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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Ever wondered how February 14 became, the day on which we celebrate and explore love in all its many ideals, Valentines Day?

There are many differing opinions on how Valentines Day started.

One story says that when the Roman Empire reigned, a festival every February was held in honour of the God of Fertility and during this time, young men would choose their mate. When a Emperor named Claudius came around, he outlawed all marriages in fear that the men would not be able to fight. Young couples still fell in love though and still wished to marry and they took these desires to the Catholic Bishop Valentine who, understanding love, began to secretly marry couples. When Claudius found out, he had Valentine arrested and ordered put to death. While waiting in jail, Valentine began exchanging letters with the jailers daughter and soon had fallen in love with her. The day he was to be beheaded, he wrote her one last note and signed it: From Your Valentine.

Another story points to Christianity in 496 A.D outlawing the pagan Lupercian Festival and replacing it with a day in February to honour the martyr St. Valentine.

A third story as to the origin of passing out cards stems from a French Count who was captured and imprisoned in London. From his cell he wrote his wife letters, including a passionate set of poems which he sent to her in February.

At the turn of the century, a new form of Valentines Day card appeared the Penny Dreadful. Up until this point, cards were relatively expensive but the Penny Dreadful changed all that. They were just what the name implied, costing only one cent and completely bad. The cards were cheaply made, the artwork was amateurish and the colouring was uneven. On top of that the verses printed on them were not the most romantic of prose. They were more often insults, taking swipes at old maids, teachers and the like. Still their low cost kept them popular for years.

For hundreds of years, Valentines Day has been a day of symbols. You can hardly go through the day without seeing a rose (as a symbol to Venus, the Goddess of Love), images of doves and lovebirds (who mate for life) or hearts. The heart was thought to be the centre of all emotion. People believed that when they gave a heart, they were truly giving all of the love and emotion that they possibly could give.

Its past aside, Valentines Day is the second the most popular card sending holiday just behind Christmas with one billion cards sent a year. When the calendar turns to February, we start to think of love. February has for centuries been designated the month for lovers, with the primary celebration being on February 14, St. Valentines Day. We send cards, flowers, and candy and our children give out Valentines in school. Valentines Day reminds us to tell our loved ones just how much we care about them.

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Nirvana Day: A Buddhist Festival

Buddhism has been viewed as being enlightened with life and its worth. It teaches rebirth and followers believe that life is influenced by past karma. It directs to a way of life that shuns self indulgence and self centeredness. Buddhism has no supreme god or deity and is simply a way of life for its followers.

A Better Earth for Tomorrow: Kyoto Protocol Day

The Kyoto Protocol Day was established to commemorate the agreement of many countries to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions. It was opened for signing on December 11, 1997 and entered into force on February 16, 2005. Today, more than 150 countries have signed this agreement and have pledged to reduce their carbon dioxide and 5 other greenhouse gases emissions.

A Day for Random Acts of Kindness

Wouldn’t it be great if people start doing random acts of kindness for a whole day? Why, the world would be such a wonderful place if only people would do that. Just imagine, your next door neighbor would offer to mow your lawn for you, your aunt would offer to baby-sit for the kids while you and your wife go on a romantic dinner, your little sister would stop pestering you for a while, and your boss would not be such a slave driver for a day and would actually give you a few breaks. Of course, you wouldn’t just take and take and take. You would also give your share of kindness. You could try helping that old woman cross the street, you could give a toy to that little girl who is bawling her eyes out, you could buy some flowers for your wife or you could give your mother a call and ask her how she is and update her about the things that have been happening in your life.

President's Day occurs the 3rd Monday in February to honor the two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

Pretty in Pink Molly Ringwald

If ever there was an American Sweetheart, Molly Ringwald was it.  This screen and stage actress took the country by storm in her realistic and superb performances of teenage roles in the 1980’s.  Molly Ringwald garnered the top spot in Video Hits One’s (VH1) 100 Greatest Teen Stars.  She has blockbuster movies that she made in her teen years the most notable of which are Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and also Pretty in Pink.  Sixteen Candles launched her to the mainstream and The Breakfast Club solidified her reputation as a teenage movie star.

