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Post by pennmom on Nov 30, 2021 12:59:25 GMT
National Computer Security Day – November 30, 2021~U.S.
National Computer Security Day demands our attention every November 30 because cyber security affects everything from where we bank and how we spend our money to who we elect to public office. We certainly don’t want a replay of MyDoom, the worst email virus in history, which caused $38.5 billion in damage, so let’s get educated on staying safe online!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL COMPUTER SECURITY DAY It seems like everyday we hear about breaches in cyber security. Keeping people and companies safe online is a top priority all over the world. It’s something that stays uppermost in our minds on National Computer Security Day. The story of National Computer Security Day is an interesting one.
On November 2, 1988, Cornell University researchers uncovered an unknown virus lurking in their computer systems. Within four hours of discovery, the “Morris worm” virus invaded several other university systems as well as the ARPANET, an early version of today’s internet.
Six days later, two computer experts with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recommended assembling a “National Computer Infection Action Team” (NCAT) to respond 24/7, 365 to these kinds of attacks. On November 14, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a research center connected with Carnegie Mellon University, set up the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).
In 1988, the National Computer Security Day sprang out of the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Special Interest Group on Security, Audit, and Control as a way to raise awareness about cyber crimes and viruses. According to a 2004 “Networld” article, “November 30 was chosen for CSD so that attention on computer security would remain high during the holiday season – when people are typically more focused on the busy shopping season than thwarting security threats.” By 2003, CERT and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security joined forces to create the National Cyber Awareness System.
Whether we’re talking about National Computer Security Day or National Cybersecurity Awareness Month also in October, the goals are essentially the same. Each person must be proactive to protect their online security. Use this month to find out all you can about common sense ways to stay safe in cyberspace.
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St. Andrew's Day – November 30, 2021~U.K.
St. Andrew’s Day, celebrated on November 30 each year, is considered a national holiday in Scotland and across Europe. Known as the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, Greece, and many more European countries, St. Andrew was an apostle who not only introduced his brother, Peter, to Jesus but also helped Scottish King Oengus I win a crucial battle against Northumberland, securing Scotland’s safety. St. Andrew died a martyr and was crucified on a saltire, or an “X” shaped cross, in Greece in 60 AD.
HISTORY OF ST. ANDREW'S DAY Quite simply, St. Andrew, an apostle of Jesus, is the patron saint of Scotland. Thus, Scots have celebrated Andrew for over a thousand years, with feasts being held in his honor as far back as the year 1000 AD. However, it wasn’t until 1320, when Scotland declared independence, that he officially became Scotland’s patron saint. Since then Andrew has become part of the country. The flag of Scotland, the St Andrew’s Cross, was chosen in his honor. Also, the ancient town of St Andrews was named due to its claim of being his final resting place.
But why is he so important to Scotland?
The New Testament refers to Andrew as being with Jesus on some very momentous occasions. For example, Andrew told Jesus about the boy with the loaves and fishes, and when Philip wanted to tell Jesus about certain Greeks seeking Him, he told Andrew first. Andrew was present at the Last Supper; he was also one of the four disciples who came to Jesus on the Mount of Olives to ask about the signs of Jesus’ return at the “end of the age.”
Oddly enough — America plays a role in St. Andrew’s Day. A group of wealthy Scottish immigrants created the “St Andrew’s Society of Charleston” in South Carolina back in 1729. The organization’s actually the oldest Scottish society of its type in the world. It became famous throughout the region for assisting orphans and widows. Also, “The St Andrew’s Society of the State of New York” is the oldest charity of any kind registered in the state. Local Scotsmen, who were looking to help the poor and distressed, founded the group in 1756. From there, St Andrew’s societies have spread around the world.
St Andrew’s Day now ranks as one of three major dates during the winter period. Starting off Scotland’s Winter Festival each year on November 30, people across the country gather together to celebrate Andrew and share good times. The day is usually marked with a celebration of Scottish culture, including dancing, music, food, and drink, with parties going on until the early morning hours.
