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Navigating Mesothelioma: Causes, Symptoms, and Legal Considerations
Mesothelioma is a rare and formidable type of cancer primarily triggered by exposure to asbestos. If you or a cherished family member has encountered mesothelioma, it's vital to delve into the intricacies of the disease, its symptoms, and the legal aspects surrounding it. In this article, we'll delve deep into mesothelioma, offering valuable insights for those grappling with this challenging diagnosis.
Demystifying Mesothelioma
Unravel the enigma of mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Explore its types, causes, and crucial insights for those affected.
Understanding the Enigma
Mesothelioma, an elusive cancer, predominantly affects the protective mesothelium lining of our organs. Pleural mesothelioma, impacting the lung's lining, is the most common form. Other variants include peritoneal mesothelioma (abdominal lining), pericardial mesothelioma (heart lining), and testicular mesothelioma (testicular lining). It's imperative to recognize that asbestos exposure is inextricably linked to mesothelioma.
The Spectrum of Mesothelioma
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma
- Pericardial Mesothelioma
- Testicular Mesothelioma
Unveiling the Culprit: Asbestos Exposure
The primary instigator of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Once hailed for its fire-resistant properties, asbestos was widely used in construction and manufacturing. Inhalation or ingestion of asbestos fibers can lead to mesothelioma, a malignancy that can remain dormant for decades before manifesting.
Deciphering the Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Unlock the secrets of mesothelioma symptoms. Discover early warning signs, the diagnostic journey, and the path to improved treatment outcomes for those facing this complex cancer.
Early Warning Signs
The initial symptoms of mesothelioma are often vague and easily confused with less severe conditions. These may encompass:
- Breathlessness
- Chest Discomfort
- Persistent Cough
- Fatigue
- Unexplained Weight Loss
The Diagnostic Odyssey
Diagnosing mesothelioma involves a blend of imaging tests, biopsies, and a comprehensive review of medical history. Staging helps gauge the disease's extent and guides treatment choices. Swift diagnosis is pivotal for improved treatment outcomes.
Navigating the Path Forward
Prognosis in mesothelioma can vary, contingent upon the stage at diagnosis and overall health. Regrettably, mesothelioma is often detected at advanced stages, presenting formidable treatment challenges. Nonetheless, recent advancements in treatment modalities have enhanced survival rates.
The Legal Landscape: Pursuing Justice
Navigate the intricate legal landscape surrounding mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. Explore your rights, mesothelioma lawsuits, and avenues for seeking compensation to secure justice for those impacted by this disease.
Asbestos Exposure and Your Rights
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, legal rights come into play. Manufacturers and employers who knowingly exposed individuals to asbestos without adequate protection can be held accountable for damages. Consulting an attorney well-versed in mesothelioma cases is pivotal for comprehending your legal recourse.
The Quest for Accountability: Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Mesothelioma lawsuits endeavor to hold liable parties responsible for asbestos exposure. These legal actions can result in financial compensation, encompassing medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress.
Seeking Compensation and Closure
Mesothelioma victims may be eligible for compensation from asbestos trust funds, settlements, or judgments obtained through lawsuits. This compensation can help defray medical costs, ongoing treatments, and secure the financial future.
Embracing Support and Resources
Embrace the essential support and resources available to those affected by mesothelioma. From specialized medical care to emotional well-being and advocacy groups, discover the vital networks aiding individuals and families on this challenging journey.
Medical Compassion and Expertise
Seeking medical care from a mesothelioma specialist is paramount. Treatment options may encompass surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and participation in clinical trials. Palliative care is instrumental in managing symptoms and enhancing quality of life.
Tending to Emotional Well-being
Coping with mesothelioma can be an emotionally taxing journey. Support groups, counseling services, and mental health resources exist to aid patients and their families in navigating the emotional burdens of the condition.
A Network of Advocates
Numerous advocacy groups and organizations are steadfast in their commitment to raising mesothelioma awareness, advancing research, and providing unwavering support. They serve as invaluable sources of information, assistance, and connections to experts in the field.
In Conclusion
Mesothelioma, stemming from asbestos exposure, is a formidable adversary. A comprehensive understanding of its origins, symptoms, legal implications, and available resources is indispensable for those grappling with this condition. In the face of mesothelioma, whether you're a patient or a concerned family member, remember that support, legal remedies, and a glimmer of hope for improved treatments and outcomes remain steadfast allies.
#mother died of mesothelioma#if you or a loved one mesothelioma#mesothelioma symptoms#mesothelioma awareness#mesothelioma lawsuits
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Unveiling the Puzzle: Risk Factors of Malignant Mesothelioma!
Explore the Key Factors that Underscore the Importance of Awareness. Understanding These Risks Empowers Us to Take Proactive Steps Towards Prevention.
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the baby powder thing explained (SPOILERS under the cut)
funny tie-in, epic ratio, just a little joke, right?
No.
He regrets the statement because, between the movies, it came out that baby powder with talc was causing various forms of cancer because it contains asbestos.
You know, the "if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to financial compensation" thing. That asbestos. In baby powder and makeup.
All of these articles are recent, but J&J has (allegedly) been aware of this issue for decades, and research into the carcinogenic effects of talcum powder has been going on for years.
It just hasn't made its way into the public eye until now.
Don't buy talc-based baby powder (or makeup). Learn from Spider-Man #2's mistakes.
#spiderverse spoilers#atsv#across the spiderverse#across the spider verse spoilers#atsv spoilers#spider man across the spider verse#spider man across the spider verse spoilers#trying to cover my bases to help people avoid spoilers where possible don't mind me#miles morales#baby powder
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btw what's happening covid-wise on X rn is people are harassing a woman they've never met for having an unmasked wedding with her husband who they've never met before he passed due to terminal cancer & calling her a murderer when (1) he was aware he was dying from cancer and i think it's safe to assume he wanted to marry the woman he loved before he passed, imagine that (2) it was his cancer - the kind that he and everyone else involved was well aware he was dying from - that killed him, not covid. they decided to have a wedding when they got the news that he was going to die. on top of that people are arguing with her about the fatality rate of mesothelioma (which killed her husband) vs. covid.
in other words, self-proclaimed "disability advocates" are using a dead man who passed from cancer who voluntarily participated in an unmasked wedding with his lover as a bludgeon to try and beat his widow over the head with for i don't know some kind of fucking sense of moral superiority when it comes to definitively claiming that covid causes cancer or something (covid has POTENTIAL to cause cancer, we don't actually know if it's an oncogenic virus.)
also we're calling people "plague rats" apparently. lmao.
like no offense but i think being covid conscious should be about spreading accurate and helpful information for people who want to avoid getting or spreading infection, not this, and a good chunk of this community certainly doesn't seem to be interested in scientific literacy, health literacy, or overall accuracy when they're saying stuff like "there's no such thing as a mild infection" and "covid is breathable HIV/AIDS" in contrast to what the literature actually says.
