blogs: “What Do Cheerleading, Twenty-One and Howard Hughes Have in Common?”
- 11/02/13 03:00 PM
“What Do Cheerleading, Twenty-One and Howard Hughes Have in Common?”
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Cheerleading, Twenty-One and Howard Hughes Have in Common?
All three share an important anniversary on November 2nd.
Here are the more details on the notable anniversaries for Cheerleading, Twenty-One and Howard Hughes, along with other interesting trivia and facts that also occurred on November 2nd.
1898 – Cheerleading is started at the University of Minnesota with male cheerleader Johnny Campbell leading the crowd in cheering on the football team.
1920 – In the United States, radio station KDKA of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania begins broadcasting on the air waves as the first commercial radio station. … (6 comments)
|
blogs: Best Pumpkin Patches in Silicon Valley, Calif.
- 10/31/13 03:59 PM
"Best Pumpkin Patches in Silicon Valley, Calif."
by Michelle Carr Crowe
Finding the right pumpkin is an important decision for a child to make.
Finding the right pumpkin patch makes the event memorable, the quest successful and the time together priceless.
Here are some of the "best Pumpkin Patches in Silicon Valley, Calif.", including San Jose, San Martin and Saratoga.
Queens, Saratoga Avenue between Cox and 85, Saratoga
Features lots of cutouts for children to pose with, hay bales to climb on (but not stacked high), as well as a petting zoo with pigs, goats and bunnies.
Pumpkin prices: smallest $5, … (0 comments)
|
blogs: Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#8 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
- 10/31/13 03:32 PM
Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#8 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
Part 8 of an 8-part series Halloween countdown
By San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween time is here! Make sure the people you care about enjoy a fun (and safe) time by reading and sharing this 8-part Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks in San Jose, Calif.”
My late mother, San Jose, Calif. real estate legend Judy Carr, loved the costumes, the candy and the creativity represented by Halloween. Here is safety tip #8-Be Prepared 1-2-3 to help … (1 comments)
|
blogs: Why Do We Need Real Estate Agents Anyway in Santa Clara County?
- 10/31/13 10:33 AM
"Why Do We Need Real Estate Agents Anyway in Santa Clara County?"
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent
(Inspired by a question on Trulia.com).
"Why Do We Need Real Estate Agents Anyway in Santa Clara County?" queried Holly on Trulia.
If you were planning a simple trip from San Jose, Calif. (or anywhere in Santa Clara County) to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., you may or may not need a travel agent nor a guide.
However, an experienced agent or guide may know of special discounts, group benefits and planning tips that will make the journey safer, less expensive and more … (3 comments)
|
blogs: What Do Mount Rushmore, Martin Luther & 7 Billion Day Have in Common?
- 10/30/13 04:41 PM
What Do Mount Rushmore, Martin Luther & 7 Billion Day Have in Common?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Mount Rushmore, Martin Luther and 7 Billion Day have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 31st , along with Halloween.
To learn more details these notable anniversaries for Mount Rushmore, Martin Luther and 7 Billion Day, read these facts below, along with other interesting facts that occurred on October 31st.
1517 – German monk Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. They are in “protest” of the practices of certain Catholic … (5 comments)
|
blogs: Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#7 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
- 10/30/13 04:16 PM
Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#7 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
Part 7 of an 8-part series Halloween countdown
By Cupertino, Calif. REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween time is almost upon us! Make sure the people you care about enjoy a fun (and safe) time by reading and sharing this 8-part Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks in San Jose, Calif.”.
My late mother, San Jose, Calif. real estate legend Judy Carr, loved the costumes, the candy and the creativity represented by Halloween. She also had some wise ways to … (2 comments)
|
blogs: Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-Safety Tip #6 For Treats not Tricks
- 10/30/13 04:01 PM
Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-Safety Tip #6 For Treats not Tricks
Part 6 of an 8-part series Halloween countdown
By Santa Clara County, Calif. REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween time is almost upon us! Make sure the people you care about enjoy a fun (and safe) time by reading and sharing this 8-part Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks in Santa Clara County, Calif.”.
