Rome Vacation

Rome Vacation

Thursday, November 23, 2006

The Strange Case of Carnera 



It's been 100 years, today, since Primo Carnera was born. His name may not be familiar to today's fan, but it should be. His story is one of making good in a new world, and sadly, having it all taken away.

Pizarro: Grand organ gets coming-out party 
When the California Theatre was restored and re-opened in 2004, visitors marveled over the 1927 Wurlitzer console and the 21-rank organ that was also returned to its former glory.

Texas Briefs -- 9/29/06 
In Friday's Texas briefs, there's going to be a huge fire Friday in northern Hays County, set on purpose, the results are now in for a nationwide advertising slogan contest and more.

Cruise ship rocked by virus returns  
The 16-day cruise was supposed be a transatlantic voyage with passengers sunning themselves and lounging on the lido deck. But for nearly 700 of the Carnival Liberty's passengers and crew, it was more about vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and faintness.