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Today is also World Diabetes Day. The day was initially created by the International Diabetes Federation in 1991. Its development was in response to the high rise of diabetic cases across the globe. The theme for diabetes awareness month and World Diabetes Day 2023 is Access to diabetes care The purpose is to promote advocacyContinue reading “Diabetes teaches you discipline”

November 14, 1975 –Queen released its fourth album A Night at the Opera on this date (There actually were other songs on the album besides Bohemian Rhapsody you know.) As it appears on the album, the song Death on Two Legs had “Dedicated to…” written after it. It was dedicated to their ex-manager when heContinue reading “A Night at the Opera (the album) went on sale”

November 14, 1988 – The comedy series Murphy Brown, starring Candice Bergen first aired on CBS TV on this date. The recurring character of Stuart Best (Wallace Shawn) was a reference to former The Beatles members Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best.

November 14, 1964 –The cult classic Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (the non-MST3K version), starring featuring the classically kitch Pia Zadora, premiered on this date. This film includes the first documented appearance of Mrs. Claus.

November 13, 1954 – Looney Tunes first 3D cartoon, Lumber Jack Rabbit, starring Bugs Bunny, premiered on this date. This was the only Warner Bros. cartoon filmed in 3D. It was intended for release with House of Wax, which was also filmed in 3D.

I still don’t understand the concept of holiday long-form commercials in England. McDonald’s UK released their annual holiday advert, concerning the Fancy a McDonald’s this Christmas?. And the short answer is, No, no thank you. At least the Amazon commercial is only a minute this year. I still can’t imagine Americans sitting for more thanContinue reading “More commercials you probably haven’t seen”

November 13, 1987 –Sonny & Cher were guests on NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman and after a short interview the pair agreed to sing I Got You Babe for a delighted audience, on this date. Clearly extremely comfortable with one another, the divorced pair happily sang together and couldn’t hide their glee and theyContinue reading “The beat went on for one last time”

November 13, 1970On November 13, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence; that request came from his wife. Deep down, he knew she was right, but he also knew that some day he would return to her. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his friend,Continue reading “Felix, Felix, Felix”

November 11, 1976 –Rod Stewart’s Tonight’s The Night, with some French cooing by his girlfriend Britt Ekland, hits #1 in America for the first of eight weeks. The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section played on this song. They were a group of four musicians who started their own studio – Muscle Shoals Sound – in 1969Continue reading “Tonight’s The Night premiered”

Today is Diwali, one of the biggest and brightest of all the Hindu celebrations. An ancient festival celebrating the triumph of light over dark and good over evil; the day is also significant in other religions including Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word, “deepawali”, meaning “row of lights”. The dayContinue reading “Most religions have a festival of lights”