Joan's Pet Grooming

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12/17/2024

I will be closed Tuesday Dec.24th and re open Friday Dec 27th

12/16/2024

Hetty Green was officially listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the stingiest woman in history."
Born in America in 1835, Hetty was the only daughter of a wealthy businessman. She inherited about $7.5 million from her father (worth billions in 2024 dollars). At twenty-one, she moved to New York to invest in Wall Street, earning the nickname the "Wicked Witch of Wall Street."
Hetty married a millionaire but lived very frugally, eating leftover cakes and broken biscuits from grocery stores and arguing daily for a free bone for her dog. She was very miserly, wearing the same underwear she made at sixteen until her death.
She spent almost nothing, reportedly never used hot water, wore the same black dress until it fell apart, and ate pies that cost only two cents.
When her son broke his leg, she delayed treatment to avoid spending money, leading to his leg being amputated.
Hetty Green died in 1916 at 81 in New York City and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "most stingy person in the world."
She died from a stroke after arguing with her maid over a small pay raise.
Despite her stinginess, Hetty left a huge fortune. Her children were generous, with her daughter even building a free hospital with the inherited money.

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12/15/2024

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Ten Unknown Facts About
Founding: Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning,
not Elon Musk. Musk joined the company as a major investor and became its public face.

Model Naming Quirk: Tesla’s car lineup follows a playful pattern: Model S, 3, X, and Y.
Elon Musk has said it was meant to spell "S3XY," with the number 3 replacing an "E."

Battery Focus: Tesla's breakthrough isn’t just in electric cars but also in battery technology. Tesla has invested heavily in creating powerful and long-lasting batteries, not only for cars but also for energy storage solutions like Powerwall.

Autopilot and Full Self-Driving: Tesla’s Autopilot is an advanced driver-assistance system, but it’s not fully autonomous. The company is working on Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which could eventually enable true autonomous driving.

Gigafactories: Tesla operates massive manufacturing plants known as Gigafactories, located in the U.S., China, and Germany. These factories are integral to Tesla’s ability to scale production and reduce costs.

SpaceX Connection: Tesla and SpaceX, both run by Elon Musk, share more than just a CEO. The companies collaborate on technology, and SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket even launched a Tesla Roadster into space as part of a 2018 test flight.

Sustainable Vision: Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
In addition to electric cars, the company is a leader in solar power and energy storage solutions.

Over-the-Air Updates: Tesla was the first car manufacturer to allow over-the-air software updates, letting owners download new features and improvements to their cars without visiting a dealership.

AI and Robots: Tesla’s AI Day event introduced Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot designed to handle dangerous or
repetitive tasks, showcasing Musk’s vision for AI and robotics beyond automobiles.

Environmental Impact: Tesla has reduced the overall carbon footprint of its vehicle manufacturing and is
working on creating fully recyclable batteries, making it a leader in the green automotive revolution.

12/15/2024

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12/15/2024

Bullmastiff in the early 1900’s

12/15/2024

Downtown Binghamton shoppers now have another parking option with the opening of a section of the $25 million Water Street garage.