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Sherman A1's JournalDaily Holidays - July 31
National Raspberry Cake Day
Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family. The name also applies to the plants themselves. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-raspberry-cake-day-july-31/
Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day

World Ranger Day

Its estimated there are more than 100,000 reserves, parks and protected areas around the world, with the oldest national park being Yellowstone in the US. World Ranger Day is organised by the International Ranger Federation and was first held in 2007.
Many events are being staged around the world, including guided walks and screenings of the documentary The Thin Green Line. If there isnt an event in your area, you could organise one and help to raise awareness of the vital role performed by custodians of the worlds parks. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-ranger-day/

Daily Holidays - July 30
National Cheesecake Day
Father-In-Law Day

Seeing as Father-in-Law Day was created by card companies, you could take the easy road and just send him a lovely card to show how much he is appreciated when hes away, but a better way to show how much you care and love him is to organise a family event like a BBQ, a walk in the park with the grandchildren, or depending on his hobbies and passions, a special night out.
Father-in-Law Day is much more than a family obligation, it is a day when you can show just how much you care, bond with your father-in-law. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/father-in-law-day/
Medicare's Birthday

Doctors, hospitals and government administrators have put a lot of effort into making Medicare more efficient in the past 15 years. Dr. Harlan Krumholz and colleagues at Yale University took on a study to see whether that effort has paid off. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/28/426740179/happy-50th-birthday-medicare-your-patients-are-getting-healthier
Paperback Book Day


Kansas City Council votes for minimum wage increase to $13 per hour by 2020
The Kansas City Council voted 12-1 last week for a minimum wage increase that calls for $13 per hour by 2020.
Its not as high as the $15 per hour that will be required in a few years in Seattle, San Francisco and some other cities, but the new law would place Kansas City among a wave of cities instituting big pay raises for the working poor.
St. Louis leaders have vowed to raise this citys minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. The effort is currently awaiting further action by the St. Louis Board of Alderman.
On June 5, the board introduced the bill to increase minimum wage in the city to $15 an hour by 2020. Sponsored by Alderman Shane Cohn, 25th Ward, the bill would set the minimum wage for employees who work 20 hours a week at $10 as soon as it becomes law.
http://labortribune.com/kansas-city-council-votes-for-minimum-wage-increase-to-13-per-hour-by-2020/
Indianapolis City Council Advances Support for Retail Workers
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis city council committee Monday advanced a resolution supporting a retail workers bill of rights after Republican councilors blocked the resolution earlier this month.
Democratic councilors tried to throw ceremonial support behind the bill of rights at the full council session earlier in July, but Republicans opposing the measure sent it to committee instead.
That gave retail workers and labor advocates the chance to formally testify to councilors. Jessica Dixon works a retail job while going to school. She says it difficult to balance both.
"On Numerous occasions, Ive had to leave school because I had such an erratic schedule and not a living wage so I had to choose between finishing school and supporting myself," she told councilors. "And if I could get a steady job and a living wage, I would be able to finish my schooling."
http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indianapolis-city-council-advances-support-for-retail-workers
Report: Pennsylvania employers stealing millions from workers every week
Every week in Pennsylvania, a troubling new report asserts, a large-scale theft takes place: Employers in the state are stealing between $19 million and $32 million from their workers.
Its called wage theft occurring in the form of minimum-wage violations, unpaid overtime, stolen tips, illegal pay deductions and other deliberate employer tactics.
And it regularly affects hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania employees, mainly low-wage workers who rely on every penny earned and see, on average, 15 percent of their weekly pay stolen, according to the recently issued 52-page report, titled Shortchanged: How Wage Theft Harms Pennsylvanias Workers and Economy. from Temple Universitys Sheller Center for Social Justice.
In the Philadelphia metropolitan area alone (including Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties), the report claims, an estimated 128,576 workers experience a minimum wage violation, 105,458 experience an overtime violation, and 83,344 experience an off-the-clock violation every week.
http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2015/07/28/main_line_times/news/doc55b77f455b6c9980457267.txt
Daily Holidays - July 29
National Lasagna Day
Rain Day

