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July 27, 2013
The Wizard of Notts Update: Novellist wins the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes
http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8843710/Novellist wins the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes Last Updated: July 27, 2013 4:28pm 
Novellist: Broke the course record in the King George VISky BetSky Bet are offering all new customers a £10 Free Bet Claim your free bet now!Novellist slammed his rivals in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Betfair) at Ascot in a course record time.Trained in Germany (like last year's heroine, Danedream), Andreas Wohler's colt again advertised the strength of his country's top equine talent with an imperious display in the prestigious Group One over a mile and a half.
Tracking the early pace set by Ektihaam and Universal, Johnny Murtagh - who had only come in for the ride after commitments ruled Ryan Moore and William Buick out - was, himself, being stalked by the hot-favourite Cirrus Des Aigles.
Universal took over from Ektihaam with Trading Leather in hot pursuit but Novellist breezed past the pair of them as though he had just entered the race.
Olivier Peslier attempted to give chase but Cirrus Des Aigles lacked his customary zip and it was left to Trading Leather and Hillstar to give vain chase with the pair finishing five lengths adrift.
Murtagh said: "He's a very high-class horse with a good engine. I loved the way when I asked him to stretch he wanted to get on with it. He stretched well - pulling him up was probably the hardest part.
"I can't thank the owner and trainer enough. He feels like a very good horse. He'd be up there with my other King George winners."
Wohler, securing his first Group One triumph in Britain, "We knew he'd improved since his last race but as much as that is unbelievable."
"We'd just won a Listed race and a bumper race over here before this. This race is so high-rated. I used to come here as a kid and watch it as a kid in the school holidays and now I am here as a trainer. To win it is unbelievable."
Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe said of the fourth-placed Cirrus Des Aigles: "Christophe (Soumillon) said that he still had a bit of condition and he asked to breathe three times. He needs competition as he had a very big stop earlier in the year. He will improve again and we will now go on to York (for the Juddmonte International)."
Trading Leather's trainer Jim Bolger said: "That was very satisfactory. He could have done with a bit more pace in the early part of the race. Everything went right until the last furlong. He'll go to York for the Juddmonte and then the Irish Champion Stakes."
Novellist: Broke the course record in the King George VISky BetSky Bet are offering all new customers a £10 Free Bet Claim your free bet now!Novellist slammed his rivals in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Betfair) at Ascot in a course record time.Trained in Germany (like last year's heroine, Danedream), Andreas Wohler's colt again advertised the strength of his country's top equine talent with an imperious display in the prestigious Group One over a mile and a half.
Tracking the early pace set by Ektihaam and Universal, Johnny Murtagh - who had only come in for the ride after commitments ruled Ryan Moore and William Buick out - was, himself, being stalked by the hot-favourite Cirrus Des Aigles.
Universal took over from Ektihaam with Trading Leather in hot pursuit but Novellist breezed past the pair of them as though he had just entered the race.
Olivier Peslier attempted to give chase but Cirrus Des Aigles lacked his customary zip and it was left to Trading Leather and Hillstar to give vain chase with the pair finishing five lengths adrift.
Murtagh said: "He's a very high-class horse with a good engine. I loved the way when I asked him to stretch he wanted to get on with it. He stretched well - pulling him up was probably the hardest part.
"I can't thank the owner and trainer enough. He feels like a very good horse. He'd be up there with my other King George winners."
Wohler, securing his first Group One triumph in Britain, "We knew he'd improved since his last race but as much as that is unbelievable."
"We'd just won a Listed race and a bumper race over here before this. This race is so high-rated. I used to come here as a kid and watch it as a kid in the school holidays and now I am here as a trainer. To win it is unbelievable."
Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe said of the fourth-placed Cirrus Des Aigles: "Christophe (Soumillon) said that he still had a bit of condition and he asked to breathe three times. He needs competition as he had a very big stop earlier in the year. He will improve again and we will now go on to York (for the Juddmonte International)."
Trading Leather's trainer Jim Bolger said: "That was very satisfactory. He could have done with a bit more pace in the early part of the race. Everything went right until the last furlong. He'll go to York for the Juddmonte and then the Irish Champion Stakes."