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National Stay at Home Because You're Well Day – November 30, 2021~U.S.
National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day falls annually on November 30. This day, created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays & Herbs, encourages us to take the day off to rest and recuperate from our busy work schedules, and not just because we’re ill or need to fake an illness to get personal time off.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL STAY AT HOME BECAUSE YOU'RE WELL DAY Over the years, our work lives have increasingly grown busy, and with the invention of so many work tools to keep us in check, it’s hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance. A lot of us are usually overworked, stressed, and can’t seem to find time for ourselves away from our busy schedules. National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day was created to solve this problem.
Thomas and Ruth Roy created Stay Home Because You’re Well Day so we can all call in well, instead of faking an illness, just to stay home from work. Almost all of us are guilty of searching for excuses to stay away from work, and this day urges us to stop all the faking and simply stay home because we’re in need of some time off.
Thomas Roy is an American film, television, and voice actor, and is married to Ruth Roy. Together, they have created several holidays under the name of Wellcat Holidays, simply because they felt we needed more fun and creative ways to celebrate days of the year. Back in the late ‘80s, Thomas came up with his first copyrighted holiday, Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day, which asks citizens to go outdoors and yell “Hoodie-Hoo” at high noon, to chase winter, and make ready for spring. Since then they have had over 80 registered quirky days, some of which have been featured in “USA Today”, “The Los Angeles Times”, and many other publications, television, and shows.
National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day is celebrated annually on November 30 and is one of the couple’s quirkier (and most anticipated) holidays.
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National Mason Jar Day – November 30, 2021~U.S.
Mason jars have been popular for decades. They were originally invented with a patented screw top that allowed people to safely can and pickle fruits and vegetables grown in the garden. Today, we also use them for drinking glasses, vases, and even candle holders! Grab some friends and join us in celebrating National Mason Jar Day on November 30 by trying an out-of-the-box craft with your mason jars.
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National Mousse Day – November 30, 2021~U.S.
National Mousse Day is celebrated on November 30 every year, and we can’t wait to whip up some lovey-dovey sweetness for our near and dear ones. If you’re fond of decadent desserts, you should definitely get the most out of this food holiday. Did you know that the word ‘mousse’ is derived from French? In Old French, it means ‘froth’ or ‘foam’. As the name suggests, this appetizer is made by beating egg whites and cream until they turn light and fluffy like foam. Although it is more popularly served as a dessert, mousse can also be prepared as a savory. Depending on the type of mousse, its consistency can vary from thick and creamy to light and airy. Originally prepared in France, mousse found its way into the United States only in the late 19th century. And aren’t we all glad that it did?
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MOUSSE DAY When someone says ‘mousse’, don’t you often imagine it as a chocolaty delight? We know — almost always! Surprisingly, mousse was first concocted as a savory dish in 18th century France. It was only in the latter half of the 19th century that fruit mousses became a thing. The French would add whipped cream into fruit, coffee, or liqueurs, or pour the cream on top in the shape of a pyramid. They called this ‘crème en mousse,’ which means ‘cream in a foam’. Present-day recipes of mousse have branched out from this bygone tradition. If you are not a fan of whipped cream, you may consider replacing it with some viciously whisked egg whites.
The most popular version of mousse today, chocolate mousse, wasn’t always so popular. In fact, it really got into the public eye in the U.S. in the 1930s. This was the time when chocolate pudding was being introduced into American food culture. You could say that the chocolate mousse drew its inspiration from pudding.
Mousses are ideally served cold, while sweet mousses are sometimes served frozen. The best thing about mousse is that it conveniently lends itself to both savory and sweet recipes. From a thick salmon mousse as a starter to smooth mousse or the classic chocolate mousse for dessert, there is practically no limit to the flavors that a mousse can embrace. Whereas it also works as a filling in pastries and parfaits, a savory mousse goes well with cheese and fruit platters, turning them into good-looking appetizers.
