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November 22, 2013
The Wizard of Notts Recommends: Happy 50th Brithday, Dr. Who
Spectacular action from the 50th Anniversary Special, The Day of the Doctor, coming to cinemas nationwide in RealD 3D and in 2D at select locations. Find more information at www.FathomEvents.com
History Trivia - Richard Neville, The Kingmaker, is born
November 22
498 Symmachus Consecrated. Christian convert Symmachus was chosen by the Roman Church to succeed Pope Anastasius II at the same time a Byzantine faction selected Laurentius. Both individuals were consecrated on the same date, and the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great was asked to choose the new pope. He chose Symmachus.
845 the first King of all Brittany, Nominoe, defeated the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon.
1307 Pope Clement V issued the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae which instructed all Christian monarchs in Europe to arrest all Templars and seize their assets.
1221 Frederik II Hohenstaufen crowned Roman-German Emperor.
1428 Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick and also known as known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was born.
498 Symmachus Consecrated. Christian convert Symmachus was chosen by the Roman Church to succeed Pope Anastasius II at the same time a Byzantine faction selected Laurentius. Both individuals were consecrated on the same date, and the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great was asked to choose the new pope. He chose Symmachus.
845 the first King of all Brittany, Nominoe, defeated the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon.
1307 Pope Clement V issued the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae which instructed all Christian monarchs in Europe to arrest all Templars and seize their assets.
1221 Frederik II Hohenstaufen crowned Roman-German Emperor.
1428 Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick and also known as known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was born.
November 21, 2013
Remembering JFK 50 Years Later; His Life and His Legacy - Fox News Sunday Panel - 11-17-13
This upcoming week marks the 50 year anniversary of assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. This segment features an interesting look back on the life and legacy of JFK by the Fox News Sunday Panel, hosted by Chris Wallace.
The Phil Naessens Show 11-21-2013 Alex Rodriguez is Playing the Martyr and it’s Working
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/11/21/the-phil-naessens-show-11-21-2013-alex-rodriguez-is-playing-the-martyr-and-its-working/
On today’s Phil Naessens Show Alex Hall, Mark Berman and I talk Hot Stove Baseball and much more….. Segment 1: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall joins Phil to discuss New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez grievance hearing and debate about whether or not Miguel Cabrera deserved to be named American League MVP and Andrew McCutchen being named National League MVP and much more Segment 2: Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins Phil to discuss all the recent rumors surrounding the New York Mets including trading Ike Davis and Lucas Duda, Ruben Tejada and much more
On today’s Phil Naessens Show Alex Hall, Mark Berman and I talk Hot Stove Baseball and much more….. Segment 1: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall joins Phil to discuss New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez grievance hearing and debate about whether or not Miguel Cabrera deserved to be named American League MVP and Andrew McCutchen being named National League MVP and much more Segment 2: Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins Phil to discuss all the recent rumors surrounding the New York Mets including trading Ike Davis and Lucas Duda, Ruben Tejada and much more
History Trivia - Judas Maccabaeus restores the Temple in Jerusalem.
November 21
164 BC Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, restored the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah.
235 St. Anterus became Roman Catholic pope. He was Pope from November 21, 235 to January 3, 236, and succeeded Pope Pontian, who had been deported from Rome along with the antipope Hippolytus to Sardinia. Anterus was the son of Romulus, born in Petilia Policastro and is thought to have been of Greek origin, but the name could indicate that he was a freed slave. He died on January 3, 236 of undetermined causes.
1272, following Henry III of England's death on November 16, his son Prince Edward became King of England.
164 BC Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, restored the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah.
235 St. Anterus became Roman Catholic pope. He was Pope from November 21, 235 to January 3, 236, and succeeded Pope Pontian, who had been deported from Rome along with the antipope Hippolytus to Sardinia. Anterus was the son of Romulus, born in Petilia Policastro and is thought to have been of Greek origin, but the name could indicate that he was a freed slave. He died on January 3, 236 of undetermined causes.
1272, following Henry III of England's death on November 16, his son Prince Edward became King of England.
