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«January 14, 2008 - February 13, 2008»
01 / 14
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Have fun with pet clothes and costumes on January 14th, Dress Up Your Pet Day! Enter a pet fashion show and take some pictures!

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01 / 18
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Winnie the Pooh – Remembering Alan Alexander Milne

Everybody wants to be remembered in this world. An artwork or invention, when recognized throughout generations is the true immortality that people hope to achieve. Immortality lies in the hearts of men. Who would have thought that the character Winnie the Pooh, would not only entertain children but would sing to the hearts and touch the lives of adults?

01 / 19
Start: 12:00 am

Confederate Heroes Day – A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of War

Confederate Memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Civil War in the United States. In Tennessee, the day is called Confederate Decoration Day while in Texas, on Jan. 19th is called Confederate Heroes Day. May 5, 1968 was the day it was established by the head of Grand Army Republic (GAR).

01 / 20
01 / 21
Start: 12:00 am

Martin Luther King Memorial

Martin Luther King

On the third Monday in January United States citizens celebrate Martin Luther King Day. This national holiday commemorates civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

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Celebrating World Hug Day

Although not officially a national holiday, January 21st was held as the World Hug Day in different countries such as United States of America, Russia, Germany, Canada, England and Australia.  This is so because hugging is a form of touch therapy that is regarded to be a cure for minor stress and loneliness.  Nearly anyone can tell you that a hug can do wonders for an empty and lonely heart.

01 / 22
Start: 12:00 am

woman with micThe fourth Tuesday in January is National Speak Up and Succeed Day.  If you have no fear of public speaking then you are one of the few!  Effective communication is one of the top skills often needed for success.  On this day speak to a group of colleagues, give your opinion in a committee  meeting, or offer a toast. 

01 / 23
Start: 12:00 am

John Hancock
 
John Hancock was born Jan. 23,1737 at Braintree, Massachusetts. He was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. In fact his signature is so famously large on the document, that his name has come to mean signature, as in "put your John Hancock right here." John Hancock died Oct 8th at Quincy, Massachusetts.

 

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Tiffani Amber Thiessen: Beauty, Brains and Luck

Tiffani Amber Thiessen popularly known as Tiffani Thiessen was born in Long Beach California on January 23, 1974. Her father was a park engineer and her mother was a plain housewife. A family-loving woman, she credits her brother for some of the inspirations and the ladies in her life (her mom and grandmother) as her role models. She studied high school at Valley Professional High School in Studio City, California. She was the class valedictorian, proving she is more than just beauty but also has the brains.

Beauty and Brains:

Her rich ancestry contributed much to her physical beauty. In an interview, she disclosed her German, Greek, Turkish and Welsh origin. She had joined many beauty pageants and won the Miss Junior America in 1987. It was in 1988 that she won Teen Magazine's Great Model Search and made it as a cover girl and the Magazine's Model of the Year in 1989. In 1998, she shared the post with Tiffany Weber for the title Teen Magazine’s Great Model Search. Vertical Horizon featured her in a music video You’re a God in 2000. Saved by the Bell, a television program, baptized her in show business in 1989. She played as a nice girl named Kelly Kapowski. It was a big break for her when she joined Beverly Hills 90210. She played the antagonist role of Valerie Malone, the ultimate nightmare of every woman. She was the nemesis of Kelly Taylor, a role played by her best friend Jeannie Garth. After leaving Beverly Hills 90210, she worked on several projects like Fastlane, Just Shoot Me, and Two Guys and A Girl, before doing the Hollywood Ending by Woody Allen in 2002. She was also a talented young lady. She won the Best Teen Choice Awards in 2003 for the film Fastlane and was nominated for Young Artist Award in 1992 and 1993 for Best Young Actress in the series Saved by the Bell. In 1990, she was also nominated as Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast for Saved by the Bell together with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Elizabeth Berkley and Lark Voorhies.

What about Love?

When it comes to relationship, she had quite a number of love tragedies, which made it more interesting. In 1995, her boyfriend David Strickland committed suicide. He was known to have a bipolar disorder with alcohol and drug problem. He hanged himself in a motel using a bed sheet. After her emotional recovery, she was engaged with Richard Ruccolo from 2001 to 2003. In 2005, she married Brady Smith in a small estate in Montecito, California. This year 2007, she will be part of the ABCs relationship drama What About Brian. Currently, she had joined the Make-A-Wish-Foundation and accepted other philanthropic endeavors such as serving at the National Advisory Council for the aforementioned foundation. Tiffani Amber Thiessen has indeed made her mark in the entertainment world. Her winsome personality, her classy looks and her engaging intelligence will forever etch her in the hearts of countless adoring fans.