In many restaurants today, savory mousses are prepared using foie gras, shellfish, avocado, poultry, vegetables, cheese, and other ingredients. Commonly dished out as a light entrée or an appetizer, mousses are often stabilized by adding gelatin to them.
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Kazakhstan’s First President's Day – December 1, 2021~Kazakhstan
First President’s Day in Kazakhstan is celebrated annually on December 1, commemorating the conduction of the country’s first presidential elections after the fall of the Soviet Union. It is usually a government-declared public holiday that would still be observed on the next working day should the date fall on a weekend. Did you know that the constitution of Kazakhstan was amended by its parliament on two occasions to allow the first democratically elected president to stay longer in office?
HISTORY OF KAZAKHSTAN’S FIRST PRESIDENT'S DAY The official name of the holiday is the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and it is in remembrance of the country’s first presidential elections after the fall of the Soviet Union, and also in honor of Kazakhstan’s first-ever President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, for his contributions to the development and stability of the country.
Nazarbayev’s three decades’ long term as president was made possible when the nation’s parliament deemed it fit to adjust the constitution of the country that forbade any president from serving more than two five-year terms in office, to allow him to stay for as long as he wishes because of his tremendous contribution to the progress and development of Kazakhstan. And although the day was instituted in December 2011, not until the following year was it first celebrated countrywide.
According to history, after the Soviet Union broke up and Kazakhstan became the last Soviet Socialist Republic to declare its independence, the country proceeded to elect Nursultan Nazarbayev (a recognized leader who had already been in government since 1989) as its first president, with the vision to move the country toward a bright future of economic prosperity.
Usually, to kickstart the event, since First President’s Day is a major holiday celebrated in the country, fireworks are shot into the sky and a documentary of Nursultan Nazarbayev would usually be televised.
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National Christmas Lights Day – December 1, 2021~U.S.
Time to deck the halls, folks, because December 1 is National Christmas Lights Day! Before the invention of electric lights, families would balance candles on the branches of their Christmas trees—a risky practice that naturally led to several house fires. Electric Christmas lights were first invented in 1880 by Thomas Edison, who promptly strung them all over the outside of his Menlo Park laboratory. Because people were initially distrustful of electricity, however, it took another several decades for the invention to catch on. And it wasn’t until 1903, when General Electric began selling pre-assembled kits of Christmas lights, that electric lights became popular with people of all classes. Today, electric lights are an integral part of the winter holiday season, and certainly aren’t exclusive to Christmas. As we get ready for the end of the year, let’s string up our lights and celebrate. ‘Tis the season, after all.
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World AIDS Day – December 1, 2021~World
First recognized in 1988, World AIDS Day falls on December 1 each year. World AIDS Day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the AIDS pandemic spread by the spread of HIV infection, and to mourning those who have died of the disease. An estimated 40 million people worldwide have died of AIDS since 1981, and an estimated 37 million are living with HIV, making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history. Despite recent improvements in treatment, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which more than 250,000 are children.
HISTORY OF WORLD AIDS DAY Initiated in 1998 and observed on December 1, World AIDS Day was the first time ever a health day was observed globally. The day is an opportunity for everyone around the world to come together in the fight against the disease and stand in solidarity to support those suffering from HIV, as well as remember those who lost their lives to this illness.
The idea to observe World AIDS Day was conceived to make the most of a media gap between the U.S. presidential elections of 1988 and Christmas. Broadcast journalist James Bunn, who had newly taken a post at the World Health Organization, believed that after a year of election campaigns, the public would be drawn to coverage of AIDS on air. Along with his colleague Thomas Netter, Bunn assessed December 1 as the ideal date for the observance and spent the following 16 months planning and executing the inaugural event.
The theme of the first World AIDS Day was centered on children and youth, to create greater awareness amongst the target age bracket, and the impact of AIDS on their lives and their families. It was also made apparent that AIDS was not limited to commonly stigmatized groups such as drug users.
