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| Black History Month & American Heart Month | ||
 Black History Month — a time to recognize past achievements — is also a good time to focus on one of the greatest threats to African Americans: stroke. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death among African Americans, and more than 100,000 will suffer one this year. But African
Americans can get help to reduce
their stroke risk through
Power To End Stroke, an
educational cause campaign of the
American Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month." The American Heart Association works with the administration to draft and sign this annual proclamation. During American Heart Month, thousands of our volunteers visit their neighbors. Their goal is to raise funds for research and education and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.
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Ground Hog
Day - February 2nd Visit the official site of the Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Groundhog Club. Find out what the furry guy is up to without having to leave your desk. Online Groundhog
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Go Red for
Women - February 3rd Wear red and speak up about heart disease on National Wear Red Day! Consider organizing a Wear Red Day on any day you like. Plan one at your office, in your community, or even in your home. Let the world know you’re fighting to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
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The "Big
Game" - February
5th Real parties deserve our Decadent Dips® and Be Happy & Healthy® Snacks. Check out our recipe section for entertaining ideas. |
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Valentine's Day - February 14th
The most romantic day of the year.
Why do we celebrate this holiday anyway?
According to USA Today, "The Love Calculator, produced by somebody called Dr. Love, promises to figure out the "probability" of a successful relationship between two people. Based only on your names, it's quick and painless."
In the mood to let the world, not to mention that special someone, know exactly how you feel? Bang away on your keyboard.... |
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President's Day - February
20th Lots of fun, history, activities and learning about this holiday at Kids Domain. |
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Ash Wednesday - February 22nd This is a special day for Catholics and some Christians who mark the beginning of Lent by going to Mass or church services and having ashes marked in a sign of the cross on their foreheads. Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the good news is that Good Friday is only 40 days away with Easter that Sunday. Check out special prayers for the season by clicking here.
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Mexican Flag Day - February 24th
The colors of the Mexican flag
represents:
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National Pistachio
Day - February 26th National Pistachio Day is a nutty day. You can celebrate National Pistachio Day by eating them, and learning more about them. We're going to help with the learning part........ read on. Nutty Pistachio Facts:
Celebrate today by eating Pistachios. They are great plain as a snack, in ice cream, and in a wide range of desserts. Source: HolidayInsights.com |
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