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National Sewing Month was created in 1982 via a presidential proclamation to honor sewing as a craft and its contribution to American culture. It was championed by the Sewing and Craft Alliance until 2013 and continues to be acknowledged by suppliers and sewing enthusiasts. Thomas Saint created the first patent for a sewing machine in 1790. His design worked with leather. In 1840 William Newton Wilson discovered in the London Patent Office the drawings of Saint's. He improved the design and created his version. After two years, John Greenough applied for a patent in the United States, but the patent was awarded to Elias Howe, who used a lockstitch design. At this point, Singer already had industrial sewing machines, which he sold on an installment plan to manufacturers. In 1851, he created a much smaller device for home use at a cost the consumer could afford.

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Sep

Shameless Promotion Month: September

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Shameless Promotion Month is the month to promote yourself, your products, and your business. Don't worry; this month, you have permission to be shameless. Go get'em!

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Sep

Sickle Cell Month, Ntl.: September

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National Sickle Cell Awareness Month by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) is an awareness campaign that targets sickle cell anemia and addresses the disease at the national and local levels. In 1983, the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution designating September as the National Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month. Sickle Cell is an inherited blood-based disorder affecting hemoglobin, the characteristic of blood that makes it red. Symptoms include anemia and extreme pain when red blood cells stick together and block blood flow and oxygen in small blood vessels.

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Sep

Skincare Awareness Month, Ntl.: September

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National Skincare Awareness Month raises awareness of the importance of skincare and practical ways to keep your skin looking good, no matter your age. Celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau created it.

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Sep

Sourdough September: September

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Since 2013, the ninth month of the year is when the Real Bread Campaign has gone on a mission to help everyone discover that: life's sweeter with sourdough. The objectives of Sourdough September are: 1) Share the delicious delights of genuine sourdough; 2) Encourage more people to bake genuine sourdough; 3) Celebrate the small, independent bakeries that bake genuine sourdough; 4) Alert people to the issue of sourfaux to help people avoid paying a premium for something that isn't genuine sourdough; 5) Encourage people to join or donate to the Real Bread Campaign. Sourdough first appeared in Egypt around 1500 BC and is the first known fluffy bread (versus flat bread). Egyptians were avid beer brewers, and it's believed the yeast for the beer may have accidentally ended up on the dough waiting to be baked. When the brewer finally went to cook the dough, it had risen. Before sourdough, loaves of bread didn't use yeast. They were flat. 1849 is when sourdough became an institution during the Gold Rush in California. Master bakers from France set up shop in downtown San Francisco and began baking the bread. It traveled well with the miners and became a hit. Sourdough bread's flavor is tangy, and the bread is easily identifiable by its large holes created from the C02 generated from yeast. Sourdough is also the only bread that turns carbs into protein. The fermentation process partially digests the wheat proteins, but not entirely, allowing the bread to be higher in protein. Fermentation is how it gets its tangy flavor.

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Sep

Speak Out Month, World: September

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Are you afraid of public speaking? A lot of people are, so you're not alone. World Speak Out Month encourages you to get out there and hear your views. Join a group like Toastmasters. Take an acting or voice-over class. Attend a poetry reading and read one before a small group. Take a stand on an issue you care about. Whatever you do, take this opportunity to address your fears and set yourself on a stronger path for the future.

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Sep

Spina Bifida Awareness Week (AU): September 1-7

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Spina Bifida results when the spine and spinal cord fail to form fully during the embryo's first month of gestation, resulting in several disabilities, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus, and specific learning disabilities. Despite these challenges, many people born with spina bifida live full and happy lives. Spina Bifida Awareness Week addresses the needs of families and patients while raising money for research into what causes Spina Bifida and possible treatments. It occurs annually during the first week of September in Australia.

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Sep

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Ntl.: September

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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month was established in 2014 through U.S. Senate Resolution 533 to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries that can lead to paralysis and to educate on resources and proper care for those afflicted with spinal cord injuries. Each year, 15,000 Americans are victims of spinal injury. Today, many organizations support and promote the month, including United Spinal Association, the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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Sep

Sports Eye Safety Month, Ntl.: September *

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Prevent Blindness sponsors Sports Eye Safety Month in the fall. This month-long focus on athletics and vision seeks to educate the public about the importance of eye health and empower the preservation of sight. Sports-related eye injuries range from abrasions of the cornea and bruises of the lids to internal eye injuries, such as retinal detachments and internal bleeding. Most sports-related eye injuries are preventable using appropriate protective eyewear: sport-specific eyewear fitted by an eye care professional. The American Academy of Ophthalmology believes protective eyewear could prevent 40,000 injuries yearly. Sports Eye Safety Month is one of two Sports Eye Safety Months on the calendar. The other is in April.

