november 2017 vol. 28 no. 08 - our place

Vol. 28 No. 08November 2017

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THANKSGIVING JOKESJosh: Why did the farmerrun a steamroller over hispotato field on ThanksgivingDay?

Phil: Why?Josh: He wanted to raise mashed potatoes.

Biff: Why did the turkey cross the road?Bob: I don’t know.Biff: It was Thanksgiving Day, and he wanted people to think he was a chicken!

Charles: What is a turkey’s favorite dessert?Mary: I haven’t a clue.Charles: Peach gobbler!

Caleb: What key has legs and can’t opendoors?Caitlyn: What?Caleb: A turkey.



THANKSGIVING JOKEWhat did the turkey eat

on thanksgiving?Nothing, he was already stuffed!

OFFBEAT HOLIDAY YOU CANCELEBRATE IN NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 13TH • WORLD KINDNESS DAY Founded in 1998 by an organization called the WorldKindness Movement, this international holiday encour-ages everyone to look deep into their hearts pastreligion, race, and other differences to do somethingnice for their neighbors and/or humankind.



THANKSGIVING JOKEA man buys a parrot, only to have it

constantly insult him. He tries every-thing to make the parrot stop, butnothing works. Frustrated, the manputs the parrot in the freezer. After afew minutes the insults stop. The manthinks he might have killed the parrot,so he opens the freezer and takes the

parrot out. The parrot is shivering. It stammers, “S-s-sorry for being r-r-rude. Please f-f-forgive me.” Then,after a moment, the parrot softly asks, “W-w-whatexactly d-d-did the turkey do?”




NOVEMBER 7THINTERNATIONAL TONGUE TWISTER DAY

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck, if awoodchuck could chuck wood? Whether you’re inunique New York or selling seashells by the seashore,show off your impressive command of diction today. Orif you’re really in the mood for a challenge, try masteringa few tongue twisters not in your native tongue.

FUNNY FOOD FACTSThe average chocolate barhas 8 insects' legs in it.

AGING ONE LINERSWhen I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.

- George Burns

HANDYMAN JOKEEven duct tape can't fix stupid ...

but it can muffle the sound!

SILLY JOKESomeone stole all my credit cards, butI won't be reporting it. The thief spends

less than my wife did.



NOVEMBER TRIVIA FUNWRITTEN BY AMELIA INTRAVAIA

1. What President proclaimed the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving?

2. What was the first motion picture to feature talking?

3. Name the November gemstone.

4. What is the November flower?

5. “Thanks for the Memory” was what famous comedian’s theme song?

6. What other name is Veterans Day known by?

7. Who was the first former President to fly in an airplane to St. Louis?

8. Who were the original stars of the old hit show “Hawaii Five-O”?

9. On the hit show “Blue Bloods”, who plays the Police Commissioner?

10. What former show did he play the lead in?

11. Tony Goldwyn who plays the President in the hit show “Scandal” appeared in what famous hit movie with Patrick Swayze?

12. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in what year?

13. Who was the actor who left the show “Criminal Minds” to star in the new TV show “S.W.A.T.”?

14. What actresss played Linda Regan (Danny’s wife) on the show “Blue Bloods”?

15. When was President John Kennedy assassinated?

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank God & Our MilitaryFor Our Freedom and a Country of Hope.

God Bless America

Look in this month’s edition of Our Place for the answers.

THANKSGIVING JOKEWhat is the difference between a

chicken and a turkey?

Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving!!



COUNSELINGSachem Community Youth Services

offers free, short term, formal coun-seling to youth and their familiesresiding in the Brookhaven portion ofSachem School District. Counseling isbeing provided by a social worker.

Please call 585-1811 to make anappointment.

THANKSGIVING JOKEA lady was picking through the frozenturkeys at the grocery store forThanksgiving Day, but couldn’t findone big enough for her family. Sheasked a stock boy, “Do these turkeysget any bigger?”

“No, ma’am. They’re dead.”



New York State Senator Tom Croci (left) presented NarcanTraining at Islandia Village Hall on September 6. He is joinedby Gregson H. Pigott (center), Director, Office of MinorityHealth, Suffolk County Department of Health Services, andMike Zaleski (right), Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia.