From 1996 onwards, the observance of World AIDS Day was taken over by the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, expanding the campaign to an annual education and prevention campaign. The World AIDS Campaign was registered as a nonprofit organization in 2004 in the Netherlands.
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Romania National Day – December 1, 2021~Romania
Romania National Day or the Great Union Day is marked on December 1 and is considered an extremely important day in Romania because of the history behind the regions that are now modern-day Romania. The event that announced that great union is what millions of Romanians worldwide celebrate each year.
HISTORY OF ROMANIA NATIONAL DAY Romania National Day doubles as the day that commemorates the union of the separate ancient regions of Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom to form present-day Romania and as the country’s Independence Day.
The country’s independence day has been moved a few times in the past: first, it was May 10, which represents the day that King Carol I ratified the Declaration of Independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877; next, it moved to August 23, starting 1948, to mark the 1944 overthrow of the pro-Nazi government in the country. But since 1990, Romania’s Independence Day has been celebrated on December 1.
Romania National Day is better known as the Great Union by people outside the country, and the annual military parade performed that day with a usually large crowd of bystanders is enjoyed by Romanians and foreigners around the world.
According to records, the paperwork that ratifies the merger of the regions was signed in the city of Alba Iulia, and the declaration was read out loud to a large audience of Romanians in 1918.
Romania is the 12th largest country in Europe and the sixth most populous member state in the European Union. In 2018 when the country celebrated the centenary of Great Union Day, 4807 people gathered to recreate the silhouette of Romania in Alba Iulia, setting a record as the largest human image of a country ever.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting – December 1, 2021~U.S.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, falling on December 1 this year, is an annual fanfare that follows the lighting up of a Christmas tree placed at the Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, in mid-November and lit during a public ceremony on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. Fun fact: The tree lighting ceremony is broadcast each year on N.B.C. and is usually lit by the Mayor of New York City.
HISTORY OF ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, by construction workers at the center, who pooled money to buy a Christmas tree and decorated it with ornaments that their families made, to celebrate Christmas.
Two years later in 1933, the first official tree was erected in continuation of that event, and since then, it has been an annual tradition to erect a Christmas tree on the Rockefeller Plaza.
The annual ceremony that follows the lighting of the Christmas tree, usually by the sitting Mayor of New York City, is attended by dignitaries, celebrities, and tourists from around the world and is often broadcast on the N.B.C. news channel to millions of people watching from home and around the world.
The lighting often begins on the Wednesday following Thanksgiving, with preparation starting earlier in November, from transporting the chosen tree from its harvest location to the plaza where scaffolding is erected around it to aid workers in hanging about 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and the much-adored crystal star top on it.
Traditionally, the trees erected for the event have always been from New York and its surrounding states and are usually donated. But recently, the trees have come from as far as Ohio, brought to the center in one of the largest cargo planes available.
The plaza’s Head Gardener, Erik Pauzé, is often responsible for scouting for the desired tree in upstate New York and surrounding states, and the assessment of the ones submitted for consideration to the center through its website.
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Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day – December 1, 2021~U.S.
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day is on December 1, and we encourage presbyopes to eschew computers and blurry images, and remind people everywhere to get their eyes checked. Working on the computer can be quite the hassle for people wearing bifocals. It requires constant effort to figure out which of the two lenses is more effective while looking at the monitor. Bifocal lenses are designed with two focal points: one to view objects at a distance and the other to view nearer objects. Adjusting vision with bifocals tends to strain one’s eyes, causing muscle fatigue. Do you have a colleague or friend who wears bifocals? If so, this could be the perfect occasion to send them a greeting card to let them know that you care. If not, it’s still okay to raise awareness about this quirky holiday so someone else could bring a smile to the face of a colleague. Go on, spread the word and light up someone’s day!
HISTORY OF BIFOCALS AT THE MONITOR LIBERATION DAY Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day was created by actor Thomas Roy and his wife, Ruth. The duo owns a herb and holiday business and aims to spread goodwill and mirth among the public; accordingly, they came up with over 70 copyrighted holidays. Their venture, Wellcat, lists all the wacky holidays, if you want to take a look.
