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Today is World AIDS Day

 

Today is December 1st.  It is also World AIDS day.  Would you like to learn more?

Check out http://www.hhs.gov/aidsawarenessdays/days/world/index.html and then click on "Facts".  You'll learn about the progress that has been made and all of the work that is yet to be done.

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I have a woman in my HRIS course who is from Africa.  It is her first Thanksgiving and I couldn't help but think "this really is the best American holiday".  First of all, it is ours--sure the Canadians have one too but I'm pretty sure they were just copying us.  After all, the event took place right here in Massachusetts.  Second, you don't have to buy anything for anyone.  Finally, it is all about food and cocktails.  How can you go wrong?

I actually look forward to the exact same 10 news stories every year.  They include:

1. The number of calories in your Thanksgiving meal

2. Traffic on the turnpike

3. The fact that your local K-Mart is opening at 3 a.m. (don't get me started on that one)

4. Traffic at the airport

5. The local food bank handed out 20,000 turkeys

6. Traffic at the mall

7. The Smith family, who have had a tragic year, celebrate Thanksgiving with the Channel 7 news crew

8. Traffic at South Station

9. The Macy's Day parade

10. Traffic

But most of all, I look forward to giving thanks for the abundant in my life.  Great job, great friends, great partner, and great possibilities. 

HRCleanUp wishes all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving.  As you are sitting in traffic, take a deep breath and be thankful that you have a place to go.  Lots of people our there don't.