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October 29, 2013
History Trivia - Sir Walter Raleigh is executed for treason
October 29
437 Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, married Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor in Constantinople unifying the two branches of the House of Theodosius.
969 Byzantine troops occupied Antioch Syria.
1268 Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the Hohenstaufen dynasty of Kings of Germany and Holy Roman Emperors, was executed along with his companion Frederick I, Margrave of Baden by Charles I of Sicily, a political rival and ally to the hostile Roman Catholic church.
1390 First trial for witchcraft in Paris.
1618 English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason under a sentence passed 15 years earlier. He was a known writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer who was also largely known for popularizing tobacco in England. He fell out of favor with Queen Elizabeth I when his secret marriage to Bess Throckmorton was discovered. Because they were wed without the Queen's permission, they were imprisoned in the Tower of London. After being released, they retired to his estate at Sherborne, Dorset.
437 Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, married Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor in Constantinople unifying the two branches of the House of Theodosius.
969 Byzantine troops occupied Antioch Syria.
1268 Conradin, the last legitimate male heir of the Hohenstaufen dynasty of Kings of Germany and Holy Roman Emperors, was executed along with his companion Frederick I, Margrave of Baden by Charles I of Sicily, a political rival and ally to the hostile Roman Catholic church.
1390 First trial for witchcraft in Paris.
1618 English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason under a sentence passed 15 years earlier. He was a known writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer who was also largely known for popularizing tobacco in England. He fell out of favor with Queen Elizabeth I when his secret marriage to Bess Throckmorton was discovered. Because they were wed without the Queen's permission, they were imprisoned in the Tower of London. After being released, they retired to his estate at Sherborne, Dorset.
October 28, 2013
Gladiator's Pen: One Word / 60 Seconds: Routine
Gladiator's Pen: One Word / 60 Seconds: Routine: OneWord.com is a website for getting the muse warmed up. Each day you get one word and sixty seconds in which to write what it inspires . T...
The Phil Naessens Show 10-28-2013 NBA Northwest and Southwest Division Previews
http://www.philnaessens.com/todays-phil-naessens-show
Sonics Rising Managing editor Kevin Nesgoda joins Phil to preview the NBA Southwest and Northwest divisions plus much more NBA talk on today's show.
Sonics Rising Managing editor Kevin Nesgoda joins Phil to preview the NBA Southwest and Northwest divisions plus much more NBA talk on today's show.
History Trivia - Constantine I victorious at Milvian Bridge
October 28
306 Maxentius was proclaimed Roman Emperor.
312 Constantine I defeated Maxentius and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire in the west with victory at the Milvian Bridge.
1017 Emperor Henry III was born. Holy Roman Emperor and German King, Henry was the last emperor to effectively dominate the papacy.
1216 Henry III of England was crowned. Henry was the first English monarch to be crowned while still a minor.
306 Maxentius was proclaimed Roman Emperor.
312 Constantine I defeated Maxentius and became the sole ruler of the Roman empire in the west with victory at the Milvian Bridge. 
1017 Emperor Henry III was born. Holy Roman Emperor and German King, Henry was the last emperor to effectively dominate the papacy.
1216 Henry III of England was crowned. Henry was the first English monarch to be crowned while still a minor.
October 27, 2013
History Trivia - Constantine the Great receives the Vision of the Cross
October 27
97 To placate the Praetorians of Germany, Roman emperor Nerva adopted Trajan, the Spanish-born governor of lower Germany, as his successor.
312 Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross.
625 Honorius I Elected Pope. Honorius sponsored the restoration of Roman buildings, worked to Christianize the Anglo-Saxons, and reorganized the Visigoths. He was deeply involved in the controversies over monophysitism and monothelitism.
710 Saracen invasion of Sardinia.
939 Athelstan died. Athelstan was the first West Saxon king to have effective rule over the whole of England. He was succeeded by Edmund I as King of England.
1401 Catherine of Valois was born. The neglected daughter of King Charles VI of France, Catherine married King Henry V of England and gave birth to his son, Henry VI. After her husband's untimely death, she began a relationship with Owen Tudor, and married him in secret. One of their sons was the father of King Henry VII.
