This is a summary and translation of the third episode of Muhtesem Yuzyil Kosem. This is a Turkish language historical drama, the successor drama to the highly successful Muhtesem Yuzyil, Magnificent Century, about the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent. Kosem runs on Star TV in Turkey and is produced by TIMS productions, and produced by Timur…
The Zrakon’s Curse by Linda Barlow Shifters of Scotland #2 Publication Date: October 17, 2014 Also in this series: The Zrakon’s Bride Genres: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romance Synopsis Highlands sea dragon shifter Colin Malloch’s need for a mate draws a woman from another world into grave danger in Scotland. How can he keep her safe…
Uncover Meby Linda BarlowPublication Date: August 18, 2014 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense Add to Goodreads. Synopsis: ELLIE:All I did was take a few pictures. I didn’t realize I was witnessing a crime.I was hoping for a kick-ass adventure when I set off on my dream vacation. Instead, I’ve fallen in with a ruthless band of…
Friday, Nov 22, 1963 I was taking a geometry test in my 10th grade classroom at Winchester High School when the PA system crackled into life. It was last period, and there was always an announcement at the end of the day, so what it initially meant to me was, damn, I only have a…
How could anyone say no to the guy who came up with this joyful and creative marriage proposal? In a strange way, it reminded me of a Joss Whedon musical (Buffy’s Once More With Feeling or Dr. Horrible). Except, of course, in Isaac’s video, none of the dancers burst into flame! And it has a…
Beam me up…for the 3rd try! Scotty’s ashes will be aboard the corporate SpaceX craft tomorrow as they try again to fulfill James Doohan’s wishes to send some of his ashes into space (2 previous attempts met with unfortunate ends). Hope all goes well this time! http://is.gd/MBfsAk
Finally, President Obama has announced his support for gay marriage. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/10/us/politics/obama-says-same-sex-marriage-should-be-legal.html?_r=1&hp
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