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Whoever initiated National Procrastination Awareness Month in April appears to have procrastinated about listing their contact information. We have no idea where this event came from, but many people have picked it up for a bit of fun or possibly as an excuse. It does occur during tax month in the US. We discovered the Procrastinator's Creed on the American Procrastinators Society's unfinished website (we guess they've been procrastinating). How do you know if you're a first-class procrastinator? See if this sounds like you: The Procrastinator's Creed I believe that if anything is worth doing, it would have been done already. I shall never move quickly, except to avoid more work or find excuses. I will never rush into a job without a lifetime of consideration. I shall meet all of my deadlines directly in proportion to the amount of bodily injury I could expect to receive from missing them. I firmly believe that tomorrow holds the possibility for new technologies, astounding discoveries, and a reprieve from my obligations. I truly believe that all deadlines are unreasonable regardless of the amount of time given. I shall never forget that the probability of a miracle, though infinitesimally small, is not exactly zero. If at first I don't succeed, there is always next year. I shall always decide not to decide, unless of course I decide to change my mind. I shall always begin, start, initiate, take the first step, and/or write the first word, when I get around to it. I obey the law of inverse excuses which demands that the greater the task to be done, the more insignificant the work that must be done prior to beginning the greater task. I know that the work cycle is not plan/start/finish, but is wait/plan/plan. I will never put off until tomorrow, what I can forget about forever. Learn more pearls of wisdom from the Book of Procrastination, available here at http://prosoc.wikidot.com/book-of-procrastination#toc0.

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Apr

Raw Feeding Week, Intl.: April 1-7

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Raw feeding seeks to replicate the natural diet of each pet, what they would eat if they were still wild. Depending upon the breed and needs, a typically raw diet is: 80% Muscle meat 10% Bone 5% Liver 5% Offal (secreting organs) International Raw Feeding Week is a digital event that includes webinars, expertise sharing, and stories from raw feeders worldwide. Share through social media, blogs, videos, and more. It's an opportunity to learn about raw feeding and share your experiences with other enthusiasts.

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Apr

Reading is Funny Day: April 1

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Reading is Funny Day is about getting kids to read on April Fools Day by introducing them to riddles. Riddles improve a child's vocabulary and ability to think inductively and deductively; riddles are just fun. The American Library Association has put together some suggestions to help make the most of this day.

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Apr

Rebuilding Month, Ntl.: April

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During National Rebuilding Month, 70,000 volunteers complete nearly 4,000 homes and community projects throughout the US. Volunteers help homeowners in need by completing necessary home modifications and repairs. To volunteer for the next National Rebuilding Month (or anytime throughout the year), visit http://rebuildingtogether.org/help/volunteer.

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Apr

Records and Information Management Month: April

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National Records and Information Management Month was created in 2002 by Records and Information Management (RIM) professionals to raise awareness and promote best practices in records and information management. Throughout the month, various businesses in the field conduct a public relations campaign to emphasize the importance of organizing and maintaining records in electronic, paper, magnetic, and microfilm formats. The basic principles of RIM are: 1. Accountability; 2. Integrity: uniform policies for documentation, storage, and retrieval; 3. Protection: Administrative, Physical, and Technology; 4. Compliance: With applicable laws and organizational policies; 5. Availability: Identify, locate, and retrieve records as needed; 6. Retention- Conforms with legal, regulatory, fiscal, operational, and historical requirements; 7. Disposition: Securely destroy; 8. Transparency.

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Apr

Rosacea Month, Ntl.: April

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According to recent patient survey data, Rosacea's effect on the quality of life can be devastating even when the physical symptoms are relatively mild. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the impact of this chronic and widespread facial disorder, now estimated to affect nearly 20 million Americans.

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Apr

Safe Digging Month, Ntl.: April

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National Safe Digging Month began in 2002 as a directive of the United States Senate to bring attention to homeowners of the National helpline for homeowners, available by calling (811). This service alerts homeowners to the location of underground utility lines on their property. Underground utilities include pipelines, electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and cable television lines. Homeowners inadvertently cause service disruptions to critical infrastructure each year by accidentally severing these lines. Results include service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury, and death. "Call 811 Before You Dig" is a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness.