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Holidays 6.7
Holidays
Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia)
Battle of Arica Day (Chile)
Beatles Day
Betamax Day
Croatian Diplomacy Day (Croatia)
Daniel Boone Day (Kentucky)
Dunmow Flitch Day
Father’s Day (Lithuania; Switzerland)
Festival of All Possible Worlds
Financial and Economic Sector Workers Day (Kyrgyzt=stan)
Flag Day (Peru)
Fleur-de-Lis Day
International Supply Chain Specialists Day
International Tourettes Awareness Day
Journalist Day (Argentina)
June Bug Day
Kataklysmos (Flood Festival; Cypress)
Land O’Lakes Day
Liberation Day (Norway)
Lime Tree Day (French Republic)
Love Island Day (UK)
Mother’s Day (France; French Antilles)
National Alexandra Day
National Arc Flash Awareness Day (UK)
National Benjamin Day
National Blepharoplasty Day
National CAPHPACH Day (a.k.a. National Citizens Against Police Harassment Police Against Citizen Harassment Day)
National Elias Day
National Goonies Day
National Journalist Day (Argentina)
National Military Working Dog Day (Australia)
National Oklahoma Day
National RV Day
Prince Day
Prince Joachim Day (Denmark)
Sette Giugno (Malta)
Shirone Takogassen (Kite Fighting Festival; Japan)
Sir Randol Fawkes Day (a.k.a.Labour Day; Bahamas)
607 Day
Trial Technology Day
Union Dissolution Day (Norway)
VCR Day
Vivien Kellems Memorial Day
World Caring Day
World Day for the Sanctification of Priests
World Day of Birth Rights
World Hemochromatosis Day
World LPG Day
World Swift Day
Write to Your Father Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Bartender Day
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
World Food Safety Day
World Poha Day
Independence & Related Days
Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia)
Erephisian Technocracy (f.k.a. Orbis; Declared; 2005) [unrecognized]
Norway (from Sweden, 1905)
Parliament Day (Northern Ireland)
Temotu Province Day (Solomon Islands)
1st Friday in June
Action Mesothelioma Day (UK) [1st Friday]
Clean Air Day (Canada) [1st Friday]
European Dental Technicians Day [1st Friday]
Flashback Friday [Every Friday]
Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]
Horseradish Weekend begins [1st Friday]
Hospitals Against Violence Day [1st Friday]
Hug an Atheist Day [1st Friday]
International Socks4Docs Day [1st Friday]
National Banana Split Weekend (Begins 1st Friday]
National Day Against Gun Violence (Canada) [1st Friday]
National Donut Day (a.k.a. National Doughnut Day) [1st Friday]
National Fish & Chip Day (UK) [1st Friday]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day [1st Friday]
National Lemonade Days begin [1st Friday]
National Wear a Jockstrap to Work Day [1st Friday]
Salvation Army Day [1st Friday]
Senior Race Day (Isle of Man) [1st Friday]
Weekly Holidays beginning June 7 (1st Full Week)
Shampoo Week (thru 6.13)
Superman Week (thru 6.9)
Wear Orange Days [thru 6.8]
Festivals Beginning June 7, 2024
Action in Jackson (Jackson, Wisconsin) [thru 6.8]
Bloodroot Ramble (Healdsburg, California) [thru 6.8]
Cajun Heritage Festival (Larose, Louisiana) [thru 6.9]
Capital Jazz Fest (Columbia, Maryland) [thru 6.9]
Children KinoFest (Kyiv, Ukraine) [thru 6.16]
Fan Expo Dallas (Dallas, Texas) [thru 6.9]
Farmington Strawberry Festival (Farmington, Iowa) [thru 6.9]
Flemington Opa Festival (Flemington, New Jersey) [thru 6.9]
Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival (Fredericksburg, Texas) [thru 6.8]
A German Sommerfest (Lancaster, Texas) [thru 6.8]
Gheens Bon Mange' Festival (Gheens, Louisiana) [thru 6.9]
The Great New York State Food & Wine Festival (Clayton, New York) [thru 6.9]
Greek Festival (Randolph, New Jersey) [thru 6.9]
Grove City Strawberry Days (Grove City, Pennsylvania) [thru 6.9]
Guadalajara International Film Festival (Guadalajara, Mexico) [thru 6.15]
Hartford Taste (Hartford, Connecticut) [thru 6.8]
Huntington Trails Beer and Wine Festival (Huntington, Indiana)
International Documentary Film Festival Artdocfest (Tbilisi, Georgia) [thru 6.9]
International Horseradish Festival (Collinsville, Illinois) [thru 6.8]
Lander Brew Fest (Lander, Wyoming) [thru 6.8]
Lincoln Square Greek Fest (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 6.9]
Norfolk Harborfest (Norfolk, Virginia) [thru 6.9]
Orange Warsaw Festival (Warsaw, Poland) [thru 6.8]
Pork Rind Heritage Festival (Harrod, Ohio) [thru 6.8]
Rhubarb Fest (Aledo, Illinois) [thru 6.8]
Rock am Ring (Nürburg, Germany) [thru 6.9]
Rosedale Strawberry Festival (Rosedale, Indiana) [thru 6.9]
South Dakota BBQ Championships (Huron, South Dakota) [thru 6.8]
Strawberry Festival (Forestville, New York) [thru 6.9]
Strawberry Festival (Hartford, Michigan) [thru 6.8]
Strawberry Festival (Mystic, Connecticut) [thru 6.8]
Sundance Solstice Festival (Anchorage, Alaska) [thru 6.9]
Taste of Charlotte (Charlotte, North Carolina) [thru 6.9]
Taste of Muskegon (Muskegon, Michigan) [thru 6.8]
Taste of Syracuse (Syracuse, New York) [thru 6.8]
Up North Beerfest (Eagle River, Wisconsin) [thru 6.8]
Walleye Weekend (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) [thru 6.9]
WHITE SQUARE International Advertising and Marketing Festival (Minsk, Belarus)
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival (Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom) [thru 6.9]
Feast Days
Amazing Mumford (Muppetism)
Antonio Maria Gianelli (Christian; Saint)
Antony of Gianelli (Christian; Saint)
Captain Jack Sparrow Impersonation Day (Pastafarian)
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (Artology)
Chief Seattle (Lutheran Church)
Colmán of Dromore (Christian; Saint)
Commemoration Day of St John the Forerunner (Armenian Apostolic Church)
Damien Hirst (Artology)
Edtors’ Day (Church of the SubGenius)
Flowers Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Gottschalk (a.k.a. Godeschalc, Prince of the Western Vandals; Christian; Martyr)
Gwendolyn Brooks (Writerism)
Judgment Day (Leaping Songs; Shamanism)
Landulf of Yariglia (Asti; Christian; Saint)
Lanfranc (Positivist; Saint)
Louise Erdrich (Writerism)
Ludi Piscatorii (Ancient Rome)
Meriadoc (Christian; Saint)
Meriasek (Christian; Saint)
Paul I of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)
Paul Gauguin (Artology)
Robert of Newminster (Christian; Saint)
Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière (Christian; Blessed)
Pioneers of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (Episcopal Church (USA))
Smilin’ Ed (Muppetism)
Vestalia begins (until 15th; Old Roman festival to Vesta, goddess of the hearth, home & family)
Vulfagius (a.k.a. Wulphy; Christian; Saint)
Willibald (Christian; Saint)
Christian Liturgical Holidays
Sacred Heart Day [Friday after 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; 68 days after Easter] a.k.a. ...
