Merlin The Complete Second Season DVD Giveaway!

The characters we loved in the recent series Merlin are back with all new adventures and thanks to BBC, I have one copy of the Season 2 DVD to giveaway! Merlin is back with even more magic, adventure and romance as the young wizard struggles to protect Prince Arthur in the perilous world of Camelot. While battling deadly assassins, mystical monsters and the most powerful...

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When will busy Agatha slow down?

Oh Agatha!  Everyone's favorite short-tempered private detective is back again in M.C. Beaton's latest Agatha Raisin novel Busy Body.  As usual, the bodies pile up along with Agatha's man-troubles. In this adventure, the lives of the villagers in Odley Cruesis have been disrupted by an overly enthusiastic Health and Safety Board officer, John Sunday. ...

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The best-dressed cow in town

Finally, finally, I got around to watching Cranford.  This delightful mini-series is based on the novels of 19th century writer Elizabeth Gaskell.  The mini-series was filmed in 2007 and shown on Masterpiece Theater in 2009-2010.  In the small village of Cranford, times are changing.  The railroad is getting nearer and wants to expand into Cranford itself. ...

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Royal Wedding Fans Apply Here!

Here's a great opportunity for those of us who are anxiously awaiting the upcoming royal wedding.  I received an email looking for applicants to appear in an upcoming TV show by a major US production company and cable network.  Here is the information: CASTING ROYAL WEDDING FANS FOR TRIP OF A LIFETIME Can you name William and Kate’s favorite London nightclub? Do...

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Overcoming difficult relationships with food

The book Hope, Help & Healing for Eating Disorders was written by a certified eating disorder specialist, Dr. Gregory L. Jantz.  His work with sufferers of eating disorders and "disordered eating" form the basis of the book.  He describes disordered eating" as someone who may not suffer from a traditional eating disorder, but one whose life is nevertheless controlled...

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Power based life advice

In his book The Power Based Life, author Mike Flynt looks at various personal attributes and how they can be harnessed in order to strengthen the body, mind and spirit.  Flynt was a college football player who lost his scholarship and was kicked off the team before his senior year due to his frequent fights.  He had always regretted not playing his...

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