Monthly Archives: May 2010

Happy Memorial Day!

May 31st is Memorial Day (U.S.) ~ honor those who have served (observed on May 28th) Hand out flags to everyone you meet – everywhere you go.  Put 2 small flags in a bag or envelop and a thank you … Continue reading

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Today is History of Copyright Law Day

“Copyright law dates back 300 years, when the British parliament enacted the first copyright statute, the Copyright Act 1709, also known as Statute of Anne… Copyright has grown from a legal concept regulating copying rights in the publishing of books … Continue reading

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May 29th is Paper Clip Day

Kyle MacDonald a 26-year-old blogger from Montreal set out to barter one red paper clip for something and that thing for something else, over and over again until he had a house. It began when MacDonald, an aspiring writer and … Continue reading

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Today May 28th is Kite Flying Day

Here’s an Airhogs Stunt Kite Flying video According to Wikipedia: “Kites were used approximately 2,800 years ago in China, where materials ideal for kite building were readily available: silk fabric for sail material, fine, high-tensile-strength silk for flying line, and … Continue reading

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Today is National Sunscreen Protection Day

Did you get your BURN NOTICE today? With summer just around the corner, we are bound to see tons of ads for sunscreens of all makes and protection. And did you know there is actually a job for people who … Continue reading

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May 26th is Hands Across America Day

In 1986, more than 7 million people, including President Ronald Reagan, joined hands in a human chain across sixteen states to raise money for the hungry and homeless in the United States. How did they raise money? Participants paid ten … Continue reading

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May 25th is No Money Down Day

In 1980 Robert Allen, author of Nothing Down was challenged by the Los Angeles Times to prove his theory that he could be dropped into any city in America with $100 and 72 hours later own several pieces of property … Continue reading

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Today, May 23rd is Body Painting Day

Race car drivers do it, sailors do it and so do motorcycle riders. What do they do? They have tattoos painted on their bodys or their automobiles.  Tattoo advertising has been around for years on cars, and in 2003 became … Continue reading

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May 22nd is Free Marketing Day

Today is Free Marketing Day. What does that mean? It means you are free to market your business any way you like. Here are 3 ideas to get you started: No. 1 ~ Print out flyers with your contact info, … Continue reading

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May 21st is International Virtual Assistants Day

According to A Clayton’s Secretary” in Australia “A VA is a self-employed professional business services operator providing almost any type of admin support service you require on a remote basis from their own office using their own equipment and software.” … Continue reading

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