Divine Compassion of Christ (Anglican Franciscans)
Feast of the Sacred Heart (Roman Catholic)
Sagrado Corazon (Colombia)
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (f.k.a.)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]
Perilous Day (13th Century England) [19 of 32]
Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 26 of 60)
Premieres
Alexander’s Ragtime Band, recorded by Arthur Collins & Byron G. Harlan (Song; 1911)
Captain Fantastic and the Brown First Cowboy, by Elton John (Album; 1975)
City Slickers (Film; 1991)
Cloak & Dagger (TV Series; 2018)
Dark Phoenix (Film; 2019)
The Day of the Jackal, by Frederick Forsyth (Novel; 1971)
Dance of the Weed (MGM Cartoon; 1941)
Dinky Finds a Home (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (Film; 2002)
Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (Film; 1991)
El Dorado (Film; 1967)
Face/Off (Film; 1997)
Feedin’ the Kiddie (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1957)
Fields of Gold, by Sting (Song; 1993)
Ghostbustrs (Film; 1984)
The Goonies (Film; 1985)
Grease (Broadway Musical; 1972)
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (WB Animated Film; 2011)
The Hasty Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)
The Heat of the Day, by Elizabeth Bowen (Novel; 1948)
High School Confidential (Film; 1958)
The Honourable Schoolboy, by John le Carré (Novel; 1977)
Horse’s Mouth, by Joyce Cary (Novel; 1950)
I Am Mother (Film; 2019)
The Johnny Cash Show (TV Series; 1969)
Jungle Fever (Film; 1991)
Kim Possible (Animated TV Series; 2002)
Mr. Fore by Fore (Phantasies Cartoon; 1944)
Mr. Money Gags (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1957)
The Mummy (Film; 1999)
Old McDonald Had a Farm (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1946)
The Old Rugged Cross, by George Bennard (Christian Hymn; 1913)
Peep in the Deep (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1946)
Perfect (Film; 1985)
Peter Grimes, by Benjamin Britten (Opera; 1945)
Post, by Björk (Album; 1995)
The Producers (Film; 2002)
Purple, by Stone Temple Pilots (Album; 1994)
Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too! (WB LT Cartoon; 1969)
The Rock (Film; 1996)
Salmon Loafer (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1963)
A Satire of the Three Estates, by David Lyndsay (Play; 1552)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (Animated Film; 2019)
The Seven Deadly Sins of the Bourgeoisie, by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht (Ballet; 1933)
Simple Man, by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Song; 1970)
Squatter’s Rights (Disney Cartoon; 1946)
Vincent, recorded by Don McLean (Song; 1971)
What—No Spinach? (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1936)
The Wily Weasel (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1937)
Wimmin is a Myskery (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1940)
The Wise Little Hen (Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1934)
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (Film; 2019)
Today’s Name Days
Anita, Eoban, Gottlieb, Robert (Austria)
Valeri, Valeria (Bulgaria)
Antun, Radoslav, Robert (Croatia)
Iveta (Czech Republic)
Jeremias (Denmark)
Robert, Robi (Estonia)
Robert, Robin, Roope, Suvi (Finland)
Gilbert (France)
Anita, Gottlieb, Raimund, Robert (Germany)
Panagis, Sebastian, Zinais (Greece)
Róbert (Hungary)
Geremia, Landolfo, Roberto, Sabiniano (Italy)
Arnis, Gaida, Gijs (Latvia)
Lukrecija, Radvydė, Ratautas, Robertas (Lithuania)
Robert, Robin (Norway)
Antoni, Ciechomir, Jarosław, Lukrecja, Paweł, Robert, Roberta, Wiesław, Wisław (Poland)
Teodot (România)
Róbert (Slovakia)
Isaac, Roberto (Spain)
Robert, Robin (Sweden)
Theodot (Ukraine)
Keenan, Melody, Nidia, Nydia, Nylene, Whitney (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 159 of 2024; 207 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 23 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 27 of 28]
Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 2 (Ren-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 1 Sivan 5784
Islamic: 30 Dhu al-Qada 1445
J Cal: 9 Blue; Twosday [9 of 30]
Julian: 25 May 2024
Moon: 2%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 18 St. Paul (6th Month) [Lanfranc]
Runic Half Month: Odal (Home, Possession) [Day 14 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 81 of 92)
Week: 1st Full Week of June
Zodiac: Gemini (Day 18 of 31)
Calendar Changes
Sīwān (a.k.a. Sivan, Siwan or Simanu) [סִיוָן / סיוון] (Hebrew Calendar) [Month 3 of 12]
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3 Ways You Can Participate in Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Tamron Little celebrates Mesothelioma Awareness Day as a 17-year-and-counting survivor.
Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26 symbolizes hope: a time when we come together to shine a light on a rare and devastating cancer! The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation instituted it in 2004. Congress first declared September 26 as National Mesothelioma Awareness Day in 2010. As a…
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Holidays 9.26
Holidays
Armed Forces Day (Mozambique)
Bandaranaike Day (Sri Lanka)
Ceremony of the Dead (Khmer Republic)
Cheval Day (Horse Day; French Republic)
Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day (Australia)
Cordyceps Pandemic Day (The Last of Us)
Dive Bomb Day
Dominion Day (New Zealand)
European Day of Languages (EU)
Feast of Lamps (India)
Federal Trade Commission Day
Flag Day (Ecuador)
Fortnite Day
Ghatasthapana (Nepal)
Gilligan's Island Day
Grand Magal de Touba (Senegal)
Human Resource Professional Day
IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) Awareness Day
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (UN)
International Happiness at Work Day
International Tool Day
The Last of Us Day (a.k.a. Outbreak Day)
Lumberjack Day (a.k.a. Talk Like a Lumberjack Day, Eat Like a Lumberjack Day, Attack Wooden Objects Like a Lumberjack Day) [also Last Friday of Last Full Weekend]
Matchbook Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mid-Autumn Day (Scottish Highlands)
National Alpaca Day
National Amanda Day
National Black Men Day
National Compliance Officer Day
National Day of Praise and Worship
National Family Day
National Good Neighbor Day
National GORDIEday
National Got Checked Day
National Hari Day
National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day
National Manufacturing Day (UK)
National PRIOR Tactile Pre-Baille Learning Day
National Ranboo Day
National Robot Day
National Situational Awareness Day
National Statistics Day (Indonesia)
NICU Remembrance Day
Old Holy Rood Day
Pearl Thusi Day
Revolution Day (Yemen)
Search For Your Baseball Cards Again Day
Shamu the Whale Day
Sharpfight Meadow Dragon Fight Day (Suffolk, UK)
Stanislav Petrov Day
Today's Awesome Because You Totally Don't Have To Bathe Day
United States Postal Service Day
Winnie Mandela Day (South Africa)
World Cassowary Day
World Contraception Day
World Day for the Prevention of Adolescent Unwanted Pregnancies
World Day of Multiple Births
World Environmental Health Day
World Horizontal Directional Drilling Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Balaclava Day
Johnny Appleseed Day
Key Lime Cheesecake Day
National Better Breakfast Day
National Chimichanga Day
National Dumpling Day
National Key Lime Pie Day
Pancake Lovers Day
Independence & Related Days
National Day (a.k.a. 1st Revolution Day; Republic of Yemen; 1962)
New Zealand (Constituted a Dominion; 1907)
Petorio (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]
4th & Last Thursday in September
Arthur's Day (Arthur Guinness) [4th Thursday]
National Fårikål Day (Norway) [Last Thursday]
National Fitness Day (Ireland) [4th Thursday]
National School Parent Group Day [4th Thursday]
National School Support Staff Day (Canada) [4th Thursday]
Remember Me Thursday [4th Thursday]
Thinking Thursday [4th Thursday of Each Month]
Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]
Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]
Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]
Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]
Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Thuringer Thursday [4th Thursday of Each Month]
World Maritime Day [Last Thursday]
World Trenchless Day [4th Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning September 26 (4th Full Week of September)
American Apple Week (thru 10.1) [From 9.26]
Festivals Beginning September 26, 2024
Alligator Festival (Luling, Louisiana) [thru 9.29]
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival (Barnesville, Ohio) [thru 9.29]
Barry Apple Festival (Barry, Illinois) [thru 9.29]
Black Walnut Festival (Stockton, Missouri) [thru 9.28]
Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival (Custer, South Dakota) [thru 9.28]
Chicago Gourmet (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 9.29]
Comic Con Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa) [thru 9.29]
Dublin Theatre Festival (Dublin, Ireland) [thru 10.13]
Durham Agricultural Fair (Durham, Connecticut) [thru 9.29]
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (Salt Lake City, Utah) [thru 9.28]
Festival of Tolerance [JFF Zagreb] (Zagreb, Croatia) [thru 9.29]
Four Flags Area Apple Festival (Niles, Michigan) [thru 9.29]
Gothenburg Book Fair (Gothenburg, Sweden) [thru 9.29]
Great Northwest Oktoberfest (Whitefish, Montana) [thru 9.28 & 10.3-5]
International Book Festival Budapest (Budapest, Hungary) [thru 9.29]
International Festival of Contemporary Music [Biennale Musica] (Venice, Italy) [thru 10.11]
Morganfield Corn Festival (Morganfield, Kentucky) [thru 9.28]
New Glarus Oktoberfest (New Glarus, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]
Ohio Swiss Festival (Sugarcreek, Ohio) [thru 9.28]
Preston County Buckwheat Festival (Kingwood, West Virginia) [thru 9.29]
Reykjavik International Film Festival (Reykjavik, Iceland) [thru 10.6]
Sugar Cane Festival (New Iberia, Louisiana) [thru 9.29]
Taste of Long Beach (Long Beach, Mississippi)
Tokyo Game Show (Chiba, Japan) [thru 9.29]
Tulsa State Fair (Tulsa, Oklahoma) [thru 10.6]
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival (Sonoma, California) [thru 9.29]
Vancouver International Film Festival (Vancouver, Canada) [thru 10.6]
World Chicken Festival (London, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]
Züri-Wiesn [Swiss Oktoberfest] (Zürich, Switzerland) [thru 10.19]
Feast Days
Azazel Goat Sacrifice (Everyday Wicca)
Bernice L. McFadden (Writerism)
Bob Staake (Artology)
Bureflex (Discordian)
Canadian Martyrs (Catholic Church in Canada)
Cobweb Pie Making (Shamanism)
Colman of Lann Elo (Christian; Saint)
Cosmas and Damian (Christian; Saint)
Cyprian and Justina (Christian; Martyrs)
Cyprian, Old Gods Patron of Sorcerers (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Eusebius (Christian; Saint)
Fairy Napmother (Muppetism)
Feast of Aphrodite (Pagan)
The Feast of the Martyrs of North America (Christian)
Feast of Zame ye Mebege (God of Narcotics; Gabon)
Festival of Venus Genetrix (Ancient Rome)
Franz Liszt Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Gordon Brewster (Artology)
Jane Smiley (Writerism)
John of Meda (Christian; Saint)
Mark Haddon (Writerism)
Mme. de Sévigné (Positivist; Saint)
Neldoracht (Celtic Book of Days)
Nilus the Younger (a.k.a. Nilus of Rossano; Christian; Saint)
Scrub the Poop Deck Day (Pastafarian)
Sébastien Leclerc (Artology)
Théodore Géricault (Artology)
Theseia (Ancient Greece) [until 9.29]
T.S. Eliot (Writerism)
Wilson Carlile (Anglican)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Prime Number Day: 269 [57 of 72]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
Abbey Road, by The Beatles (Album; 1969)
Animal Cracker Circus (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)
Barber of Seville, by Giovanni Paisiello (Comic Opera; 1782)
The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series; 1962)
Book of Love, by The Monotones (Song; 1957)
The Boxtrolls (Animated Film; 2014)
The Brady Bunch (TV Series; 1969)
A Broken Leghorn (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)
Crocodile Dundee (Film; 1986)
The Crystal Gazer (Phantasies Cartoon; 1941)
Cupid (TV Series; 1998)
Desiderata, by Max Ehrmann (Poem; 1927)
Downtown Abbey (TV Series; 2010)
A Dream Walking (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)
El Terrible Toreador (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1929)
The Flintstones’ New Neighbors (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1980)
Gilligan’s Island (TV Series; 1964)
Good Charlotte, by Good Charlotte (Album; 2000)
Half-Pint Palomino, featuring Barney Bear (MGM Cartoon; 1953)
Here Comes the Sun, by The Beatles (Song; 1969)
Hypnotic Hick (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)
Jail Birds (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1931)
Jenny from the Block, by Jennifer Lopez (Song; 2002)
Knight Rider (TV Series; 1982)
