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Today is Notary Public Day. Notaries apply a stamp and witness to official documents and are necessary for many legal transactions. Notary Public Day honors all hardworking notaries in the country. There are nearly 4.8 million notaries public in the United States, all of whom serve the common good as trusted public officials. Notary services have existed since the Roman Empire. Notary Public Day began in 1975.

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Patient Accessibility Week, Ntl.: November 7-11

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The disabled, elderly, obese, and others often have difficulty accessing health care providers and their offices. National Patient Accessibility Week encourages health care providers and facilities to look at their practices and offices from a patient’s perspective and make any changes that may be needed.

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Recreation Day (AU): November 7

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Recreation Day occurs annually on the first Monday of November in the Australian state of Tasmania. It is a public holiday. On this day, people relax and catch up with family and friends. Others do household chores, go on a road trip, or enjoy outdoor activities.

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Revolution and Solidarity Day, Ntl., (BD)(1975): November 7

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National Revolution and Solidarity Day in Bangladesh celebrates the November 7, 1975 uprising by citizens and soldiers to release Ziaur Rahman (Zia), who would become the nation's president. National Revolution and Solidarity Day is a national holiday.

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Revolution Day (RU) (1917): November 7

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One of the boldest revolutions in history (March 8, 1917 - November 7, 1917) climaxed on this day in Russia. Often referred to as the October Revolution, communism replaced Tzarist Russia with the Soviet Union. On this day, Vladimir Lenin revolted against the Provisional Government, which had been installed earlier in the year, and brought the Soviets into power. Revolution Day is a national holiday in Russia.

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School Meals Week, Ntl. (UK): November 7-11

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National School Meals Week in the United Kingdom highlights the yearly need for regular student meals. For many poor children, school is their only balanced meal of the day. See the event website for toolkits and ideas.

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Veterans Small Business Week, Ntl.: October 31 - November 4

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From the Event Champion, The Small Business Administration: "The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers aspiring and current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week. During the first Monday - Friday of November, SBA and its extensive partner network celebrate the strength and resilience of the #VetBiz community by hosting events across the country and sharing information about the resources available to veteran entrepreneurs. Discover transition assistance resources like Boots to Business or connect with your local Veterans Business Outreach Center to develop your business plan, receive marketing tips, and access government contracting opportunities."

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Victims of Communism Day (US-FL): November 7

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Victims of Communism Day, November 7, goes into effect in 2022. It comes out of Florida and is part of Governor DeSantis' posturing leading up to the 2024 presidential elections in the United States. The name itself is problematic: Victims of Communism Day. There are as many victims of capitalism as communism, arguably more under capitalism, given it has existed for at least one hundred years longer. However, both are ideas for economic governance, and how the people in power implement each determines whether they're evil or not. Many leaders are driven by self-enrichment and self-promotion, not by altruism and duty to the people they lead. Therein lies the problem. Power, for power's sake, leads to poor decisions, and it doesn't matter which economic policy you choose. DeSantis has the right idea in that we need an open discussion on the economic tools available to us as a nation and those used elsewhere. If we're going to criticize one solution within a day, let's look at all and, at the very least, make sure we understand what we're talking about. CAPITALISM "Capital," as in money and profit, is the key idea behind capitalism. There is only one goal of capitalism: to make a profit, either through selling more, acquiring more, reducing costs, or buying out the competition. The general idea behind capitalism is laissez-faire, which states the market dictates cost and the government does not constrain activities. In capitalism, there is a winner and a loser. The strongest companies in terms of resources and spending survive, though, unlike natural selection, money and size do not guarantee that the best or most innovative organizations continue. Since the objective of capitalism is to make a profit, people and nature are a resource but not the goal. An individual's true value to capitalism is his/her ability to buy, borrow, and create demand. Yet, despite this system being detrimental to the average person, most will defend the system to death because there is a remote possibility, a fleeting hope that he/she could be that one person who beats the odds and become wealthy. That hope is why many will vote and act against their interests on taxes, usury, oversight, and other restrictions on profit. Profit and hope are capitalism's seduction. COMMUNISM Communism came about as an answer to the excesses of capitalism. "Communal" is the keyword in communism. It is an economic idea that says everyone contributes and benefits equally. In theory, all the money, resources, assets, and benefits go into one pot controlled by the government, which is divided equally amongst all the people. Nobody has more or less. Everyone gets enough to get by, and only the government has the authority to decide. That theory doesn't work, either. There is no initiative for innovation, risk, or autonomy. All decisions are made by the government, from where and how you live, to what career you can pursue. Over time, communism erodes the spark that invigorates people, turning them into cogs. You've also got the problem of greed with those running the scheme. Just like capitalism, the leaders stop making decisions for the people and instead look for ways to enrich themselves. Even China adopted capitalistic ideas for its industry while maintaining authoritarian rule over its people to survive. Communism looked fantastic on paper but failed in practice. It promised work, shelter, food, clothing, and equality for life, an enticing idea to the millions thrown into deep poverty during the Industrial Revolution of the late eighteenth and early-to-mid twentieth centuries. Security and safety are communism's seduction. SOCIALISM "Society" is the keyword of socialism. Socialism snuggles between capitalism and communism. Like capitalism, it believes in freedom of choice, commerce, innovation, and markets; it promotes reward for advancement. Like communism, socialism uses money collected through taxes and tariffs to provide goods and services for the population. For example, rather than spending a full 25% of a federal budget on new bombs, invading countries, or colonization, socialism would take a portion of that money and improve schools, health care, parks, roads, and other services that benefit the population. Unlike capitalism, socialism believes organizations require oversight, someone or something to be accountable to prevent abuse, pollution, theft, and skulduggery. It's the old fox policing the chicken coup scenario—not a good idea if you hope to have eggs in the morning. Compassionate caution is socialism's seduction. Even socialism isn't perfect and can be abused, which is why most countries are hybrids. The United States and Europe are predominantly capitalistic and minority socialistic, though Europe leans more toward socialism than the US, particularly in health and elder care. The thing is, capitalism, socialism, and communism are economic ideas, not government structures. You can be a dictator and a capitalist or a communist. You can be a monarch and rule a socialist or capitalist economy and still be tyrannical. CONCLUSION The 50 million who died under Stalin didn't die from communism; they died from tyranny. Thirty-five million were starved to death in 1933-34 because a dictator ordered they starve as punishment for not bending to his will. People starve to death under capitalism, too, daily. It's called lack of money to purchase. Lack of supply. Lack of access. Victims of Communism Day misses the point. Like critical race theory (CRT), it's a non-issue formatted into an issue, an electoral dog whistle, banking on fear, and a lack of understanding and context. The day is meant to teach bias, and close minds rather than stimulate learning, thought, and questions. Each system has its benefits, appeals, downfalls, and opportunities for abuse. No economic solution is a panacea, and none is a villain.