November 20, 2013
Tell Our Troops: Thanks From Everywhere
Tell Our Troops: Thanks From Everywhere
Hundreds of thousands of American troops will spend the next year serving far from loved ones, and other service members have devoted themselves to posts across the United States. For both, it's important to show our support as they carry out their duties protecting our freedom.
That's why the USO created a way for people like you to step forward and show your support by sending messages of thanks via our Thanks From Everywhere effort.
Your note of encouragement can reach our troops and touch their hearts wherever they are. They'll be able to walk into any USO center and view messages of thanks from their hometown.
The debt you and I owe our troops is one we can never repay, but their selfless service can’t go unrecognized. And right now, you have the chance to show them your gratitude in a deeply meaningful way. http://action.uso.org/thanksfromeverywhere?sc=tvs&utm_source=tvs&utm_medium=sponsored-em&utm_campaign=TFE&donate=WW13VSPMT1
http://www.uso.org/
Hundreds of thousands of American troops will spend the next year serving far from loved ones, and other service members have devoted themselves to posts across the United States. For both, it's important to show our support as they carry out their duties protecting our freedom.That's why the USO created a way for people like you to step forward and show your support by sending messages of thanks via our Thanks From Everywhere effort.
Your note of encouragement can reach our troops and touch their hearts wherever they are. They'll be able to walk into any USO center and view messages of thanks from their hometown.
The debt you and I owe our troops is one we can never repay, but their selfless service can’t go unrecognized. And right now, you have the chance to show them your gratitude in a deeply meaningful way. http://action.uso.org/thanksfromeverywhere?sc=tvs&utm_source=tvs&utm_medium=sponsored-em&utm_campaign=TFE&donate=WW13VSPMT1
http://www.uso.org/
The Phil Naessens Show 11-20-2013 NBA Game Previews for Wednesday November 20th
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/the-phil-naessens-show-11-20-2013-nba-game-previews-for-wednesday-november-20th/
On today’s Phil Naessens Show Aaron Stampler, Zeb Benbrook and I preview 12 Wednesday night NBA matchups and much more….. Segment 1: Pounding the Rock Lead Writer Aaron Stampler joins Phil to preview six Wednesday night games including; Boston at San Antonio, Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota, Utah at New Orleans, Memphis at Golden State, Brooklyn at Charlotte and Washington at Cleveland and much more Segment 2: Welcome to Loud City Lead Writer Zeb Benbrook joins Phil to preview the rest of Wednesday nights action including; Houston at Dallas, Miami at Orlando, Toronto at Philadelphia, Detroit at Atlanta, Portland at Milwaukee and Sacramento at Phoenix plus the guys speculate on where Houston center Omer Asik will wind up now that he’s demanded to be traded.
On today’s Phil Naessens Show Aaron Stampler, Zeb Benbrook and I preview 12 Wednesday night NBA matchups and much more….. Segment 1: Pounding the Rock Lead Writer Aaron Stampler joins Phil to preview six Wednesday night games including; Boston at San Antonio, Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota, Utah at New Orleans, Memphis at Golden State, Brooklyn at Charlotte and Washington at Cleveland and much more Segment 2: Welcome to Loud City Lead Writer Zeb Benbrook joins Phil to preview the rest of Wednesday nights action including; Houston at Dallas, Miami at Orlando, Toronto at Philadelphia, Detroit at Atlanta, Portland at Milwaukee and Sacramento at Phoenix plus the guys speculate on where Houston center Omer Asik will wind up now that he’s demanded to be traded.
History Trivia - Edmund, King of East Anglia, gruesomely killed by the Danes
November 20
284 Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor.
869 Edmund the Martyr died. Saint Edmund was king of East Anglia. His gruesome death at the hands of the Danes led to legends and a shrine at what is now Bury St. Edmund's, West Suffolk.
1194 Palermo was conquered by Emperor Henry VI.
1272 Barons swore fealty to Edward I. Upon the death of his father, King Henry III, Edward received the fealty of the English barons and succeeded to the throne.
1407 a truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orleans was agreed under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orleans was assassinated three days later by Burgundy.
