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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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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
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
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
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
Today is Care to Air Day
Levi STrauss & Company, the world giant Jean manufacturer announces their “Care to Air” contest taking place June 1st. The company is looking for the next generation of air drying design ideas that will improve or replace the typical clothesline. … Continue reading
May 19th is Band Aid DAY
“The Modern Transparent Bandage That Blends With Your Skin” Where did Band-Aids come from? Earle Dickson, an employee of Johnson and Johnson developed the Band-Aid® in 1920 for his accident-prone wife, Josephine. At the time Johnson and Johnson produced germ-resistant … Continue reading