Liberty Bell March, by John Philip Sousa (March; 1892)
Lumber Jack-Rabbit (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)
Miracle at St, Anna (Film; 2008)
Monkey Melodies (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1930)
The Music Makers, by Edward Elgar (Ode for Singer, Chorus & Orchestra; 1912)
Mythology Edith Hamilton (Mythology; 1942)
The Name of the Rose (Film; 1986)
Oliver! (Film; 1968)
Poker Face, by Lady Gaga (Song; 2008)
Prisoners of the Sun, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1949) [Tintin #14]
Purple Rain (Film; 1984)
Red Planet, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1949)
Riptide Rocky or Drips Adrift (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 112; 1961)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Film; 1975)
The Satanic Verses, by Salman Rushdie (Novel; 1988)
September Song, by Kurt Weill (Song; 1938)
Shout at the Devil, by Mötley Crüe (Album; 1983)
Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner (Novel; 1968)
Stardust Memories (Film; 1980)
Straight Outta Lynwood, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2006)
Superman (Fleischer Cartoon; 1941) [#1]
Three Blind Mouseketeers (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1936)
Under the Tuscan Sun (Film; 2003)
The Unicorn (TV Series; 2019)
U2-3, by U2 (EP; 979)
Walls and Bridges, by John Lennon (Album; 1974)
West Side Story (Broadway Musical; 1957)
The Wizard Biz or Bullwinkle Lays an Egg (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 111; 1961)
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, recorded by The Righteous Brothers (Song; 1964)
Today’s Name Days
Cosima, Damian, Eugenia, Kosmas (Austria)
Damir, Damjan, Gideon, Kuzma (Croatia)
Andrea (Czech Republic)
Adolph (Denmark)
Valve, Valvi, Velve, Vilve, Vilvi (Estonia)
Kuisma (Finland)
Côme, Damien (France)
Cosima, Damian, Kosmas (Germany)
Jusztina, Pál (Hungary)
Cosma, Damiano, Nilo (Italy)
Egmonts, Gundars, Knuts, Kurts (Latvia)
Gražina, Justė, Justina, Kipras, Vydenis (Lithuania)
Einar, Endre (Norway)
Cyprian, Euzebiusz, Justyna, Łękomir (Poland)
Edita (Slovakia)
Cosme, Damián (Spain)
Einar, Enar (Sweden)
Grazina, Juste, Justina, Kipras, Vydenis (Ukraine)
Newton, Renata, Renault, Rene, Renee, Renny (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 270 of 2024; 96 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of Week 39 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Muin (Vine) [Day 26 of 28]
Chinese: Month 8 (Guy-You), Day 24 (Guy-Si)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 23 Elul 5784
Islamic: 22 Rabi I 1446
J Cal: 30 Gold; Lastday [30 of 30]
Julian: 13 September 2024
Moon: 32%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 18 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Sterne]
Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 5 of 15]
Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 5 of 90)
Week: 4th Full Week of September
Zodiac: Libra (Day 4 of 30)
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Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024: Hope, Help, and Health
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Raising Mesothelioma Awareness: The Significance of the Yellow Ribbon
Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer, affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. It is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Despite its rarity, mesothelioma presents significant challenges in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and awareness. In this article, we delve into the importance of raising awareness about mesothelioma, particularly through the symbolism of the yellow ribbon.
Understanding Mesothelioma Staging:
Mesothelioma staging plays a crucial role in determining the extent of the cancer's spread and in guiding treatment decisions. The stages range from stage I, where the cancer is localized, to stage IV, where it has metastasized to distant organs. Early detection is vital for better prognosis and treatment outcomes.
The Role of Mesothelioma Awareness Ribbon:
The yellow ribbon has emerged as a symbol of hope and support for individuals affected by mesothelioma. Just as pink represents breast cancer awareness and red signifies AIDS awareness, the yellow ribbon serves as a beacon of solidarity for those impacted by mesothelioma. It symbolizes the ongoing fight against this devastating disease and the quest for a cure.
Raising Awareness Through Education:
Education is key to raising awareness about mesothelioma. Many individuals remain unaware of the risks associated with asbestos exposure and the symptoms of mesothelioma. By disseminating information about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for mesothelioma, we can empower people to take proactive measures to protect themselves and seek timely medical attention.
Supporting Patients and Caregivers:
Living with mesothelioma can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Patients and their caregivers require support and resources to navigate this journey effectively. From support groups and counseling services to financial assistance programs, various resources are available to help individuals cope with the challenges of mesothelioma.
Advocacy and Research:
Advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing mesothelioma research, promoting policy changes, and securing funding for vital initiatives. By advocating for increased awareness, research funding, and better access to healthcare services, we can drive progress in the fight against mesothelioma. Additionally, supporting research efforts aimed at developing more effective treatments and ultimately finding a cure is essential.
Conclusion:
Raising mesothelioma awareness is a collective responsibility that requires concerted efforts from individuals, organizations, and communities. By embracing the symbolism of the yellow ribbon and actively participating in educational initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and support efforts, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by mesothelioma. Together, let us strive to raise awareness, provide support, and ultimately, find a cure for this devastating disease.
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Mesothelioma Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. Understanding mesothelioma causes, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for those at risk or recently diagnosed. This guide, provided by Reclaim Specialist, not only explores the key factors that contribute to the disease but also delves into how victims can seek compensation through mass tort settlements.
What Causes Mesothelioma?
The leading cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure, a toxic substance once widely used in construction and manufacturing. Asbestos fibers can become airborne, and when inhaled or ingested, they settle in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. Over time, these fibers cause irritation and inflammation, eventually leading to the development of cancerous cells.
Even short-term exposure to asbestos can be dangerous, and it’s important to note that symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear for decades. Workers in industries such as shipbuilding, construction, and automotive repair are especially at risk.
Occupational Exposure and Mesothelioma Risk
Certain industries have historically exposed workers to high levels of asbestos. Construction workers, electricians, plumbers, and shipbuilders are among those most at risk. The prolonged and repeated exposure faced by these workers makes them particularly vulnerable to developing mesothelioma later in life.
Additionally, secondary exposure can occur when workers carry asbestos fibers home on their clothing, unknowingly putting family members at risk. Understanding these mesothelioma causes can help individuals take proactive steps toward protection.
Recognizing the Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma symptoms can be vague at first, often resembling less severe respiratory conditions. However, as the disease progresses, symptoms become more pronounced and debilitating. It's essential to recognize these early signs to seek treatment promptly.
