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April 14, 2015

International Moment of Laughter Day
New Study Proves That Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine





The physical, mental, and social benefits of laughter
So what makes you laugh?  Do some laughing today!








Dolphin Day
Basic facts about Dolphins
Types of Dolphins


Look up at the Sky Day
When was the last time you did some sky gazing? During the day? At night? Take a time out today and spend some time looking up.

Equal Pay Day
Learning To Ask For The Pay You Deserve
Jill Abramson's Two-Step Solution For Workplace Wage Inequality (this seems like a "duh" solution)
Good news!  Out of 534 occupations analyzed women earn more than men in seven, yes 7, of them. Cause for celebration?  Uhhhh....
White women work 59 days for free. Black women, 94 days Hispanic women 117 days.
Put another way, it's as if after July 21 (Hispanic women) August 21 (Black women) or October 16 (white women) 

don't receive a paycheck.  Annually.

















Be Kind to Lawyers Day
The Profession of Lawyer
Areas of Law
Interested in law? Here's what you need to do to become a lawyer
Lawyers get a bad rap but really, overall, they are helpful in our society so instead of making a joke about them today just thank them!

Ex-Spouse Day
10 Tips for Getting Along Better with Your Ex
The Cardinal Rule of Good Ex-Etiquette
Can you and the ex be friends? Get along? The answer is yes!
Dealing With Your Ex After Divorce and Setting Boundaries

National Pecan Day
What's a Pecan and where does it come from?
Health Benefits of Pecans
16 Pecan Food Recipes
Sugar Coated, Candied, Praline, Spiced, Glazed, Spicy Pecan Recipes
Pecan Cookie Recipes
Pecan Pie Martini
Pecan Vodka Beer Cocktail

Reach as High as You Can Day









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