All - Leep Calendar

It’s a new year and time to get rid of what is holding you back, clean up your act, and prepare. Most of us start the new year slowly, making it the perfect time to update our computer and its virus software, clean out old files and consolidate new ones. National Clean-up Your Computer Month in January is your excuse to do this. Denise Hoyle of Pensacola, Florida, founded this event.

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Conscience Month, Ntl.: January

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National Conscience Month celebrates and raises awareness about the value of using your conscience to guide better decisions. Created by American Meditation Institute founders Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter, National Conscience Month will take place each January, beginning in 2020. During Conscience Month, observers are encouraged to explore more about their conscience — from what it is, how it works, to how to access it reliably. People who consult their consciences regularly experience more positive outcomes and find they can be happier and healthier in the long term. Contact the American Meditation Institute to learn more.

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Creativity Month, Intl.: January

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For one month each year, the world celebrates International Creativity Month, a month to remind individuals and organizations around the globe to capitalize on the power of creativity. Unleashing creativity is vital for personal and business success in this age of accelerating change. January, the first month of the year, provides an opportunity to take a fresh approach to problem-solving and renew confidence in our creative capabilities. International Creativity Month was founded by Randall Munson and is celebrated worldwide annually in January. Take advantage of International Creativity Month to refocus your attention and creatively improve your business and personal activities.

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Crime Stoppers Month (CA): January

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Canadian Crime Stoppers Month honors Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a civilian, non-profit, charitable organization that forges alliances between community activists, the police department, and the media to reduce crime and keep neighborhoods safe. This month is about raising awareness of Crime Stoppers, recruiting citizen volunteers, and educating the community about best practices in safety and security. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police champion Canadian Crime Stoppers Month.

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Culture—Year of Music: 2023

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Kudos to West Yorkshire, England. The region is, without a doubt, the most celebratory metropolitan district this year. Enter Kirklees' Year of Music, a stand-alone event of the Year of Culture. Kirklees is a suburb of Leeds renowned for its international music and variety of musicians. Year of Music focuses on the diversity of music styles, education, training, and skills. Secondary focuses include music to increase physical well-being, community, and professionalism. You do not need to be in England to participate or sponsor. The Year of Music is international.

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Dakar Rally (SA): Jan 1-15

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Dakar Rally began in Paris over forty years ago and continues annually. For 2020-2024, the host is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its motto sums up the excitement of this car race: "A challenge for those who go." The Dakar Rally began when driver Thierry Sabine lost his way during the Abidjan-Nice Rally of 1977. His vision was to create a race that allowed the world to share the scenery of the multi-day event. The race got its name from its first route beginning in Paris, traveling through Algiers, and finishing in the city of Dakar in Senegal. In 2009, due to security issues, the race moved to South America. Since 2020 it has been on the Arabian Peninsula.

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Dating & Life Coach Recognition Week: January 1-7

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Coaches help you excel in many areas, whether sports and business or life and love. With the new year starting, Dating and Life Coaches Recognition Week raises awareness among people considering a career in this field. It raises awareness of the resources available to those seeking to improve their lives, including love.

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Diet Resolution Week: January 1-7

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The first seven days of each new year are "Diet Resolution Week." These are the days of the year when, traditionally, people start the year off with their new diet and exercise regime. Most people can stick with it a day or two, perhaps even seven, and most don't make it through the end of the month. However, for the first seven days of the year, many people are practicing and committed to their New Year Diet Resolution during this week.

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Diplomacy—International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace: 2023

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"The United Nations Declares 2023 as the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace. In so doing, it underlines that the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace constitutes a means of mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace and trust among nations based on, inter alia, political dialogue, negotiations, mutual understanding, and cooperation, to build sustainable peace, solidarity, and harmony.

In declaring this year, the United Nations calls upon the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation to ensure the strengthening of peace and trust in relations between Member States as a value that promotes sustainable development, peace and security, and human rights." —United Nations Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 6 December 2022

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Dishonor List Day, (US/CA)(1976): January 1

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Dishonor List Day (Banishment List Day) began as a publicity stunt. New Year's Day host the event, given its reputation as a "slow news day." The chances of the stunt gaining traction increased significantly. Dishonor List Day is when Lake Superior State University releases its official list of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Misuse, Over-Use, and General Uselessness. The list first ran in 1976. Each year people from around the world nominate hundred of words and phrases they're sick of hearing. The idea is to purge the offending words and phrases from the language. LSSU Public Relations Office staff conduct dozens of news interviews, mainly with radio stations throughout North America and sometimes overseas, on all major networks, including Cable News Network, Associated Press, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and more. Additional stunts created to raise awareness of the university include establishing the mythical Unicorn Hunters and the annual Snowman Burning on the first day of spring.

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Dry January (UK/US): January

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Formerly Sober January, this event began in the United Kingdom in 1942 and has since become popular in the United States. The objective of Dry January is to abstain from alcohol for the entire month.

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Eagle Days, Springfield, (US-MO): January

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Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. If you can't make it an official Eagle Days event mid-month, you can still enjoy eagle-viewing on your own. View eagles perched in large trees along the water's edge from late December through early February. Get out early in the morning to see the eagles flying and fishing.

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Economy—Year of Economic Cooperation (EG/TN): 2023

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Egypt and Tunisia declared 2023 as their Year of Economic Cooperation in May 2022. It is apropos as two of the largest and most vibrant economies in North Africa. On May 13, 2022, Foreign Policy Magazine published the article, “It’s Africa’s Century—for Better or Worse,” with the subheadline, “Asia gets the attention, but the real economic revolution is the inevitable growth of an overlooked continent.”

Egypt and Tunisia have Mediterranean seaports, and establishing a fixed maritime trade route is a crucial objective. Both are desirable tourist destinations with relatively stable governments. Africa is the next growth market, and Nigeria has shown that. Egypt and Tunisia will benefit through their proximity to Europe and legacy cultures.

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Ellis Island Day (1892): January 1

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Today marks the anniversary of the opening of Ellis Island on January 1, 1892. Ellis Island was the immigration gateway into the US on the East Coast from the late 19th Century through the mid-20th Century. Approximately 17,000,000 immigrants were admitted through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954, when it closed. Ellis Island was reopened in the fall of 1990 and remains a top tourist attraction in New York City.

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EM Forster Day (1879): January 1

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EM Forster was born on January 1, 1879, and lived until June 7, 1970. The English author is best known for his novels: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), The Longest Journey (1907), Room with a View (1908), Howard's End (1910), and A Passage to India (1924).

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