On September 6, the Office of New York StateSenator Tom Croci presented Narcan Training atIslandia Village Hall. The guest speakers were RobertDelagi, Director, EMS and Public Health EmergencyPreparedness, Suffolk County Department of HealthServices, and Gregson H. Pigott, Director, Office ofMinority Health, Suffolk County Department of HealthServices. Mr. Delagi discussed the increase in drug use andoverdoses in Suffolk County, especially with opioids.However, he has seen more lives being saved as aresult of Narcan. He also explained how to tell ifsomeone has overdosed and demonstrated how todispense Narcan to that person. Mr. Pigott describedthe various medications used to treat addicts and itseffectiveness against certain types of opioids. Approximately 30 people attended the trainingsession. Those in attendance received a free Narcanoverdose prevention bag. For more information, call (631) 348-1133 or visitwww.newvillageofislandia.com.

INTERESTING FACTGerald Ford was the only US president not to

have been elected to either the presidency or the vice presidency.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only US presidentelected four times.

ISLANDIA VILLAGE HOSTS NARCAN TRAINING PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF NYS SENATOR TOM CROCI



SUFFOLK LEGISLATURE DECLARESNOVEMBER

“MILITARY CAREER MONTH”Legislator Tom Cilmi (R-

East Islip) announced thatNovember will bedeclared “Military CareerMonth” in Suffolk County.The designation isintended to foster educa-tional engagement withthe military to help exposestudents to the vast arrayof academic and career

opportunities offered by the various branches of thearmed services. United States Army Captain Joshua Summer said,“Suffolk County is full of talented, motivated, and patrioticAmericans who are eager to serve when made aware ofopportunities and personally challenged. This legislationwill go a long way in improving awareness and allowingthe people of Suffolk County to make the best possiblechoice for their futures.” Legislator Cilmi said, “The United States Armed Forcesoffer wonderful opportunities for young folks regardlessof their intended career path. Not only can they developcareer-oriented skills through real life training, but in manyrespects, the physical and mental training help build char-acter, which is invaluable. Additionally, the military canhelp with college funding and provides a unique opportu-nity to serve our Nation. This declaration will helpestablish meaningful relationships between our militaryand our school districts which will benefit our studentsand our Country.”



THANKSGIVING JOKESSister: Mom wants you to help us fix Thanksgiving Day dinner.

Brother: Why? Is it broken?

Pat: What’s the difference between a pirate and a cranberry farmer?Jerry: I don’t know. What?Pat: A pirate buries his treasure, but a cranberry farmer treasures his berries.

Justin: Which November holiday is Dracula’s favorite?

Jay: Which one?

Justin: Fangs-giving!

Bill: Whats a turkeys favorite candy?Jeff: I dont know.Bill: Gobble-stoppers



WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THEMONTH NOVEMBER?

November is the eleventh and penultimate monthof the year in the Julian and GregorianCalendars and the fourth and last month to havethe length of 30 days. ... November retained itsname (from the Latin novem meaning "nine")when January and February were added to theRoman calendar.



LEGISLATOR TOM MURATORE ATTENDS GROUNDBREAKING FOR SUNYEMPIRE STATE COLLEGE

Legislator Tom Muratore attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the StateUniversity of New York (SUNY) Empire State Collegebuilding in Selden. SUNY Empire State College was established in 1971by the SUNY Board of Trustees as a distinctivestatewide institution focused on non-traditionalteaching and learning. The college serves mostlyworking adults pursuing associate, bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees onsite at 35 locations in New Yorkstate and abroad, as well as online everywhere. The construction of the new site in Selden, a 6.6 acre-parcel adjacent to the Ammerman Campus of SuffolkCounty Community College, is targeted for completionin March of 2019. The land was conveyed to StateUniversity of New York through Resolution 515-2011,co-sponsored by Legislator Muratore. “Having SUNY Empire College here in Suffolk County,and more specifically in my legislative district is a verywelcomed addition to our community,” stated TomMuratore. “Changes in lifestyle and technology have

made education more accessible to non-traditionalstudents, and I am grateful for the collaborative effortsof the SUNY Board of Trustees, Empire State CollegePresident Merodie Hancock and Senator Ken LaValle.”

Marian Conway, Empire State College Foundation BoardChair, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore, NYS Senator

Ken LaValle, Empire State College President MerodieHancock, and Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle.

THANKSGIVING JOKEWhat is the difference between

Election day and Thanksgiving day?

On Thanksgiving, you get a turkeyfor the day; on Election day, you

get a turkey for four years.



GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1631WORKING HARD

AND DONATING NEEDED ITEMSTO SAVE A PET ANIMAL RESCUE

Girl Scout Troop 1631 volunteer throughout the year,cleaning the beach around the lake, painting garbagecans to help keep the beach clean as well as volun-teering at The Arbors Assisted Living. Their Girl Scoutjourney was all about the animals at Save A Pet in PortJefferson Station. Pictured here are donations that theGirl Scout Troop 1631 delivered to Save A Pet in PortJefferson Station.

The girls in the picture from right to left are Tianna MariaMarotta, Olivia Vigliotti, Isabella Pena and Faith Brucculaeri.

ARTS AND CRAFTSPROGRAM

Sachem Community Youth Servicesoffers an Arts and Crafts program forages 6-12. Fridays 4:15-5:00. Comebe creative and have fun! Please call

585-1811 for more details.



DESPITE THE RAIN, HOLBROOK TURNS OUT TO CLEAN UP COMMUNITY Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay III along with theHolbrook Chamber of Commerce once again sponsoredtheir Holbrook Fall Clean-Up. Despite the rain, this yeargarnered around 50 volunteers who picked up dozens ofbags of litter and debris on the wet fall day. The Chamber of Commerce first started this event withformer Presiding Officer Bill Lindsay and has continued thistradition; holding nine community cleanups with currentLegislator, Bill Lindsay. From boy scouts, girl scouts,students, athletes, and parents, the Holbrook communityjoined together with great enthusiasm and energy, to maketheir community a better place. “The residents of Holbrook did it again and turned out ona wet Saturday morning to give back to our community,”said Legislator Lindsay. “Clean-ups, like the one Saturdayare vital to our way of life in Suffolk County and the commu-nities we live in. It always makes me extremely proud to seeall the people turning out and helping keep our communitybeautiful and I look forward to working with them again nextspring.”

Legislator William Lindsay III and Holbrook Chamber ofCommerce President Rick Ammirati at the clean-up.

THE COMPASSIONATEFRIENDS OF BROOKHAVENThe Compassionate Friends is a non-

profit, self-help organization that offersunderstanding and friendship to familieswho have experienced the death of a child.

We meet on the second Friday of eachmonth at St. Sylvester’s Church, at 7:30pm. LIE exit 64 south- first right Robinson Avenue to church parking lot.

For further information please call 631-738-0809.


NOVEMBER 28THRED PLANET DAY

The fourth planet from the sun, and home to a futuredystopian civilization according to Total Recall, gets itsown day of honor in November. Plot out your dreamMars colony, wear all red, or perhaps read stories ofthe Roman God of War—whatever Red Planet activitysuits your fancy!

Jake Thomas Schmidt of Ronkonkoma wasrecently sworn in as a Midshipman in the U. S. NavalReserve at the United States Merchant MarineAcademy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Schmidt wasnominated by Congressman Peter King of New York’s2nd CongressionalDistrict. The United States

Merchant MarineAcademy is a federalservice academy thateducates and gradu-ates licensedMerchant Marine offi-cers. In addition to therigorous academicand physical require-ments for admission,applicants must benominated by their Congressman or Senator. It is one of five federal service academies, whichinclude the Military Academy at West Point, the NavalAcademy at Annapolis, the Air Force Academy inColorado Springs and the U.S. Coast Guard Academyin New London, Connecticut. All USMMA graduates earn both a Bachelor ofScience degree and a Merchant Marine Officer

license, and incur an obligation to serve the countryas an active or reserve officer in the U.S. armedforces. The U.S. Flag Merchant Marine – manned by U.S.merchant mariners – is essential for securing the

country’s commerce inpeacetime and deliv-ering warfighters,weapons and militarysupplies in times ofconflict. The majorityof “Kings Pointers”will serve as Navyreservists in theStrategic SealiftOfficer Program whileworking aboard U.S.flag vessels; others

will serve on active duty in our nation’s armed forces. As part of his four-year education, Schmidt willspend one year training as a cadet aboard oceangoing vessels. USMMA is the only federal academywhere students train on commercial vessels travelingaround the globe. For more information about the Academy, visithttps://www.usmma.edu/.

RONKONKOMA’S SCHMIDT JOINS REGIMENT OF MIDSHIPMENAT U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

NOMINATED BY CONGRESSMAN PETER KING, SCHMIDT JOINS ELITE GROUP OF 270 MIDSHIPMEN AT THE KINGS POINT, NY ACADEMY



THE LIBRARY IS LOCATED AT 760 OCEAN AVENUE, BOHEMIA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY AT 631-567-5079 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CONNETQUOTLIBRARY.ORG.

