We all have them, that co-worker who always seems to be in a bad mood. Today honors them by calling them out, reflecting on their mood, and banishing the beast. It is brought to you by the king of crazy holidays, Wellcat.

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Oct

Create a Great Funeral Day: October 30

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Create a Great Funeral Day is about pre-planning and saving your loved ones from having to plan and make the decisions after you're gone. It's one of the more loving things you can do in arranging your final affairs.

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Oct

Credit Union Day, Intl.: October 17

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Each year, the third Thursday of October is set aside for an intensive public relations push, including incentives to join a credit union. This day is known as International Credit Union Day, and it has been celebrated annually since 1948. Credit Unions have existed since 1852. The World Council of Credit Unions sponsors the annual week and day.

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Oct

Crime Prevention Month, Ntl.: October

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National Crime Prevention Month seeks to raise awareness in the United States about best practices in crime prevention and how to protect yourself, your family, and your home. It is sponsored annually by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). Its motto? "Living safer, being smarter" and teen and child favorite McGruff the Crime Dog's slogan, "Take A Bite Out Of Crime®." National Crime Prevention Month originated in 1984.

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Oct

Critical Illness Awareness Month: October

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Critical Illness Awareness Month seeks to educate the public about the availability of insurance in the event they are diagnosed with a severe illness. Critical Illness Insurance provides a lump-sum benefit upon diagnosing an acute illness or medical event. This can include, but is not limited to, conditions such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, organ transplants, coronary bypass surgery, or other severe illnesses as defined in the insurance policy. Critical Illness Insurance aims to cover costs associated with treating and managing the illness and any financial obligations that may become more challenging to handle due to the disease. These could include daily living expenses, out-of-pocket medical costs, mortgage payments, or even travel expenses related to medical treatment. Reasons people purchase Critical Illness Insurance include: Financial Security: Diagnosed with a critical illness can be financially devastating due to high medical costs and the potential inability to work during treatment and recovery. The lump-sum payout from critical illness insurance can provide necessary financial support. Coverage Gap: Health insurance may not cover all the costs associated with treating and managing critical illnesses, such as deductibles, copayments, out-of-network treatments, or experimental therapies. Critical Illness Insurance can help fill this coverage gap. Flexibility: Unlike health insurance, which typically pays directly to the healthcare provider for specific services, the payout from a Critical Illness Insurance policy goes to the policyholder for medical expenses, household bills, or other financial obligations. Increasing Incidence of Critical Illnesses: Cancer, heart disease, and strokes are the most common illnesses covered. Having Critical Illness Insurance provides a financial safety net if such a diagnosis occurs. Higher Survival Rates: Advances in medical science mean more people are surviving critical illnesses. However, the costs associated with the aftermath and recovery can be steep. Critical illness insurance can help manage these expenses. Critical Illness Insurance policies specify what illnesses are covered, the specific definitions of illnesses, any waiting periods, and any exclusions that may apply.

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Oct

Cupcake Day, Ntl. Pro-Life: October 9

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National Pro-Life Cupcake Day raises awareness about abortion and provides a means of peaceful protest. Supporters of the pro-life, anti-abortion, and forced birth movements pass out cupcakes on this day as a form of advocacy, handing out information and fundraising via cupcakes. Cupcakes remain a symbol of life's joy and pleasures, and they are miniaturized versions of the birthday cakes that mark each year of life.

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Oct

Curious Events Day: October 9

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Curious Events Day isn't about celebrating a specific event or important anniversary. No, it's a day to celebrate ALL of them! For example: Loch Ness Monster sightings Socks escaping from the washing machine Why is it cops only see you when you're doing something wrong? Today is the day to celebrate all of life's greatest mysteries and curious events.

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Oct

Curry Week, Ntl. (UK): October 7-13

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TASTING INDIA

NATIONAL CURRY WEEK

Since 1998, National Curry Week in the United Kingdom has been a highly anticipated celebration of flavor. Its focus is on the diversity of curries in cooking and raising funds for charities focused on malnourishment and poverty worldwide.

Curry is a catchall phrase for spice sauces, gravies, and marinades with roots in multiple cultures. Its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, specifically to the Indian cuisine. The word "curry" is from the Tamil word "kari," which means sauce or gravy. Indian curry typically consists of a mixture of spices, herbs, vegetables, and sometimes meat or fish, cooked in a sauce or gravy base.

From India, curry spread to various parts of the world through trade routes and colonization. British colonialists played a significant role in popularizing curry outside the Indian subcontinent by bringing curry recipes back to Britain, where it became part of British cuisine. This British version of curry, often known as "Anglo-Indian curry," is characterized by milder flavors and added ingredients such as tomatoes, cream, and yogurt.

Curry also found its way to Southeast Asia, undergoing further regional adaptations. Countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar developed unique curry styles with distinctive flavors and ingredients. Thai curries, for example, are known for their vibrant and spicy flavors, while Malaysian curries often feature a combination of spices and coconut milk.

