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Thoughts & Issues IN THIS ISSUE: APRIL 6
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April 6 - Day of Hutus began genocidal massacres of Tutsis in Rwanda (1994). Vigil for true peace, justice and respect for the human rights of all in Africa. * U.S. declared war on this date in 1917 against Germany as the U.S. entered WWI which actually began 3 years earlier. It ended a year later. There were a total of over 8 1/2 million battlefield deaths. Germany lost 1.8 million, Russia 1.7 million, France 1.4 million, Austria-Hungary 1.2 million. The U.S. was ninth with 116,516 killed. * National Tartan Day, to honor the traditions, heritage and culture of Americans and Canadians of Scottish descent. The Declaration of Arbroath, Scottish Independence, was signed on this day in 1320. * Celebration of the First of Muharram, the begining of the Islamic calendar. * Brigham Young, the Mormon Church leader, married his 27th, and last, wife on this day in 1868. * The first modern Olympics formally opened in Athens, Greece after a 1,500 year hiatus. (1896) * Today is also National Fun at Work Day - today and every day the workplace should be spiced with fun, laughter and a playful attitude. Morale will increase. See www.playfair.com. * In what became a cause celebre, nine black youths went on trial at Scottsboro, AL accused of raping two white women on a freight train. (1931) All were convicted in a hasty trial, but by 1950 were free by parole, appeal or escape. * Teflon invented (1938) * Dow-Jones tops 9,000 (1998). * A plane carrying the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down near Kigali, the Rwandan capital, exacerbating a brutal ethnic war that led to the massacre of hundreds of thousands. (1994) Following the attack, Rwanda descended into chaos as the two tribes began killing each other in a genocidal battle for power, leading to a mass exodus of civilians caught in the maelstrom. * The US Senate achieves a quorum (1789) * Congress approved a declaration of war against Germany (1917) and the US entered WWI which had begun in 1914. The first US "doughboys" landed in France June 27, 1914. * North Pole discovered by Robert E. Perry (1909). * Two US destroyers, two ammunition ships and a tank-landing ship were sunk off the coast of Okinawa when the Japanese Air Force launched 355 Kamikaze (suicide) pilots against the Allied fleet in Operation Floating Chrysanthemum (1945). * Birthdays: Billy Dee Williams, Raphael, Butch Cassidy, Merle Haggard, Andre Previn, Harry Houdini, Gerry Mulligan, Raphael, Lowell Thomas, Merle Haggard, Olaf Kolzip, Barry Levinson, John Ratzenberger, Paul Rudd, Roy Thinnes, James Watson, Billy Dee Williams. Volunteer! It feels good and helps others. Sleep Schedule Setback. Even after getting your baby on a regular sleep schedule, it is quite common for something like teething pain or an ear infection to disrupt a baby's sleep-wake cycle. When this happens, don't try to work on sleep habits until your baby's period of discomfort is over. The next time your child has a middle-of-the-night bout with teething pain, try to soothe him without giving him a bottle. It's less likely then that he'll continue waking up when he's not in pain. Family Feelings Who was the African American civil rights activist about whom conservative U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond spoke for almost an hour on the Senate floor condemning his homosexuality and war resistance? Baynard Rustin (1910-1987) who played a central role in organizing the historic 1963 March on Washington for jobs and freedom. Gay & Lesbian Calendar The period of intense psychotherapy is a period of intensive growth, during which the patient may undergo more changes than some people experience in a lifetime. For this growth spurt to occur, a proportionate amount of "the old self" must be given up. It is an inevitable part of successful psychotherapy. The Road Less Traveled One should protect and feed the deep fantasies that surround the other's imagination of love and marriage. Getting to know our partner's soul, we may discover what charms his or her imagination. Soul Mates Throw yourself into the wonders of the world. Achieve Your Dreams Things to Be Happy About: Hot brandied cherries over ice cream. Wise political platforms. Unobstructed harbor views. 14,000 Things to Be Happy About If you start out afraid of the dark, pretty soon you'll be afraid of the dusk, too. Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me Empathetic listening is risky. It takes a great deal of security to go into a deep, listening experience because you open yourself up to be influenced. You become vulnerable. It's a paradox, in a sense, because in order to have influence, you have to be influenced. That means you have to really understand. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Learn to do nothing. You can start by getting in the habit of doing nothing for two or three minutes at various times throughout the day. Simply stop whatever you're doing, sit quietly with your eyes open, your mind aware but not active, and just be. Simplify Your Life Ask friends and coworkers what their favorite healthy ways are to manage stress. Try any new ideas that interest you and, if helpful, add them to your own mental list of ways to cope. Stress Busters Teach your children to stop ignoring things you feel are wrong. Some kids started a club called Children Against Violence on Television. We watch television and find the company that sponsors a violent show and write to them. To Do Today (Editor: Call the nearest large library, ask for the business reference desk, ask the person for the name of the President or CEO of the company you want to write, and the mailing address and phone number or go there and ask for the Standard Directory of Advertisers. It's called The Red Book. It will give you this information, and if you only know the name of the product, it has a cross reference. If often shows the advertising agency. I then go to The Standard Book of Advertising Agencies, and look for the President of the agency and write them too.) Think as you work, for in the final analysis, your worth to your company comes not only in solving problems, but also in anticipating them. - Harold Ross. Win the Day!
The earlier the stage at which your cancer is diagnosed,
the better your chances for recovery. Stages I and II of
testicular cancer have a high cure rate of over 90 per cent.
For stage III the cure rate is about 70 per cent. LOTS
MORE Hey Man: Did you make a difference yesterday? Let us know at Contact Us. No matter how troublesome telling the truth might be, do not lie to your mate. What Every Man Needs to Know Want to make a difference but you don't know where to start? ![]() So Sexy So Soon: The new sexualized childhood and what
parents can do to protect their kids, Levin, Diane E.
Levin and Jean Kilbourne, Risqué Halloween costumes
for young girls. T-shirts that boast "Chick Magnet" for
toddler boys. Sexy content on almost every television
channel, as well as in movies and video games. Popular
culture and technology inundate our boys and girls with an
onslaught of graphic sexual messages at earlier ages than
ever before. Without the emotional sophistication to
understand what they are doing and seeing, kids are getting
into increasing trouble emotionally and socially. Parents
are left shaking their heads, wondering: How did this
happen? What can we do? The authors, internationally
recognized experts in childhood development and the impact
of the media on children and teens, offer parent essential,
age-appropriate strategies to country the assault. Filled
with savvy suggestions, helpful sample dialogues, and
poignant stories from families dealing with these issues,
this book provides parents with the information, skills, and
confidence they need to discuss sensitive topics openly and
effectively - so their kids can just be kids. www.sosexysosoon.com
Ballantine Books, www.ballantinebooks.com,
2009, ISBN 978-0-345-50507-1
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April is Alcohol Awareness; Animal Cruelty Prevention; California Earthquake Preparedness; *Cancer Control, Community Spirit; Couple Appreciation; *Child Abuse Prevention; Holy Humor; Home Improvement Safety; International Amateur Radio; International Customer Loyalty; International Daffynitions; International Legacy; International Twit Award; International Work Life Enrichment; Keep American Beautiful; Mathematics Education; Month of the Young Child; National Autism Awareness; National Humor; National Knuckles Down; National Lawn and Garden; National Poetry Month, National Self-Publishing; National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education and Awareness; National Youth Sports Safety; Occupational Therapy; Prevent Injuries America; School Library Media; Spring