Contact Person: Janet Eagan (631)-567-5079 A BOOK ON EVERY BED

The Connetquot Public Library will continue the holidaybook tradition “A Book on Every Bed” from Wednesday,November 1 to Monday, December 4. Help bring thegift of literacy to boys and girls in our community. Wewill be collecting new or gently used children’s booksthat will be donated to The Children’s CommunityHead Start & Early Head Start in Ronkonkoma and StJohn Nepomucene Parish Outreach in Bohemia.They will present your donations to children in need.There will be baskets at the Circulation Desk,Children’s Services Desk and Adult Services Desk foryour generous donations.

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS: KING KAI AND THE CREOLES

The Connetquot Library welcome back James Caizzo(King Kai) for a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll onSunday, November 5 from 2:00-3:30PM. A two-timewinner of the International Elvis Extravaganza competi-tion, this performance will include, rock, country, bluesgospel and songs of inspiration.

MINDFULNESS MONDAY: THE NATURE CONNECTION

Join us at the Connetquot Public Library on Monday,November 6 from 7:00-8:30PM to learn how toconnect with the profound healing power of nature.Thomas Schuchaskie, who runs a wilderness schoolfrom his home in Manhattan, will share insight onhow simply by being in nature and doing some easyactivities, you can tap into this beneficial power inevery season and climate.

AFTERNOON MOVIESCome and enjoy at cinematic experience at theConnetquot Public Library on Wednesday, November 8at 2:00PM. For movie title and information please call631-567-5079 or visit our website.

FAMILY HISTORY ROUNDTABLE SERIES:FACT, FICTION, OR FISH TALE?

How can we distinguish between stories that aretrue, and those that are mostly fabrications? Join usat the Connetquot Public Library on Wednesday,November 8 from 7:00-8:30PM to learn the differ-ence. Kathleen McGee, Genealogy Federation ofLong Island board member and program coordi-nator, will offer some advice on how to research andanalyze your family stories to decipher which onesare fact, fiction or fish tales.

EMILY AND VINCENT RICCIARDIThis talented pair will share songs of hope, peace andpatriotism on Sunday, November 12 from 2:00-3:30pm.This show includes many genres of music and show-cases songs by artists such as Andrea Bocelli, CelineDion, Josh Groban and Shirley Jones. This show willwarm the heart and bring harmony to the soul.

HOT TOPICSJoin in a lively discussion of major topics in today’snews and current events at the Connetquot PublicLibrary on Monday, November 13 from 2:30-4:00pm. Anadditional session will take place on Monday,December 11.

NAOMI ZEITLIN: TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND

From Streisand’s early days on Broadway, to her workin the movies and in genres from jazz to pop to disco,visit the Connetquot Public Library on Sunday,November 19 from 2:00-3:30pm to hear all yourfavorites. Naomi will perform “People,” “Don’t Rainon My Parade,” “The Way We Were,” “Papa Can YouHear Me?” “Happy Days Are Here Again,” “StoneyEnd,” and others.

HAMBONESWith over 140 years combined musical experience, theHambones will perform at the Connetquot PublicLibrary on Sunday, November 26 from 2:00-3:30pm. Theband will play a lively mix of pop, blues, country androckabilly from the Classic American Songbook.

SPIRITUAL RESILIENCEPlease join us at the Connetquot Public Library onMonday, November 27 from 7:00-8:30pm for a presenta-tion featuring speaker, Sister Edith Menegus as shediscusses spiritual resilience. Defined as the ability torecover from life’s difficulties using one’s innerresources, it can be developed by an intentional focuson reflection, using personal growth as part of a searchfor ultimate or sacred meaning. Recover a sense ofawe, wonderment and reverence toward the universe.

AFTERNOON MOVIESCome and enjoy a cinematic experience at theConnetquot Public Library on Wednesday, November 29at 2:00pm. For movie title and information pleasecontact the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our websiteat www.connetquotlibrary.org.



NO....YOU DO NOT NEED20% DOWN TO BUY A HOME

The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile found thatthe American public is still somewhat confusedabout what is required to qualify for a home mort-gage loan in today’s housing market. The resultsof the survey show that non-homeowners cite themain reason for not currently owning a home, asnot being able to afford one. This brings us to two major misconceptionsthat we want to address today.