01 / 24
Start: 12:00 am

The American Gymnast Mary Lou Retton

Determination is nearly synonymous with Mary Lou Retton, a gymnast who would one day become the first ever USA gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title.

01 / 25
Start: 12:00 am

The Freethinker Robert Burns

Perhaps there are a lot more sides that we know about Robert Burns, but none stands out as much as his being a poet and a lyricist. He was born on January 25, 1759 in Alloway, South Ayshire Scotland to parents William Burns and Agnes Broun and is esteemed as the national poet of Scotland. He revolutionized poem composition in his nation by writing in his own dialect, the Scots Language. Some of his works are written in English, perhaps only when he deems to be blunt and frank in his political and civil comments.

Robert Burns the Romantic:

Robert Burns is the Father of the Romantic Movement. Romanticism is an intellectual movement during the 17th century that places emphasis on strong emotions and feelings such as trepidation, fear, love and anger in confronting the magnificence of nature and life. His work became the foundation for liberalism and socialism. Robert Burns wrote several poems dedicated to the various loves of his life, one of which is young Eliza Burnett, the daughter of Lord Monboddo. Lord Monboddo owns the house Robert Burns’ father used to live in and young Robert would make excuses like eating supper with his father for the sole purpose of seeing Eliza. Unfortunately, Eliza died at a very young age. Robert though referred to Eliza as the epitome of Beauty, Grace and Goodness. He was later married to Jean Armour.

Robert Burns the Freethinker:

In July 4, 1781, Robert Burns was initiated into the Lodge of St. David Tarbolton and was raised as a Freemason on October 1, 1781. At the age of 25, he became a Depute Master until he was 29 years old. As a Depute Master in the 1700’s, Robert Burns often does all the workings of the Lodge like raising brethrens, attending meetings and doing Lodge business. In May 18, 1787, Robert Burns became a Royal Arch Mason and was re-elected as a Depute Master in the same year.

Robert Burns the Poet:

Robert Burns used to collect folk songs all over Scotland and would often revise and adapt them. One of his most famous poems, which is sung every New Year, is Auld Lang Syne. Scots Wha Hae, another song he wrote also served as an informal national anthem for Scotland. Other poems like A Red, Red Rose, To a Mouse, To a Louse, and A Man’s A Man For A’ That is celebrated all over the world even today. He became a major contributor to The Scots Musical Museum along with James Johnson and published their first volume in 1787 and later in 1803.

Robert Burns the Icon:

His birthday is celebrated as an unofficial national day all over Scotland today. There are organizations named after him, like the Robert Burns Fellowship in New Zealand and the Burns Club in Atlanta. His Statues can be found in Dumfries, Carlton Hill, Edinburgh and Alloway, Ayshire. Some towns like Burns, New York and Burns, Oregon are named after this highly esteemed poet and lyricist known all over the world.

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Burns Supper: The Poetry of the Scots

Burns supper or Burns Night is a Scotland celebration usually held on or close to Robert Burns’ birthday January 25. Burns is best known for his poem version of Auld Lang Syne. This practice was started by the poet’s friends to commemorate his death. Nowadays, it is being celebrated by the admirers of his work or those who merely followed on their parents’ traditions.

01 / 26
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Australia’s Moment to Shine: Australia Day

Australia had been inhabited by people called the Aboriginal Australians until January 26, 1788 the day of the landing of the First Fleet under Captain Arthur Phillip in the coast of Sydney called Sydney Cove.  12 days after the landing, Australia had undergone a formal possession and was set up as the Colony of New South Wales.  January 26 for the Australians went through various names and was celebrated through various means until it formally became a National Day throughout the land.  This is so because mixed emotions about the celebration as well as the actual day of holding it has long been debated throughout the history of Australia.

01 / 27
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Remembering Evil: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On November 1, 2005, the United Nations Genera Assembly declared through an official resolution that January 27 is to become the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, every member country of the United Nations is required to commemorate the effect of the evil that befell more than a million Jews. This day is to stand witness for all time, about the culpability that humans are capable of inflicting on their fellow humans.

Start: 12:00 am

toilet
 

Thomas Crapper Day commemorates the death of Thomas Crapper Jan 27 1910. Though Crapper did not invent the flush toilet (it had existed for the previous century) he perfected the flush mechanism. He was the founder of Thomas Crapper & Co. a manufacturer of many different sanitary appliances.