1662 Charles II sold the strategic port of Dunkirk to Louis XIV of France because he needed money.
97 To placate the Praetorians of Germany, Roman emperor Nerva adopted Trajan, the Spanish-born governor of lower Germany, as his successor.
312 Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross.
625 Honorius I Elected Pope. Honorius sponsored the restoration of Roman buildings, worked to Christianize the Anglo-Saxons, and reorganized the Visigoths. He was deeply involved in the controversies over monophysitism and monothelitism.
710 Saracen invasion of Sardinia.
939 Athelstan died. Athelstan was the first West Saxon king to have effective rule over the whole of England. He was succeeded by Edmund I as King of England.
1401 Catherine of Valois was born. The neglected daughter of King Charles VI of France, Catherine married King Henry V of England and gave birth to his son, Henry VI. After her husband's untimely death, she began a relationship with Owen Tudor, and married him in secret. One of their sons was the father of King Henry VII.
1662 Charles II sold the strategic port of Dunkirk to Louis XIV of France because he needed money.
October 26, 2013
History Trivia - Alfred the Great dies
October 26
899 King Alfred the Great died in Wessex. The actual year is not certain, but the year 901 as stated in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is suspect. How he died is unknown. He was originally buried temporarily in the Old Minster in Winchester, then moved to the New Minster. When the New Minster moved to Hyde, a little north of the city, in 1110, the monks transferred to Hyde Abbey along with Alfred's body and those of his wife and children. Soon after the dissolution of the abbey in 1539, during the reign of Henry VIII, the church was demolished, leaving the graves intact. The royal graves and many others were probably rediscovered by chance in 1788 when a prison was being constructed by convicts on the site. Coffins were stripped of lead, bones were scattered and lost, and no identifiable remains of Alfred have subsequently been found. Further excavations in 1866 and 1897 were inconclusive.
Alfred successfully defeated the Viking King Guthrum at the Battle of Edington in 878. King Alfred was a visionary King, inspired by the great Charlemagne. He founded universities and seats of learning, promoted justice and founded a code of law; he built up his defenses, established fortified Burhs and military training camps along the Wessex coastline and instituted a well-trained standing army. He also increased the size of his navy and successfully defeated the Northmen at sea.
899 King Alfred the Great died in Wessex. The actual year is not certain, but the year 901 as stated in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is suspect. How he died is unknown. He was originally buried temporarily in the Old Minster in Winchester, then moved to the New Minster. When the New Minster moved to Hyde, a little north of the city, in 1110, the monks transferred to Hyde Abbey along with Alfred's body and those of his wife and children. Soon after the dissolution of the abbey in 1539, during the reign of Henry VIII, the church was demolished, leaving the graves intact. The royal graves and many others were probably rediscovered by chance in 1788 when a prison was being constructed by convicts on the site. Coffins were stripped of lead, bones were scattered and lost, and no identifiable remains of Alfred have subsequently been found. Further excavations in 1866 and 1897 were inconclusive.
Alfred successfully defeated the Viking King Guthrum at the Battle of Edington in 878. King Alfred was a visionary King, inspired by the great Charlemagne. He founded universities and seats of learning, promoted justice and founded a code of law; he built up his defenses, established fortified Burhs and military training camps along the Wessex coastline and instituted a well-trained standing army. He also increased the size of his navy and successfully defeated the Northmen at sea.
October 25, 2013
Mark Barry's Carla in the spotlight
http://adventuresofceciliaspark.blogspot.com/2013/10/mark-barrys-carla-has-facelift.html
Mark Barry's Carla Has a Facelift!
Mark Barry has been a writer since childhood.
Later, fifteen years passed writing bids (downloading a record £20m in funding) before the inevitable mid-life soul-search. Result? A switch in focus.
Surfing the new wave of Independent publishing, he used his undoubted talent to write several novels, including the acclaimed Carla, the quirky Hollywood Shakedown, and cult favourite Ultra Violence.
Mark has been interviewed on several radio chat shows where he has given readings of his work. His writing has been featured in the national press, and he has also been interviewed on television.
