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	National Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The National Day of the United Kingdom as a whole (and some of its overseas territories) is associated with the Queen's Official Birthday, marked in London by the Trooping the Colour ceremony, and is usually held on the 2nd Saturday in June.
		The importance attached to the National Day, and the degree to which it is celebrated, vary enormously from country to country.
		In France, for example, National Day is 14 July and is known as Bastille Day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Day (551 words)

	Public holidays in Hungary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		National television channels broadcast the orchestral and choral national anthem at midnight, and then the speech of the current President.
		Stephen's Day, Foundation of State, "the day of the new bread" as well.
		The day of the Republic (since 1989), 1956 Revolution memorial day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_holidays_in_Hungary (448 words)

	Institute for International Sport - National Sportsmanship Day
		National Sportsmanship Day was conceived to raise awareness about issues related to sportsmanship and ethics in athletics and daily life, as well as to stimulate meaningful dialogue among school administrators, coaches, teachers and students.
		National Sportsmanship Day serves as a forum for administrators, coaches, students, alumni, parents and fans to discuss the issues of ethics, fair play and sportsmanship.
		National Sportsmanship Day involves the participation of youth sports organizations, elementary, middle and high schools, as well as colleges and universities in all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries.
	www.internationalsport.com /nsd/nsd.cfm (410 words)

	The National D-Day Memorial Foundation
		Upon its completion, the National D-Day Memorial Wall will be a solemn yet powerful reminder that the freedoms we enjoy today were secured at a cost.
		The individuals who died in it warrant special recognition at the National D-Day Memorial.
		The Memorial is a tribute to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of the Allied Forces on D-Day.
	www.dday.org /html/Honor_their_Sacrifice.html (1226 words)

	National Quilting Day - The National Quilting Association, Inc.
		National Quilting Day gives us the opportunity to reflect with pride on the traditions of quiltmaking and the contributions quiltmakers have made to their families and communities for many generations.
		Helen Storbeck, a founder of National Quilting Day, wrote in Quilting Quarterly, "Groups of quilters were encouraged to hold special events, publishers and shop owners were invited to sponsor promotions especially for quilters and it quickly became a grass roots endeavor with quilters in every part of the country participating.
		Make it a statewide project: As part of Ohio's bicentennial celebration in 2003, a coordinated effort ("Happy Birth Day, Bicentennial Baby!") resulted in a quilt for more than 90 babies born in Ohio hospitals on National Quilting Day!
	www.nqaquilts.org /NatQuiltDay.html (1260 words)

	National Underwear Day at Freshpair.com
		National Underwear Day is the day when underwear becomes not just the first thing you put on and the last thing you take off, but the most important thing you wear all day.
		Founded in August 2003, National Underwear Day is an event that evokes the care-free attitude of Sixties 'happenings', when free spirits took control of public spaces as venues for their art, their message.
		On August 9th, National Underwear Day will be taking Manhattan by storm for the fourth year in a row.
	www.freshpair.com /underwear_day.html (380 words)

	National Day of Reason: Home Page
		We invite individuals and organizations to endorse this campaign, and to submit information about their plans to commemorate the National Day of Reason and their efforts to educate the public about the important underlying issues.
		This observance is held in parallel with the National Day of Prayer, on the first Thursday in May (4 May 2006).
		To facilitate the commemoration of the National Day of Reason by individuals and organizations throughout the U.S., the American Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists have joined in launching this National Day of Reason web site.
	www.nationaldayofreason.org (464 words)

	National Poetry Day
		National Poetry Day itself will be Thursday 5th October 2006, but as usual we expect it to be a week of celebration of the art form of poetry and invite everyone to use the theme of ‘identity’ in whatever way is relevant to their work.
		National Poetry Day is a highlight in the calendar year for the Poetry Society's Education Department...
		The Poetry Society will be involved in several key Identity-themed events in the run-up to National Poetry Day, and plan to hold a reading at St Giles in the Field on the evening of the 5th of October.
	www.poetrysociety.org.uk /npd/npdindex.htm (312 words)

	National Boss Day 2005
		National Boss Day has become an international celebration in recent years and now is observed in countries such as England, Australia and South Africa.
		National Boss Day began in 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, then an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Ill., registered the holiday with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
		In 2005, National Boss Day falls on a Sunday, leading many to honor their bosses on the Friday before, Oct. 14, or the Monday after, Oct. 17.
	pressroom.hallmark.com /boss_day.html (1039 words)