Japan discovered curry during the Meiji era in the late 19th century and was influenced by British curry. It underwent further modifications to suit Japanese tastes. Japanese curry is typically thicker, milder, and sweeter than other curries. It often includes ingredients like potatoes, carrots, onions, and meat and is commonly served with rice.

As for the number of different varieties of curry, due to the immense diversity of curries across regions and cultures. Each country, and even regions within countries, can have its distinct styles of curry with unique flavor profiles and ingredients. There are numerous types of curries, such as Indian curries like butter chicken, tikka masala, and vindaloo, Thai curries like green curry and red curry, Japanese curry, Malaysian curry laksa, Indonesian rendang, and many more.

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Oct

Custodial Workers Day, Ntl.: October 2

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Custodial Workers are the people we often don’t see but make our lives better. Custodial workers perform cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks in offices, public spaces, and homes. They are called Custodians, Janitors, Maids, Housekeepers, Cleaning Staff, and Cleaners. They often make minimum wage or just barely above it. What they do is critical. Imagine if your garbage at work wasn’t taken out. Or if the floor wasn’t cleaned, dusted, and kept in good repair. Nothing is worse than entering a grimy bathroom with overflowing trash and no soap, toilet paper, or water. The reason we rarely must endure such disgust is thanks to custodial workers. Today is a day to honor them, seek them out, and thank them for their service. By doing so, you’ll genuinely make their day!

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Oct

Customer Service Week, Ntl. (US/UK): October 7-13

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National Customer Service Week is a week-long opportunity to raise awareness of customer service and its vital role in successful business practices and the growth of the UK and US economies. The event is recognized in both countries and occurs on the first M-F in October. History: Customer Service Week is an international celebration of the importance of customer service and the people who serve and support customers daily. In 1992 the US Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event. Since 1991, the Customer Service Group has sponsored the official Customer Service Week program. The group provides how-to information, celebration materials imprinted with the official Customer Service Week logo, and inspiration from the hundreds of service and support professionals who share their celebration stories, plans, and ideas. For the US information on Customer Service Week see The Customer Service Group: http://www.csweek.com/customer_service_week.php For the British information on Customer Services Week see the Institute of Customer Service: https://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/events/ncsw

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Oct

Customer, Get to Know Your Customer Day Q4: October 17

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A day set aside each quarter of the year to work on your customer journey, marketing, sales funnel, and customer service policies and find additional ways to increase customer loyalty through appreciation. The Loyalty Formula: Loyalty = Great Service + Confidence "Customer Loyalty is about the next time – every time. Every day. All of the time. All year long!"—Shep Hyken

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Oct

Cybersecurity Month, Ntl.: October

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on cyber security, the dangers of cyber crimes, and what we can do to prevent them. Cyber crimes are rising, with the internet touching almost all aspects of our daily lives. These include identity theft, credit card theft, Ponzi schemes, bait and switch, extortion, spying, and bullying; almost anything that can happen in the real world has a web world cousin. This month, Homeland Security, police, and other organizations devoted to fighting crime and national security will launch public education campaigns and workshops to help people spot attacks. The best way to observe this month is to check your cyber security. 1) When was the last time you updated your virus database? 2) Can you spot a phishing email when you see one? 3) Have you fully scanned your computer to ensure there are no Trojan horses, malware, or unauthorized access points? 4) Are you using a VPN when you’re in public to protect your information from prying eyes? 5) Do you use a privacy screen on the computer you use in public? 6) When was the last time you updated your passwords? 7) Have you set your privacy settings on mobile devices and social media to give you security? You can do these things to increase your cybersecurity, and this is the month to do it. Many software and hardware manufacturers will promote security-related products in honor of this month.

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Oct

Dabbling Day: October 21

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Marshall J. Dabble created national Dabbling Day to commemorate the art of dabbling by encouraging people to try something new on this day. To dabble means to try something new and test out different activities, then move on to something else. The word appears to be Dutch, and its first usage in this context entered the English language around 1620 AD.

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Oct

Danger Run (US-KY, IN, IL): October 4-31

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Want to make your Halloween more exciting? Then head to Louisville, Kentucky, spook your car out, and see if you can beat Danger Run. This event runs on the weekends in October. Founded in 1994 and inspired by "Ghost Run" events, this road rally scavenger hunt leads to famous haunted houses in the area. Each team must solve a clue to move on to the next part of the mystery. Winners are determined by how well they stay on route measured by their vehicle's odometer. The top 25 participants compete at the end for the grand prize.

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Oct

DAR Day of Service (1890): October 11

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Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a civic organization of female descendants of American fighters from the Revolutionary War. Each year since 2014, on or near the anniversary of their founding on October 11, 1890, members devote a day to serving the community. Activities include -Collecting and donating goods and toiletries for local food pantries and women’s shelters; - Writing letters and compiling care packages for deployed troops; - Cleaning up local historic homes and restoring headstones in cemeteries; - Packing backpacks with meals and goods for young students in need; and - Picking up trash and debris along local waterways and parks. Organizations interested in participating in the DAR Day of Service should contact their local chapter.

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