01 / 28
Start: 12:00 am

Bubble WrapOn the last Monday in January, Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day returns by "pop"ular demand!  Think of all the joy that bubble wrap has brought us. Don't bogart the bubble wrap on this special day.  Share the snapping and popping to make the world a better place!

01 / 29
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The American Blues Singer and Guitarist Jonny Lang

Jonny Lang was born Jon Gordon Langseth, Jr. on January 29, 1981 in Fargo, North Dakota. Little did his parents know that their child would one day become one of United States of America’s leading blues singers who can charm the hearts of many followers that love emotional soulful music like nothing else in the world.

01 / 30
Start: 12:00 am

Funny Andy Milonakis?

 Start spreading the video…  This was how Andy Milonakis, a celebrated boy-looking, soon to be 31-year old comedian started in the world of show business.  Now, this famous comedian stars in his very own television show, The Andy Milonakis Show.  He had no connections in the industry; he had not done anything spectacular to merit the attention he is now generating.  What he had was a video camera, a computer and an internet connection.  That’s it folks, the story of Andy Milonakis climb to comic stardom.

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Dick CheneyDick Cheney, 46th Vice President of the United States was born Jan. 30th 1941 in Lincoln Nebraska and grew up in Casper, Wyoming. His public service career began with the Nixon Administration.  He has distinguished himself by serving under four presidents.

01 / 31
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Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is highly infectious and caused by an organism identified as Mycobacterium leprae in the year 1873 by Dr. Gerhard Amauer Hansen. It causes skin problems characterized by skin macules which are anesthetic, causing loss of feeling over the affected areas and some degree of paralysis of both the upper and lower extremities.

Leprosy throughout History:

Leprosy is a disease that can be traced back to the time when the Messiah was still living amongst mortals here on earth. Remember the gospel where there was an old man infected with this disease who was stoned by some people because of his affliction? The people were hard and cruel to him because of his physical appearance. His skin was filled with open wounds and the texture was described as reptilian-looking.

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Singing with Justin Timberlake

This former front man of N’Sync has come a long way from being the boyband singer that his fans used to know. There proved to be a better life after his N’Sync days, and in 2002 he released his first solo album (Justified) shortly followed by his second in 2006 with FutureSex/LoveSounds. His life is one fascinating story of successes.

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Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born Jan. 31 1919 at Cairo Georgia. As a Brooklyn Dodger he was the first black to enter major league baseball.

National League MVP 1949

Inducted into Hall of Fame 1962

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Wherever you find your artistic inspirations, Jan 31st is a commemorative day to seek it out.  Inspire Your Heart with Art Day is a reminder to go out and visit a favorite painting or sculpture, browse a book of art with a friend, or hang orange shower curtains all over your town...oh wait a minute...that's somebody else.

02 / 1
Start: 12:01 am

dubble-bubble Chew bubble gum at school? Oh the unimaginably happy delirium! On February 1, kids who donate 50 cents (or more) get to chew bubble gum at participating schools that day. The collected money is given to a charity of the schools choice.

02 / 2
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Candles in Church In the Roman Catholic Church, Feb 2 is Candlemas, commemorating the purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus in the temple 40 days after his birth. The feast is also called the Presentation of the Lord. Candlemas marks the end of the Christmas liturgical season.

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Groundhog Day (Special Edition-Dts)

On February 2 Punxsutawney Phil is sought out for his weather prognosticating skills. Members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's inner circle in Punxsutawney Pa run the show every year. Wearing top hats at Gobbler's Knob the group brings Phil out from his stump and reads the official proclamation. Will there be an early spring or more winter? The legend goes, if Phil sees his shadow there will be 6 more weeks of winter.

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Groundhog Day: An Exciting Prelude to Spring

February 2 marks the celebration of Groundhog Day, a tradition based on weather lore and origins as early as the fifth century. It is believed that when the groundhog (woodchuck) comes out of his home and sees his shadow then winter will be extended for a few more weeks. However, if the groundhog does not see his shadow then spring is believed to be just around the corner.

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Imbolc: The First Day of Spring in the Irish Calendar

Imbolc is an Irish tradition celebrated during the first day of spring. This is usually held at the beginning of February but it is celebrated in August by those in the southern hemisphere. This is only one of the four major celebrations in the Irish calendar, and Imbolc is said to have been dedicated to the goddess Brighid (goddess of poetry, healing, and witchcraft).

02 / 3
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The Four Chaplains
 

Four Chaplains Memorial Day commemorates the sacrifices of the four chaplains aboard the SS Dorchester Feb 3, 1943. The Dorchester was torpedoed off the Greenland coast.