The Phil Naessens Show 7-26-2013 Ryan Braun the Scoundrel!
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The Oakland Athletics are in first place. Ryan Braun is a scoundral. Dwight Howard is a Houston Rocket and the Detroit Tigers should be way ahead in the American League Central standings but they aren’t. Please join host Phil Naessens and special guests Alex Hall, Brandon Davis and Eric Pleiss as they discuss these issues and more on today’s Phil Naessens Show’
History Trivia - King John loses Normandy
July 27
1054 Siward, Earl of Northumbria invaded Scotland to support Malcolm Canmore against Macbeth of Scotland, who usurped the Scottish throne from Malcolm's father, King Duncan. Macbeth was defeated at Dunsinane.
1170: Thomas Becket and King Henry II temporarily reconciled. Becket's six-year self-imposed exile from England was resolved when he met with Henry and King Louis VII of France at a conference in Freteval and settled on an uneasy truce. Becket made preparations to return to his See in Canterbury.
1214 King John lost Normandy and his other French possessions after being defeated by Philip II of France in the Battle of Bouvines.
1360 Danish King Waldemar IV destroyed Visby Gotland (Sweden's largest island, which is also the largest island in the Baltic Sea).
1054 Siward, Earl of Northumbria invaded Scotland to support Malcolm Canmore against Macbeth of Scotland, who usurped the Scottish throne from Malcolm's father, King Duncan. Macbeth was defeated at Dunsinane.
1170: Thomas Becket and King Henry II temporarily reconciled. Becket's six-year self-imposed exile from England was resolved when he met with Henry and King Louis VII of France at a conference in Freteval and settled on an uneasy truce. Becket made preparations to return to his See in Canterbury.
1214 King John lost Normandy and his other French possessions after being defeated by Philip II of France in the Battle of Bouvines.
1360 Danish King Waldemar IV destroyed Visby Gotland (Sweden's largest island, which is also the largest island in the Baltic Sea).
Goodreads Review - Ultra Violence by Mark Barry
Ultra Violence
by Mark Barry (Goodreads Author)
Brenda Perlin's review
Jul 26, 13 5 of 5 stars Read in July, 2013
"The beer is chilled and refreshing, and though you haven't had more than ten pints in the past year, you find yourself halfway through the pint as if it was iced water on a hot day."
The first thing you notice when reading this book is the writing. I say it is brilliant for lack of a better word. You are taken into the realities of life in the most unpredictable way. You can't help jotting down phrases because they are so darn clever that you wish you wrote them yourself.
The story is filled with familiar feelings and uneasy emotions that are articulated in a way you have not read before. You can't remove your eyes from the page because you know if you do you will miss something dynamic and on point.
Mark Barry has a way of taking a moment in time and making it into a something special. There are not words to describe the talent that this writer has. I have been in awe of him ever since I read Carla. He goes down with the greats and it’s just a matter of time before he is recognized for his unique ability to tell a story that makes you glued to the page and yearning for more.
I loved this book for it's distinctive writing style and entertaining storyline. I cannot wait for the second book to be released. There are not that many writers that possess this kind of innate ability.
by Mark Barry (Goodreads Author)
Brenda Perlin's review
Jul 26, 13 5 of 5 stars Read in July, 2013
"The beer is chilled and refreshing, and though you haven't had more than ten pints in the past year, you find yourself halfway through the pint as if it was iced water on a hot day."
The first thing you notice when reading this book is the writing. I say it is brilliant for lack of a better word. You are taken into the realities of life in the most unpredictable way. You can't help jotting down phrases because they are so darn clever that you wish you wrote them yourself.
The story is filled with familiar feelings and uneasy emotions that are articulated in a way you have not read before. You can't remove your eyes from the page because you know if you do you will miss something dynamic and on point.
Mark Barry has a way of taking a moment in time and making it into a something special. There are not words to describe the talent that this writer has. I have been in awe of him ever since I read Carla. He goes down with the greats and it’s just a matter of time before he is recognized for his unique ability to tell a story that makes you glued to the page and yearning for more.
