Owning one's own business is synonymous with the American dream of success. So, you have an idea for a business. November 18 is National Entrepreneurship Day, and what better way to celebrate than to either pursue starting one's own business or buying an already successful business. SCORE, Couns
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11/16/2024
The Iwo Jima Memorial and the Unites States Marine Corps Museum Share What?You may be surprised to learn they share an important anniversary on November 10th.Read below to learn more about these newsworthy items, as well as other interesting facts that happened on November 10th.1775 - The United
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11/08/2024
Today many California schools no longer acknowledge or celebrate Columbus Day. Instead they teach about the indigenous people groups already living in the land of America and how the tribes were negatively affected by the famous explorer's "discovery".My own conflict about which way to celebrate
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10/08/2024
October 7 is "Bald and Free Day" so Take It Off...Take It ALL Off, as the old Farrah Fawcett-Joe Namath commercials would say. It's also appropriate as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many breast cancer survivors often prepare for treatment s that result in hair loss by shaving their ha
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10/07/2024
Who isn't a techie of sorts in Silicon Valley? October 3 is a day to celebrate all of the techies in one's life. Whether a mechanical, software or electrical engineer, most people in Silicon Valley either are a techie, or know several techies.This image is from the "Gotta Have It" technology colu
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10/03/2024
Temperance is an old-fashioned word that means to abstain or refrain from imbibing alcoholic drinks. It can also be the quality of moderation or self-restraint in all parts of life.October 3 is World Temperance Day, an opportunity to stay away from alcohol for at least one full day.Although Jesus
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10/03/2024
Do you enjoy learning? I do! When enjoying a break from selling houses in San Jose, Cupertino and Santa Clara, Calif., I love learning new facts. Here are five interesting news items from September 28, enjoy! 1928– The U.K. Parliament passes the Dangerous Drugs Act outlawing cannabis. 1928 –Sir
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09/28/2024
A good neighbor can be a source of continual joy. The Bible even says, "Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away." For when one is need- whether to borrow an egg, get a ride or help with a physical task-one's neighbor nearby is a better, more accessible and practical blessing than a fa
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09/28/2024
There's nothing better than a cool treat on a hot summer day. To celebrate their Anniversary, 7-Eleven, Inc. (aka 7-11 stores) is offering everyone FREE SLURPEES on July 11, 2024.That's right, it's Free Slurpee Day at all 7-Eleven Stores nationwide. To honor their 97 years in business, 7-Eleven
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09/07/2024
Who else enjoys learning new facts? Here are 12 things you may not know happened on September 3rd. 301 – San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus. 1189 – Richard I of England (a.k.a. Richard "the Lionhea
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09/04/2024