Common Symptoms of Mesothelioma Include:
Persistent chest pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Swelling in the abdomen (for peritoneal mesothelioma)
Symptoms vary depending on the type of mesothelioma, such as pleural (affecting the lungs), peritoneal (affecting the abdomen), or pericardial (affecting the heart). Unfortunately, because these symptoms overlap with other conditions, mesothelioma is often diagnosed in its advanced stages.
The Importance of Early Detection
Early detection of mesothelioma is rare due to the long latency period between asbestos exposure and the onset of symptoms. However, regular screenings for individuals with known exposure to asbestos can help detect the disease earlier, increasing the chances of successful treatment.
How to Prevent Mesothelioma
While there is no guaranteed way to prevent mesothelioma, minimizing exposure to asbestos is the most effective strategy. Here are some steps individuals and employers can take to reduce the risk:
Avoid Asbestos Exposure
The most critical factor in preventing mesothelioma is avoiding asbestos exposure. Workers in high-risk industries should follow safety protocols, including wearing protective gear and adhering to strict regulations regarding asbestos handling and removal. If you suspect that your home or workplace contains asbestos, contact a professional removal service immediately.
Regular Health Screenings for At-Risk Individuals
For those who have been exposed to asbestos, regular health screenings are essential. Early detection of any abnormalities, including the development of mesothelioma, can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
Awareness and Education
Raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos is crucial in the prevention of mesothelioma. Employers must educate their workforce about potential exposure risks and implement rigorous safety standards. Public education campaigns can also help individuals recognize the symptoms of mesothelioma and seek medical advice sooner.
Seeking Compensation: Mass Tort Settlements for Mesothelioma
For victims of mesothelioma, seeking compensation through legal avenues can help cover medical costs, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Mass tort settlements are a common method of addressing mesothelioma cases, particularly for individuals who were exposed to asbestos by large corporations.
A mass tort specialist can represent multiple plaintiffs who have suffered from the same cause, such as asbestos exposure, and help negotiate a fair settlement. These specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring that victims receive the compensation they deserve.
What Are Mass Tort Settlement Amounts?
Mass tort settlement amounts can vary significantly depending on the severity of the illness, the number of victims involved, and the culpability of the defendant. Typically, settlement amounts can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. Compensation often covers medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
Mass tort compensation is especially important for families of individuals who have lost their lives to mesothelioma. The financial support from a settlement can help ease the burden of medical bills and funeral costs, allowing families to focus on healing.
Working with a Mass Tort Specialist for Mesothelioma Cases
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, working with a mass tort specialist can be a crucial step in securing compensation. These legal experts have experience handling cases involving asbestos exposure and can guide victims through the complex legal process.
Benefits of Hiring a Mass Tort Specialist
A mass tort specialist can help victims of mesothelioma in several ways:
Expertise: They understand the nuances of asbestos-related cases and can build a compelling legal argument.
Negotiation Power: Mass tort specialists can negotiate higher settlement amounts by representing a large group of affected individuals.
Peace of Mind: These professionals handle the legal process, allowing victims to focus on their health and well-being.
Choosing the right legal representation is essential when seeking compensation for mesothelioma. Reclaim Specialist is known for their dedication to securing fair settlements for mesothelioma victims.
Conclusion
Understanding mesothelioma causes, symptoms, and prevention is the first step toward protecting yourself and your loved ones from this devastating disease. Asbestos exposure remains the primary cause of mesothelioma, and recognizing the symptoms early can significantly improve treatment options. Preventing further exposure and staying vigilant with regular health screenings are crucial in reducing the risk.
For those already affected by mesothelioma, seeking mass tort compensation can provide much-needed financial relief. By working with a qualified mass tort specialist like Reclaim Specialist, victims can navigate the complex legal process and secure fair settlements.
Mesothelioma is a challenging diagnosis, but with the right information and support, patients and their families can find hope in the fight for justice and compensation.
FAQs
What is the primary cause of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which, when inhaled or ingested, can settle in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen.
What are the early symptoms of mesothelioma?
Common early symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, chronic cough, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms often resemble less severe conditions, which can delay diagnosis.
Can mesothelioma be prevented?
While there's no guaranteed way to prevent mesothelioma, minimizing asbestos exposure and regular health screenings can significantly reduce the risk.
How are mass tort settlement amounts determined for mesothelioma cases?
Settlement amounts depend on several factors, including the severity of the illness, the number of victims, and the defendant’s liability. They typically range from thousands to millions of dollars.
What is the role of a mass tort specialist in mesothelioma cases?
A mass tort specialist represents multiple plaintiffs affected by the same cause, such as asbestos exposure, and negotiates settlements for compensation.
Is it worth pursuing a mass tort settlement for mesothelioma?
Yes, pursuing a mass tort settlement can help victims of mesothelioma cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, providing financial support during a difficult time.
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Asbestos Testing Market Size, Share, Major Factors, Top Companies, Opportunities and Forecast by 2031
The Asbestos Testing Market, as analyzed by Metastat Insight, stands as a critical component within the broader spectrum of environmental safety and health regulation. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral fiber known for its durability and heat resistance, has historically found widespread use in various industries, including construction, automotive manufacturing, and shipbuilding. However, due to its association with serious health risks, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, the need for rigorous testing and monitoring of asbestos-containing materials has become paramount.
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Top Companies
ALS, AIH Laboratory, Analytica Laboratories, Asbestex, Asbestos Watch, WY Analytical Services, Bradley Environmental, EMET Environmeteo Services, EMSL Analytical, Envirolab Services, Eurofins Scientific.
The market for asbestos testing services and solutions encompasses a wide range of methodologies and technologies aimed at detecting the presence of asbestos fibers in diverse materials and environments. From traditional laboratory-based analysis to advanced onsite testing methods, such as polarized light microscopy (PLM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), the industry offers a comprehensive suite of tools to accurately identify and quantify asbestos contamination.
One of the driving forces behind the growth of the asbestos testing market is the increasing awareness of the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure. Regulatory bodies and government agencies worldwide have implemented stringent guidelines and regulations to control the use of asbestos and ensure the safety of workers and the public. As a result, industries and organizations are mandated to conduct regular testing and assessment of asbestos-containing materials to comply with regulatory requirements and mitigate potential health risks.
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The construction and building materials industry represents a significant segment of the asbestos testing market, given the widespread historical use of asbestos in construction materials such as insulation, roofing, flooring, and cement products. As renovation and demolition activities pose a risk of disturbing asbestos-containing materials, there is a growing demand for comprehensive asbestos surveys and testing services to safeguard workers and occupants from exposure.
