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Each October, the Popcorn Board sponsors National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Not all corn kernels pop; only the Zea Mays Everta corn can become popcorn. Popcorn has been around for about 4,000 years, but it wasn’t until 1519 that Europeans discovered it. Cortes got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs. Popcorn was an essential food for the Aztec Indians, who also used popcorn to decorate ceremonial headdresses, necklaces, and ornaments on statues of their gods, including Tlaloc, the god of rain and fertility. Today, it is a favorite snack the world over. Americans consume some 16 billion quarts yearly, or 51 quarts per man, woman, and child.

There are so many ways to eat this healthy natural snack, and they’ve provided over 50 recipes with pictures to stimulate your imagination and taste buds here:

http://www.popcorn.org/AboutUs/Media/PopcornPhotos/tabid/112/Default.aspx

Whether it’s with butter, chilies, vinegar, or barbeque sauce, you will surely find a recipe to make celebrating this month tasty!

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Oct

Positive Attitude Month: October

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October hosts Positive Attitude Month, an opportunity to look at life as the glass being half full. Attitude is everything when it comes to success. This month look at the aspects of your life that you see negatively and try to see the positive side of each. You'll be amazed at how much better life gets.

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Oct

Principal's Month, Ntl.: October

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Each October, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, with congressional backing, honors National Principal's Month to recognize the contributions of principals to the success of students in schools across the United States. You can participate in National Principal's Month in the following ways:

Write a thank you note for all your principal does, with specific examples of he/she has helped you. Better yet, have your class, your child's class, or the whole school write "thank you" letters to your principal by distributing blank greeting cards with directions. The PTA could also initiate this activity.

Set up a banner somewhere clearly visible in the school where students, parents, and teachers can write notes of appreciation to the principal. Or set up a table at lunch to do the same on thank you cards to be left in the principal's mailbox.

Provide a weekly treat for your principal during the entire month. For example, week one can be a hot breakfast; week two is cupcakes, etc.

Create a photo scrapbook for the principal with notes from the school community about why he/she is so valued. Plant a tree on the school campus to honor the principal.

With other parents and teachers in your school, buy space in the local paper to celebrate principals' everyday acts by listing some of the great things in the school.

Write letters to the superintendent showing support for your principal. Use specific examples of things he/she has done to make the school successful.

Hold a pep rally for your principal. Students, parents, and teachers can perform songs, skits, and speeches to thank your principal for the hard work he/she does every day.

Decorate your principal's door/office in a festive way to promote a sense of celebration. Shadow your principal for a day and then write a report to publish in the local school AND community paper about what you learned and how difficult a job it is!

Read testimonies from students, parents, and teachers each week over the intercom. Have the art, music, and theater classes do one small group project to honor your principal.

Designate a day, week, or entire month when local businesses offer discounts just for principals.

Get your local paper to secure a weekly column to spotlight a local principal with a profile and photograph.

Being a principal is a tough job; today is all about honoring the men and women who do it.

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Oct

Public Relations Week (Getting the World to Beat a Path to Your Door): October 1-7

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A week to take a look at your company's (or self) public relations strategy and make changes where needed before heading into the holiday season. Public Relations Week, also known as Getting the World to Beat a Path to Your Door Week, occurs annually in October.

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Oct

Quaker Day, World: October 1

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Quakers are a Protestant Christian denomination. Each year, the church celebrates World Quaker Day, an opportunity for faith members to join globally in prayer and fellowship. “As the sun rises in each area of the world, we remember that Quakers worship through every time zone, celebrating our deep connections across cultures and Quaker traditions. We are united in love and accompany each other on this special day that draws us together. As we worship, we hold each other in prayer and thanksgiving, and let our praise hymns resound worldwide.”

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Oct

Reading Group Month, Ntl. (1917): October

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The Women’s National Book Association created National Reading Group Month in 2007 to mark the anniversary of the association’s founding in 1917. The mission of National Reading Group Month is to: a) Increase public awareness of the joy and value of shared reading. b) Provide a time for reading groups to celebrate their accomplishments and plan for the future. c) Provide opportunities for individuals to join an existing reading group or start a new one. d) Encourage libraries, bookstores, and organizations to host special reading group events.

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Oct

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month: October

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Rett Syndrome Awareness Month raises awareness about the dangers and damage of Rett Syndrome, a unique postnatal neurotic disorder first recognized in infancy and usually in girls. It's a condition often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy, or non-specific developmental delay. It strikes worldwide in one of every ten thousand female births. This event first ran ins 2008.

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Oct

Roller Skating Month, Ntl.: October

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The International Roller Skating Association promotes National Roller Skating Month. Roller rinks throughout the country host special events to encourage skating. It's excellent exercise and fun too.

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Oct

Sarcastic Awareness Month: October

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Sarcastic Awareness Month (which should be Sarcasm Awareness Month, grammatically); perhaps someone is being sarcastic? Sarcasm is humor that uses irony to make fun of situations. Sometimes it is referred to as "dry humor" or "mean-spirited." However you define it, this month is about finding the irony in everyday situations and poking fun at reality. Sarcastic Awareness Month is an unofficial event with no sponsor. However, we are directing you to the Sarcasm Society for the expertise and sarcastic ideas perfect for observing this month.

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Oct

Seafood Month: October

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October is National Seafood Month in the United States. Celebrated and promoted by organizations including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Seafood Month encourages people to celebrate and support sustainable seafood farming, production, and of course, eat more seafood.

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Oct

Senior's Month (AU-QLD): October

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Australian Senior's Month (previously a week in August) showcases a public appreciation for the invaluable contributions mature citizens make to Australian society and improving attitudes towards senior citizens.

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Oct

Sensory Awareness Month, Ntl.: October

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October is the National Sensory Awareness Month in the United States. Several organizations support this month-long nationwide awareness campaign. It aims to increase understanding concerning sensory processing disorders and other sensory-related problems and diseases and provide services to those suffering and their caregivers.

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Oct

Shoctober - Defibrillator National Awareness Month (AU): October

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Shoctober focuses on teaching people in the workplace how to use a defibrillator and the physical symptoms of cardiac arrest a person exhibits who needs one. This month-long campaign is an opportunity to teach and learn in a communal environment. Doing so might save a coworker's life or yours!

Resources and registration procedures are available on the Shoctober event website.

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Oct

Spina Bifida Awareness Month, Ntl.: October

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National Spina Bifida Prevention Month seeks to raise awareness about Spina bifida, or "split spine." Spina bifida is a congenital disabilities where the backbone and membranes fail to close around the spinal cord. It's not 100% clear what exactly causes spina bifida, but it's strongly believed that it combines genetic and environmental factors. Spina Bifida is a birth defect occurring in the first month of the pregnancy before most women know they are pregnant.

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Oct

Spinach Lovers Month: October

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Spinach is one of the most versatile (can be eaten hot or cold, baked, fried, or sautéed) vegetables and is very good for you. Spinach Lovers Month is a perfect time to try spinach in a new way, whether as a replacement for lettuce on a sandwich, in an omelet, or as part of a salad. Annually in October.

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