don't let your alligator mouths outdo your hummingbird behinds. Being a Christian does not make you a second hand citizen and I am practiced at accurate head shots for a very long time now.
The heathen brigand pervert Barack Obama said that the United States was no longer a "christian" nation. Luckily he is as stupid as he is ugly. We remain Christian despite his and other democrat party efforts to the contrary.
He and his nasty tranny first ladyboy Big Mike will never prevail in this country. He should go back to his country which is Kenya and try all over again. They would likely kill him for his crass sexual perversion and misrepresentation of his existence.
So whatever is your belief today you may pray. The Obamas, the Bidens, Bill Gates, Jimmy Kimmel the rest of the democrats and their ilk who would prevent you from doing so are headed toward failure.
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- May 1, 2024
- Great American Grump Out 2024
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Several times in my existence I have been referred to as "grumpy" or referred to as "a grump". I chalk it all up to that disconnect I maintain between me and all else — and I make no apologies.
Today is the Great American Grump Out.
It happens each first Wednesday of May. That places it on May Day this year.
Ideally you discard the grumpy mood and marinate your attitude in happy thoughts.
Like so many of these meaningless holidays it is held under the auspices of a private citizen, one Janice A Hathy who began these particular shenanigans in 2002.
While I certainly don't find fault with the premise I find the concept of having to mark each and every dad burn day as some ersatz holiday like it really matters.
So get on out there and be putrid all you care to be. Fake happiness is better than no happiness at all.
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National Grouch Day 2023
Great American Grump Out 2023
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- April 30, 2024
- National Mahjong Day 2024
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My Mom was a former Mahjong aficionado, playing the game for hours on end. It was the shareware version of Moraff's Mahjong and she took to it so well that I bought her the full blown retail version with a couple of tile sets way back when.
Those days of endless Mahjong appear to be long gone as I have not seen her play the game as she does solitaire all too often.
I'm thinking about trying to dangle that plum before her yet again and get another retail license for her NUC workstation which she loved so much that she saved it from me and my fit of rage wielding a 12 pound sledgehammer on the sidewalk of my home. Nothing ticks me off worse than an under provisioned computer.
I'm sorry to note of late that their lack of proper SSL support when accessing the Moraff site is an impediment to any future purchases.
Today is National Mahjong Day. It happens each year on April 30.
Mahjong is the famous tile-based game that has been around since about the 18th century in China.
It remains a popular diversion internationally and particularly throughout the Asia. It is a four-player game but can be played alone on a computer. Mahjong features a set of 144 tiles originally based on Chinese characters and symbols.
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- April 29, 2024
- National Supply Chain Day 2024
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The international supply chain is essential to commerce. Lately we have ships crashing into bridges and cargo lost at sea by dilpidated vessels which sink before even reaching port.
Today is National Supply Chain Day.
It is observed April 29 annually to ostensibly mark the importance of supply chain elements to the big picture of everyday life.
However, with the preponderance of incompetence both in operators of the supply chain vehicles and those governments controlling them the stakeholders are causing the entire mechanism to fail what is becoming frequently ...
So while the bridges collapse and the commodities sink into the oceans and bays along with the inept people operating inadequate infrastructure is there going to be a time when you can't get what you need even if your have sufficient funds ?
Boo stupid people of the world making poor supply chain decisions everywhere. Don't you wish colleges and universities EDUCATED instead of INDOCTRINATED their charges.
The democrats have really screwed up the world.
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- April 28, 2024
- Biological Clock Day 2024
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There is a physiological mechanism called the 'biological clock' which controls your sleep wake cycle, various body systems ... and even your moods. The biological clock is a prime mover in those 'circadian rhythms' which refers to an internal clock within our brains which controls various essential functions and bodily processes.
Today is Biological Clock Day. It is observed each April 28th in an effort to to raise awareness about our circadian rhythms and their impact on our sleep-wake cycle, body system, and mood.
If there are functions which eventual cease, like fertility, rest assured this is primarily due to the 'biological clock' of the individual affected.
When I was young I never napped. I viewed it as a function of the aged having seen my grandfather napping all the time on his cot in the dining room. Nowadays, I find myself seeking a nap ... or two on most days. I attribute this to a diminished amount of exercise and while I am working on that aspect I feel sure my biological clock likewise is coming into play.
So Be aware of your circadian rhythm and therefore your biological clock. Try not to let it slip up on you.
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- April 27, 2024
- National Sense of Smell Day 2024
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I view national days in honor of any of the senses to be somewhat of a far reach. Not that I don't view them as important. After all, the senses are something we all have under normal conditions and there are aromatic and other sensory input versions considered "good" or "bad" with most.
Aristotle is said to be the first to write about the act of smelling things. Somebody must have inadvertently pulled his finger.
Since 1994 the day is held on the last Saturday of April and is allegedly a vehicle for starting a conversation surrounding the sense of smell. It is held under the auspices of the Sense of Smell Institute which in turn is the research division of The Fragrance Foundation.
The sense of smell may be a source of enjoyment. It may also be a source of the objectionable to varying degrees. It also can allow you to detect dangers.
Now, I am not too big on sniffing everything in my midst for the experience.
There is said to be a decline in olfactory acuity as we age.
Hyperosmia is a condition marked by the loss of the ability to smell.
Then there is hyperosmia where individuals smell so acutely that much in the way of aromas may make them sick.
Indeed, there are various olfactory nirvanas I'd just as soon avoid. Suffice it to say that if you stir my crap I might let you smell it.
Happy National Sense of Smell Day. Oh brother.
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- April 26, 2024
- Confederate Heros Day 2024
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It's Confederate Heroes’ Day. This is a April 26 observance each year and a Southern tradition.
