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The Beginning of A Fantastic Series

Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas   Review by Sandra Selvas Villatoro I know this books is a HUGE bestseller and that it came out a couple of years ago, but I still think it’s an underrated book in the Fantasy genre, so I wanted to share my review with you. This is a […]
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The Trip from Hell

Hell Is Closer Than You Think by Mark H. Bloom with Jason Scholder I’ve been to Hell, and there’s not that much to it, really. The serrated volcanic rocks are still there, providing an overall sense of desolation, but the stench of sulfur has been replaced by a refreshing ocean breeze. It’s not the least […]
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Book Review – Harm None by. M. R. Sellars

By Mark Combs Title: Harm None Author: M. R. Sellars Genre: Thriller Series or Standalone: The Rowan Gant Investigations – Book 1 Blurb THE WITCH AND THE DEAD… They say dead men tell no tales. I really wish that was true, because the dead tell me more than I ever wanted to know. My name […]
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A mugshot of coffee

Be on the look out for a substance that causes serious addiction   #167909339 / gettyimages.com   I went forty-one years in the coffee wilderness, never experiencing that all-consuming craving (okay, addiction) that some – namely my husband (who would mainline coffee straight into his veins if he could get over his aversion to needles) feel for caffeine.   […]

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Paradise found at Unawatuna Beach

Unawatuna beach, a paradise worth a visit Unawatuna is located in a coastal town in Galle region of Sri Lanka. The beach is a very quiet place and a perfect location to enjoy the tropical beauty in relative recluse. It is a popular destination for couples. It is also a breeding ground for turtles. #147461108 […]
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Airlines and Ebola: Travel just got deadly

What do the Malaysia Airlines disasters, an Ebola outbreak in Eastern Africa, and terrorists have in common?   MH17, EVD, and ISIL. No, it’s not some weird new programming code but a sad day for global travel. I woke this morning, not to news of the Malaysia Airlines disaster (that came later) but of a massive outbreak […]
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Best Roadtrip Movies Ever

To celebrate the release of Tammy we are taking a look at the best roadtrip movies ever! After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother. Tammy starring Melissa…
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Movie Review: Transformers Age of Extinction!

Last night I was lucky to score an invite from REVOLT TV (Owned by P. Diddy) and the 135 Street Agency to a private screening of the new TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION movie. Considering I’ve been waiting for this fourth installment of the movie…
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Recipe: Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

After picking up some fresh Mahi Mahi from the store the other day I got the idea to try and make a restaurant favorite, macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi. I’ve never tried it before so I was a little worried it wasn’t going to turn out as good as…
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City of Nice

It’s been 3 weeks since my last post and truly apologize for the lack of updates online. If any of you have been keeping up with my instagram, I am currently on vacation touring around France. Finally, here is my first post at the beginning of my trip….
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