Bifocals liberation puts emphasis on being kind to people who wear bifocals while working or reading on computers. To get the correct focus while reading text on the screen, users are forced to continually tilt their heads in and out, up and down. This sometimes causes neck pain, headaches, and even dizziness. The bifocals liberation holiday is a day when people who don’t wear bifocals empathize with those who do and struggle with a dual-vision impairment. Acknowledging their struggle is a way to tell them that they are not alone and that you are there if they need your help.
Besides recognizing your coworkers’ efforts, it is also an opportunity to get your own eyes checked. Degrading vision can be an early sign of other health problems. You can prevent these issues by visiting your eye specialist yearly. You can also do a few simple, self-care tips to protect your eyes, such as regulating your screen brightness, per your need; adjusting your font settings, etc.
After all, it doesn’t cost a dime to take the basic precautions to maintain the health of your eyes.
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Commemoration Day – December 1, 2021~UAE
Commemoration Day (also known as Martyrs’ Day) is observed annually in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) on December 1. The day is set aside to remember, recognize and honor the sacrifices and patriotism of the Emirati martyrs who gave their lives to military, civil, and humanitarian work in the U.A.E. First commemorated in 2015, the day has been observed every year on November 30, until in 2019 when the date was changed to December 1.
HISTORY OF COMMEMORATION DAY Everyone wishes for a peaceful life; an untroubled society in which we can live the life we want, travel the world, fall in love, pursue a career, raise our children with love, and more. But the peace that is enjoyed in nearly all societies of the world today has been fought and won with the blood and sweat of various soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives at one time or another. Commemoration Day is such a day observed in the U.A.E. to remember the sacrifices of all Emirati Martyrs who gave their lives in service of their country.
Salem Bin Khamis Al Dahmani was the first Emirati policeman to die for the country, and the incident happened on November 30, 1971, just before the formation of the U.A.E. He was killed in an unpremeditated attack by Iranian Naval forces on an expedition into Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs, following the departure of the British forces who recently ceded ownership of the protectorate.
In August 2015, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, announced November 30, the date of this valiant policeman’s death, as a holiday to commemorate the selfless service and sacrifice of all who had died in service of the country. The observance of November 30 as Commemoration Day was being maintained on the same date every year from 2015 through 2019 before the date was adjusted to December 1.
Commemoration Day is termed differently in different countries. Some countries call it Martyrs’ Day, Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, Decoration Day, or Veterans’ Day, but the idea behind it is all the same; remembering these iconic sacrifices.
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Eat a Red Apple Day – December 1, 2021~U.S.
On Eat a Red Apple Day, December 1, we’re honoring our teachers’ favorite desk décor and our doctor’s best time-honored heart-healthy snack all in one crisp bite. Since 6500 B.C., humans have been enjoying this sweet and delicious self-contained snack. Each autumn, when this scrumptious fruit is harvested, it fills our local grocery stores and community festivals with glee. Whether we’re bobbing for them, baking them into a pie, or stashing one into our bag for a pick-me-up later on, we just can’t get enough of the red apple.
HISTORY OF EAT A RED APPLE DAY America’s love affair with apples began in the early 19th century with the travels of Johnny Appleseed, who planted trees in states trailing from the East Coast to the Midwest. Yet these apples weren’t the sort we’re celebrating now — they were small and tart, used primarily for brewing cider.
In 1875, however, the gleaming, sweet, crunchy red fruit we know and love today was discovered in small town Peru, Iowa on a farm owned by Jesse Hiatt when a chance seedling took root. He carted the flamboyant apple to a fruit show in Missouri after his first true harvest and farmers from around the world were taken by it, wanting to plant trees on their own land. And thus, the poster child for America’s apples was born, aptly named the Red Delicious Apple.