The day commemorates all the confederate soldiers who died for their country in the American Civil War.
We remember the sacrifices and achievements of the confederate soldiers who did their utmost and gave their all standing for that which they believed.
Their struggles are not forgotten despite the insipid stupid woke who see nothing but racist ideology when they view the confederate battle flag.
They are our lost sons and daughters, our ancestors who were called to arms.
Confederate Heroes Day aka Confederate Memorial Day aka Confederate Decoration Day, is a state holiday celebrated in the southern United States to commemorate the approximately 260,000 Confederate soldiers who lost their lives in the American Civil War.
It was first celebrated in 1866. The day is shifted about somewhat on the calendar in some states.
I lost ancestors on both sides of the civil war. I decline to allow those who would cast aspersions on the honored dead to stand before me anytime anywhere. It's about heritage, not racism.
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- April 25, 2024
- National Mani Pedi Day 2024
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Until recently I was getting a manicure and pedicure every six weeks or so from Mrs Goodfoot on Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce.
Nowadays, my nail technician Misty has moved on to greener pastures and this has left me in the 2 month range between maintenance visits.
Yesterday I was reduced to clipping my nails on my left hand because they had become unmanageable.
So I am now searching out another business with which to handle my nail care. I'm not saying that I absolutely will go somewhere else, but the present scheduling appears inadequate to meet my needs.
Today is National Mani-Pedi Day.
It happens each April 25th and it's a day to recognize the importance of good grooming as it relates to health and commerce. It is also a day to take note of those diligent nail technicians who administer this care everywhere. So if you're so inclined go out there and get your nails done. While I will admit that the concept took some getting used to — it rather grows on you over time.
Now I suffer the absence of what I consider to be adequate nail care. I feel less groomed, less presentable in polite company.
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- April 24, 2024
- Scream Day 2024
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I once engaged in the occasional primal scream. Posed by one Arthur Yanov, it was said to be a catharsis when I frequently found it only an embarassment.
The scream is said to release those pent up pressures related to anxiety and emotional baggage which may lead to attitude and health issues.
I don't do a lot of screaming anymore, primal or otherwise.
Today is April 24 so it's Scream Day.
Built up frustrations can cause internal strife and the scream is said to release these where they may no longer cause undue distress.
The relief of liver stagnation is said to be one of the main benefits of the scream these days.
I don't know about you but I simply consider the scream to be evidence for a loss of control and as such I seek other methods to eliminate those stagnations which may pent up in my soul.
May I suggest planking or a few push ups. Either calms me right down from sheer exhaustion posthaste.
Scream if you like. Channel those emotions.
However, try not to make those around you uncomfortable by engaging in the practice indiscriminately or too often.
Happy Scream Day.
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- April 23, 2024
- National Bryan Day 2024
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Today is National Bryan Day.
It happens each April 23rd.
The name Bryan comes from an old Middle English language that mostly lacks definite spelling rules.
It is thought to have Celtic roots.
The day is meant to honor and celebrate all of the Bryans who are dear to us.
The sketch is of Robert Bryan Jr, the son of my brother, Bryan Sr.
He is shown admiring his newborn son whom he named Elijah.
He is a Chief Quartermaster in the Navy.
It was his chosen field and he took the notion of enlisting very seriously and is now at the top of the enlisted chain of command.
So good luck and smooth sailing, Chief.
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- April 22, 2024
- National IT Service Provider Day 2024
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I am listed as an ISP in many whois database queries. Likely due to the subnet I operate on the public domain. I provide access to various things over the public networks and indeed tend to be more than less generous with that which I have to offer.
Of late I have been trying to curtail some of the access to my resources. I am down to a single IP address for client connections others whereas I used to maintain two.
The much newer requests for wireless network access became too much about a year ago when I placed an additional node in for my mom. She now gets 150 megabytes of wireless and the neighbors beyond her want those access credentials. I'm afraid this isn't possible. I don't trust the judicious use of my resources by those I do not know well. There is too much out there which would get me in trouble to make some guest node with anonymous access. It's simply not feasible to court illegal network behaviors.
I maintain a well provisioned server cluster with redundancy of critical systems and failover should the need arise. This has only been needed once in 20 years of operation. My cluster is on it's 4th iteration and is thus far the most sophisticated software arrangement I have implemented.
Today is National IT Service Provider Day. It is observed each April 22 annually.
The day is about IT service providers and their contributions to business and commerce in the nation. I must admit my contributions to business become increasingly less as time goes on.
However, I am right on any hardware or software issue which may arise and will firewall hacking attempts by interlopers in a heartbeat.
The literature would have you think that the field of IT has existed for centuries. My personal spin on this would be the 1960s with Grace Hopper and those early bit switch operated monstrosities. I entered the picture right about the PDP 11/73 and Microvax series. So though I am old there is much about IT which predates my existence. I predate the personal computer by a number of years.
There is alot to be said for being tech savvy. I was able to enjoy a rewarding career from which I recently retired because the university degree programs did not provide realtime skills whereas I had a full repetoire which put the theory laden college graduates with whom I competed for available positions to shame.
So love them or hate them technological devices are here to stay. Whereas I once claimed to be a generalist I no longer pursue this designation. It seems that I have gravitated toward the server/workstation model even though I began working on notebooks with these ham like hands of mine. I decline to use smart phones as internet devices because they are even smaller than the notebooks I also shun.
There has been a lot of water under the bridge since I began as an IT professional around 1979. This was when I departed the navy and began doing work in electronics. When I was placed before a keyboard and it was determined that I was a natural at doing algebra with word like constructs it was on.
The rest — so we say — is history. Happy National IT Service Provider Day.
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