Kiss from a Seal

Does anyone remember the artist who sang those ever heart wrenching songs such as “Kiss from a Rose”, “Fly like an Eagle” or, for our more familiar British friends, “Killer?”  The titles of the songs won’t probably ring much of a bell now, but once you’ve listened to them, you’ll notice a distinctly soft, warm voice that one can’t help but think of Seal.

Tragic Melody:  The Life of Kurt Cobain

“Famous is the last thing I wanted to be.”  This was what Kurt Cobain said yet he and the other members of his Seattle-based band, Nirvana, became the toast of the country and the world.  As the band’s leader, songwriter and vocalist/guitarist, Kurt Cobain’s star was the brightest.  Causing immeasurable controversy, Kurt Cobain officially died by his own hands on April 5, 1994.

The Lovely Jennifer Love Hewitt

That beguiling smile…those twinkling eyes…the sexy voice…these characteristics are just a few of a long list on reasons why everybody loves a certain girl named Jennifer Love Hewitt. Her captivating personality seems to add up every beautiful feature she possesses.

England’s Pride: Howard Jones

Howard Jones was born John Howard Jones on February 23, 1955 at Southampton England to proud parents John and Thelma Jones.  He is the first of the four boys blessed to this couple.  He grew up in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and attended the Royal Grammar School there.  He later attended the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

The Music of Sammy Kershaw

Sammy Kershaw was born Samuel Paul Kershaw on February 24, 1958 in Kaplan, Louisiana. He is a well-known American Country and Western music singer and a songwriter to date. His music made a great impact on country music lovers all around the United States.

The Captivating Tea Leoni

An accomplished actress, a loving mother and a devoted wife; this is Tea Leoni. Her name is pronounced as “TAY-uh” and means goddess in Greek. She lives her namesake with much aplomb and character. Tea Leoni even has her own asteroid, the 8299 Tealeoni named after her. Without a doubt, this woman has surely captivated millions with her beauty in the inside as well as outside.

The Ballad of Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton draws thousands of fans, young and old alike because of his magnificent talent in singing and delivering heart-wrenching and powerful music to lovers and friends alike. He has since sold over 53 million albums and earned recognition from award giving bodies like the prestigious Grammy Music Awards and the American Music Awards throughout his career.

Celebrating National Polar Bear Day

What is white, lives in the north pole, sleepy, cuddly, incredibly large, and has a whole day dedicated to its name? Why, a Polar Bear, of course.

The Polar Bear:

As you probably have seen in a million pictures before, the polar bear seems to be covered in white fur. This stark white fur is probably what earned them the nickname “White Bear”. But few people know that the polar bear’s fur is not really white but translucent. Their translucent fur makes them look like they’re either white or cream-colored. This translucent fur is actually what camouflages them from any of their natural enemies. It is also what makes them such excellent predators. Their prey wouldn’t be able to distinguish their large forms from the heaps of snow.

A Celebration of the National Tooth Fairy Day...

The tooth fairy is a myth that can be traced back to the culture of the Americans and the Europeans. This character is said to be filled with magical mystery and generosity. Children all over the world believe that the tooth fairy gives coins and money in exchange for their milk teeth after it has fallen off. Children put their baby teeth in a tooth box and place them underneath their pillows at night and the next day would find money or a gift in exchange for the teeth. Even if a child loses his teeth without putting it underneath his pillow, it is believed that the tooth fairy magically knows and will still leave a gift for him at night.

The inventor of the telephone was born March 3rd, 1847 at Edlinburgh, Scotland. Bell's father, Melville taught the deaf, using visual devices to instruct articulation. These tools inspired in part the vibrating membrane used in the telephone. The first electrically transmitted voice was that of Bell speaking to his assistant, March 10, 1876. " Mr. Watson, come here, I want you."