Daily Holidays - February 13

[Sherman A1]

National Tortellini Day Depending on who's telling the tale, legend has it that the goddess Venus was traveling through Northern Italy with Bacchus, Mars, Jupiter or a combination thereof (or it was possibly Lucrezia Borgia, flying solo), and decided to stop at an inn for the night. Either abandonment or romantic frolicking ensued and a chivalrous or libidinous innkeeper peered in through the keyhole. He got an eyeful of Venus' (or Borgia's) nekkid navel and was so very moved as to craft a pasta tribute in its likeness.

Creepy, yes, but don't let that stand between you and a bowlful of this Emilia-Romagna masterpiece.

To make tortellini, roll and cut pasta dough into thin, two-inch squares or rounds, then heap a small amount of filling in the center. Ricotta seasoned with black pepper and nutmeg is a popular option, as are ground pork or veal with proscuitto, mortadella and Parmesan cheese. Feel free to get creative with the fillings and the seasonings, but take the time to master the wrapping technique.

Brush a wash of of egg mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water on the edges, then fold the dough in half, making a triangle or half moon (depending on the shape you've selected) and press the edges together to seal them. Then hold the sealed pocket with the rounded side toward you, draw the points together, overlap them and press to seal into a ring shape. Ecco - tortellini! http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/02/13/national-tortellini-day/

Blame Someone Else Day The first Friday the 13th of the year

What a great time you can have on this day. Imagine all the problems, errors, and mistakes you could heap on someone else today. On this day you don't have to take responsibility, or the blame, for any faux pas on your part. On the downside, this day comes as a double edged sword. While you are busy putting the blame elsewhere, someone might just be putting the blame on you! http://holidayinsights.com/other/blamesomeoneday.htm


Desperation Day February the 13th, i.e. the day before Valentines day. On which single people try desperately to find someone to spend Valentines day with.

Considered by some men (and women) to be the best time of the year to pick up someone for a one night stand. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Desperation+Day

Employee Legal Awareness Day Employee Legal Awareness Day was established by an Australian lawyer, Paul Brennan. His aim was to emphasise the importance of legal education for employees and small businesses and reduce their risk of legal problems. The day isn’t only about laws though, Brennan also suggests that employees should increase their awareness of their company’s policies. According to him, it is important for employees to have a copy of the employer’s handbook, where you can find information about bereavement policy, attendance and punctuality, conflict of interest statements and non-disclosure agreements.

So, every year employees can get together on this day to celebrate and remember their legal rights, they can feel empowered by their knowledge and participate fully in the legal system that supports them and their business. Although it originated in Australia, this day can be celebrated in offices all over the world, everywhere that people are free to access legal services and their legal rights this day can be openly recognised. In countries with less legal freedom, perhaps the day could be marked by employee demonstrations in the streets or other protests to try and highlight the importance of legal awareness and legal practices in relation to employees and businesses. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/employee-legal-awareness-day/

Get a Different Name Day Get A Different Name Day, celebrated every February 13, is primarily for those who despise their names. Today, they get to pick a different name, and everyone has to go along with it (at least for the day ). https://ayearofholidays.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/february-13-get-a-different-name-day/

International Condom Day LOS ANGELES — AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, will celebrate International Condom Day (ICD)—a February 13th holiday observed in conjunction with Valentine’s Day—by promoting prevention of STDs and unwanted pregnancies through free condom distribution and safer sex awareness events in 31 countries around the world, including the United States. Domestically, AHF will host 37 ICD events across the country in the District of Columbia and states including California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. This year’s ICD theme, “Condoms Are Cool”, combines the feel-good inspiration from one of today’s most iconic music hits, Pharrell Williams’s “Happy”, with retro branding and a condom-themed parody of the song to convey the message that safer sex through consistent condom usage can still be rewarding and exciting—and never goes out of style.

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2015/02/11/6790641_ahf-feb-13th-international-condom.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy

Madly In Love With Me Day Ladies, every year on the day before you lavish the significant other in your life with all your love, step back and prepare by focusing as much attention on yourself.

Yes, you deserve every bit as much of your love as does the object of your affections.

That is the concept behind Madly In Love With Me Day, held on February 13th, the day before Valentines Day.
It was founded by Californian self-help guru Christine Arylo, author of “Madly In Love With ME, The Daring Adventure To Becoming Your Own Best Friend”.

The philosophy is that to truly be able to show love to others, a woman must first be empowered to love herself without apology so throw away those diet books for a day, treat yourself to your favorite lunch in the company of people you know love and respect you as you are today. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/madly-in-love-with-me-day/

World Radio Day World Radio Day is about celebrating radio, why we love it and why we need it today more than ever. A day to remember the unique power of radio to touch lives and bring people together across every corner of the globe. Join the celebration! http://www.diamundialradio.org/?q=en

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/february13.html

[In_The_Wind]

1. All I ever hear is: "I didn't do it".

There's a lot of Blame Someone Else going on but I'm not the one doing it.

[Sherman A1]

2. I didn't do it either

must have been someone else!!!!

[In_The_Wind]

3. Well. Who the hell can we blame on?

Maybe Skinner

[pinboy3niner]

4. Thanks, Obama!

[AverageJoe90]

5. LOL. LOL. nt

[In_The_Wind]

7. No problem

[Sherman A1]

6. I'm going with pinboy3niner

on this one.....

[femmocrat]

8. What should your name really be? Two silly quizzes for your amusement!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/say-your-name#.idJpGbeym

I got Emma.

http://www.allthetests.com/quiz30/quiz/1334186086/What-Should-Your-Name-Really-Be

For 70 % you are: The choices for your name include (for girls):
Ginny, Gracie, Amelia, Ivy, Lavender, Rachel, Lucia, Becca, Mariah, and Cassandra.

[bigwillq]

9. Tortellini and Condoms

Today is a GREAT day!