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No News Is Good News Day pays homage to September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the United States using four passenger planes. The logic is thus: If there is no news today, that is good news, which means there have been no attacks.

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Sep

Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week (UK): September 11-17

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Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week is working for the benefit of anyone with male cancer, including prostate, testicular, and penile, as well as these men's caretakers and loved ones. It was created in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborn MBE and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver.

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Sep

Patriot Day, Ntl. (2001): September 11

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September 11 in the U.S. is National Patriot Day, proclaimed by President Bush first in 2001 and re-proclaimed yearly by the President. It is a tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Federal offices in the United States display the flag of the United States at half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives due to the attacks.

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Sep

Rice Week, Ntl. (UK): September 11-17

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Before the 1970s, rice wasn't common in the United Kingdom. That changed as more people from Asia immigrated, and with them came the food traditions and flavors from their own countries. Today, rice is a popular grain in the UK, and Rice Week encourages discovering all the different varieties and cooking something new. Tilda and The Rice Association champion National Rice Week.

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Sep

Sexual Health Week (UK): September 11-17 (est)

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United Kingdom's Sexual Health Week aims to raise awareness of sexual health, whether avoiding diseases, mitigating porn, or increasing sexual pleasure and well-being. Each year has a different theme. The charity Family Planning Association of the United Kingdom sponsors the event.

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Sep

Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, Ntl.: September 10-16

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National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week recognizes the people who work directly with the physically and mentally disabled. Throughout the week, staff honor these outstanding professionals through incentives, parties, and lunches.

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Sep

Farm Animals Awareness Week, Ntl.: September 10-16

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Factory farms are commercial agricultural operations that raise massive numbers of animals to produce meat and other animal products for sale. Animals are housed indoors with minimal food, water, or space, and veterinary care minimizes costs and maximizes production. The National Humane Education Society wishes to raise awareness of the issues surrounding farm animals' lives, and national Farm Animals Awareness Week promotes this cause. National Humane Education Society seeks a world where farm animals in the United States and around the globe are treated with respect regardless of their purpose.

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Sep

First DUI Issued (1897): September 10

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On September 10, 1897, the first citation for driving under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol was issued in England. George Smith, a 25-year-old cab driver, slammed his car into a building while intoxicated, which later led to a fine of 25 shillings. In the United States, the first laws against operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol went into effect in New York in 1910. It was not until the late 1970s and early 1980s that public awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving increased, and lawmakers and police officers began to get tougher on offenders due to one angry mother. In 1980, Candy Lightner from California founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, after her 13-year-old daughter Cari was killed by a drunk driver walking home from a school carnival. Despite the stiff penalties and public awareness campaigns, drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs remains a serious problem in the United States and worldwide.

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Sep

Grandparents Day, Ntl.: September 10

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National Grandparents Day honors the devotion and support provided by grandparents. Often grandparents become the parents if their children cannot care for their children. They play an essential role in childhood development and provide a foundation of security and wisdom about the past. Annually on the Sunday following Labor Day in the United States. National Grandparents Day was first observed in 1978.

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Sep

Hound Day, Hug Your, Ntl.: September 10

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Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Coach, created National Hug Your Hound Day. The holiday seeks to increase the bond between dogs and their owners and to help dog owners see the world as dogs see it. "National Hug Your Hound Day," Moore stated, "is celebrated annually on the 2nd Sunday in September. This day is dedicated to celebrating the bond between you and your dog. National Hug Your Hound Day is about truly observing your dog (from their point of view) in their environment and everyday life and for just one day to see the word as your dog sees it. As you celebrate your beloved dog, remember that today is about keeping our dogs healthy, happy, and safe at home and in our hearts."

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Sep

Housekeepers Week, Intl.: September 10-16

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International Housekeepers Week began in 1981 and is championed by International Executive Housekeepers Association. This celebration focuses on maintaining a safer and cleaner environment for people. The week recognizes the efforts of housekeepers working in establishments such as hotels, schools, and hospitals.

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Sep

Hurricane Season Peak: September 10

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The peak of the Hurricane Season is on September 10. By then, the worst storms of the year have usually passed, averaging three heavy hurricanes hitting the US before this date. It's common for strong storms to also hit in the second half of September. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. They're the same thing, with location determining which word is used to describe it. Hurricane is the word for these storms in the Atlantic and northeast Pacific Ocean near Japan and SE Asia. If it occurs in the northwest Pacific Ocean, we call it a typhoon. If it occurs in the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean, it is called a cyclone.

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Sep

Ideas Day, Swap: September 10

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Today is a day to come together to solve problems. Idea Swap Day originated with Robert Birch, who passed away in 2005, and it continues in his memory.

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Sep

OPEC Founded (1960): September 10

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September 10 marks the anniversary of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) creation in 1960. This organization aims to coordinate and unify the policies on petroleum among its member nations to create fair trade and prices of oil and its derivatives; create a regular supply of petroleum to consuming countries, and provide a reasonable return on capital for petroleum-producing nations. For the first five years, its headquarters were in Geneva. On September 1, 1965, it moved to Vienna, Austria. Five countries founded OPEC: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Venezuela. Qatar, Indonesia, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Nigeria, Ecuador, Angola, and Gabon joined later. OPEC originated in Baghdad in September 1960 following changes in the international economic and political arena and the creation of newly independent states. The organization promoted a unifying vision and shared objectives. During the 1950s, the oil market was dominated by large multinational companies and the Soviet Union. OPEC changed that, focusing on the needs of the supplier nations rather than the corporations. Within a decade, the member countries achieved dominance over their domestic petroleum production and collectively impacted the price of petroleum on the world market. OPEC's collective power became apparent after the Yom Kippur War of 1973. In protest of the United States and its allies arming Israel, OPEC embargoed the nations, cutting off the supply of oil and banning the export of petroleum products. The effect was immediate. Americans and others worldwide found themselves waiting in hours-long lines to fill their gas tanks. Prices soared. The embargo lasted six months, and consumers worldwide learned a harsh lesson. Not only was the world dependent upon petrol, but OPEC was a power. The actual cost of the oil embargo continues to resonate in America. Consider the auto industry. Though not the only cause, the embargo escalated events and provided opportunities that may have required several decades to occur without it. During the fall of 1973, Americans were in shock. With petrol's scarcity and expense, the large American-made cars with massive engines and little fuel efficiency suddenly became undesirable. Though considered lower quality at the time, Japanese cars were less expensive, smaller, and fuel efficient. Brands including Datsun (Nissan), Honda, and Toyota rapidly stole market share from American manufacturers, forcing the closing of factories and the movement of supporting companies overseas. By 1980, US manufacturers were in a tailspin, and the high-paying blue-collar jobs supported by the industry were in jeopardy, sending entire regions of the nation into despair. Many of these areas never recovered. Today, Toyota is the top-selling auto brand in the United States, and Ford is number two. *** The shift in automobile markets is one example of the fallout from the 1973 oil embargo and illustrates OPEC's power in influencing current and future events. The organization continues to protect its members' interests, which is its purpose. Thankfully, it hasn't used its embargo power again.

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Sep

Pet Memorial Day, Ntl.: September 10*

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