You dont have to be a farmer with your eye on the latest batch of crops to be concerned with rain, and there are many things the ordinary person can do to celebrate. If youre lucky enough to be somewhere where it rains on Rain Day, you can head outside to dance, sing, or just walk in the rain. If it doesnt happen to be raining, you can serve up a delicious meal of fresh greens and other things that depend on the rain to grow, and reflect on how lucky we are to live in a rainy world. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/rain-day/
International Tiger Day

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/july29.html

Daily Holidays - July 28
National Milk Chocolate Day Milk Chocolate Day (not to be confused with Chocolate Day) celebrates everything thats good about milk chocolate one of the most common forms of chocolate in snacks, bars and drinks!
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/july28.html

Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers (one of many African-American regiments raised during the Civil War) were established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army.
Mark Matthews, who is now buried at Arlington National Cemetery, was the oldest living Buffalo Soldier at 111 years old when he died on September 6, 2005.
The segregated regiments were disbanded during the 1940s and 1950s as the U.S. armed forces embraced integration. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/buffalo-soldiers-day-july-28/
Daily Holidays - July 27

Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day

For those who find this concept a little strange, there are more conservative ways to get involved. Plants grow throughout their lives, and you can use this day as an excuse to re-pot any plants that might be getting a bit big for their abode. You can take your plant for a walk to a new location within the house, perhaps one where it might get more sun. And if you dont own a houseplant, theres no better day to bring one home and introduce it to your family. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/take-your-houseplant-for-a-walk-day/
Walk on Stilts Day

Daily Holidays - July 26
National Bagelfest Day
Bagels were brought to the United States by immigrant Polish-Jews, with a thriving business developing in New York City that was controlled for decades by Bagel Bakers Local 338, which had contracts with nearly all bagel bakeries in and around the city for its workers, who prepared all their bagels by hand. The bagel came into more general use throughout North America in the last quarter of the 20th century, which was due at least partly to the efforts of bagel baker Harry Lender, his son, Murray Lender, and Florence Sender, who pioneered automated production and distribution of frozen bagels in the 1960s. Murray also invented pre-slicing the bagel. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/
One Voice Day

Parent's Day

Aunt and Uncle Day

The amount of aunts and uncles you have will vary from family to family. However, they often play a crucial role throughout your life; taking you to fun places, babysitting you when your parents are out, buying you birthday and Christmas presents and giving you important advice and support when you need it most. After all, there are some things we just dont feel comfortable talking to our parents about.
So if you love your aunts and uncles, why not call them, spend the day with them, or send them a card or a gift? This is your day to show them how much you appreciate all of the effort they have put in, and all of the fun and laughter they have provided over the years. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/aunt-and-uncle-day/
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/july26.html

Daily Holidays - July 25
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
A variation to the classic sundae, the hot fudge sundae is a creation of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts (optional) and a single, bright-red maraschino cherry on top. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/
Carousels Day or Merry-Go-Round Day

July 25 is a day associated with carnival music and childrens laughter as we annually celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day.
The merry-go-round (also known as a carousel) is an amusement ride that consists of a rotating circular platform with seats on it for its riders. Its seats are traditionally in rows and are made up of wooden horses or other animals mounted on posts. Many of they animals are made to move up and down to stimulate galloping and are accompanied by circus music. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/
Thread The Needle Day

National Day Of The Cowboy

The NDOC organization is currently working to towards passing bills in many of the states to make this day an official designation. More information on their efforts on both the federal and state levels can be found on the NDOC website.
In the words of the former President Bush, We celebrate the Cowboy as a symbol of the grand history of the American West. The Cowboys love of the land and love of the country are examples for all Americans. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/july25.html

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