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SUMMARY:National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
DESCRIPTION:National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year\, on January 10th\, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent? \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#CutYourEnergyCostsDay\n\n\n\nIt is often in the little things that you do that can save you big money on your energy bill\, such as: \n\nWeatherproof your home\nReplace old windows with new energy-efficient windows\nReplace old furnace with new energy-efficient furnace\nProperly maintain furnace\nUse solar heat if possible\nTurn down thermostats\nTurning off lights when leaving a room\nUse energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs\nRun dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded\nLower water heater temperature\nTake shorter showers\nUnplug unused appliances\nCarpool whenever possible\n\nThe above list is just a few of the many ways to conserve energy. Use these tips\, along with others you may already have in practice\, many available online and you will be able to create energy and financial savings the entire year. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY\nTaking part in National Cut Your Energy Costs Day starts with a plan. Make a list of the things you can change right away. Then working on making improvements to your home to help lower your energy costs. With each improvement\, you’ll be one step closer to an energy-efficient home all year long. Where will you start making changes? \nAs you start\, share your favorite energy-saving tips and practices. Keep track of your changes as you go and involve the whole family\, too. Show them how the improvements reduced expenses and improved efficiency. By involving your family\, they will take that knowledge with them into the future. \nUse #CutYourEnergyCostsDay on social media. \nSource LinkNational Cut Your Energy Costs Day
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SUMMARY:National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:Chocolate lovers\, rejoice! National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10th gives you the excuse to indulge in some chocolate satisfaction. (National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is celebrated on November 7th.) \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#BittersweetChocolateDay\n\n\n\nChocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao\, which has been cultivated for at least three millennia\, is grown in Mexico\, Central America\, and Northern South America. The earliest known documentation of the use of cacao seeds is around 1100 BC. The cacao tree seed has an intensely bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor.\n\n\nOnce the seeds have been fermented\, the beans are then dried\, cleaned\, and roasted. After roasting\, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The cacao nibs are then ground into a cocoa mass which is pure chocolate in rough form.  Usually\, the cocoa mass is liquefied then molded with or without other ingredients. This is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. \n\nBittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar\, cocoa butter\, and vanilla have been added. It does have less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However\, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking. \nStudies have revealed that there are certain health benefits from eating bittersweet chocolate in moderation\, such as lowering blood pressure and helping to protect the heart. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY\nBittersweet chocolate offers many ways to celebrate. We can go in so many directions with bittersweet chocolate. Add a little to your baking or sprinkle a little in your morning coffee. Do you like pudding or chocolate chip cookies? This is the chocolate for you. The choice is up to you which delicious chocolate creation you make. However\, once you decide\, be sure to share your creations\, too. \nUse #BittersweetChocolateDay to post on social media. \nSource Link: 
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SUMMARY:Save the Eagles Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on January 10th\, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth – whether they are well populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public\, the bald eagle was removed from this list in June 2007. Poaching\, pesticides\, and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#SaveTheEaglesDay\n\n\n\nWhile the day started as a way to save a specific pair of bald eagles and to raise awareness about the species\, the observance has grown to encompass all species of eagles. Approximately 60 species of eagles populate the world. Most of the species are found in Eurasia and Africa. North\, Central\, and South America and Australia only account for about 14 species. However\, no eagles are found in Hawaii. The most common species in North America are the bald and golden eagles. \nEagles are powerful birds of prey. An eagle’s sharp sense of sight paired with powerful muscles\, piercing talons\, and beak\, make them primed for the hunt. They are also monogamous\, mating for life. \nHOW TO OBSERVE SAVE THE EAGLES DAY\nLearn more about eagles. Watch documentaries or read about them. Visit an aviary or a bird sanctuary. We have provided a couple of books to review\, too. Participate in preservation and conservation in your area\, too. \n\nThe Eagle Watchers: Observing and Conserving Raptors Around the World  by Todd E. Katzner\nEagles by Melissa Gish\n\nUse #SaveTheEaglesDay to post on social media. \n\n\n \nSAVE THE EAGLES DAY HISTORY\nIn 2015\, Save the Eagles Day originated in the Village of Ridgefield Park\, New Jersey. The day is the result of an effort to save a pair of nesting bald eagles near the community. Late in 2014\, Skymark Development Corp of Paramus brought a study forth arguing that a landfill near where the eagles nested posed health risks. The nesting pair\, fondly named Alice and Al\, had nested along Overpeck Creek since at least 2011. When the developer proposed a solution that included removing the tree the eagles nested in\, the community and the Bergen County Audubon Society organized Save the Eagles Day on January 10\, 2015. \nEventually\, an agreement was formed to preserve an area of the land as an eagle park. Alice and Al continued to live out their days in Ridgefield Park and fly over the residents there. Read more about the environmental success of the area and about Alice and Al. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Houseplant Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:One of the best ways to enhance a space is by adding house plants. The busy holidays cause many of us to neglect some of our regular routines\, including houseplant care. National Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10th serves as a reminder to give your houseplants a little extra attention to keep them thriving. \n\n\n \n#HouseplantAppreciationDay\nThose with green thumbs know that having houseplants come with several benefits\, some of them are even backed by science. \nHouseplant Benefits\n\nBoost productivity – Some studies have shown that indoor plants may improve productivity and performance in the workplace and in school.\nReduce anxiety – Caring for plants provides therapeutic benefits. Similar to outdoor gardening\, indoor gardening may help to ease the symptoms of depression\, anxiety\, and dementia.\nReduce air pollutants – In 1989\, NASA published a study that showed plants may improve the air quality for indoor spaces. Since we all know from elementary science that plants consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen\, this study makes sense. The more plants you have the more effective they are at improving air quality. Specific plant species are more effective than others\, too. For example\, Boston ferns\, spider plants\, ficus\, rubber trees\, and bamboo palms clean the air more effectively than other plants.\nImproved humidity – Especially in dryer climates and in the winter months\, when plants release moisture into the air they improve the humidity in a room. Humidity enhances a home’s comfort level\, and we also breathe easier when the humidity in our homes is balanced. Also\, plants are prettier than humidifiers.\n\nHouseplants offer much to be appreciated\, as you can see. Beyond these benefits\, houseplants bring the outdoors inside where it can be enjoyed all year long. They fill our homes with color. \nYou don’t have to have a green thumb to care for houseplants\, either. Start with forgiving plants such as pathos\, philodendron\, sansevieria\, or spider plant. These plants will bounce back if you forget to water them and won’t whine if you accidentally overwater them. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY\nDuring National Houseplant Appreciation Day\, give your plants some love. Check their soil\, make sure their roots are happy\, and maybe talk to them. We also suggest: \n\nAdding to your plant collection.\nPruning overgrown plants and offering the cuttings for trade.\nJoining a plant group. These groups help plant lovers to troubleshoot plant problems. They also offer plant swaps for cuttings and full-sized plants.\nBuying a plant for the first time. Be sure to select plants that are not harmful to pets and children.\nTaking a class. You can learn how to care for plants\, access resources\, and improve your understanding of horticulture.\nSharing photos of your plant collection.\n\nBe sure to join the conversation by using #HouseplantAppreciationDay on social media. \nSource Link
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