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Book Review 'The Governor’s Wife' by Michael Harvey

No less than four Illinois Governors have received prison sentences.

Admittedly inspired by former disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, the premise is magnificent, but there are some fundamental issues that disrupt an otherwise potentially fabulous mystery.
Illinois Governor, Ray Perry, disappears from the courthouse after sentencing in his trial for corruption charges. Sentenced to more than 30 years without parole, his reasons for disappearing seem obvious.
Several years after the def...

Audio Book Review 'The Rocks' by Peter Nichols

Written by a former sea captain, the novel begins with a philosophical message about the journey to Homer’s Ithaca, profound; the recurring theme uniquely becomes a parallel to the eccentric characters’ lives in this epic story.The expedition to Ithaca metamorphoses as the personal experience people gain amid their existence. Much like Odysseus, individuals encounter crises and difficulties along the way. Ithaca’s treasures are a prize granted to individuals whom endure the duration of the j...

Gluten Free No Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bars

It’s that time of year; sweet treats take center stage at parties and family gatherings.  Gluten free doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun or deny yourself a few sweets. Here’s an excellent treat I put together to take to a cookie exchange.Ingredients
cup unsalted butter cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups gluten free creamy peanut butter2 cups gluten free semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Over low heat, melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Add sugars, pea...

Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with 10 Sticky Facts

American’s love peanut butter, so celebrate National Peanut Butter day 2016 by gaining a peanut butter education with 10 sticky facts provided by Geobeats.




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Watch an Impressive Collage of Drone Video

A flowing stream, a child in a forest, the construction of bridges, and a dam, this video is a hodgepodge of fabulous footage caught at vantage points only possible by a drone.
Thanks to Adrien Olivier for giving us the opportunity to experience the wonders.


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Chocolate Brownies: No Gluten, No Dairy, No Egg, No Oil-Only 2 Ingredients

We love brownies! Originating in Chicago at the Palmer House Hotel in 1893, the delicious marriage of the cake and the cookie is undoubtedly an all-time favorite.
Unfortunately, for health and ingredient conscious individuals, replacements often lack the flavor we crave. So, when we say, only two ingredients without the usual allergens, the first concern is taste. Fear not as this gooey chocolaty treat is not lacking any taste; in fact, it tastes better than most.Cost: Less than $4.00 per batc...

Audio Book Review ‘The Forgotten Room’ by Lincoln Child

Imagine: tasting color, seeing sound, and hearing food; euphoria or a window into Hell?
The Forgotten Room is modern day science fiction mingling with the paranormal.
This is my first Lincoln Child book; my initial reaction is wow-what a unique writer. A lover of fine flowing literature done well, I’m in awe of his no-nonsense style of writing, so tightly suffused with an intellectual peculiarity that drives the premise like a well-tuned machine, simply said: the author’s skill is effectively...

15 Scientific Discoveries in 2015

2015 was a productive year in science with the discovery of 211 previously unknown species in the Eastern Himalayas, alone. We are apparently just beginning.  In addition, scientists learned to control the speed of light, and grow vegetables in space with evidence suggesting water on Mars the possibilities are endless. Beyond Science captured these and many more in this summary of 2015, a year of scientific breakthroughs that promise to make life on Earth and beyond better.



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Hot Apple Pie an Adult Drink to Warm You

This delicious cold weather beverage will warm you straight through winter. It is easy and tasty and you can make some and place it in a thermos to heat up your tailgate party.A traditional warming beverage among friends and family when the temperature drops, the gang forbids me to show up without it. Hopefully, you will share the same fun with this simple recipe.
Make sure you adjust the ingredients to meet your needs. This recipe is enough for two eight ounce servings.
Ingredients
2 cups apple...

Audio Book Review 'The Lightning Stones' by Jack Du Brul

The action-packed novel definitely lives up to the hype. Clive Cussler’s co-author of the popular, New York Timesbest-selling series, Oregon Files,has stepped out on his own with a science fiction thriller jam packed with suspense, adventure, and action. This is a phenomenally well-written novel with a mass audience appeal. The hero, Philip Mercer, is a geologist with the rugged demeanor of a mercenary soldier. For those of you old enough to remember, he attracts dangerous scenarios reminisce...