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Apr

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: April

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In 2008, Congress declared April National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month to bring more attention to this rare, multi-system disease. Additionally, each year a single day in April is set aside via Presidential decree to focus on this disease. About Sarcoidosis from the Bernie Mac Foundation: Sarcoidosis causes inflammation, called a granuloma, in different body areas. Because it can appear anywhere from the lungs to the eyes to the heart, it can manifest in various symptoms, including swollen lymph nodes, skin sores, and lumps in the lungs—or no symptoms at all. Inflammation can affect any organ in the body, but the lungs and skin are the most common. If the inflammation is allowed to continue, the result will be tissue scarring. The goal of treatment is to interrupt the inflammation so that a damaging scar does not form. Scar formation is more critical in specific organs, such as the lungs, eyes, heart, and brain. Diseases involving these organs are often treated with anti-inflammatory medications. Sarcoidosis is not cancer, nor is it a contagious disease. In some cases, it seems to run in families. Medical textbooks twenty years ago listed the illness as being primarily one of African American women and patients of Scandinavian descent. We now know that, although Sarcoid seems more prevalent in these populations, and there may be a genetic predisposition, the disease is not limited to these groups. More and more Caucasian men and women (of eastern European and Scandinavian descent), Puerto Rican patients, and African American men are diagnosed with it. With treatment, many people recover, although it can take several years. Others may have a more challenging time and can suffer more significant organ damage. Even when symptoms subside—called remission—sarcoidosis can return. In rare cases, sarcoidosis is fatal, and researchers don’t know what causes it.

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Apr

School Library Month, Ntl.: April

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School Library Month (SLM) first ran in 1985. School librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that vital school library programs play in a student's educational career. The following is excerpted and adapted from AASL Celebrates First National School Library Media Month. Lucille Thomas, chair of the School Library Media Month Committee, spearheaded the AASL efforts for a national School Library Month. President Judy King appointed Thomas in 1983. Thomas and her committee gathered ideas from previous state and local celebrations for school libraries and compiled a fifty-two-page handbook for the first national observance. In April 1985, members of the committee were Edna Bayliss, Elsie Brainard, Winona Jones, Elizabeth Kenneson, Elinor McCloskey, and Virginia Moore. The first national observance of School Library Month theme was: Where Learning Never Ends: The School Library Media Center. AASL officials and local and national dignitaries got the month off to a rousing start on April 1, 1985, with a ceremony on the west steps of the United States Capitol. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) delivered the keynote address. Moynihan told the school librarians in the audience, In 2010, the name changed to School Library Month after the Board of Directors voted to readopt the professional title school librarian from the former school library media specialist.

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Apr

Second Chance Month, Ntl.: April

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In April 2018, President Trump declared Second Chance Month to emphasize the importance of preventing crime, respecting the rule of law, and offering individuals with criminal records a chance to become productive members of society. The proclamation aimed to reduce crime rates, prison populations, and taxpayer burdens by allowing former inmates to find employment, become employable, and receive mentorship and treatment for addiction and mental health issues. The President called upon Federal, State, and local prison systems to implement evidence-based programs that prepare prisoners for re-entry into society. Second Chance Month encourages all Americans to engage in events and activities that raise public awareness about preventing crime and providing second chances.

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Apr

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) occurs in April each year. During SAAM, activists raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities and individuals on preventing it.

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Apr

Sikh Awareness Month: April

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Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month is observed in over 19 states during April in the US. It acknowledges the significant contributions of Sikh heritage to the United States and provides the opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans. Further, it condemns all hate crimes and bias incidents against Sikh Americans and encourages all Sikhs to practice their faith freely and fearlessly.

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Apr

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (US-WA): April

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Over 1,000 acres of blooming tulips, daffodils, and other spring flowers greet over 350,000 visitors yearly in La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Burlington, Washington. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the most significant events, accessible from Seattle and British Columbia.

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Apr

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (US-WA): April

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Apr

Smile Day (AU): April 1

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April 1 is the world's day of pranks. The Humour Foundation of Australia sponsors Smile Day to educate the public on the therapeutic benefits of humor in well-being and its programs for humor ambassadors, including elder clowns, clown doctors, laughter bosses, and laughter works.

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