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June 3, 2013
History Trivia - Thomas Becket consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury
June 3
350 Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaimed himself Roman Emperor, entering Rome at the head of a group of gladiators.
1083 Henry IV of Germany stormed Rome, capturing St Peter's Cathedral.
1098 First Crusade: Antioch fell to the crusaders after an eight-month siege.
1162 Thomas À Becket consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury.
350 Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaimed himself Roman Emperor, entering Rome at the head of a group of gladiators.
1083 Henry IV of Germany stormed Rome, capturing St Peter's Cathedral.
1098 First Crusade: Antioch fell to the crusaders after an eight-month siege.
1162 Thomas À Becket consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury.
June 2, 2013
History Trivia - Geiseric sacks Rome
June 2
455 Geiseric the Vandal sacked Rome.
575 Benedict I was confirmed as Pope.
597 Saxon King Ethelbert was the first English King to convert to Christianity and baptized by St. Augustine of Canterbury.
1098 First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ended as Crusader forces took the city. The second siege began on June 7.
1420 Henry V married Catherine of Valois.
1572 Thomas Howard 4th duke of Norfolk and second cousin to Elizabeth I was executed for treason, plotting to put Mary Queen of Scots on the English throne and restoring Catholicism.
455 Geiseric the Vandal sacked Rome.
575 Benedict I was confirmed as Pope.
597 Saxon King Ethelbert was the first English King to convert to Christianity and baptized by St. Augustine of Canterbury.
1098 First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ended as Crusader forces took the city. The second siege began on June 7.
1420 Henry V married Catherine of Valois.
1572 Thomas Howard 4th duke of Norfolk and second cousin to Elizabeth I was executed for treason, plotting to put Mary Queen of Scots on the English throne and restoring Catholicism.
June 1, 2013
“Deadly Secrets” by Mary Ann Bernal is featured in the Independent Author Index Short Story Compilation, Volume 3
Lysandra is seeking a new life in America, finding love and happiness in a small college town while hoping to forget her past. However, she meets someone who knew her by another name, threatening the life she hoped to build. Can they trust each other to keep their dark secrets or will one of them be betrayed?Purchase on lineKindle editionhttp://vew.im/y5xw
The Night I Danced with Rommel by Elisabeth Marrion featured in HILDESHEIM
My Review
Poignant story depicting the realities of war
The Night I Danced with Rommel is about the life of a young German woman, Hilde, who survived World War II. The author brings to life the time period, accurately describing the events, which shaped Hilde’s life. The reader is drawn into a war-torn country where civilians are not privy to the truth of Hitler’s regime, where speculation and fear dominate daily life. Hilde’s courage is evident as she tries to maintain a degree of normalcy with her young children while her husband is deployed, which is severely tested during the bombing raids. The gamut of emotions is evident, no matter the nationality of the political arena. A great read and highly recommended.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-I-Danced-Rommel/dp/1291281126/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365512965&sr=1-1&keywords=the+night+i+danced+with+rommel
Poignant story depicting the realities of war
The Night I Danced with Rommel is about the life of a young German woman, Hilde, who survived World War II. The author brings to life the time period, accurately describing the events, which shaped Hilde’s life. The reader is drawn into a war-torn country where civilians are not privy to the truth of Hitler’s regime, where speculation and fear dominate daily life. Hilde’s courage is evident as she tries to maintain a degree of normalcy with her young children while her husband is deployed, which is severely tested during the bombing raids. The gamut of emotions is evident, no matter the nationality of the political arena. A great read and highly recommended.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-I-Danced-Rommel/dp/1291281126/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365512965&sr=1-1&keywords=the+night+i+danced+with+rommel
History Trivia - First known batch of Scotch Whisky recorded at Lindores Abbey, Scotland
June 1
193 Roman Emperor Didius Julianus was assassinated.
987 Hugh Capet was elected King of France.
1204 King Philip Augustus of France conquered Rouen.
1495 Friar John Cor (Lindores Abbey, Scotland) recorded the first known batch of Scotch Whisky.
1533 Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England.
193 Roman Emperor Didius Julianus was assassinated.
987 Hugh Capet was elected King of France.
1204 King Philip Augustus of France conquered Rouen.
1495 Friar John Cor (Lindores Abbey, Scotland) recorded the first known batch of Scotch Whisky.
1533 Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England.
