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January 28, 2015

Fun at Work Day
What kind of fun can you create at work today?
Why not throw an impromptu party at work today? Make it fun!
Blow some bubbles, decorate with silly string, have a game lunch, or watch a comedy during lunch.
Create some fun at work today (just make sure it doesn't break any HR rules or ones your boss/department have because then the fun turns into something bad!).

Data Privacy Day

What is data privacy and why is it important?
Take today to review all of your privacy settings on all of your social media sites, electronics, anything that you don't want others to access without your permission.  With all the hacking I would personally recommend setting your privacy at high and making sure that you are protecting your personal and business information.



Blueberry Pancake Day
Here's one of many recipes out there.
I love blueberry pancakes.  YUM!

National Kazoo Day
The Invention of the Kazoo (such a wacky instrument!)
Great Moments In Kazoo History



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