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The Muslim holiday where the followers of Islam celebrate with fasting, introspection, and prayer. They celebrate the Prophet Muhammad receiving the initial revelations of the Quran. Muslims fast, do not eat or drink, from sunrise to sunset in which they avoid impure thoughts and bad behavior. They break their daily fast by sharing meals with family and friends, and at the end of the month long celebration they celebrate with a three day festival known as Eid al-Fitr.
Read moreThe holiday began first in 1952 but under the name National Secretary Week from June 1-7 by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer. When the National Secretaries Association changed their name to Professional Secretaries International they changed the date to April 22 and changed the name to Professional Secretaries Day. In 1998, the organization changed its name to International Association of Administrative Professionals and changed the name of the holiday to what it is known today in 2000.
Read moreThe day began in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, with this year marking the 50th anniversary. The first Earth Day was celebrated with rallies in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities. Earth Day is used to bring awareness to the public about environmental problems from pollution in the air to plastic in the ocean.
Read moreOn April 26, a full moon, known as a Pink Moon will occur. This is the first of two super moons and will be visible after sunset. It will reach peak illumination at 11:33 p.m. eastern standard time. A super moon is seven percent bigger and 15 percent brighter than a typical full moon. It is called the Pink Moon as it corresponds with the bloom of the creeping phlox or moss phlox flower commonly known as moss pink.
Read moreWASHINGTON, March 24, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. The new initiative—USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers—will reach a broader set of producers than in previous COVID-19 aid programs. USDA is dedicating at least $6 billion toward the new programs. The Department will also develop rules for new programs that will put a greater emphasis on outreach to small and socially disadvantaged producers, specialty crop and organic producers, timber harvesters, as well as provide support for the food supply chain and producers of renewable fuel, among others. Existing programs like the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will fall within the new initiative and, where statutory authority allows, will be refined to better address the needs of producers.
Read moreMULESHOE – Riding a two game winning streak in district play the Brownfield softball team went on a road trip to face district opponent Muleshoe (1- 2) on Tuesday. After jumping out to an early lead the Lady Cubs showed their poise in staying calm when a team battles and forces them to play seven innings. Brownfield defeated the Lady Mules 11-3 and improved to 3-0 in District 3-3A. Up next the Lady Cubs host Lamesa in a battle for first place with the game set to start Saturday at noon.
Read moreMULESHOE – The Brownfield baseball team opened its District 3-3A season on the road against Muleshoe on Tuesday night. The Cubs preseason has been spent away from the friendly confines of their home field, and it showed as they jumped out early on the Mules in an 11-1 fifth inning win. The Cubs will play their district home opener on Friday against Lamesa at noon.
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