NATIONAL MOUSSE DAY
National Mousse Day is celebrated on November 30.The word mousse in French literally means foam. A mousse is typically made with whipped egg whites or cream. Its consistancy can vary from light and airy to thick and creamy. Whether sweet or savory, a mousse can compliment any meal. From a smokey salmon mousse as a first course to a tart lemon or rich chocolate mousse for dessert, there is virtually no limit to the flavors we can incorporate into a mousse.
OBSERVE
Enjoy some mousse and use #NationalMousseDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research we were unable to find the creator or National Mousse Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
Stay Home Because You’re Well Day – November 30
STAY HOME BECAUSE YOU’RE WELL DAY
Did you wake well rested, feeling vigorous and ready for the day? Then you are ready to celebrate Stay Home Because You’re Well Day. This day is celebrated annually on November 30.OBSERVE
This holiday has no agenda other than to spend a healthful day at home. What you do with it is up to you.
We do have some suggestions if you are having trouble deciding what to do.
- Catch up on some reading.
- Take a walk.
- Get started on your Christmas cards.
- Follow a toddler around all day. You do feel well, remember?
- Take a friend to lunch.
- Get your 2016 calendar up to date.
- Try a new recipe and make extra to share with someone who wasn’t feeling well today.
- Take a nap
- Plan your next vacation.
- Make a list of all your single friends and match them up as potential mates.
- Organize all those photos on your phone.
- Work on an art project.
- Clean out your closet and make a donation.
HISTORY
Stay Home Because You’re Well Day was created by Thomas & Ruth Roy Wellcat Holidays.
National Meth Awareness Day – November 30
NATIONAL METH AWARENESS DAY
November 30, has been declared National Methamphetamine Awareness Day as a part of a nationwide effort to further educate the American public about the effects of methamphetamine abuse on families and communities. The effort hopes to increase awareness and decrease demand of the highly-addictive drug.A national survey found one out of six young adults has used illicit drugs in the last month.Brain scientists now know why just one use of crystal meth (methamphetamine) can make a person feel hooked.
The awareness day is an effort to send a prevention message to potential meth users and to educate current users about programs that are available to them, according to a Department of Justice news release. For more information visit the website at http://alcoholism.about.com/b/2006/11/30/national-methamphetamine-awareness-day.htm
OBSERVE
Use #MethAwarenessDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
In a proclamation signed by President George W. Bush in 2006, November 30th was set forth as National Meth Awareness Day.
Cyber Monday – Monday after Thanksgiving
CYBER MONDAY
Cyber Monday is observed annually on the Monday after Thanksgiving.Cyber Monday was developed as a way for internet based companies to have a way to compete with Black Friday, which is typically held by brick and mortar retail stores the Friday after Thanksgiving.
In 2014, Cyber Monday on-line sales continued to trend upward with 15.4% increase in revenue from 2013 sales, making it the the biggest, online shopping day in history. In 2014 Americans spent and average of $124 per order on Cyber Monday.
Social media has also ramped up the advertising opportunities, bringing potential shoppers to retailers’ on-line stores. Cyber Monday shopping is expected to be up again this year with a predicted 3 billion in sales.
Purchases on mobile devices also have increased, adding to the convenience of Cyber Monday. No longer do you have to be strapped to your PC or Mac in order to make an on-line purchase. Purchases can now be made on the train during a morning commute, while waiting for a doctor’s appointment or during a lunch break.
Some of the most popular on-line purchases are likely to be tech items, especially wearable technology as well as the traditional small appliances, clothing, gift cards and digital media.
Observe
Get your computer, tablet or smart phone out and snap up those online deals. Use #CyberMonday to post on social media.
HISTORY
Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. The term “Cyber Monday” was created by marketing companies to persuade people to shop online. The term made its debut on November 28, 2005, in a Shop.org press release entitled “‘Cyber Monday Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year”.
According to the Shop.org/Bizrate Research 2005 eHoliday Mood Study, “77 percent of online retailers said that their sales increased substantially on the Monday after Thanksgiving, a trend that is driving serious online discounts and promotions on Cyber Monday this year (2005)”. (Wiki)
DATES
December 1, 2014
November 30, 2015
November 28, 2016
November 27, 2017
November 26, 2018
Computer Security Day – November 30
COMPUTER SECURITY DAY
Computer Security Day is observed annually on November 30.Identity theft, fake frauds, ransomware viruses and more can make our online experiences challenging.
OBSERVE
Here is a checklist you can follow to help secure your computer.
- Windows Update is enabled.
- Antivirus software is installed and running.
- Windows Firewall is turned on.
- The software on my computer is up to date.
- Strong passwords are always used.
- Passwords are not shared or written down.
- A password is required to access my computer.
- Unused programs are removed.
- My home wireless network is secured.
- My important data is regularly backed up.
- I use caution when I browse the Internet.
- I log off the computer when I’m not using it.
- My web browser does not store or remember my passwords.
- Temporary Internet files are periodically removed.
The first Computer Security Day was in 1988 started by the Association for Computer Security to raise awareness concerning computer security issues.
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