My late mother, San Jose, Calif. real estate legend Judy Carr, loved the costumes, the candy and the creativity represented by Halloween. Read her Safety Tip #6 for … (0 comments)
|
blogs: Social Experiment Shows Confidence and Personality Win Over Looks
- 10/30/13 12:28 PM
Social Experiment Shows Confidence and Personality Win Over Looks
by Michelle Carr Crowe, San Jose, Calif. REALTOR(R)
ViralViralVideos just posted a video of a social experiment wherein a young man, Jason, dons a fat suit and then approaches several different young women to meet them and get them to like him enough to give him their numbers.
In a few of these situations, Jason even is physically clumsy and some of these young ladies help him.
Real estate can feel like a similar social experiment. Many other agents can appear more facially beautiful or physically appealing, or successful.
What happens if … (4 comments)
|
blogs: Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#5 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
- 10/30/13 09:29 AM
Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#5 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
Part 5 of an 8-part series Halloween countdown
By San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween is almost here! To ensure a fun time is enjoyed by all, read and share this 8-part Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks”.
My late mother, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr, loved the excitement and make-believe elements of Halloween. Wecelebrated with “cool” candy (Snickers, Musketeers, Milky Way and 100 Grand bars to distribute), and celebrated the creativity in costumes.
Due … (2 comments)
|
blogs: Jackie Robinson, George Foreman and Orson Welles Have What in Common?
- 10/29/13 04:12 PM
Jackie Robinson, George Foreman and Orson Welles Have What in Common?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Jackie Robinson, George Foreman and Orson Welles have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 30th.
To learn more details these notable anniversaries for Jackie Robinson, George Foreman and Orson Welles, read these facts below, along with other interesting facts that occurred on October 30th.
1894 – Domenico Melegatti obtains a patent for producing pandoro commercially. Pandoro (also known as Pan d'oro or “golden bread”) is a dessert created in Verona, Italy. It’s traditionally served with gelato in the center. … (8 comments)
|
blogs: Calculus, Cassius Clay & the Convention of Constantinople Share What?
- 10/29/13 01:12 PM
Calculus, Cassius Clay & the Convention of Constantinople Share What?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Calculus, Cassius Clay & the Convention of Constantinople have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 29th.
Read below to learn more details the notable anniversaries for Calculus, Cassius Clay & the Convention of Constantinople, along with other interesting facts that occurred on October 29th.
1675 – Leibniz makes the first use of the long s (∫) as a symbol of the integral in calculus.
1787 – Mozart's opera Don Giovanni receives its first performance in Prague.
1863 – Eighteen countries meet in Geneva, Switzerland, and agree to form the International Red Cross.
1888 – The Convention of … (1 comments)
|
blogs: Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#3 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
- 10/29/13 11:43 AM
Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-#3 Safety Tip For Treats not Tricks
Part 3 of an 8-part series Halloween countdown
By San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween is sneaking up-soon it will be here! To ensure a fun time is enjoyed by all, read and share all 8 parts of this Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks”.
My late mother, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr, truly enjoyed the fun side of Halloween-the costumes, the candy and the creativity.
Children’s expectations and lowered inhibitions due to candy, costumes … (0 comments)
|
blogs: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CONTEST-My Home in Silicon Valley, CA
- 10/28/13 09:35 AM
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CONTEST-My Home in Silicon Valley, CA
By Michelle Carr Crowe
My physical home is not perfect, it’s still a work in progress; however what I consider “home” is Silicon Valley. Here are some of the many reasons why, besides living here nearly all of my life.
Diversity of people-almost every country’s largest population groups outside of their own land are located here in Silicon Valley. From Samoa to Hawaii, India to China, and more. I truly believe Silicon Valley is the "tipping point" and social connection hub of the world today.
My late mother, Silicon Valley … (15 comments)
|
blogs: Beijing, the Statue of Liberty and St. Louis Arch Have What in Common?
- 10/28/13 07:34 AM
Beijing, the Statue of Liberty and St. Louis Arch Have What in Common?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Beijing, the Statue of Liberty and St. Louis Arch have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 28th.
Here are details on the notable anniversaries for Beijing, the Statue of Liberty and the St. Louis Arch, along with a few other notable things that occurred on October 28th.