By the time the Great Depression rolled around, the red apple was ubiquitous all over the nation. In the face of famine, small communities began to band together to share food and other resources. Since the apple’s peak harvest season is fall, children often brought them to their teachers at the start of the school year. To this day, the red apple symbolizes knowledge and education.
The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, seems to have crossed the Atlantic in the 1860s to arrive here in America. What used to be simply an old adage was confirmed by doctors in the 2010s as actually being true, considering the high antioxidant benefits of the friendly fruit.
Eat a Red Apple Day falls on December 1, toward the end of the harvest season. While its origins are unknown, we certainly promote having at least one on this day each year, if only to pay rightful tribute to its cultural (and medical) importance.Attachments:
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National Package Protection Day – December 1, 2021~U.S.
National Package Protection Day, celebrated on the Wednesday following Thanksgiving Day, which is December 1 this year, seeks to encourage consumers across the United States to become more mindful about the packages they order during the holiday season. The more people raise awareness about this day, the more people will prevent their packages from being stolen, delivered to the wrong address, or lost in transit. And any financial loss due to these mishaps would be prevented.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PACKAGE PROTECTION DAY Ring LLC, a home security company that manufactures video doorbells, is the foremost promoter of this holiday, allowing users to detect outdoor motions, receive notifications when the doorbell is rung, among other security benefits. It is hoped that, with the sensitization this holiday brings, package theft will be reduced during the holiday sales.
Shoppers, knowing that e-commerce companies offer refunds for packages that either come defective or are not delivered at all, neglect to report incidents of theft to the police, hence leading to the rise of package thefts.
Daily, around 1.7 million parcels are either lost or stolen in the U.S., and this number increases during the holidays when people shop for gifts online.
Since 2019, several laws have been made against parcel theft all across the U.S.
Different states in the U.S. have different laws for parcel theft: In New York, for example, porch piracy falls under the Grand Larceny category, if the total value of the stolen parcel is more than $1,000. And in Texas, porch piracy isn’t considered a serious criminal offense and doesn’t involve jail time; It comes under Level Three Misdemeanor, and its punishment usually involves payment of a fine. In 2019, however, the HB 760 bill and the Defense Against Porch Pirates Act were passed, where package theft is considered a serious crime, with the possibility of a prison sentence.
In 2017, to protect the package of their customers, e-commerce giant Amazon began offering a service where deliverers could open the door of the recipient using a Digital Key. They also started a program where people could share theft videos with the police through security cameras.
Parcel theft is more common in countries where payments are made in advance and packages are left on the receiver’s doorstep. It is less common in European and Asian countries, where people prefer to pay after physically receiving the delivery of their order.
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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month – December 2021~U.S.
Month of Giving – December 2021~U.S.
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month – December 2021~International
Universal Human Rights Month – December 2021~World
Spiritual Literacy Month – December 2021~U.S.
National Write a Business Plan Month – December 2021~U.S.
National Tie Month – December 2021~U.S.
Safe Toys and Gifts Month – December 2021~U.S.
Operation Paws – December 2021~U.S.
Operation Paws is held from December 1 to 24 every year, and we are excited to extend love and care to our furry friends and pets in shelters and rescue centers in every way we can. Animals have been kept as pets since time immemorial. Dogs especially are man’s oldest and best friend and, over the years, have proven their love and loyalty to humanity. Operation Paws is the perfect time to show our love for them in return.
HISTORY OF OPERATION PAWS Pets are an important, integral part of our lives. They are our friends, , guards, and go-to whenever we feel down and need some loving. Pets, whether they’re dogs, cats, rabbits, or birds, have all been with us through the good, bad, and ugly times, leaving imprints on the pages of our hearts. It is therefore devastating to note that millions of these beautiful creatures are abused, maltreated, and subsequently abandoned in shelters and rescue houses every year, with limited resources and supplies available for their care. And so Operation Paws was born. Founded in 2001 by Justin Rudd, an animal lover himself, Operation Paws is a call to all animal lovers to donate blankets, treats, food, toys, supplies, and money for all our loyal furry friends housed in several shelters and rescue centers around the country.