Mark lives in Southwell, likes music, horse-racing and collecting books. He fanatically follows Notts County FC and is the father of one son, Matt. He is the owner of Green Wizard Publishing, and interviews authors on his interview blog, the Wizard's Cauldron.
Cult novel Carla, is an introspective, moody and chilling romance novel with its roots firmly grounded in the work of the great pulp writers of the fifties, particularly Jim Thompson, to whom the book is dedicated.
It is a book for adults and for those who have lived through the occasionally bloody battlefields that are the relationships between men and women.
It is suitable for men and women who enjoy good writing and a book which involves the senses. The book may also interest those in mixed age relationships (in either role) or those who suffer (or is related to someone who suffers from) Borderline Personality Disorder.
Paperback: The paperback in particular is striking looking and with Kindle Match, you can get a FREE e-copy so you never have to bend the cover. It is perfect for coffee tables and bookshelves, with a glorious looking spine. The typeface is an easy reading font and there is plenty of clear cream space. It's an easy, fast paced page turner which doesn't overstay its welcome and leaves, according to reviewers, a lasting imprint on the consciousness.
So far, the book has gained 17 5* reviews and a cult following. Comments from people who have read the book appear all over the Net.
EVERY single review of Carla, whether the reader likes the theme or not, has commented on the quality of the writing. This second edition has been even further improved by micro-editing and the book raises the Indie standard further.
The Carla paperback is an ideal present. Small, compact and able to fit in a clasp bag, it is ideal for Secret Santa, beach holidays, air travel and christmas/birthday gifts. It is also cheap enough to buy as a spontaneous present for someone you like. (Or love).
Buy if you like: love stories, strong writing, emotion, psychology, ambivalent characters; reality fiction; thought provoking, quirky, innovative books; sad romance; black humour and stories which feature stories within stories.
It is set in the beautiful middle English town of Southwell and interested readers can follow the John and Carla to the footstep.
Back matter: Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer and released mental patient, John Dexter, falls in love with Carla, a fresh- faced environmental student and part-time barmaid, the first time he sees her. He should walk away, he knows he should, but he doesn’t. He can’t.
And by falling in love, he sets off a chain of events, which are at first, heart-warming and inspirational, and then bleak and horrifying.
The origins of Carla, complete with the original cover, may be found here:
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/green-wizard-5-carla-reprise-i-wrote.html
Secret Snippets:
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/carla-second-edition-is-out.htmlhttp://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/first-chapters-first-three-chapters-of.html
The Story Behind the Story! -
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/green-wizard-5-carla-reprise-i-wrote.html
Mark Barry's Carla Has a Facelift!
Mark Barry has been a writer since childhood.
Later, fifteen years passed writing bids (downloading a record £20m in funding) before the inevitable mid-life soul-search. Result? A switch in focus.
Surfing the new wave of Independent publishing, he used his undoubted talent to write several novels, including the acclaimed Carla, the quirky Hollywood Shakedown, and cult favourite Ultra Violence.
Mark has been interviewed on several radio chat shows where he has given readings of his work. His writing has been featured in the national press, and he has also been interviewed on television.
Mark lives in Southwell, likes music, horse-racing and collecting books. He fanatically follows Notts County FC and is the father of one son, Matt. He is the owner of Green Wizard Publishing, and interviews authors on his interview blog, the Wizard's Cauldron.
Cult novel Carla, is an introspective, moody and chilling romance novel with its roots firmly grounded in the work of the great pulp writers of the fifties, particularly Jim Thompson, to whom the book is dedicated.
It is a book for adults and for those who have lived through the occasionally bloody battlefields that are the relationships between men and women.
It is suitable for men and women who enjoy good writing and a book which involves the senses. The book may also interest those in mixed age relationships (in either role) or those who suffer (or is related to someone who suffers from) Borderline Personality Disorder.
Paperback: The paperback in particular is striking looking and with Kindle Match, you can get a FREE e-copy so you never have to bend the cover. It is perfect for coffee tables and bookshelves, with a glorious looking spine. The typeface is an easy reading font and there is plenty of clear cream space. It's an easy, fast paced page turner which doesn't overstay its welcome and leaves, according to reviewers, a lasting imprint on the consciousness.