I loved this book for it's distinctive writing style and entertaining storyline. I cannot wait for the second book to be released. There are not that many writers that possess this kind of innate ability.
July 26, 2013
Ngaire Elder: A Mermaid's Tale
Ngaire Elder: A Mermaid's Tale: Ms. Arvanitis was born in Nebraska, USA. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and a member of the Society of Chi...
The Phil Naessens Show 7-25-2013 Derek Fisher Signs with OKC
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Derek Fisher has signed with OKC Thunder. Mike Miller signs with the Memphis Grizzlies. Those are just two of the stories covered today. Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman stops by to discuss these signings plus Kevin Durant’s contract and tons more Thunder news and Pounding the Rock Managing Editor J.R. Wilco joins host Phil Naessens to discuss the San Antonio Spurs Summer Ball results plus much more on today’s Phil Naessens Show.
History Trivia - Perkin Warbeck's army lands in Cork
July 26,
796 Offa, king of Mercia died. Many historians regard Offa as the most powerful Anglo-Saxon king before Alfred the Great.
811 Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus I was killed and his heir Stauracius was seriously wounded.
920 Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the Muslims at Pamplona.
1267 Inquisition formed in Rome under Pope Clement IV.
1309 Henry VII was recognized King of the Romans by Pope Clement V.
1469 Wars of the Roses: the Battle of Edgecote Moor pitted the forces of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick against those of Edward IV of England took place.
1497 "Edward IV's son" Perkin Warbeck’s army landed in Cork.
1524 Scottish Parliament declared James V fit to govern.
796 Offa, king of Mercia died. Many historians regard Offa as the most powerful Anglo-Saxon king before Alfred the Great.
811 Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus I was killed and his heir Stauracius was seriously wounded.
920 Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the Muslims at Pamplona.
1267 Inquisition formed in Rome under Pope Clement IV.
1309 Henry VII was recognized King of the Romans by Pope Clement V.
1469 Wars of the Roses: the Battle of Edgecote Moor pitted the forces of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick against those of Edward IV of England took place.
1497 "Edward IV's son" Perkin Warbeck’s army landed in Cork.
1524 Scottish Parliament declared James V fit to govern.
July 25, 2013
The Legend of ElPanda Paws by Margaret Arvanitis now on Smashwords for ninety nine cents until August 31, 2013
A note from Margaret ArvanitisDoes your 6 - 8 year old e-reader like fantasy? They will fall in love with ELPanda Paws. (9 five stars and 2 four stars reviews.) Now you can download the Legend of ELPand Paws for half price. Go to the link below and type in the coupon code PL64C.
On SALE NOW for only 99 cents -- the Legend of ELPanda Paws at -- Sale ends August 31.
**http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/120937 My review
The Legend of ELPanda Paws is an enjoyable story for children of all ages. The author weaves a compelling tale of good overcoming evil that holds the reader's interest throughout the adventure. The reader is quickly immersed into the plight of a little panda cub that is captured by hunters to sell to a zoo. Following a shipwreck, crates of animals are washed ashore, but only the panda cub survives. Unfortunately the panda cub is captured by the Ughlies who torture the frightened animal, knowing its pain and suffering will wreak havoc in ELVanland with the return of the dreaded Negative Disease. Will the ELVanites rescue the panda cub or will the Ughlies destroy their archenemy? No spoilers here - you will have to read the book to find out. I liked this story and look forward to reading more of Ms. Arvanitis' work.
On SALE NOW for only 99 cents -- the Legend of ELPanda Paws at -- Sale ends August 31.
**http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/120937 My review
The Legend of ELPanda Paws is an enjoyable story for children of all ages. The author weaves a compelling tale of good overcoming evil that holds the reader's interest throughout the adventure. The reader is quickly immersed into the plight of a little panda cub that is captured by hunters to sell to a zoo. Following a shipwreck, crates of animals are washed ashore, but only the panda cub survives. Unfortunately the panda cub is captured by the Ughlies who torture the frightened animal, knowing its pain and suffering will wreak havoc in ELVanland with the return of the dreaded Negative Disease. Will the ELVanites rescue the panda cub or will the Ughlies destroy their archenemy? No spoilers here - you will have to read the book to find out. I liked this story and look forward to reading more of Ms. Arvanitis' work.