1. DOWN PAYMENTNAR’s survey revealed that consumers overesti-mate the down payment funds needed to qualifyfor a home loan. According to the report, 39% ofnon-homeowners say they believe they needmore than 20% for a down payment on a homepurchase. In actuality, there are many loanswritten with a down payment of 3% or less. Many renters may actually be able to enter thehousing market sooner than they ever imaginedwith new programs that have emerged allowingless cash out of pocket

2. FICO® SCORESAn Ipson survey revealed that 62% of respon-dents believe they need excellent credit to buy ahome, with 43% thinking a “good credit score” isover 780. In actuality, the average FICO® scoresof approved conventional and FHA mortgages aremuch lower. The average conventional loan closed in Augusthad a credit score of 752, while FHA mortgagesclosed with a score of 683. The average across allloans closed in August was 724.

BOTTOM LINE If you are a prospective buyer who is ‘ready’and ‘willing’ to act now, but are not sure if you are‘able’ to, let’s sit down to help you understandyour true options.

Visit me at:Zillow.com/profile/Larry-McKenna

orMcKennaRealtyTeam.com

TEENS EARN MONEYSachem Community Youth Services has

yardwork, babysitting, housecleaning,and other odd jobs for

Sachem/Brookhaven Town residents,ages 13-20. For more information

please call 585-1811.



CONNETQUOT HS SCIENCE RESEARCH STUDENTS EXPLORE NEW POSSIBILITIES Connetquot High School juniors and scienceresearch students Christopher Picchiello and GiavanaPrucha spent a week this summer conducting scien-tific experiments and furthering their scientificknowledge at Brookhaven National Lab’s NationalSynchrotron Light Source-II. After learning about the facility’s capabilitiesthrough a series of lectures by scientists from NSLS-IIand SUNY Stony Brook, the students gained hands-onexperience in the process of protein crystallizationand x-ray crystallography. By week’s end, they wereable to harvest protein crystals and use both the AMXand FMX beamlines to produce high resolution diffrac-tion patterns. These images were then processed bythe students using advanced software to create 3-Dimages of the proteins as they bound different ligands. The students will now be able to use their knowledgeand experiences to develop proposals to submit to

Brookhaven National Lab’s National Synchrotron LightSource-II to access time to use these beamlines fortheir future research projects.

Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District

SACHEM STAFF GATHERS FOR SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE DAY The Sachem Central School District began a new tradition onSept. 5, as the entire faculty and staff from all 15 buildings gath-ered for an inspirational Superintendent’s Conference Day atSachem High School North. A sea of red Sachem apparel blanketed the bleachers of theHigh School North football field as more than 1,000 staffmembers listened to Superintendent of Schools Dr. KennethGraham address the crowd. Dr. Graham began by thanking allmembers of the faculty and custodial and security staff, whosetireless efforts make the success of the district possible. Following Dr. Graham’s opening comments, AssistantSuperintendent for Personnel Kristin Capel-Eden honored agroup of educators and support staff who have completed morethan 30 years of service to the district. Each honoree crossed thestage to cheers from their colleagues as they accepted theircertificate of recognition. Dr. Graham continued his presentation with four short stories,each of them highlighting the importance of creating a deepconnection with students. Drawing from a personal experience

with his fourth-grade teacher, he illustrated the impact that oneeducator can have on a student’s time in school and encour-aged the professionals before him to “take pride in your work,take pride in your students and always remember that we areSachem.”

Photo courtesy of The Sachem Central School District


NOVEMBER 19THINTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY

You may be hard-pressed to find anyone whobelieves men are internationally underrepresented, butsomeone still deemed the male gender worthy of aworldwide holiday. The theme of this year’s men’s dayis health, more specifically “Helping Men and Boys LiveLonger, Happier, and Healthier Lives." We can’t arguewith that!

JOKESThe elevator didn’t feel well. It felt itwas coming down with something.

JOKESWhy do melons get married in church?

Because they cantaloupe.

INTERESTING FACTGeorge Washington is the only man

whose birthday is a legal holiday in every state of the United States.

Woodrow Wilson was the only US presidentto earn a doctorate.

STATION PUB RIBBON CUTTING

ON Saturday, September 9th, the Station Pub, locatedAT 3 Lakeland Ave Sayville, held their grand opening.The Sayville Chamber of Commerce presented theowners, Paul Porcelli and Steve Rubino with a procla-mation and welcoming them to the community. Alsopresent were family, friends and two local politicians,Anthony Piccirillo and Steve Flotteron.



