JUNE 19, 2014 – NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY – GARFIELD THE CAT DAY – RECESS AT WORK DAY – JUNETEENTH – NATIONAL MARTINI DAY

NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY

June 19, 2014 is National Dump the Pump Day’s 9th year of celebrating and also encouraging people to save money by riding public transportation instead of driving.
With gas prices being high and with a tight economy,  riding public transportation is a good alternative and an economical way to save money.   Many Americans use local public transportation to commute to and from work, school, appointments, shopping, errands, family visits and etc.
Not only can this save you money on fuel, it can also save wear and tear on your car, possibly reduce your commute time and can help in reducing road congestion.

For more information on National Dump the Pump Day, see:
http://www.apta.com/members/memberprogramsandservices/advocacyandoutreachtools/dumpthepump/Pages/default.aspx
NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY HISTORY
National Dump the Pump Day, an “unofficial” national holiday is sponsored by American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and public transportation systems across the country.
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GARFIELD THE CAT DAY

Celebrated each year on June 19, it is Garfield the Cat Day.  A fictional character, Garfield is a title protagonist from the comic strip Garfield which was created by Jim Davis.   Today is set aside to celebrate him and the entertainment that he brings us.
June 19, 1978 was the first publication of Garfield which chronicles the life of lead character, the cat Garfield (named after Jim Davis’s  grandfather); Garfield’s owner, Jon Arbuckle: and Jon’s dog, Odie.

• 2013 – Garfield is syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s most widely syndicated comic strip.

Set in Muncie, Indiana, common themes in the comic strip include Garfield’s laziness, obsessive eating, love for lasagna and coffee and hatred of Mondays and diets.  The focus is mostly upon the interaction between Garfield, Jon and Odie.

• Garfield was one of the cartoon characters to appear in Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.

NATIONAL GARFIELD THE CAT DAY HISTORY
National Garfield The Cat Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, is celebrated on June 19 in honor of the birth of the Garfield comic strip on June 19, 1978.  Our research was unable to find the creator of this day.
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RECESS AT WORK DAY

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JUNETEENTH

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NATIONAL MARTINI DAY

National Martini Day is celebrated each year on June  19.  This holiday is a day where adults can gather together and enjoy their favorite martinis.
A cocktail made with gin and vermouth, the martini is normally garnished with an olive or lemon twist.  The martini has grown to become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages.

• James Bond, the fictional spy, sometimes asked for his vodka martinis to be “shaken, not stirred”. 

Some people prefer to have their martinis served “on the rocks”, which is the ingredients poured over ice cubes and served in an old-fashioned glass.

• Dirty martini – Martini with a splash of olive brine or olive juice and is typically garnished with an olive.

Over the years, the traditional martini has had a number of variations to it and also other flavors have evolved such as the cosmopolitan, chocola-tini or apple-tini.  Responsibly, enjoy your favorite one today!