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Sep

Square Dancing Month, Intl.: September

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International Square Dancing Month honors the square dance, a favorite pastime since the early days of the colonization of the United States. The square dance originated in England in the 1600s and was inspired by folk dances that included jigs, reels, and minuets. During the colonization, early Americans toiled for five days. On Saturday, they would come together for a community party and dance several kinds of dances. Later on, it became difficult to remember all the dances. Soon they began using prompters to call for cues while dancing. As the population grew and moved south, people brought this dance with them; however, during the 19th century, the square dance lost popularity. By the 1920s, the square dance became popular again thanks to Henry Ford, who saw it as a means of exercise.

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Sep

State of the Union (MX): September 1

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Annually on September 1, the President of Mexico delivers a speech to the congress and nation on the state of affairs. It marks the official opening of the next season of legislation. In Mexico, State of the Union Day is a national holiday.

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Sep

Straw Free September: September

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Straw Free September, #StrawFreeSeptember, is created by New Zealand's Our Seas Our Future. It encourages businesses and individuals to abstain from using single-use straws for a month. Single-use plastic straws and other single-use plastics, including tableware, bags, and cotton buds, overwhelmingly contribute to global refuse contamination. The famous image of the sea turtle with a straw jammed up its nose is just one example of the danger plastics pose to our oceans, birds, fish, and wildlife. Most of these plastics are not recycled and end up in the sea, landfills, and rivers. Scientists warn that in the year 2050, the ocean will contain more plastic than fish. It is a remarkable prophecy, given plastic has only existed since 1869, and single-use plastics didn't become popular until the 1970s. The first plastic debris in our oceans was observed in the 1960s. That means in less than 90 years, if the 2050 prediction proves accurate, we'll (that's everyone in the world) have successfully polluted our world's oceans, food supplies, and natural resources far beyond the first 100,000 years of human history. We did it in the span of one lifetime, simply for convenience. Straw Free September is your opportunity to begin to reverse that by simply focusing on one item: plastic straws. Here is how to do that: 1) Ask your bartender or waiter, "no straw please," with your drinks. Every less straw makes a difference to the ocean's health. 2) Take snaps at your favorite places working to reduce straw waste. Use the hashtag #StrawFreeSeptember to honor these organizations. 3) Bring your own! Plastic straw alternatives exist. 4) Ask your favorite establishment to go Straw Free! They can offer alternatives such as metal straws, which can be washed.

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Sep

Subliminal Communication Month: September

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September is the Subliminal Communication Month in the United States. It's a month that recognizes the power of subliminal messaging and its effect on an individual's behavior and life. It is a chance to explore if using subliminal techniques may assist in finally conquering bad habits or increasing effectiveness. The idea of using subliminal techniques to influence behavior has been around since the ancient Greeks. In 1943 the US government embedded messages in cartoons shown before feature films to encourage Americans to purchase war bonds. During the early 1960s, movie theaters used flash images in cinema to get people to buy from the snack bar. This hidden messaging in media would eventually be made illegal. Subliminal messaging fell out of favor from the 1970s-2000. However, new studies began showing that subliminal messaging may have positive and negative results. In the past decade, there has been a resurgence in understanding and using subliminal communications and techniques.

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Sep

Therapy Dog Awareness Month (AU): September

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Therapy Dog Awareness Month originated in 2018 and is championed by the Delta Society in Australia. Over 20,000 Australians enjoy a visit from a therapy dog each week, including hospitalized children, nursing home residents, anxious university students, and stressed office workers. This event is both a fundraiser and an awareness campaign. Delta Society is the leader in providing programs and training to support positive interactions with therapy dogs and people. Look for Therapy Dog Meet & Pat events in major cities throughout Australia during September.

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Sep

Toy Testing Day, Intl.: September 1

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Functioning as a mini-executive retreat, International Toy Testing Day encourages executives to bring fun and creativity back into the workplace by testing toys. Children picked up on this and took it to the playrooms and toy stores worldwide. Now, it is an international event with different objectives, depending on your age. Enjoy!

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