Tuesday, January 21, 2014




Today is...
National Hugging Day!
Whether you prefer Bear Hugs, Heart-to-Heart Hugs, Cheek Hugs, or Side Hugs, embrace your loved ones today to show your love and affection.
Scientific studies have demonstrated that hugs are incredibly good for us. A hug can lower your blood pressure, trigger the release of healthy hormones (like oxytocin), and relieve stress. Doctors recommend a minimum of 4-6 hugs per day for our emotional and physiological well-being, but more is always better!
The record for most hugs given in one hour by an individual is 1,749. Nick Vujicic achieved this feat at an expo center in Oregon in 2010.
Find out more about National Hugging Day and celebrate it in your own special way. Create a hug chain, host a hug-a-thon, initiate a group hug, or substitute hugging for handshakes in honor of the occasion!
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Today is also New England Clam Chowder Day

January is Get Organized Month & National Oatmeal Month

 This week is Sundance Film Festival & Slam Dance Week
 
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History
for January 21st


1903 - "Wizard of Oz," premieres in New York City NY

1954 - World's first nuclear submarine enters service

1977 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter provides a presidential pardon to most Vietnam War draft dodgers.

1977 Italy legalizes abortion
 
1991 CBS News correspondent Bob Simon captured by Iraqis in Persian Gulf





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"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine."


--
Ralph Waldo Emerson




















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