1420 – Beijing is officially designated as the capital of the Ming Dynasty. In this same year the Forbidden City, the seat of government, is completed.
1538 –Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, the first university in … (1 comments)
|
blogs: What Do Black Monday, DDT and Prohibition Have in Common?
- 10/28/13 07:00 AM
What Do Black Monday, DDT and Prohibition Have in Common?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Black Monday, DDT and Prohibition have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 28th.
Here are details on the notable anniversaries for Black Monday, DDT and Prohibition, along with other interesting facts that occurred on October 28th.
1420 – Beijing is officially designated as the capital of the Ming Dynasty. In this same year the Forbidden City, the seat of government, is completed.
1919 – The U.S. Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, paving the way for Prohibition to start January 1, 1920.
1929 – Black Monday, the day of … (0 comments)
|
blogs: What Do Constantine, Wallis Simpson and Ronald Reagan Have in Common?
- 10/27/13 03:47 PM
What Do Constantine, Wallis Simpson and Ronald Reagan Have in Common?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Constantine, Wallis Simpson and Ronald Reagan have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 27th.
Here are details on the notable anniversaries for Constantine, Wallis Simpson and Ronald Reagan, along with other interesting facts that occurred on October 27th.
312 – The Roman Emperor Constantine the Great receives his famous Vision of the Cross. Constantine had a vision of the heavens opening up and God showing him to put a slanted Chi (“X” or cross) combined with a Rho (“R”)-the first two … (2 comments)
|
blogs: Sign Petition, Free Human Trafficking Victim Sara Kruzan in California
- 10/26/13 04:56 AM
"Sign Petition, Free Human Trafficking Victim Sara Kruzan in California"
by Michelle Carr Crowe, San Jose REALTOR(R)
WouId you take five minutes to sign a petition to free one human trafficking victim, Sara Kruzan in California?
In the United States, few people personally know victims of human trafficking. Reader, you could free one of them simply by signing the petition, and sharing it on Facebook with friends. They have garnered ~216,541 signatures and need only an additional 83,459.
I know my friends here on ActiveRain are some of the most caring people in the world. Below is Sara Kruzan's story as shared … (0 comments)
|
blogs: For a Fun Halloween-8 Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks Part 2 BOO!
- 10/25/13 01:04 PM
For a Fun Halloween-8 Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks-Part 2 BOO!
Part 2 of an 8-part Halloween countdown series
By San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween is creeping closer!
To ensure a fun time is enjoyed by all, read and share this 8-part Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks” with the people you care about.
Years before she became a legendary Silicon Valley real estate agent, my mother Judy Carr ran her own nursery school and home daycare center. An exceptionally organized person, she had rules for everything. My … (5 comments)
|
blogs: Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-8 Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks
- 10/24/13 12:27 PM
Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween-8 Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks
Part 1 of an 8-part series Halloween countdown
By San Jose REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Halloween is coming soon! To ensure a fun time is enjoyed by all, read and share this 8-part Halloween countdown series, “Be Prepared for a Fun Halloween with Safety Tips For Treats not Tricks”.
My late mother, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr, loved Halloween-the costumes, the candy and the creativity.
Children’s expectations and lowered inhibitions due to candy, costumes and the contrasting ideas of appropriate"Halloween fun" between younger and older children can … (7 comments)
|
blogs: What Do Selena, the Smurfs and Women’s Suffrage Have in Common?
- 10/23/13 02:27 PM
What Do Selena, the Smurfs and Women’s Suffrage Have in Common?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley REALTOR®
Do you know what Selena, the Smurfs and Women’s Suffrage have in common? All three share an important anniversary on October 23rd.
Here are details on the notable anniversaries for Selena, the Smurfs and Women’s Suffrage, along with other interesting facts that occurred on October 23rd.
1850 – The first National Women's Rights Convention is held in Worcester, Mass., considered an important event in the American Women’s Suffrage movement. Attendees from eleven states participated, including California, which was just weeks old at the time. Surprisingly, the majority of the … (6 comments)
|
|
|
|
“What Do Cheerleading, Twenty-One and Howard Hughes Have in Common?”
;)
;)
;)