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		National History Day, Inc. is an education organization that is transforming the way history is taught and learned.
		National History Day helps teachers meet educational standards; disseminates high quality curriculum materials; and sponsors challenging contests that teach students critical skills for the 21st century.
		National History Day would like to thank its major sponsors:
	www.nationalhistoryday.org (120 words)

	genome.gov National DNA Day
		National DNA Day is sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), in cooperation with the American Society of Human Genetics [ashg.org], the Genetic Alliance [geneticalliance.org] and the National Society of Genetic Counselors [nsgc.org]
		National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA's double helix, with activities aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists who will use the human genome sequence to benefit human health.
		On the fourth annual National DNA Day, researchers and professionals from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will serve as DNA Day Ambassadors and fan out across the nation, with an emphasis this year on New England.
	www.genome.gov /10506367 (1018 words)

	National Mole Day Foundation, INC.
		If no flag is present, one should face our nation's capitol, Washington D.C. When saying the pledge to the mole, a real mole is usually not present.
		Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry.
		Schools throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Mole Day with various activities related to chemistry and/or moles.
	www.moleday.org (392 words)

	GIS Day
		GIS Day is part of the National Geographic Society's exciting new initiative, Geography Action, which is a year-long initiative encompassing key educational achievements such as GIS Day and Geography Awareness Week.
		GIS users and vendors are invited to join the National Geographic Society, the Association of American Geographers, the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, the United States Geological Survey, The Library of Congress, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett–Packard, and ESRI in opening their doors for GIS Day.
		GIS Day is a grassroots event that formalizes the practice of geographic information systems (GIS) users and vendors of opening their doors to schools, businesses, and the general public to showcase real-world applications of this important technology.
	www.gisday.com (601 words)

	National Day Parade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The National Day Parade (Abbreviation: NDP, Chinese: 国庆庆典, Malay: Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan) is a national ceremony in Singapore that, as its name implies, includes a parade on Singapore's national day on August 9, in commemoration of Singapore's independence that is usually held in the Singapore National Stadium or Padang.
		The National Day Parades are organised by the Singapore Armed Forces, with the involvement of a multitude of public and private organisations.
		Logo of the 40th National Day Parade held on August 9, 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Day_Parade (3340 words)

	National Punctuation Day
		People all over the United States are celebrating the new holiday, National Punctuation Day®, which is listed in Chase’s Calendar of Events as a celebration of the lowly comma, correctly used quotes, and other proper uses of periods, semicolons and the ever mysterious ellipsis.
		National Punctuation Day® strikes a chord with the American public.
		It’s a day for librarians, educators, and parents — people who are interested in teaching and promoting good writing skills to their students and their children.
	www.nationalpunctuationday.com (298 words)

	estuaries.gov - National Estuaries Day
		The last Saturday in September is National Estuaries Day -- an interagency celebration of the magical places where rivers meet the sea.
		NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System and the U.S. EPA’s National Estuary Program have collaborated throughout the years to promote National Estuaries Day.
		The program has allowed multiple National Estuarine Research Reserves and National Estuary Programs to participate in the same educational event and provides an opportunity for students that live far from the coast to experience the wonderful world of estuaries.
	www.estuaries.gov /neday.html (238 words)

	National & Global Youth Service Day: Youth Service America
		National and Global Youth Service Day supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public, the media, and elected officials about the role of youth as community leaders.
		Millions of youth will participate in National and Global Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world, on April 21 - 23, 2006.
		Thanks for a great National and Global Youth Service Day, save the date for 2007 April 20-22.
	www.ysa.org /nysd (189 words)

	National Freedom Day
		Major Wright chose February 1 as National Freedom Day because it was the day in 1865 that President Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
		Wright gathered national and local leaders together to write a bill declaring February 1 "National Freedom Day" and President Harry Truman signed the bill in 1948 making it official.
		The purpose of this holiday is to promote good feelings, harmony, and equal opportunity among all citizens and to remember that the United States is a nation dedicated to the ideal of freedom.
	www.americaslibrary.gov /cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/pa/free_1 (166 words)

	:: Celebrate Singapore National Day Parade 2006 ::
		This year will be the last year that the National Day Parade will be held in the National Stadium, and in conjunction with such a momentous event, we would like to ask all of you to share with us and our fellow Singaporeans, YOUR special moments at this national icon of ours.
		So here's looking forward to a smashing National Day Parade next year, and we're glad to have you along for the ride.
		The best selections will be uploaded and showcased on our special commemorative National Stadium microsite which will be launched shortly.
	www.ndp.org.sg (293 words)