So far, the book has gained 17 5* reviews and a cult following. Comments from people who have read the book appear all over the Net.
EVERY single review of Carla, whether the reader likes the theme or not, has commented on the quality of the writing. This second edition has been even further improved by micro-editing and the book raises the Indie standard further.
The Carla paperback is an ideal present. Small, compact and able to fit in a clasp bag, it is ideal for Secret Santa, beach holidays, air travel and christmas/birthday gifts. It is also cheap enough to buy as a spontaneous present for someone you like. (Or love).
Buy if you like: love stories, strong writing, emotion, psychology, ambivalent characters; reality fiction; thought provoking, quirky, innovative books; sad romance; black humour and stories which feature stories within stories.
It is set in the beautiful middle English town of Southwell and interested readers can follow the John and Carla to the footstep.
Back matter: Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer and released mental patient, John Dexter, falls in love with Carla, a fresh- faced environmental student and part-time barmaid, the first time he sees her. He should walk away, he knows he should, but he doesn’t. He can’t.
And by falling in love, he sets off a chain of events, which are at first, heart-warming and inspirational, and then bleak and horrifying.
The origins of Carla, complete with the original cover, may be found here:
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/green-wizard-5-carla-reprise-i-wrote.html
Secret Snippets:
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/carla-second-edition-is-out.htmlhttp://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/first-chapters-first-three-chapters-of.html
The Story Behind the Story! -
http://greenwizardcarla.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/green-wizard-5-carla-reprise-i-wrote.html
The Phil Naessens Show 10-25-2013 NBA Pacific Division Preview
http://www.philnaessens.com/todays-phil-naessens-show
Segment 1: High School Football coach Joe Mullinax joins Phil to discuss high school sports camps, camps geared toward high school student athletes, NCAA recruiting agencies and much more regarding the NCAA recruiting process.
Segment 2: Memphis Flyer reporter Kevin Lipe joins Phil to discuss the plusses and minuses of the Memphis Grizzlies pre-season and looks forward to the regular season beginning October 30, 2013 when the Grizzlies travel to San Antonio to open their 2013-2014 campaign plus much more
Segment 3: Sonics Rising Managing Editor Kevin Nesgoda joins Phil to continue their pre-season NBA division previews. Tonight they focus on the Pacific Division and much more.
Segment 1: High School Football coach Joe Mullinax joins Phil to discuss high school sports camps, camps geared toward high school student athletes, NCAA recruiting agencies and much more regarding the NCAA recruiting process.Segment 2: Memphis Flyer reporter Kevin Lipe joins Phil to discuss the plusses and minuses of the Memphis Grizzlies pre-season and looks forward to the regular season beginning October 30, 2013 when the Grizzlies travel to San Antonio to open their 2013-2014 campaign plus much more
Segment 3: Sonics Rising Managing Editor Kevin Nesgoda joins Phil to continue their pre-season NBA division previews. Tonight they focus on the Pacific Division and much more.
History Trivia - Henry V victorious at Agincourt
October 25
1147 The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquered Lisbon after a four-month siege.
1154 King Stephen of Blois (grandson of William the Conqueror) died. After the death of King Henry I, Stephen took the throne, preventing Henry's daughter Matilda from ruling, and setting off a civil war.
1400 Geoffrey Chaucer died at the age of 57. He was the first poet to be buried in Westminster Abbey.
1415, in Northern France, England led by Henry V won the Battle of Agincourt over France during the Hundred Years' War. Almost 6000 Frenchmen were killed while fewer than 400 were lost by the English.
1147 The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquered Lisbon after a four-month siege.
1154 King Stephen of Blois (grandson of William the Conqueror) died. After the death of King Henry I, Stephen took the throne, preventing Henry's daughter Matilda from ruling, and setting off a civil war.
1400 Geoffrey Chaucer died at the age of 57. He was the first poet to be buried in Westminster Abbey.
1415, in Northern France, England led by Henry V won the Battle of Agincourt over France during the Hundred Years' War. Almost 6000 Frenchmen were killed while fewer than 400 were lost by the English.