NOVEMBER IS...Adopt A Senior Pet MonthEpilepsy Awareness Month

International Drum (Percussion) MonthLung Cancer Awareness Month

MADD’s Tie One On For Safety Holiday Campaign Military Family Appreciation Month

National Adoption MonthNational Alzheimer’s Disease Month

National COPD MonthNational Diabetes Month

National Family Caregivers MonthNational Fun with Fondue MonthNational Georgia Pecan Month

National Native American Heritage MonthNational Family Literacy MonthNational Novel Writing Month

National Peanut Butter Lovers MonthNational Pepper Month

National Pet Cancer Awareness MonthNational Pomegranate Month

National PPSI AIDS Awareness MonthNational Scholarship Month

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPrematurity Awareness Month

... just to name a few



THANKSGIVING JOKESPedro: What did the turkey say to the turkey hunter on Thanksgiving Day?Ordep: What?Pedro: “Quack! Quack!”

Alex: Why did the farmer have to separate the chicken and the turkey?Adam: Why?Alex: He sensed fowl play.

Leighton: What sound does a limping turkey make?Zach: I give up!Leighton: “Wobble, wobble!”

Chas: What kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to at the first Thanksgiving feast?Tom: What kind?Chas: Plymouth Rock!


NOVEMBER 29THNATIONAL SQUARE DANCE DAY

Despite its close association with cowboys andhonky tonk bars, the square dance actually origi-nated in Europe in the 17th century. However, theUnited States has since taken over its cultural reins,so much so that 19 states have declared it their offi-cial dance. If you have yet to try this folk dance, takeyour partner by the hand and swing him/her down tothe nearest hootenanny.

MOMS CLUB OFWESTERN

BROOKHAVEN MOMS Club of Western

Brookhaven is part of MOMSClub International and we area non-profit support group forstay-at-home moms and formoms who work part-time.We get together for play-groups, field trips, momsnights out and more. ServingCentereach, Farmingville,Hauppauge, Holbrook,

Holtsville, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset,Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, Selden and surroundingareas. We meet the last Thursday of every month.Contact Catherine, the Moms Club of WesternBrookhaven’s Membership Director, at 631-601-4836for more information.



NOVEMBER TRIVIA ANSWERS1. Abraham Lincoln 2. The Jazz Singer

3. Topaz 4. Chrysanthemum 5. Bob Hope 6. Armistice Day 7. Theodore Roosevelt

8. Jack Lord & James McArthur 9. Tom Selleck10. Magnum P.I. 11. Ghost 12. 1979

13. Shemar Moore 14. Amy Carlson 15. Nov. 23, 1963


NOVEMBER 23RDNATIONAL DAY OF LISTENING

Sponsored by oral history nonprofit StoryCorps, thisyear’s National Day of Listening honors teachers. Theorganization has asked everyone wanting to partici-pate to take a few minutes to thank a teacher (or two).Other ways to commemorate National Day of Listeningis by recording interviews in veteran’s hospitals, seniorcenters, homeless shelters, and other communitycenters.

FUNNY FOOD FACTSWithin two hours of standing in

daylight, milk loses between half andtwo-thirds of its vitamin B content.

The world's oldest known recipe is for beer.

There are about 100,000 bacteria in one litre ofdrinking water.

Onions, asparagus, daffodils, yams, hyacinths,garlic, leeks, tulips, chives and the Joshua tree of

California [which can grow to be 40 feet tall] are all types of lily.

The estimated number of M and M's sold eachday in the United States is 200,000,000.

FUNNY FOOD FACTSRaspberries, blackberries,

strawberries, cherries, plums, applesand pears are all kinds of rose.


NOVEMBER 18THUSE LESS STUFF DAY

Although the advertising industry works terribly hardto convince us that we never quite have enough stuff,many of us probably use way more stuff than we need.Take the day to reflect on exactly which kinds of stuffare excessive in your day-to-day life, and how youmight reduce using said stuff. Or at least clear room forall the new stuff you’ll be getting soon for the holidays.

INTERESTING FACTThe only crime defined in the U.S. Constitution is

treason - Article III, Section 3.

The only country in the world that has a Bill of Rights for Cows is India.

The only active diamond mine in the United States is in Arkansas.

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