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February 9, 2015

Toothache Day
Toothaches: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
How Serious Are Toothaches?
Through power of suggestion my teeth are all slightly achy today...

Clean Out Your Computer Day (additional information)
External Cleaning: Cheap Computer Cleaning TipsCleaning the computer and its components,
Internal Cleaning: 5 Tips to Clean and Speed Up Your Filthy PC6 Tips for Cleaning Up and Organizing Your PC
JUST DO IT! Be kind to the hardware that helps you work and "socialize" every day! :)

Stop Bullying Day
Bullying is NOT okay, help put a stop to it. 
Upsetting Statistics and 4 Actions You Can Take
55 Interesting Facts About Bullying
Adult Workplace Bullying
Types of Adult Bullying
How Do Bullies Become Bullies?


Read in the Bathtub Day
Sure, read in the bathtub today. The point is read today! I, personally, am not a huge fan of reading in the bathtub but I know some are.  For those who like to read while in the bathtub here are some things to help you keep your book, paper or electronic, dry! :)
Rub a dub dub, it's a day to read in the tub
5 Tips to Make Hot Tub (or Bathtub) Reading Easier
Bath Caddies like this one, or this one, how about this one?

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