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"World Continence Week is a timely reminder that most people affected by incontinence can be treated, better managed, and even cured. It is important people make the call for help," says the CEO of the Continence Foundation of Australia, Rowan Cockerell. Millions worldwide suffer from incontinence, but they don't need to. It's highly treatable, yet only thirty percent seek help. World Continence Week hopes to change that and encourage those suffering to speak up and get on with their life. According to the Continence Foundation of Australia: Most people affected by incontinence can be better treated, managed, or even cured. About five million Australians – one in four aged 15 years or over—are incontinent. By 2030, the prevalence of incontinence is estimated to increase to 6.5 million Australians. Seventy percent of incontinent people do not seek help. Eighty percent of people who report they are living with incontinence are women. Half of those women are under 50 years. One in three women who have given birth wet themselves. One in five leaks when they laugh. Twenty-five men say they are, or were, incontinent. Incontinence impacts self-esteem, motivation, dignity, and independence.

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Jun

Coral Triangle Day: June 9

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The Coral Triangle is one of the world's most important ecosystems for marine biodiversity. Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste share it. Coral Triangle Day seeks to raise awareness about this global treasure and safeguard the aquatic life and environment it encompasses. Localized events include beach clean-ups, seafood grills, bazaars, and parties in the affected countries.

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Jun

Corn on the Cob Day: June 11

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Corn on the Cob Day celebrates this natural summer treat. What is the best way to celebrate? Call in the relatives, neighbors, and friends and eat! As the opinion piece in the Des Moines Register on National Corn on the Cob Day shows, these unofficial events that people create out of thin air sometimes don't make sense. Corn reaches its peak in late summer. You can look for fresh corn on the cob today, but you'll likely find it soon.

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Jun

Coronation Day (BT)(1974): June 2

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The South Asian nation of Bhutan celebrates the crowning of its current leader, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on June 2, 1974. Coronation Day is a national holiday.

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Corpus Christi (C): June 19

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Christians celebrate Corpus Christi, or "Feast of the Body of Christ," annually on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday. It is a holy day solemnly commemorating the receiving of the Holy Eucharist (communion). The feast was first practiced in 1306 in Cologne and was introduced in England from Belgium between 1320 and 1325. The feast is also known in the Orthodox churches of the Syrians, Armenians, Copts, Melchites, and Ruthenians of Galicia, Calabria, and Sicily.

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Jun

Cotton Candy Day, Ntl.: June 11

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Today is National Cotton Candy Day. Associated with carnivals and fairs, the blown sugar candy known as cotton candy has been a favorite with children and adults since its invention in 1887. At the time, it was known as Fairy Floss (its inventor was Dr. William Morrison, a dentist). The candy made its international debut at the 1904 World's Fair.

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Jun

Craft Spirits Week, Ntl.: June 15-21

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Gin, whisky, and even rum made from locally sourced ingredients, Craft Spirit Week, celebrates the distilled adult beverages lovingly made in small batches.

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Jun

Cream Tea Day, Ntl. (UK): June 27 (est)

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Scones, jam, tea, and clotted cream, what could be more British? Cream Tea is a British tradition, and afternoon tea is a British institution. National Cream Tea Day is an opportunity to unite friends and celebrate being British. It is promoted annually by the Cream Tea Society. This event first ran in 2015.

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Jun

Cuckoo Warning Day: June 21

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Cuckoo Warning Day is celebrated on the first day of summer and has been since the 19th century. There will be a wet summer if you hear a cuckoo on this day. The cuckoo bird is a migratory species that spend spring and summer in Europe and winter in Africa. Like the groundhog predicting the end of winter, the cuckoo determines the intensity of the summer rains.

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Jun

Cybersecurity Education Month, Ntl.: June

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Unmasking the Cybersecurity Workforce Shortfall: US Senate Initiates National Cybersecurity Education Month In response to the escalating prevalence of cyber threats, the United States Senate has designated June "National Cybersecurity Education Month." This initiative acknowledges the importance of cybersecurity knowledge and the need for a more robust workforce to tackle the growing cyber challenges. As the world becomes increasingly connected, the likelihood of cyberattacks threatening individuals and organizations increases, impacting the nation's security and prosperity. The pressing urgency to develop and maintain a proficient cybersecurity workforce remains a priority in the public and private sectors. According to data from CyberSeek.org, as of June 2022, there are over 714,000 unfilled jobs in the cybersecurity field in the US, despite a workforce of more than a million individuals. This significant gap showcases the importance of dedicated efforts to cultivate this sector, as proposed in a 2017 report by the Secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security. Efforts to bolster the cybersecurity workforce must begin early. Implementing cybersecurity education across K-12 classrooms is critical to addressing the workforce shortage and equipping the nation for ongoing and future threats. Not only does this provide learning and career opportunities for students, but it also strengthens the domestic workforce's capacity to secure the nation's economy and defense. In support of this vision, Congress authorized the Cybersecurity Education Training Assistance Program (CETAP), a Homeland Security initiative, as part of the 2021 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. CETAP aims to provide cybersecurity career awareness, curricular resources, and professional development to elementary and secondary schools. CETAP grantee CYBER.ORG has already introduced cybersecurity concepts to over 3.4 million students and provided resources to more than 25,000 K-12 educators across all 50 States and four US territories. Moreover, the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) champions the mission to promote and coordinate a robust community advancing an integrated cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development ecosystem. Several federal programs support cybersecurity education, including the NICE Community Coordinating Council, the Advanced Technological Education program, and the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service Program. Efforts extend from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense to the Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship Program. By ensuring access to cybersecurity education for all students, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sex, or geographic location, the Senate aims to expand opportunities for high-earning jobs in this high-demand field.

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Jun

D-Day (1944): June 6

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June 6, 1944, D-Day, was the Allied forces' first day of the massive invasion of Normandy, France. At the time, the Axis powers, led by Nazi Germany, held most of Europe under their authority. This invasion created a two-front war for Germany and was the first significant invasion, which turned the fortunes of the war and began the march to the end of the Third Reich.

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Jun

Dairy Alternatives Month: June

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VeganNet designated June as Dairy Alternatives Month beginning in 2006. This event raises awareness of milk substitutes made from grains and nuts. It is the perfect opportunity to switch out milk-based products for plant-based dairy products as a primary source of calcium and other nutrients in your diet.

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Jun

Dairy Month, Intl.: June

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What started as a promotional drive to encourage people to drink more milk in 1937 within the United States quickly became an annual event acknowledging the importance of dairy to the world. Today International Dairy Month is a worldwide event focusing on all dairy products, nutrition, and health.

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Jun

Daniel Boone Day (1769): June 7

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Daniel Boone commemorates the legendary frontiersman who discovered the state of Kentucky on June 7, 1769. Boone paved the way for the settlement of Kentucky and Virginia. Daniel Boone founded Boonesborough, one of the earliest American settlements in Kentucky. His route helped colonists settle in the Appalachian mountains. Later, he became a militiaman, dying of natural causes at 85.

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Jun

Daylight Appreciation Day, Ntl.: June 21

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Daylight Appreciation Day marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as the summer solstice, this day explores daylighting (using natural lighting in an indoor area), which increases mental health and lowers the chance of contracting depression.

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