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November 25, 2013
Mr. Chuckles stopped by the Wizard's Cauldron, checking out The Other Me cover reveal

The Wizard says:
Monday, 25 November 2013The Other Me by Suzanne Van Rooyen Today, Suzanne Van Rooyen, who was interviewed on the Cauldron in the early days, reveals the cover for her new book.
For those of you who are familiar with Suzanne, here's a link to her first interview with us:
http://greenwizard62.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/interview-with-suzanne-van-rooyen.html
For more information, click on the link below.
http://greenwizard62.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-other-me-by-suzanne-van-rooyen.html?showComment=1385399523275#c2024919472314158886
Published on November 25, 2013 09:25
The Wizard's Cauldron: The Other Me by Suzanne Van Rooyen
The Wizard's Cauldron: The Other Me by Suzanne Van Rooyen: Today, Suzanne Van Rooyen, who was interviewed on the Cauldron in the early days, reveals the cover for her new book. For those of you ...
Published on November 25, 2013 09:16
The Phil Naessens Show 11-25-2013 The Fantasy Basketball Marc Gasol Injured Edition
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/the-phil-naessens-show-11-25-2013-the-fantasy-basketball-marc-gasol-injured-edition/
On today’s Phil Naessens Show Kyle McKeown, Tom Lewis and Joe Mullinax join me for Fantasy Basketball and great NBA Talk….. Segment 1: Rotowire NBA Editor Kyle McKeown joins Phil to discuss the injuries to Derrick Rose, Marc Gasol and Andre Igoudala and answers questions about Trey Burke, Mo Williams, Terrence Jones and Tony Wroten plus much more Segment 2: Indy Cornrows Managing Editor Tom Lewis joins Phil to discuss the 12-1 Indiana Pacers, Paul George, trading Danny Granger and the guys preview Monday night’s home game with the Minnesota Timberwolves plus much more Segment 3: Grizzly Bear Blues Lead Writer Joe Mullinax joins Phil to discuss the injury to Memphis Grizzlies Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, this past Friday nights loss to the San Antonio Spurs and the guys preview Monday nights game with the Houston Rockets and much more

Published on November 25, 2013 06:35
History Trivia - The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning the heir to the British Throne
November 25
955 King Eadred brought Northumbria permanently under English rule.
1034 Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots died. Donnchad, the son of his daughter Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherited the throne.
1120 The White Ship sank in the English Channel, drowning William Adelin, son of Henry I of England.
1177 Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Chatillon defeated Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard.
1185 Urban III became Pope. Urban inherited a tense diplomatic relationship with the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa, from his predecessor Lucius III.
1276 The Habsburg dynasty was founded as Rudolf of Habsburg seized Vienna and made it his capital.
1277 Nicholas III was elected Pope. Nicholas began an administrative reform of the Papal States, inducing Rudolf I to acknowledge that the Italian province of the Romagna belonged to the church.
1343 a tsunami, caused by an earthquake in the Tyrrhenian Sea, devastated Naples (Italy) and the Maritime Republic of Amalfi.
1491 The siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, began.

955 King Eadred brought Northumbria permanently under English rule.

1034 Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots died. Donnchad, the son of his daughter Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherited the throne.

1120 The White Ship sank in the English Channel, drowning William Adelin, son of Henry I of England.

1177 Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Chatillon defeated Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard.
1185 Urban III became Pope. Urban inherited a tense diplomatic relationship with the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa, from his predecessor Lucius III.
1276 The Habsburg dynasty was founded as Rudolf of Habsburg seized Vienna and made it his capital.
1277 Nicholas III was elected Pope. Nicholas began an administrative reform of the Papal States, inducing Rudolf I to acknowledge that the Italian province of the Romagna belonged to the church.
1343 a tsunami, caused by an earthquake in the Tyrrhenian Sea, devastated Naples (Italy) and the Maritime Republic of Amalfi.

1491 The siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, began.
Published on November 25, 2013 04:18
In the Midst: Snippet Sunday 11/24/2013
In the Midst: Snippet Sunday 11/24/2013: The Knight of the Dixie Wilds As these romantic sentences flowed from her smiling lips, she snuggled closer to Buck. Her voluptuous breat...
Published on November 25, 2013 04:16
November 24, 2013
Whispering Legends Press - Coming Soon - The Briton and the Dane: Timeline by Mary Ann Bernal
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Published on November 24, 2013 14:26
History Trivia - Battle of Solway - English rout the Scots
November 24
380 Theodosius I made his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople.
1429 Joan of Arc unsuccessfully besieged La Charité.
1434 Thames River froze from London Bridge to Gravesend; the frost lasted from November 24th to February 10th.
1542 at the Battle of Solway Moss: The English army defeated the Scots. The English force of approximately 3,000 was far outnumbered by an army of at least 10,000 Scots, but in-fighting among the invaders helped the English commander, Wharton, rout his foes in this surprising victory.

380 Theodosius I made his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople.

1429 Joan of Arc unsuccessfully besieged La Charité.

1434 Thames River froze from London Bridge to Gravesend; the frost lasted from November 24th to February 10th.

1542 at the Battle of Solway Moss: The English army defeated the Scots. The English force of approximately 3,000 was far outnumbered by an army of at least 10,000 Scots, but in-fighting among the invaders helped the English commander, Wharton, rout his foes in this surprising victory.
Published on November 24, 2013 04:00
November 23, 2013
Gab Time with author K Meador
Published on November 23, 2013 14:56
The Wizard of Notts recommends: Southwell Minster
The Wizard of Notts has captured the essence of Southwell Minster while walking through Robin Hood country.
Restored Stained Glass Window
16th C work
Altar Piece, 13 C
Original copy, King James Bible
Bench above Roman wall
Medieval Chantry, meeting room
Original Roman Mosaic, AD 100
Restored Mosaic Roman Villa AD 160
Parish of Rampton (now a mental institution)
Bryon's town residence For more information about Nottinghamshire's cathedral, visit
http://www.southwellminster.org/



Altar Piece, 13 C


Bench above Roman wall





http://www.southwellminster.org/

Published on November 23, 2013 09:30
Christmas Giveaway - enter to win a kindle edition of The Briton and the Dane Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal
http://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/books-direct-christmas-giveaway.html
Contest Ends December 22, 2013 I am running a special Christmas giveaway featuring books that have previously made an appearance on this blog. You can find out more about the books and their authors by clicking on the links.
Merry Christmas!
Lynda

Merry Christmas!
Lynda

Published on November 23, 2013 06:40