Monday, November 16, 2009

Her Cheatin' Heart, Late Fee, -and- The Nose Knows


Her Cheatin' Heart - police seek blogger who exposed unfaithful wives online
Late Fee - library books returned after 50 years
The Nose Knows - Common cold may hold off swine flu

On this day in history: November 16, 1906 - Opera star Enrico Caruso is charged with an indecent act committed in the monkey house of New York's Central Park Zoo. He pinched the bottom of a woman described as "pretty and plump," causing outrage amongst New York high society. Caruso claimed a monkey pinched the lady's bottom.

Born on this day in history: November 16, 1873 - W.C. Handy (1873 - 1958) Born in Florence, Alabama, blues composer W. C. Handy began as a cornet player in a minstrel show, then formed a band and a publishing company. Despite being blind, he was the first to introduce the blues style to printed music.

Scripture of the Day: Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Video of the Day: Deer Door - submitted by Danica





Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while driving to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.






Hometown Christmas Corning's annual Hometown Christmas will take place Saturday, November 21—featuring Downtown Corning food vendors, craft vendors, live Nativity scene, pictures with Santa, and a lighted parade.





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