May 31, 2013
The Ritual by Mary Ann Bernal featured in The Independent Author Index Short Story Compilation, Volume 2
The Ritual“The Ritual” by Mary Ann Bernal is featured in the Independent Author Index Short Story Compilation, Volume 2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AV07HLE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=twitter-faydeon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AV07HLE
The Ritual is a story about an impressionable young woman’s initiation into a modern-day pagan sect on All Hallows’ Eve in a mausoleum. She becomes terrified when she witnesses the first initiation amidst a raging storm and flees for her life, but will she survive the tempest?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AV07HLE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=twitter-faydeon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AV07HLE
The Ritual is a story about an impressionable young woman’s initiation into a modern-day pagan sect on All Hallows’ Eve in a mausoleum. She becomes terrified when she witnesses the first initiation amidst a raging storm and flees for her life, but will she survive the tempest?
History Trivia - Big Ben chimes for the first time in London
May 31
1279 BC – Ramses II (The Great, 19th dynasty) became pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.
526 A devastating earthquake struck Antioch, Turkey, killing 250,000.
1076 The execution of Waltheof of Northumbria ended the 'Revolt of the Earls' against William the Conqueror.
1443 Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII of England, was born.
1495 Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV of England and Richard III of England, died.
1859 Big Ben, located atop St. Stephen's tower, went into operation in London, ringing out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London for the first time.
1279 BC – Ramses II (The Great, 19th dynasty) became pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.
526 A devastating earthquake struck Antioch, Turkey, killing 250,000.
1076 The execution of Waltheof of Northumbria ended the 'Revolt of the Earls' against William the Conqueror.
1443 Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII of England, was born.
1495 Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV of England and Richard III of England, died.
1859 Big Ben, located atop St. Stephen's tower, went into operation in London, ringing out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London for the first time.
This Week in Tennis 5-31-2013 French Open Week One Review
http://thisweekintennispodcast.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/this-week-in-tennis-5-31-2013-french-open-week-one-review/
On this edition of This Week in Tennis host Phil Naessens and special guest co-host Craig Doyle discuss Sergiy Stakhovsky being fined $2,000 for tweeting a photo of a ballmark on Twitter and look at all the happenings at week one of the 2013 French Open.
On this edition of This Week in Tennis host Phil Naessens and special guest co-host Craig Doyle discuss Sergiy Stakhovsky being fined $2,000 for tweeting a photo of a ballmark on Twitter and look at all the happenings at week one of the 2013 French Open.
The Phil Naessens Show 5-31-2013 Is Yankee Manager Joe Girardi a Candidate for Manager of the Year?
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/the-phil-naessens-show-5-31-2013-is-yankee-manager-joe-girardi-a-candidate-for-manager-of-the-year/
Is New York Yankee Manager Joe Girardi an early season candidate for Manager of the Year? Pin Striped Bible Managing Editor Steven Goldman joins host Phil Naessens to discuss this plus the state of the 2013 New York Yankees plus Blogging Mets Mark Berman stops by to discuss Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, Matt Harvey and the Mets four game sweep of the Yankees and Athletics Nation lead writer Alex Hall joins Phil to discuss the Oakland Athletics pitching staff, Josh Reddick’s return from the DL and Josh Donaldson…..all this and more on Fridays Phil Naessens Show.
Is New York Yankee Manager Joe Girardi an early season candidate for Manager of the Year? Pin Striped Bible Managing Editor Steven Goldman joins host Phil Naessens to discuss this plus the state of the 2013 New York Yankees plus Blogging Mets Mark Berman stops by to discuss Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, Matt Harvey and the Mets four game sweep of the Yankees and Athletics Nation lead writer Alex Hall joins Phil to discuss the Oakland Athletics pitching staff, Josh Reddick’s return from the DL and Josh Donaldson…..all this and more on Fridays Phil Naessens Show.
Ngaire Elder: Romantic Rendezvous with Karen Einsel
Ngaire Elder: Romantic Rendezvous with Karen Einsel: Karen Einsel is a romance writer whose stories range from mild to sizzling! Karen is a lover of dogs, socks and big green ogres, an avid blo...
