Monthly Archives: January 2012

Chinese New Year

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jconowitch

The Year of the Rabbit has come to an end. However, the Chinese are already busy celebrating the impending beginning of the New Year — the Year of the Dragon. According to Chinese culture, the dragon — representing power and strength … Continue reading →

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World’s largest domestic cat stretches over 4 feet

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jconowitch

Check out Stewie: World’s largest domestic cat stretches over 4 feet. Now that would keep you warm on a cold evening laying across your lap!!!  LOL! Until next time have a great week, Joe

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Spokane Police Receive 41 Accident Calls Because Of Weather

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jconowitch

Click link for some great tips no matter where you live this winter… Spokane Police Receive 41 Accident Calls Because Of Weather. Be safe out there people, Joe

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Zorba the Worlds Largest Dog…

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jconowitch

Check out this English Mastiff Dog  Zorba.  Click on his name to go to the site for more information! Isn’t he magnificent? Until next time have a great week, Joe

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Cell Phone Do Not Call List

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jconowitch

Just as a reminder cell phone numbers go public this month.  All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you may start to receive sales calls.  You can be charged for these calls or have them eat … Continue reading →

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Wassailing the old English apple tree…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jconowitch

There is a lot of interesting history here in this article!  Check out this ancient tradition that happens on the original “Twelfth Night” of the Julian calendar (around 17 January)! http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120113-wassailing-the-old-english-apple-tree Here we go a Wassailing amongst the leaves so … Continue reading →

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Investors Eye ‘Farmland Boom’ in Midwest

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Jconowitch

  While the rest of the real estate world seems to be stagnant farmland seems to be increasing in value… check out the following article for the latest information! Investors Eye ‘Farmland Boom’ in Midwest. Until next time stay warm … Continue reading →

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Multitaskers vs Focused Mind…

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jconowitch

I have always struggled with those who can multitask so well when I have to stay focused on one thing or else nothing gets accomplished!  Well I came across an article from Stanford University that says I am better off … Continue reading →

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jconowitch

1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? 21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. 2. … Continue reading →

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