284 Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor.
869 Edmund the Martyr died. Saint Edmund was king of East Anglia. His gruesome death at the hands of the Danes led to legends and a shrine at what is now Bury St. Edmund's, West Suffolk.
1194 Palermo was conquered by Emperor Henry VI.
1272 Barons swore fealty to Edward I. Upon the death of his father, King Henry III, Edward received the fealty of the English barons and succeeded to the throne. 
1407 a truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orleans was agreed under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orleans was assassinated three days later by Burgundy.
November 19, 2013
Open House Editing - affordable rates
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You've put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears (and maybe a few Xanax), into writing your masterpiece. You've edited it, and edited it again, and edited it some more. Perhaps some of your friends have read it and told you how much they love it. Maybe one or two of them have even pointed out a misspelled word or place where you should have put that dreaded comma and didn't. So, now you think you're ready to go straight to publishing.
Wait a minute there my friend. You are skipping a major step in the writing process: editing. I know you've already edited your manuscript or other writing until you just about can't stand reading through it one more time, but you still need someone with a fresh set of eyes, someone who knows and understands all of the rules and regulations that govern the world of the written word, to take a look just to make sure it is as close to perfect as it can be. For a first-time writer, I'm sure this is not an expense you may have added into your shoestring budget. Even if you're an old pro and have published many works, you still may not believe this is an important step. In fact, it is one of the most important steps in the process of publishing any written work.
If you're putting your name on it, shouldn't it be the absolute best it can be? Don't you want it to be something you can be really proud of? That's where an editor comes into play. Depending upon the type of editing you're looking for, editors can check for misspelled words, grammatical errors, if your writing flows smoothly, and for continuity, among many other things. You make the magic happen when you write, and an editor adds the fairy dust to make it all sparkly and pretty.Why Choose Open House Editing?It's very simple. Choose Open House Editing because you want someone who will be on time. You want someone who will stick to the agreed upon budget. You want someone who is honest and won't share any of your information with anyone. You want someone who is available to you via email and responds within 24 hours or less to your messages. Perhaps most importantly, you want someone who will keep your voice in your writing. What People Are SayingSince I began writing I have leaned on Crystal and her editing. Not only is she good at what she does but she is brutally honest where it is really needed. It is hard to find someone that will read your book and give you a multipurpose view of it.
I would recommend her to anyone who really wants to improve their writing. It is easy to look at your own book and say it is just the best thing you have ever read, but it is more difficult to figure out if everyone else will see it that way.
- - Ken Polson, Author The End of the Beginning (Crypto & Co. Guardians of Life), The Beginning of the Downfall (Crypto & Co.), The Beginning of War (Crypto & Co.), The Night at the Lorelei (Crypto & Co. Volume 1). The Dark Revenge (Crypto & Co. Volume 2), Follow the Blood (Crypto & Co. Volume 3), Queen of Blood (Crypto & Co. Volume 4) I was in dire need of an affordable editor, and Crystal Schall was my life-saver. Not only are her prices fair, she is generous with her time and provides an amazingly fast turn around. She provides not only essential line-by-line edits, but also margin commentary regarding the story's logic and continuity. To top it off, she also provides very helpful notes as an objective reader. She will tell you what works and what doesn't, but doesn't pressure you into making changes you don't want to make. As a person, Crystal is kind, supportive, and trustworthy. At no point during the editing process did I feel as though there was no hope of getting certain problems fixed. I always knew I had her in my corner, and that's a nice thing to have as a new writer testing the waters. I certainly intend on using her services again, and highly recommend her.
-- Beatrice Vine, Author
The Hunt for Elsewhere No matter how many times a writer reads her/his manuscript, there seems to be an error not noticed. The best of writers may not catch these glitches. Sending it to a copy editor will catch those errors. I recommend Crystal Schall. I found her talented expertise, and reliability of getting it back on time had led me to call on her for each of my books.
-- M. C. Arvanitis, Author
Forbidden Wings, A Mermaid's Story
The Legend of ELPanda Paws
Hank of Twin Rivers, Book One: Journey of Change
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