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February 13, 2015

Get a Different Name Day
What name would you like to have instead of the one you do have?
I think at least once in our lives we all wish we would have a different name.




Tortellini Day
The Origin of Tortellini
Tortellini Recipes
These are making my mouth water. Parmesan Tortellini Bites

Blame Someone Else Day
Toxic: Dealing With A Culture Of Blame (while this focuses on workplace environments the principles are applicable to more than just the workplace)
Blaming Justifies Your Own Bad Behavior
Don’t Shift Responsibility and Blame
How to Accept Blame when You Deserve It
The only blame that would be acceptable today, or any day for that matter, is to blame someone else for the good and fun things that you may do to others!

Employee Legal Awareness Day
Employee Rights in the Workplace

Radio Day
The Invention of Radio
Why The Invention of the Radio Was So Important
The Importance of Radio in the 21st Century

Madly in Love with Me Day
How to Love Your Body at Every Size and Every Number
21 Tips to Release Self-Neglect and Love Yourself in Action















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