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Asbestos in Construction
Asbestos and the Construction Industry in the UK
Historical Use of Asbestos in UK Construction
Asbestos was widely used in the UK construction industry from the 1950s to the late 1970s, prized for its fire-resistant properties, durability, and insulating capabilities. It found applications in various building materials, including roofing sheets, pipe insulation, floor tiles, and spray coatings for fire protection. The mineral's versatility made it a popular choice for both residential and commercial construction projects. Notable buildings such as schools, hospitals, and government offices incorporated asbestos-containing materials extensively. The peak of asbestos use coincided with the post-war building boom, where its properties aligned perfectly with the rapid construction needs of the time. However, as health concerns began to emerge in the 1970s, its use gradually declined. The UK banned the use of blue and brown asbestos in 1985, with white asbestos finally prohibited in 1999. This historical usage has left a legacy of asbestos-containing materials in many buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000, presenting ongoing challenges for the modern construction industry in terms of identification, management, and safe removal.
Health Risks for UK Construction Workers
UK construction workers face significant health risks from asbestos exposure, particularly those involved in renovation, demolition, or maintenance of older buildings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that asbestos-related diseases claim approximately 5,000 lives annually in the UK, with a significant portion attributed to the construction sector. The primary health risks include mesothelioma, a cancer affecting the lining of the lungs or abdomen; asbestosis, a chronic lung condition; and lung cancer. These diseases typically have a long latency period, often manifesting 20-50 years after exposure. According to HSE statistics, there were 2,369 mesothelioma deaths in 2019, with many cases linked to historical occupational exposure in construction. Asbestos-related lung cancer is estimated to cause a similar number of deaths. The risk is particularly high for trades such as carpenters, electricians, and plumbers who may inadvertently disturb asbestos-containing materials. Despite improved regulations and awareness, the legacy of past asbestos use continues to pose a threat, with the HSE projecting that asbestos-related deaths will continue at a similar level for the rest of the decade before starting to decline.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 significantly impacted the UK construction industry, setting stringent standards for asbestos management. These regulations, which came into force on 6 April 2012, consolidated and updated previous asbestos legislation. Key provisions include the requirement for non-licensed work to be notified to the relevant enforcing authority, keeping a record of the work done, and ensuring medical examinations for workers. The regulations place a duty on those responsible for maintenance of non-domestic premises to identify and manage asbestos-containing materials. This includes conducting asbestos surveys, maintaining an asbestos register, and implementing an asbestos management plan. For construction work, the regulations mandate that companies must determine if asbestos is present before commencing any project. If found, only licensed contractors can remove high-risk asbestos-containing materials. The regulations also emphasize the importance of training, requiring that anyone liable to disturb asbestos during their work receives the appropriate level of information, instruction, and training. These regulations have led to increased awareness and improved safety practices in the construction industry, although compliance remains an ongoing challenge, particularly for smaller firms.
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Holidays 9.26
Holidays
Armed Forces Day (Mozambique)
Bandaranaike Day (Sri Lanka)
Ceremony of the Dead (Khmer Republic)
Cheval Day (Horse Day; French Republic)
Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day (Australia)
Cordyceps Pandemic Day (The Last of Us)
Dive Bomb Day
Dominion Day (New Zealand)
European Day of Languages (EU)
Feast of Lamps (India)
Federal Trade Commission Day
Flag Day (Ecuador)
Fortnite Day
Ghatasthapana (Nepal)
Gilligan's Island Day
Grand Magal de Touba (Senegal)
Human Resource Professional Day
IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) Awareness Day
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (UN)
International Happiness at Work Day
International Tool Day
The Last of Us Day (a.k.a. Outbreak Day)
Lumberjack Day (a.k.a. Talk Like a Lumberjack Day, Eat Like a Lumberjack Day, Attack Wooden Objects Like a Lumberjack Day) [also Last Friday of Last Full Weekend]
Matchbook Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mid-Autumn Day (Scottish Highlands)
National Alpaca Day
National Amanda Day
National Black Men Day
National Compliance Officer Day
National Day of Praise and Worship
National Family Day
National Good Neighbor Day
National GORDIEday
National Got Checked Day
National Hari Day
National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day
National Manufacturing Day (UK)
National PRIOR Tactile Pre-Baille Learning Day
National Ranboo Day
National Robot Day
National Situational Awareness Day
National Statistics Day (Indonesia)
NICU Remembrance Day
Old Holy Rood Day
Pearl Thusi Day
Revolution Day (Yemen)
Search For Your Baseball Cards Again Day
Shamu the Whale Day
Sharpfight Meadow Dragon Fight Day (Suffolk, UK)
Stanislav Petrov Day
Today's Awesome Because You Totally Don't Have To Bathe Day
United States Postal Service Day
Winnie Mandela Day (South Africa)
World Cassowary Day
World Contraception Day
World Day for the Prevention of Adolescent Unwanted Pregnancies
World Day of Multiple Births
World Environmental Health Day
World Horizontal Directional Drilling Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Balaclava Day
Johnny Appleseed Day
Key Lime Cheesecake Day
National Better Breakfast Day
National Chimichanga Day
National Dumpling Day
National Key Lime Pie Day
Pancake Lovers Day
Independence & Related Days
National Day (a.k.a. 1st Revolution Day; Republic of Yemen; 1962)
New Zealand (Constituted a Dominion; 1907)
Petorio (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]
4th & Last Thursday in September
Arthur's Day (Arthur Guinness) [4th Thursday]
National Fårikål Day (Norway) [Last Thursday]
National Fitness Day (Ireland) [4th Thursday]
National School Parent Group Day [4th Thursday]
National School Support Staff Day (Canada) [4th Thursday]
Remember Me Thursday [4th Thursday]
Thinking Thursday [4th Thursday of Each Month]
Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]
Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]
Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]
Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]
Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Thuringer Thursday [4th Thursday of Each Month]
World Maritime Day [Last Thursday]
World Trenchless Day [4th Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning September 26 (4th Full Week of September)
American Apple Week (thru 10.1) [From 9.26]