02 / 4
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World Cancer Day: Awareness and Action

Cancer is defined as an abnormal growth of cells which tend to reproduce and sometimes spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system. It is said that approximately 11 million people all over the world are diagnosed with this disease and about 7 million might die of this disease. Indeed, cancer is a worldwide concern because of its impact on the quality of life of its victims and their families. Many cancers are preventable and curable. Evidence-based knowledge and awareness of the root cause of cancer is the best way to prevent the approximated 11 million cancer cases all over the world. Early detection combined with chemotherapy and other forms of treatment may cure at least 2/3 of cancer cases. It is a fact that inaction and lack of awareness are major causes of the mortality of cancer cases. Cancer claims at least twice as many lives as AIDS and kills more than the number of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis victims put together.

02 / 5
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The Talented Sara Evans

On the day Feb. 5, 1971, a child was born in Boonville, Missouri who goes by the name of Sara Evans. She was raised in New Franklin, Missouri. Her two brothers soon demonstrated an interest in playing musical instruments. At the age of 4, Sara Evans showed a talent in singing which her mother surely noticed. Being practical and open minded she hoped that her daughter’s talent for singing can help the family with its many financial issues. This prompted her to bring her daughter to a local club in Colombia, Missouri. Sara Evans was soon performing in the local club every Saturday night for a whole two years.

02 / 6
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Bob Marley Day: The Reggae Tradition Continues

Bob Marley is a legend in the music industry who popularized reggae music (a style of music that emerged in Jamaica) and has inspired and captivated people from all cultures and walks of life through his songs. In 1991, Bob Marley Day was officially set on his birthday, February 6 to commemorate and give tribute to this great man.

02 / 7
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Laughing Out Loud with Chris Rock

Comedy skits, movies, television sitcoms…you name it, Chris Rock made it. This multi talented man who hails from South Carolina has made a name for himself in the entertainment world. His unique and highly creative performances in front of a camera or on stage have opened millions of doors for Fellow African-Americans who want to make it big in the entertainment industry.

02 / 8
02 / 9
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Svetlana Boginskaya: The Belarusian Phoenix

There are countries in this world that do not own a gold medal from the Olympics. But this woman bagged three gold medals for her country. A well-accomplished ballerina and gymnast, this woman is looked up to. She is called with several titles like Belarusian Swan and the Goddess of Gymnastics mainly attributed to her height and grace and for her artistry on floor exercises.

02 / 10
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The Great Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck is the famous voice behind the highly syndicated and third-highest-ranked national talk show on the radio called The Glenn Beck Program. The Glenn Beck Program is aired over 232 radio stations around United States and Puerto Rico. This show has propelled Glenn Beck to be named seventh most influential host out of the Top 25 Talk Radio Hosts in America by the NewsMax.Com Magazine.

02 / 11
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Inventor’s Day: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

The Inventor’s Day was created to remind us of our debt of gratitude to the inventors of the present and the past who have served to make mankind’s existence a lot easier. Without the perseverance and determination of these inventors, most everyday objects such as the television, the computer, cell phones, and shopping carts would not have become a reality. Without inventors to blaze new paths for development, mankind would’ve found it hard to get to where it is today.

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Clean Out Your Computer Day

The desk, your garage and closets aren't the only things that can get cluttered. Hard drives can become full of disorganized files of unknown content. Having a system of organizing your computer and doing regular cleaning is what clean out your computer day (the second Monday in February) is all about. Come up with logical naming conventions for your files and develop a system of categorized folders. Don't just save files in where a program first points to! While we're at it lets get rid of all those outdated program disks and maybe even uninstall some things that are never used.

02 / 12
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In 1831 a British science expedition set sail. For the next five years Charles Darwin served as naturalist aboard the H.M.S. Beagle.
Studying fossils in South America, Darwin noticed a similarity between certain extinct animals and modern species. The expedition ventured worldwide and Darwin studied plants and animals, collecting specimens along the way.
The Galapagos Islands became a keen interest for him as he recorded the variations of plants and animals like what he had seen in South America. From these observations Darwin would later develop his theories of evolution.


Charles Darwin's Birthday
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President Lincolns Birthday: Commemorating Abe

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most notable figures in American history. He was the 16th President of the United States who served from 1861 to 1865. He was also the first American President to come from the Republican Party.

02 / 13
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Peter Tork’s Music

Peter Halsten Thorkelson popularly known as Peter Tork was a native of Washington DC. Most publications would list him as born in 1944 but he was truly born Feb. 13th 1942. At the age of nine, he started schooling in piano playing and had shown talents for music. He studied other musical instruments like banjo and, acoustic and bass guitars.