What Amazon Reviewers are saying about Ultra Violence by Mark Barry
RED ALERT - Violent Disorder, the sequel to Green Wizard's best seller, Ultra Violence, launches August 1, 2013. If you haven't already read Ultra Violence, now's your chance. Kindle edition 99p, 99c
UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mark-Barry/e/B008479RWI/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_2
US:
http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Barry/e/B008479RWI/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_2
By P Stant This review is from: Ultra Violence (Kindle Edition) "Just finished the book, took me about 3 days to read it, did not want to put it down after starting it. A really fascinating read about a group of men who follow their football team. An insight into the ups and downs of being a football hooligan and it also tells the true story that not all football hooligans are stupid and from the gutters. An intriguing read which you will feel part of the more you read. A very strong recommend from me and I look forward already to the new book coming out next year"
By markymark This review is from: Ultra Violence: 1 (Paperback) I read this book as I follow Notts County and was interested on what Mark Berry had to say about this side of my football club.
This book had me in stitches in parts it is very well written and really reminded me of alot of places that are not there anymore. I think alot more men will relate to the author than will care to admit as his discription of the modern work place and the actions of his female boss are both very real. I look forward to reading more from the author keep up the good work.
By Robert E Lee -This review is from: Ultra Violence: 1 (Paperback) I'll be honest, don't read that many books but right from the first page found it difficult to put down. Is a bit quirky with plenty of black humour and local referencing is bang on. Obviously a very talented writer. Worth a punt imo.
By K. Meador This review is from: Ultra Violence (Kindle Edition) Author Mark Barry delivers quality again!
I am an American reading about football known to us as soccer; but there is so much more to this story. The relationship aspect which is described from the main character to his wife, his son, his boss, and his peers are well developed and easy to visualize.
In true form Author Mark Barry produced a novel that told a unique story with many hard truths in it. I could visualize the sights, smell the smells, cringed at the bullying that occurred, the urine references and the blood bath violence that occurred but this is what the story was about.
Adding in the failing marriage, the circumstance at the job, the pub, the fear, the attitudes - all of it was so real, so tangible.
When the description of the fighting occurs and even the scant hint of it I remember the snippets on the television that shows the crowds in an uproar and think this just isn't a book - it is based off of real events that have occurred. Passion for a sport, not unheard of here in America either.
I found the use of language at times to be a bit difficult to understand because of the cliche's and insults that those across the pond use in contrast to what we over here use but it is not offsetting to the story at all.
This book, as with his others, draws you in and takes you into events you have never experienced before. Get it. Read it. You won't be disappointed. By TinaB This review is from: Ultra Violence (Kindle Edition) Ace, didn't stop smiling from start to finish, great book with references to a bigone era in Nottingham with some great references to the old football pubs which are sadly no more. Great football related references as well, not on a scale to compete with the usual football books from down south, but believable and strangely funny in parts. Great read!! By J Dyer -This review is from: Ultra Violence (Kindle Edition) This book was about my era and brought back alot of memories of how Nottingham was nearly thirty years ago.I really enjoyed it. By j buckley "avaicasual" (u.k.) This review is from: Ultra Violence: 1 (Paperback) dont judge a book by its cover !! as in this case is true as the cover is rubbish.. BUT this book is superb, not read all of it but this guy deserves this to sell well, if your in your 40s and the way things were when football was life its self before it was taken away from the real lads then this is for you, you will relate to every page, loved it !! well done mr. barry top fella, spot on book
The Phil Naessens Show 7-24-2013 Is Ike Davis the Biggest Bust in New York Mets History?
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Is Ike Davis the biggest bust in New York Mets history? Should Mike Piazza’s uniform number be retired? Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins host Phil Naessens to discuss these topics plus Ryan Braun, Jeremy Hefner, Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler and so much more on this edition of The Phil Naessens Show