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		The 5 A Day For Better Health Program is a national nutrition program to encourage Americans to eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health.
		5 A Day is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Produce for Better Health Foundation, representing the fruit and vegetable industry.
		Daria Massimilla, MPH, State Program Manager, 5 A Day for Better Health, National Cancer Institute, 6130 Executive Blvd, EPN 232, Bethesda, MD 20892-7332.
	cancercontrol.cancer.gov /5aday (116 words)

	National Pie Day -The American Pie Council - www.piecouncil.org
		To celebrate National Pie Day share the warmth of the ultimate "comfort food" by giving the gift of pie to a friend or neighbor.
		Created by the American Pie Council, National Pie Day is dedicated to the celebration of pie.
		National Pie Day -The American Pie Council - www.piecouncil.org
	www.piecouncil.org /national.htm (889 words)

	ALA National Library Legislative Day
		National Library Legislative Day (in May) brings librarians and others to Washington, DC to talk with their Representatives and Senators about issues of concern to the library community.
		The event, entitled "Introduction to National Library Legislative Day: Why Your Participation is Important; What to Do and How to Do It," is designed to provide tips on how to make an impact during hill visits and to help with the organization of presentations to your legislators.
		This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the American Library Association’s Washington Office, and the 32nd National Library Legislative Day!
	www.ala.org /ala/washoff/washevents/nlld/nationallibrary.htm (216 words)

	NEA: National Teacher Day
		NEA and its affiliates continued to observe National Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
		Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only.
		Woodbridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt, who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day.
	www.nea.org /teacherday (323 words)

	National Cancer Survivors Day Home Page
		National Cancer Survivors Day is held annually in hundreds of communities throughout the world on the first Sunday in June.
		National Cancer Survivors Day® and accompanying logo (survivor in circle) are federally registered trademarks licensed to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, Inc. – legal administrator for National Cancer Survivors Day® – and may not be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without permission from the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, Inc.
		National Cancer Survivors Day 2006 is made possible by the generous support of the National Sponsors and Underwriters (above) as well as individual donors.
	www.ncsdf.org (208 words)

	Technorati Tag: national
		Nationals tickets, along with all MLB teams, are in stock now and ready for delivery.
		When looking around Google Maps, I always see National Parks, State Parks, Monuments, but tonight was the first time I ever saw a Research Refuge...
		Just great seats at low prices for Washington Nationals tickets.
	www.technorati.com /tag/national (527 words)

	National Day Honor
		Www.donatelife.net is operated by the Coalition on Donation, a Saturn National Donor Day partner.
		Since 1998, Saturn National Donor Day has added over 10,000 potential marrow donors to the National Registry -- eighteen of whom have been matched and have given a potentially lifesaving donation.
		An average of 18 people die every day because not enough organs are available to meet the need.
	www.saturnuaw.com /filecabinet/Satfile/national.htm (445 words)

	Five a Day - Events/National 5 A Day Week
		The Foundation is chair of the National 5 A Day Partnership, consisting of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry working in collaboration to expand 5 A Day efforts to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health.
		Enter the National 5 A Day Excellence Awards to showcase your efforts to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
		The 5 A Day for Better Health program is the nation’s largest public-private nutrition education initiative with 5 A Day coordinators in each state, territory and the military.
	www.5aday.com /html/events/week.php (522 words)

	Untold Stories of D-Day @ National Geographic Magazine
		Visit the national memorial dedicated to the Allied forces who fought at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and read about the Bedford, Virginia, men from the 116th Infantry Regiment who landed on Omaha Beach.
		It was an invaluable accomplishment, allowing the Navy to unload 20,000 troops and 1,700 vehicles onto Utah Beach by the end of the day.
		"The Coasts of Normandy and Brittany," National Geographic (August 1943), 205-232.
	magma.nationalgeographic.com /ngm/0206/feature1 (1960 words)

	National Napping Day!
		National Napping Day now has a corporate sponsor, Four Points by Sheraton Hotels (link), a division of Starwoods Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Camille and Bill Anthony, the principles of The Napping Company will be collaborating with Four Points by Sheraton on a special napping day event.
		National Napping Day is designed to make more people aware of the health and productivity benefits of napping.
		This year National Napping Day will fall on April 3, 2006.
	www.napping.com /napping-day.html (501 words)

	National History Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The History Day has three levels, Regionals, where the top three of every category advance to States (42 in all), where the top three of each category are narrowed even further to go to the big event, National History Day.
		National History Day is a competition where students compete for prizes ranging from cash to trophies to college scholarships.
		The National History Day takes place in June, with fourteen categories can be chosen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_History_Day (610 words)

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