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April 26, 2013

History Trivia - Copernicus first observation of Saturn

April 26

121 Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor 161-180) was born. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.

757 Paolo Orsini replaced his brother Pope Stephen II, as Paul I.

1220 German king Frederick II granted bishops sovereign rights.

1467 The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appeared in Genazzano, Italy.

1478 Pazzi conspirators attacked Lorenzo and killed Giuliano de'Medici.

1514 Copernicus made his first observations of Saturn.

1564 William Shakespeare was baptized
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Published on April 26, 2013 05:13

April 25, 2013

My Paranormal Life: I must take a leave from the show until August due...

My Paranormal Life: I must take a leave from the show until August due...: I am sorry to have to let you know I have to reschedule all my shows. I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma and have to undergo many test etc....
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Published on April 25, 2013 15:20

Bargain Bride, Billionaire Groom by Lelani Black - an excerpt



Lelani Black is a multi-published author of contemporary romance fiction as well as erotic romance. Bargain Bride, Billionaire Groom is a sensual contemporary romance that takes place on the island of Maui, and is also Lelani’s first Indie book offering.

What readers are saying: 

~ ...a very erotic & romantic story of how fate has a way of getting this pair of unlikely lovers together...

~ The main characters, for me, had an energized tension that ignited into great passion and love.

~ The bedroom scenes did make my heart flip a little.

Excerpt 1:
“Are you ready?” Jio asked when they were back inside reception hall. He held her cloak open, and his smoky blue eyes invited her to come on in.
She slid into the velvet heat that his arms wrapped her in. Had she imagined his hands trembling as he tucked her cloak around her shoulders? She didn’t have time to wonder. He took her hand in his and ushered her outside to where a horse-drawn sleigh waited on them.
“Jio, you didn’t!” she cried, delighted.
“I most certainly did.” Grinning, Jio scooped her up in his arms and carried her over to the luxuriant, curved bench.
The sleigh’s polished wood accents gleamed the color of toasted spice beneath the moonlight. One of the two white horses waiting patiently snuffled and neighed so cutely that Golden couldn’t stop smiling.
The heat from coils hidden under the upholstery surrounded her with warmth. After Jio climbed in and settled himself next to her on the bench, she was grateful the driver came along and buried them in more warmth, tucking several thick faux mink blankets around their shoulders. The blankets draped down past their feet and sealed out the cold.
As the carriage swept across the snow, sleigh bells jingled in the dark to the clop-clop-clop of horses hooves hitting the snow-covered ground.
Jio’s gaze settled on her lips. “Are you warm enough, darling?”
“Yes,” Golden whispered, sensing it was about to get hotter in that sleigh. “You did all of this for me…?” Her heart and mind spilled over with wonder at all he’d done. All he was doing to fill this night with magic.
Jio snuggled up to her. “I did it for me, too. I was married once before, you see. And, I hope I’ve done a better job at wedding planning this time.” He leaned in and nuzzled her ear, his breath dancing with the scent of chocolate mints.
She reached up and touched his cheek with her gloved hand. “You get an A-plus for effort.”
He smiled and curled his black-gloved hand around hers. “And a treat?”
“And a treat,” she promised, breathless.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsHm6GJfe8I
 US Link: http://www.amazon.com/Bargain-Billionaire-Moonlight-Collection-ebook/dp/B008WB49HY/ref=sr_1_2_bnp_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1364743069&sr=8-2&keywords=lelani+black
 UK Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bargain-Billionaire-Moonlight-Collection-ebook/dp/B008WB49HY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364743122&sr=1-1
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Published on April 25, 2013 14:44

The Juice and Other Stories by Bill Jones, Jr. --- Amazon Review

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm asking for more... more great stories like these February 28, 2013

By Quietclayer
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I knew this was a book of short stories going in. What I didn't know was that I was not going to be satisfied. I didn't want any of the stories to end, although they ended quite well. Mr. Jones has created characters that are so fleshed out I almost expected to see them in my room when I looked up from the book. Being a fan of fantasy and science fiction, I couldn't have asked for more from this book in the way of variety. Each story stands on it's own and yet the book itself seems to flow smoothly. Thought provoking and delightful at the same time. I'm looking forward to reading more from Mr. Jones. He's an up and comer for sure.   
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Published on April 25, 2013 13:01

The Phil Naessens Show 4-25-2013 Goodbye and Good Riddance Darrelle Revis !

http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/the-phil-naessens-show-4-25-2013-goodbye-and-good-riddance-darrelle-revis/


The Sports Goons Jameyan Smith joins host Phil Naessens and the guys say goodbye and good riddance to former New York Jet Cornerback Darrelle Revis, discuss the red hot Atlanta Braves and look at the NBA playoffs.
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Published on April 25, 2013 07:31

Goodreads Giveaway - The Briton and the Dane: Birthright --- second edition

Enter the contest to win a signed copy of the second edition of The Briton and the Dane: Birthright   http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/51166-the-briton-and-the-dane-birthright    
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Published on April 25, 2013 07:11

History Trivia - Athens surrenders to Sparta

April 25

404 BC Athens surrendered to Sparta, ending the Peloponesian War.

32 Emperor Otho was born.

799 Pope Leo III was attacked during a procession in Rome due, in part, for recognizing Charlemagne as patricius of the Romans, which upset the delicate balance between the Byzantines and the west that his predecessor had established. He fled to Charlemagne, who escorted the Pope  safely back to Rome where he oversaw a commission that vindicated Leo and deported his enemies. Leo would later crown Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor.

1214 King Louis IX of France was born.

1284 King Edward II of England was born.
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Published on April 25, 2013 06:47

April 24, 2013

The Wizard's Cauldron: The Dance of the Vampires: Emma Edwards meets Drac...

The Wizard's Cauldron: The Dance of the Vampires: Emma Edwards meets Drac...: In the third last Cauldron interview before the summer hiatus (a Wizard's conference, somewhere near Krakow, don't worry about it.....
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Published on April 24, 2013 11:33

Dirk and Kam's Place: Interview with Wendy Steele

Dirk and Kam's Place: Interview with Wendy Steele: Welcome, Wendy Steele! 1.  For those who might not be familiar with you, would you be a dear and tell the reader’s a little ...
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Published on April 24, 2013 08:04

The Phil Naessens Show 4-24-2013 2013 NBA Playoffs

http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/the-phil-naessens-show-4-24-2013-2013-nba-playoffs/   Sports-Kings Pass the Pill managing editor Andy Flint joins host Phil Naessens to talk NBA Playoff Basketball on the Wednesday April 24th edition of The Phil Naessens Show.
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Published on April 24, 2013 08:00