Ahead for Life; Stress Awareness (breathe); World Habitat Awareness; Zam! Zoo and Aquarium Month. And, depending on the school system, it's also Spring Break. Mar 13-Apr 15: Deaf History Month. Mar 25-Apr 4: Muharram. Mar 26-Apr 2: Navaratri/Gangaur. And Apr 1-7 Testicular Cancer Awareness Week - Get a Grip!, Genital Integrity Awareness Week, Washington, D.C.; Golden Rule; Dumb; International Building Safety; National Blue Ribbon; National Library; National Medical Patient Advocacy; National Occupational Therapy; National Pecan; National Pet First Aid Awareness; National Poetry; Passion; Week of the Young Child Week. Apr 2-6: Strolf-Stretch Week. Apr 2-8: National Public Health Week. Apr 4-10: Hate Week. Apr 6-8: Alcohol-Free Weekend. Apr 8-14: National Garden; National Week of the Ocean; Network Marketing Professionals; *Pan American; Holy Week. Apr 12-18: National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. Apr 15-21: Grange; National Infant Immunization; *National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness; Reading is Fun Week. Apr 16-20: Consumer Awareness; Egg Salad; Explore Your Career Options; Family Laughing Through Stories; *National Crime Victims Rights; *National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness; National Organize Your Files; Young People's Poetry Week. Apr 17-23: National Park Week. Apr 21-22: Just Pray No: Worldwide Weekend Prayer. Apr 21-23: Earth Day Weekend. Apr 21-May 2: Festival of Ridvan. Apr 22-28: Administration Professionals; National Karaoke; *National Volunteer; Sky Awareness Week. Apr 22-29: *Jewish Heritage Week. Apr 23-29: Astronomy; National Playground Safety; National TV Turnoff; National YMCA Week. Apr 29-May 5: *National Science and Technology Week. Apr 1: April Fools'; Check Your Batteries; Lupus Alert; National Repot Your Plant; Sorry Charlie Day; Testicular Cancer - What is it?, Apr 2: International Children's Book; Reconciliation Day, Testicular Cancer - Symptoms. Apr 3 - Testicular Cancer - What the doctors look for . Apr 4: Thank You, School Librarian; Victims of Violence Holy; Testicular Cancer - Prevention, Apr 5 - National Alcohol Screening; *National Equal Pay; National Fun at Work; National Tomb-Sweeping (Taiwan); Tartan Day; Testicular Cancer - Treatment, Apr 6 - Testicular Cancer - Prognosis, Apr 7 -National Hug Your Newsman; UN World Health Day. Testicular Cancer - Automatic monthly reminder, self-exam and other resources. Apr 8: International Feng Shui Awareness Day. Apr 9: *National Former Prisoner of War Recognition; Winston Churchill Day. Apr 10: National Siblings; Salvation Army Founder's Day. Apr 11: Barbershop Quarter Day. Apr 12: Vote Lawyers Out of Office Day. Apr 13: Blame Someone Else; National D.A.R.E. Day, Apr 14: International Moment of Laughter; *Pan American; Remembrance Day. Apr 15: National Coin Day. Apr 17: Blah Blah Blah; National Stress Awareness; National Positive Alternatives for Living; Verrazanoo Day. Apr 18: Pet Owners Independence; Third World Day. Apr 19: John Parker Day. Apr 20: Holocaust; National Youth Service Day. Apr 21: Earth Environmental Angels; Kindergarten; San Jacinto Day. Apr 22: Earth Day Anniversary; Girl Scout Leader Day. Apr 25: Administrative Professionals, Parental Alienation and Hostile Aggressive Parenting Awareness Day. Apr 26: Day of Silence; Hug an Australian: National Playground Safety; Richter Scale; Take Our Daughters to Work Day. Apr 27: Hug a Prom Sponsor; National Arbor National Child Care Professionals; National Hairball Awareness Day, Apr 28: Astronomy; Kiss Your Mate; National Sense of Smell; Native American Heritage Day. Apr 29: Mother, Father Deaf; National Puppetry Day. Apr 30: International Dare of Live; International Walk; National Honesty; Spank Out Day USA. In all of this, don't let Child Abuse Prevention get lost. Check out our extensive sections of issues: Abuse, Circumcision, Gangs, Hazing, Incest/Molestation, Ritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Suicide, TV violence, Violence, Domestic Violence, Women's Violence and Prisons. and Books - Abuse of Boys, Child Abuse, Abuse - MPD, Ritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Circumcision, Anger, Forgiveness, Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, and Women's Violence. * Means a Presidential Proclamation has been made. Help find a missing child! 800.843.5678 24-Hour Hotline * * *
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