Operation Paws initially started in Long Beach California, but it has since spread all over the country with increasing growth witnessed in other countries and cities of the world like Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Starting on the first day of December, Operation Paws helps us to extend a hand to animals that might not have the opportunity to be loved and cared for, especially as we enjoy, give, and receive gifts during the holiday season.
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Post by pennmom on Dec 2, 2021 20:00:19 GMT
National Mutt Day – December 2, 2021~U.S.
Let’s throw this day to the dogs! Not just any dog, though. Today, we toast to the mixed breeds of the world, so raise your water bowls high … because this one’s for the mutts! There’s no ifs, ands, or mutts about it — December 2 is National Mutt Day, and we’re here to celebrate. In fact, we love this day so much, we celebrate it twice year. The next National Mutt Day is July 31!
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Post by pennmom on Dec 2, 2021 20:02:08 GMT
United Arab Emirates National Day – December 2, 2021~UAE
On December 2 we get ready to celebrate the National Day of the United Arab Emirates! This year, let’s remember the historic relevance of the occasion and honor those who were the masterminds behind forming the UAE. Let’s take a look at the significance of the date.
HISTORY OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NATIONAL DAY The United Arab Emirates was not always the powerful nation it is today. In fact, the country was distributed into rival tribal groups, occupying different areas. In 1820, Britain entered the picture and offered protection to the tribes in return for some control over the land. Desperate for peace, the numerous tribes accepted this offer and let Britain be in charge of settling their disputes. In 1968, Britain removed itself from the picture after it started experiencing financial losses.
After Britain’s exit from the scenario, the rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al-Ain, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain decided to unite. On December 2, 1971, the emirates announced their independence from Britain and became the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Later on, Ras Al Khaimah – the seventh emirate – also joined this union. Do you know what the best part is? This merger and their freedom from the colonial rule were achieved without any violence!
To mark the unity of the seven emirates and the declaration of the United Arab Emirates, the flag of UAE as we know it today was raised, and the first president of UAE was selected — Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Sheikh Zayed was the Emir of Abu Dhabi and was the richest amongst the seven emirates. Today, UAE is recognized as a middle power and an influential nation with a flourishing economy, oil reserves, ample tourists, and some of the tallest buildings in the world. However, all the citizens of the UAE acknowledge that the power they possess today exists only because the seven emirates decided to unite in 1971.
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Post by pennmom on Dec 2, 2021 20:04:17 GMT
Safety Razor Day – December 2, 2021~U.S.
Safety Razor Day takes place annually on December 2 and celebrates the invention of the revolutionary low-tech tool that changed the lives of many men across the globe. A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device positioned between the edge of the blade and the skin to reduce the level of skill needed for injury-free shaving.
HISTORY OF SAFETY RAZOR DAY Safety Razor Day celebrates the centuries-old tool that’s been at the center of a lasting grooming tradition. This revolutionary low-tech tool has changed the lives of thousands of men across the globe. It continues to do so today in an even finer and smoother fashion, thanks to advancements in technology and knowledge.
A safety razor is a grooming tool with a protective device positioned between the edge of its blade and the skin to reduce the level of skill needed for injury-free shaving. Also referred to as double edge razors, safety razors were popularized in the 20th century by King Camp Gillette. Before Gillette’s design, several models existed, however, his innovation — disposable, thin and, importantly, inexpensive — became the best-selling version.
And, it was considered to have revolutionized shaving at the time because, before them, most men were reliant on barbers if they wanted to shave. Its invention and subsequent commercialization enabled men who didn’t have deep pockets to still enjoy a clean-shaven face when they wanted and as frequently as they liked.
Although there’s a small learning curve in terms of how to perfectly hold the blade to your skin, safety razors produce a far cleaner shave and are less likely to irritate the skin like cartridge razors. Because of this, they are considered to be a cut above the rest as far as grooming is concerned.
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