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Abet & Aid Punsters Day: November 8

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Do you love puns? Today is your day for a play on words. Abet & Aid Punsters Day focuses on using words to communicate a double meaning. Fail to participate? You may be pun-ished! This event was created by Earl Harris and William Rabe and is currently unsponsored. Do you love puns? Today is your day for a play on words. Abet & Aid Punsters Day focuses on using words to communicate a double meaning. Fail to participate? You may be pun-ished! This event was created by Earl Harris and William Rabe and is currently unsponsored. Do you love puns? Today is your day for a play on words. Abet & Aid Punsters Day focuses on using words to communicate a double meaning. Fail to participate? You may be pun-ished! This event was created by Earl Harris and William Rabe and is currently unsponsored.

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Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day: November 8

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Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day is the perfect time to cook something smelly and pungent before the house is closed up for the winter. This celebration was conceptualized by Thomas and Ruth Roy, the founders of Wellcat.com.

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Dunce Day (1308): November 8

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Dunce Day marks the death anniversary of John Duns Scotus, a philosopher, and theologian, in 1308 AD. Dunce caps were originally associated with learning, and Scotus believed that the cone-shaped caps, when worn, channeled knowledge into the brain of the wearer. The Pope honored him in 2010, calling him the "Blessed John Duns Scotus." Today these caps are associated with stupidity, with teachers deploying Dunce caps to embarrass misbehaving and unprepared students.

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Election Day, (US): November 8

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Though not a general election on a federal level, many states will have statewide elections for various positions and ballot measures up for a vote. In even years, both houses of congress have members up for a vote, and every four years, the president comes up for a vote. Post the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs, and the persistency of the Qanon and right-wing conspiracy theorists, along with a high percentage of anti-democracy election deniers on the 2022 ballot, turnout is expected to be nearly equal to a Presidential election this year. Election Day is a state holiday in Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, the territory of Puerto Rico, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Kartik Purnima (H): November 8

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Kartik Purnima is the birthday of one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, occurring during Purnima (full moon) of the fifteenth lunar day of the month of Kartika. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Loi Krathong (B): November 8

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Loi Krathong Day is a holiday that honors Buddha and focuses on releasing negative thoughts and feelings. It is also a day of thanksgiving to the water goddess Phra Mae. People of Thailand, Laos and other Buddhist majority countries place a Krathong, a decorated boat made of bread or styrofoam, into a river, pond, or lake. This action symbolizes the release of negativity. The boat's decor includes banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. It's a beautiful spectacle, especially for those unfamiliar with the custom.

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Moon-Full: November 8

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November’s full moon is known as the Beaver Moon or Frosty Moon. The full moon occurs when the moon and the sun have an ecliptic longitude of 180 degrees.

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