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National Hermit Day celebrates the value of being alone every once in a while and using the time for contemplation and prayer. It is a day for you to take some days off, turn off your computer and phone, and just rest and relax. The day marks the death of Saint Colman Mac Duagh of Cork, Ireland, on October 29, 632. He was known for living in seclusion and spending time in quiet contemplation and built one of the first monasteries in Ireland, the Monastery of Kilmacduagh. Saint Colman Mac Duagh is the origin of using a rooster's morning crows as an alarm clock. WHY SO MANY FEAST DAYS? Have you ever noticed that there seem to be feast days for just about everything in the Catholic and Orthodox Christian faiths? There is a reason for that. The church granted feast days to allow all subjects of the Crown to take a day off. As most worked six days a week, feast days provided a break that landowners and nobility couldn't deny. If they tried, they were going against the church, and that you did not do. In medieval times, there were approximately 60 feast days a year. Add this to 52 Sundays, Christmas, and Easter, and workers received a minimum of 114 days off a year. Contrast that to today. The average American gets 104 weekend days and seven national holidays off work. That's three days less than the commoners of the Dark Ages, just in case you're feeling a little overworked.

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Oct

Internet Day, Intl. (1969): October 29

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International Internet Day marks the invention of the Internet in 1969 by Leonard Kleinrock at UCLA. It was called ARPANET. The original idea came from MIT's JCR Licklider in 1962 via a concept he called the "Galactic Network." A year earlier, Kleinrock published his first paper on packet switching theory, which replaces circuits with information packets. The third piece of the puzzle is the ability of one computer to speak to another. This piece came in 1965 when Lawrence G. Roberts and Thomas Merrill connected two computers, one in California and the other in Massachusetts, over an ordinary telephone line, enabling the two computers to work together. Researchers at defense contractor RAND and NPL were also coming to similar conclusions. The first Internet included four computers in four different locations. By 1972, the first application was introduced—electronic mail. The word Internet comes from a packet radio program that formed the basis for networking called "interneting," coined in 1972 by Bob Kahn of DARPA. The impact of the Internet on shaping society and how we do business, share ideas and disseminate information was unfathomable in 1969. Ask anyone born after 1990 to imagine their life without the Internet. Likely they cannot. Those of us (like this writer) born in the 1960s remember life before the Internet. My first experience with it was in college, researching term papers. The library had an intranet that allowed me to do weeks of research within hours through search. That was 1990. I'd have to wait a couple of years for the commercial applications to catch up with the institutional application. In 1995 I had the privilege of working for the fifth radio station globally to go online. Even in that early time of the world wide web, we tried to convince retailers to put their products online for purchase, use the web for advertising and rely on email to deliver products, including digital magazines, letters, and announcements. Businesses weren't listening then (and Jeff Bezos was just getting started). Time would show e-commerce and digital media to be a wise move. By 2004 with web 2.0, social media was invented. With the 2007 introduction of the smartphone, the Internet went mobile. Today, we don't go to video stores for movies; rather, we stream. We don't use landlines to make phone calls. Instead, we video chat, text, delve into cellular, and use VoIP. We shop by keyword instead of stepping into stores. Our music comes from online depositories, and even our books and newspapers are delivered seamlessly to our phones and tablets. Retailers seem to know what you want to buy before you know you want to buy it, and a President of the United States can bypass press briefings and rally an insurrection 280 characters at a time. Okay, not everything about the Internet is ideal, but life is certainly a lot different than it was pre-internet. Most of the world's people cannot fathom a world without the Internet. Happy Birthday, Internet!

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Oct

Make a Difference Day: October 29

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The last Saturday of October is Make a Difference Day when millions of people unite and work to improve each other's lives. Created in 1992, Make A Difference Day is made possible by you and the people of TEGNA with support from Arby's Foundation and Points of Light.

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Oct

Pit Bull Appreciation Day, Ntl.: October 29

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Created in 2007, National Pit Bull Appreciation Day seeks to educate the population about the fantastic qualities of the oft-maligned category of dogs referred to as pit bulls or pitties. The dog originated in England, Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. Pit bulls are a class of work dogs created by crossbreeding bulldogs with terriers that excel in farmwork, as companions for the disabled, as police and guard dogs, and as pets. Pitties developed a reputation for fierceness due to their misuse as bait animals for hunting and dog fighting as a sport. There is no evidence to suggest pit bulls are more aggressive or dangerous than other breeds. The common denominator in aggressive dog behavior nearly always traces back to the owner's behavior and the animal's training. Still, the stigma has stuck, often making the dogs challenging to adopt or the target of laws. National Pit Bull Awareness Day aims to correct these misrepresentations and celebrate these loyal, intelligent, and beloved dogs.

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Oct

Psoriasis Day, World: October 29

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World Psoriasis Day is an annual event dedicated to people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a global event that sets out to give an international voice to the more than 125 million people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis by raising the profile of the condition. The goals of World Psoriasis Day include: • Raising awareness: to let people with psoriasis know that they are not alone and to raise the profile of this devastating skin disease and the misery it can cause. To dispel myths about the condition, such as the mistaken view that psoriasis is contagious. • Improving access to treatment: encouraging healthcare systems, governments, physicians, carers, and all those responsible for psoriasis care to allow people with psoriasis access to optimum therapy. For too long, psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis has been a low priority, and they are debilitating diseases and must move up the healthcare agenda. • Increasing understanding: to provide information to those affected by the condition and the general public to educate people about the disease so they can discuss it more openly and confidently. • Building unity among the psoriasis community: to provide a platform from which patient voices from around the world can speak as one and be heard by key decision makers.

