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Lawyers worldwide get a lot of grief for being lawyers. Jokes are made about them, and they consistently rank as one of the least respected professions on the planet* (ranked just above advertisers and car salespeople). Yet, when regular people (or "Luggles," non-lawyer folk) need help writing a will, running a business, or avoiding jail time, to whom do they flock? Lawyers! That's right. This love/hate relationship too often tilts to the hate side of the ledger. And that needs to stop. The best part of INTERNATIONAL BE KIND TO LAWYERS DAY is that you judge precisely how much you participate. Here is a brief list of ideas to get your legal kindness flowing. 1. Take your favorite lawyer to breakfast or lunch (make sure it's not billable!). 2. Send your lawyer a "just because" greeting card. 3. Send him/her flowers, a fruit basket, or a cookie bouquet. 4. Switch your ringtone to the "dah-dah" sound from NBC's "Law & Order." 5. Abstain from telling lawyer jokes for 24 hours. (You can do it!) See the website for more ideas: http://bekindtolawyers.com/how-to-participate.html.

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Apr

Black Maternal Health Week: April 11-17

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The inaugural (2018) National Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to: 1) Increase attention to Black maternal health in the US, the root causes of poor maternal health outcomes, and community-driven policy, program, and care solutions. 2) Amplify the voices of Black mamas, women, families, and stakeholders on this vital issue. 3) Serve as a national platform for Black women-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth justice, and reproductive justice, including African immigrant and Afro-Latino groups. 4) Enhance community organizing on Black maternal health via community conversations, events, and outreach.

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Apr

Cheese Fondue Day: April 11

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National Cheese Fondue Day celebrates cheese fondue, a heated cheese dish where bread is typically dipped. Fondue reached its height of popularity in the 1970s. National Cheese Fondue Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Apr

Children's Day (US-FL): April 11

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Children's Day is aside each year to celebrate the children of Florida. Annually on the second Tuesday in April.

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Apr

Clean Up Your Pantry Day, Ntl.: April 11

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Dog Therapy Appreciation Day: April 11

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Therapy dogs are different than service dogs. Service dogs perform specific tasks their owners can't do due to disabilities, such as seeing-eye dogs. Therapy dogs fulfill a psychological function, providing comfort and companionship. Whereas a service dog is on the job wherever its owner goes, a therapy dog seeks affection, cuddles, and touching. National Therapy Dog Day educates the public on the differences and shares the essential benefits these animals bring to all they meet.

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Apr

Eight Track Tape Day (1964): April 11

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Today is the anniversary of the premier eight-track tape, invented in 1964. The eight-track tape, or Stereo 8, used magnetic strips to record sound via eight separate tracks. The storage form existed for about 20 years and was deployed through the early 1990s at radio stations for advertising and other short-form audio. The eight-track was replaced by the cassette and then the compact disk. All three formats were made obsolete by digital music recorders beginning with the iPod in the late 1990s.

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Apr

Juan Santamaria Day (CR)(1856): April 11

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Liberation Day (UG)(1979): April 11

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Louie, Louie Day, Intl. (1935): April 11

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Louie Louie Day is an annual opportunity to celebrate the song called best party song of all time, recorded more times than any other rock song in history, and nearly declared the official state song of Washington State. Richard Berry, who composed Louie Louie, was born on April 11, 1935. The mayor of Seattle declared this event in 1985.

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Apr

Parkinson's Disease Day, World (1755): April 11

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April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Parkinson's Awareness Week occurs during the week of World Parkinson's Disease Day, mid-month. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning symptoms continue and worsen over time. Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson's disease. The cause is unknown, and although there is no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage its symptoms. Primary motor signs of Parkinson's disease include the following: a) Tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face b) Bradykinesia or slowness of movement c) Rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk d) Postural instability or impaired balance and coordination The US National Parkinson's Helpline is (800) 457.6676 or by email info@pdf.org.

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Apr

Pet Day, Ntl.: April 11

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National Pet Day celebrates pet owners everywhere (and provides an excuse to spoil our furry, gilled, scaled, and feathered friends). Whether it's with some extra treats, a longer, special walk somewhere, a new toy, or just lots and lots of extra love - your pets may not be able to read the calendar, but they will surely be happy that it's National Pet Day!

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Apr

Portfolio Day, Ntl.: April 11

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Occurring four times a year and sponsored by the National Portfolio Day Association, National Portfolio Day increasingly manifests on social media under the hashtag #PortfolioDay. It is an opportunity for content creators to share their portfolios with others four times a year. This event is most active on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Apr

Submarine Day, Ntl. (1900): March 11

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Big Wind Day (1934): April 12

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Today is the anniversary of the highest recorded wind gust felt by man in history, a record that stood for 62 years until 1996. It was in Mount Washington, New Hampshire, on April 12, 1934, that a wind gust of 231 miles per hour was recorded by staff at the Mount Washington Observatory. In 1996, during Typhoon Olivia, an unmanned station on Barrow Island in Australia clocked a wind gust at 253 miles per hour. Mount Washington continues to hold the record for the fastest wind gust experienced by man. The Barrow Island gust was recorded by machinery, not man.

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