Festivals Beginning September 26, 2024
Alligator Festival (Luling, Louisiana) [thru 9.29]
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival (Barnesville, Ohio) [thru 9.29]
Barry Apple Festival (Barry, Illinois) [thru 9.29]
Black Walnut Festival (Stockton, Missouri) [thru 9.28]
Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival (Custer, South Dakota) [thru 9.28]
Chicago Gourmet (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 9.29]
Comic Con Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa) [thru 9.29]
Dublin Theatre Festival (Dublin, Ireland) [thru 10.13]
Durham Agricultural Fair (Durham, Connecticut) [thru 9.29]
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (Salt Lake City, Utah) [thru 9.28]
Festival of Tolerance [JFF Zagreb] (Zagreb, Croatia) [thru 9.29]
Four Flags Area Apple Festival (Niles, Michigan) [thru 9.29]
Gothenburg Book Fair (Gothenburg, Sweden) [thru 9.29]
Great Northwest Oktoberfest (Whitefish, Montana) [thru 9.28 & 10.3-5]
International Book Festival Budapest (Budapest, Hungary) [thru 9.29]
International Festival of Contemporary Music [Biennale Musica] (Venice, Italy) [thru 10.11]
Morganfield Corn Festival (Morganfield, Kentucky) [thru 9.28]
New Glarus Oktoberfest (New Glarus, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]
Ohio Swiss Festival (Sugarcreek, Ohio) [thru 9.28]
Preston County Buckwheat Festival (Kingwood, West Virginia) [thru 9.29]
Reykjavik International Film Festival (Reykjavik, Iceland) [thru 10.6]
Sugar Cane Festival (New Iberia, Louisiana) [thru 9.29]
Taste of Long Beach (Long Beach, Mississippi)
Tokyo Game Show (Chiba, Japan) [thru 9.29]
Tulsa State Fair (Tulsa, Oklahoma) [thru 10.6]
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival (Sonoma, California) [thru 9.29]
Vancouver International Film Festival (Vancouver, Canada) [thru 10.6]
World Chicken Festival (London, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]
Züri-Wiesn [Swiss Oktoberfest] (Zürich, Switzerland) [thru 10.19]
Feast Days
Azazel Goat Sacrifice (Everyday Wicca)
Bernice L. McFadden (Writerism)
Bob Staake (Artology)
Bureflex (Discordian)
Canadian Martyrs (Catholic Church in Canada)
Cobweb Pie Making (Shamanism)
Colman of Lann Elo (Christian; Saint)
Cosmas and Damian (Christian; Saint)
Cyprian and Justina (Christian; Martyrs)
Cyprian, Old Gods Patron of Sorcerers (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Eusebius (Christian; Saint)
Fairy Napmother (Muppetism)
Feast of Aphrodite (Pagan)
The Feast of the Martyrs of North America (Christian)
Feast of Zame ye Mebege (God of Narcotics; Gabon)
Festival of Venus Genetrix (Ancient Rome)
Franz Liszt Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Gordon Brewster (Artology)
Jane Smiley (Writerism)
John of Meda (Christian; Saint)
Mark Haddon (Writerism)
Mme. de Sévigné (Positivist; Saint)
Neldoracht (Celtic Book of Days)
Nilus the Younger (a.k.a. Nilus of Rossano; Christian; Saint)
Scrub the Poop Deck Day (Pastafarian)
Sébastien Leclerc (Artology)
Théodore Géricault (Artology)
Theseia (Ancient Greece) [until 9.29]
T.S. Eliot (Writerism)
Wilson Carlile (Anglican)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Prime Number Day: 269 [57 of 72]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
Abbey Road, by The Beatles (Album; 1969)
Animal Cracker Circus (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)
Barber of Seville, by Giovanni Paisiello (Comic Opera; 1782)
The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series; 1962)
Book of Love, by The Monotones (Song; 1957)
The Boxtrolls (Animated Film; 2014)
The Brady Bunch (TV Series; 1969)
A Broken Leghorn (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)
Crocodile Dundee (Film; 1986)
The Crystal Gazer (Phantasies Cartoon; 1941)
Cupid (TV Series; 1998)
Desiderata, by Max Ehrmann (Poem; 1927)
Downtown Abbey (TV Series; 2010)
A Dream Walking (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)
El Terrible Toreador (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1929)
The Flintstones’ New Neighbors (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1980)
Gilligan’s Island (TV Series; 1964)
Good Charlotte, by Good Charlotte (Album; 2000)
Half-Pint Palomino, featuring Barney Bear (MGM Cartoon; 1953)
Here Comes the Sun, by The Beatles (Song; 1969)
Hypnotic Hick (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)
Jail Birds (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1931)
Jenny from the Block, by Jennifer Lopez (Song; 2002)
Knight Rider (TV Series; 1982)
Liberty Bell March, by John Philip Sousa (March; 1892)
Lumber Jack-Rabbit (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)
Miracle at St, Anna (Film; 2008)
Monkey Melodies (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1930)
The Music Makers, by Edward Elgar (Ode for Singer, Chorus & Orchestra; 1912)
Mythology Edith Hamilton (Mythology; 1942)
The Name of the Rose (Film; 1986)
Oliver! (Film; 1968)
Poker Face, by Lady Gaga (Song; 2008)
Prisoners of the Sun, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1949) [Tintin #14]
Purple Rain (Film; 1984)
Red Planet, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1949)
Riptide Rocky or Drips Adrift (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 112; 1961)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Film; 1975)
The Satanic Verses, by Salman Rushdie (Novel; 1988)
September Song, by Kurt Weill (Song; 1938)
Shout at the Devil, by Mötley Crüe (Album; 1983)
Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner (Novel; 1968)
Stardust Memories (Film; 1980)
Straight Outta Lynwood, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2006)
Superman (Fleischer Cartoon; 1941) [#1]
Three Blind Mouseketeers (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1936)
Under the Tuscan Sun (Film; 2003)
The Unicorn (TV Series; 2019)
U2-3, by U2 (EP; 979)
Walls and Bridges, by John Lennon (Album; 1974)
West Side Story (Broadway Musical; 1957)
The Wizard Biz or Bullwinkle Lays an Egg (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 111; 1961)
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, recorded by The Righteous Brothers (Song; 1964)
Today’s Name Days
Cosima, Damian, Eugenia, Kosmas (Austria)
Damir, Damjan, Gideon, Kuzma (Croatia)
Andrea (Czech Republic)
Adolph (Denmark)
Valve, Valvi, Velve, Vilve, Vilvi (Estonia)
Kuisma (Finland)
Côme, Damien (France)
Cosima, Damian, Kosmas (Germany)
Jusztina, Pál (Hungary)
Cosma, Damiano, Nilo (Italy)
Egmonts, Gundars, Knuts, Kurts (Latvia)
Gražina, Justė, Justina, Kipras, Vydenis (Lithuania)
Einar, Endre (Norway)
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Day of Year: Day 270 of 2024; 96 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of Week 39 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Muin (Vine) [Day 26 of 28]
Chinese: Month 8 (Guy-You), Day 24 (Guy-Si)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 23 Elul 5784
Islamic: 22 Rabi I 1446
J Cal: 30 Gold; Lastday [30 of 30]
Julian: 13 September 2024
Moon: 32%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 18 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Sterne]
Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 5 of 15]
Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 5 of 90)
Week: 4th Full Week of September
Zodiac: Libra (Day 4 of 30)
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