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Oct

Republic Day, Turkey (1923): October 29

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On October 29, 1923, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, an officer in the Turkish Army, declared the Republic of Turkey. He served as its first president from 1923 until he died in 1938. Republic Day is an official state holiday celebrated with joy and patriotism.

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Oct

Stroke Day, World: October 29

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Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, accounting for one in ten deaths. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. World Stroke Day urges people to learn the critical warning signs of a stroke, including: Double vision and blurriness Numbness in one or more limb for more than a minute or two Slurred speech Difficulty walking Loss of balance Foggy, tired feeling Severe headache Hallucinations Change in personality

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Oct

All Hallows Eve: October 30

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All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day are Christian observances first declared by the Catholic Church in the eighth century AD. It is a time of feasting during the day to honor those sainted and soon to be sainted. In England, it was a time of penance to reflect on the souls of those sanctioned to purgatory. Through quiet vigil, it's hoped that trapped souls will be released into the kingdom of heaven. The time of the year is the precipice of fall into winter, representing the end of the summer harvest, the beginning of winter, and preparation for renewal in the spring. It is a metaphor for transitioning from life to death to eternal life and salvation.

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Oct

Audio Drama Day, World (1938): October 30

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On October 30, 1938, Orson Wells broadcast his audio play "The War of The Worlds." The play convinced thousands of people they were being invaded from outer space. As television overtook radio as the primary form of entertainment, the lost art of the audio play seemed to disappear. Audiobooks and podcasts have brought back this lost art, making it even more popular than in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Audio Drama Day first ran in 2012.

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Oct

Candy Corn Day, Ntl.: October 30

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National Candy Corn Day honors the traditional Halloween confection shaped like a kernel of corn, the candy corn. George Renninger invented the candy corn in 1880 at the Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1898, the Goelitz Confectionery Company of Germany began making them. Jelly Belly acquired Goelitz in the US, and Candy Corns have been Halloween favorites for over a century, bringing joy (and work for dentists) ever since!

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Oct

Checklist Day (1935): October 30

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October 30, 1935, Boeing Model 299 Flying Fortress, NX13372, took off on its initial run. It crashed right after takeoff, stalling first. Three of the men on board escaped the crash. It was later discovered that going through a checklist before takeoff would have prevented the crash. In this instance, the flight crew had forgotten to release the flight control gust locks. Due to this accident, the pre-flight checklist was developed and used by all planes before taking off, whether private, military, or commercial.

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Oct

Chhath Puja (H): October 30

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Chhath Puja is a Hindu religious observance that celebrates the sun and the natural world. Lord Surya is worshipped by chanting prayers and fasting next to unpolluted rivers. 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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Oct

Create a Great Funeral Day: October 30

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Create a Great Funeral Day is about pre-planning and saving your loved ones from having to plan and make the decisions after you're gone. It's one of the more loving things you can do in arranging your final affairs.

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Oct

Daylight Savings Ends (EU/UK): October 30

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Daylight Savings in the United Kingdom and European Union commences on the last Sunday of March (Spring Forward) and ends on the last Sunday of October (Fall Back). On this day, we move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in March or one hour back in October at 2 AM on Sunday. The saying, "spring forward, fall back," is an excellent way to remember. The memory tool works in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784. Modern DST began in 1895. Throughout history, several variations were adopted, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. Not everyone observes DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in the light instead of dark), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the North and South Pole, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ Daylight Savings Above the Equator: United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara: Last Sunday of March: Last Sunday, October United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon: 2nd Sunday, March; 1st Sunday of November Iran: Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine: Friday before last Sunday, March; Last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria: Last Friday, March; Last Friday, October Mexico: 1st Sunday, April; Last Sunday, October _______________________ Daylight Savings Below the Equator: Australia: 1st Sunday of October (Spring Forward ); 1st Sunday in April (Fall Back). Brazil: 3rd Sunday in October; 3rd Sunday in February. Chile: 2nd Sunday in August and the 2nd Sunday in May. Fiji & Tonga: 1st Sunday of November; 3rd Sunday of January. Namibia observes the 1st Sunday of September and; the 1st Sunday of April. New Zealand: Last Sunday of September; 1st Sunday of April. Paraguay: 1st Sunday of October; 4th Sunday of March. Samoa: Last Sunday of September; 1st Sunday of April.

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Oct

Daylight Savings (IL, PS), Ends: October 30

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Daylight Savings Day for Israel and Palestine commences Friday before last Sunday, March (Spring Forward), and ends last Sunday in October (Fall Back). The saying, "spring forward, fall back," is an excellent way to remember. It works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons are reversed. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784. Modern DST began in 1895. Throughout history, several variations were adopted, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. Not everyone observes DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in the light instead of dark), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the North and South Pole, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ Daylight Savings Above the Equator: United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara: Last Sunday of March: Last Sunday, October United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon: 2nd Sunday, March; 1st Sunday of November Iran: Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine: Friday before last Sunday, March; Last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria: Last Friday, March; Last Friday, October Mexico: 1st Sunday, April; Last Sunday, October _______________________ Daylight Savings Below the Equator: Australia: 1st Sunday of October (Spring Forward ); 1st Sunday in April (Fall Back). Brazil: 3rd Sunday in October; 3rd Sunday in February. Chile: 2nd Sunday in August and the 2nd Sunday in May. Fiji & Tonga: 1st Sunday of November; 3rd Sunday of January. Namibia observes the 1st Sunday of September and; the 1st Sunday of April. New Zealand: Last Sunday of September; 1st Sunday of April. Paraguay: 1st Sunday of October; 4th Sunday of March. Samoa: Last Sunday of September; 1st Sunday of April.

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