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Amid pirates, godfathers, and forbidden love, vows of revenge are made in the unforgiving world of ancient Rome. Aelia Sabina, a patrician’s daughter, and Martino Lucianus Drusus – a simple plebe rise like phoenixes from the ashes of their lives. Aelia’s abusive husband vows to finally destroy this plebe in Rome’s court where patricians rule and plebeians grovel. But will Lucianus grovel? Don’t count on it.
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Author Ridgley re-creates a compelling ancient Rome that draws you in and takes you for a roller-coaster ride through a part of history we’re so fortunate to have missed…a part where women are rarely more than possessions for bartering. This is a story of gallantry and love that keeps you turning the pages. A most enjoyable read with impressive historic accuracy.
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I love everything Ancient Rome and Vows of Revenge was a great read. The characters were well developed and the story contained great historical detail coupled with vivid settings and a few nice twists. After you finish the book, make sure to read the notes at the end – it’s a nice way to wrap up the story for those that have questions about the behavior or motives of the characters.
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The best book I’ve read all year! The literary world needs J F Ridgley! I knew this book would probably be good after reading a few short stories from Ridgley but I didn’t know just how good. How good? Damn good! Get it now, good. This book is like a feast. I would LOVE to see it adapted for the big screen. Epic, epic, epic. Can’t wait for the author’s next novel.
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Extremely well written with an exciting and intricate storyline. Some of the language was modern and, likely not, period-accurate but did not detract from the pleasure of the book! Looking for more from this author.
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“Isn’t it amazing how smart mothers are? We overlook this growing up, rebel against them even. But time changes that. Well, it did with me. I remember my mother saying, “Times change. People don’t.” And mom was right..”
I got into writing because of, King Arthur. I have a draft of his story in the archives of my computer…somewhere. Shadows in the Mist I named it. It has a great story with all but Gawain and the Green Knight. I have all the other popular stories I could find of Arthur melded into Shadows. All but that headless knight. How can you work that one in? I still don’t know. The draft is long. Very long. And, as Ann LaMont calls it, a ‘shitty first draft’. Oh, I thought my creation was wonderful. Beautiful. Now with learning this craft of writing, OMG it’s terrible. It needs rewriting, character development, setting details, sensories. I plan to get back to it one day. I promise.
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I’m rather proud of that fact. This is a great Romeo & Juliet story with a twist. Set in Ancient Rome, Early Republic when, according to Roman law, a husband could execute his wife for disobedience, but NOT sell her into slavery. Go figure that one out. The hero was modeled after Michael Caorleone from Godfather. I still love Lucianus who heals Aelia with his ‘heart’ as a friend said to me.
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Why it's Important to Develop a Romance With Life?
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Helmuth von Moltke said “no plan survives first contact with the enemy”, often incorrectly attributable to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mike Tyson, perhaps less elegantly said “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
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Five good things happened in trucking.
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Why it's Important to Develop a Romance With Life?
Life is uncertain…No matter how much planning we do, the extent to which we have our course mapped out, the way forward etched into our brains — life happens.
Helmuth von Moltke said “no plan survives first contact with the enemy”, often incorrectly attributable to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mike Tyson, perhaps less elegantly said “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
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Five good things happened in trucking.
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Pompeii is famous for its ruins and bodies, but what about its wine?
Pompeii is famed for plaster-cast bodies, ruins, frescoes, and the rare snapshot it provides of a rather typical ancient Roman city. But less famous is its evidence of viticulture.
Wild grapevines probably existed across peninsular Italy since prehistory, but it is likely the Etruscans and colonizing Greeks promoted wine-making with domesticated grapes as early as 1000 BCE.
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Yes, Vows of Revenge is up for grabs this month. This is Romeo & Juliet in Ancient Rome when husbands ruled their wives ' lives. Truly. He could kill her…but not sell her into slavery. And when Lucianus finds out, what do you think he does. And he does. It was a fun write. FYI Lucianus was modeled after Michael Corleone from Godfather.
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Where do the names of our months come from?
Our lives run on Roman time. Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and public holidays are regulated by Pope Gregory XIII’s Gregorian Calendar, which is itself a modification of Julius Caesar’s calendar introduced in 45 B.C. The names of our months are therefore derived from the Roman gods, leaders, festivals, and numbers. If you’ve ever wondered why our 12-month year ends with September, October, November, and December – names which mean the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth months – you can blame the Romans.
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She's your wife. Your partner. The mother of your children. Sweep her off her feet this Mother's Day with one of these ultra-romantic gifts.
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Mother's Day: Where Did It All Begin?
Like many other holidays that have been commercialized in modern times, Mother's Day has centuries-old antecedents. Cultures around the world celebrated (and still do) the mother goddess as a representative of nurturing and the giver of all life.
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“Winner of the Dixie Kane SOLA contest and Chicago’s Fire and Ice contest 2011.”
I’m rather proud of that fact. This is a great Romeo & Juliet story with a twist. Set in Ancient Rome, Early Republic when, according to Roman law, a husband could execute his wife for disobedience, but NOT sell her into slavery. Go figure that one out. The hero was modeled after Michael Caorleone from Godfather. I still love Lucianus who heals Aelia with his ‘heart’ as a friend said to me.
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I’m rather proud of that fact. This is a great Romeo & Juliet story with a twist. Set in Ancient Rome, Early Republic when, according to Roman law, a husband could execute his wife for disobedience, but NOT sell her into slavery. Go figure that one out. The hero was modeled after Michael Corleone from Godfather. I still love Lucianus who heals Aelia with his ‘heart’ as a friend said to me.
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Mother’s Day Truck Convoy helps Make-A-Wish children.
The Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware, and Susquehanna Valley chapter will continue its annual Mother’s Day tradition of hosting one of the world’s largest fundraising truck convoys. The 2021 Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will take place on May 9 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The convoy provides funding for more than 75% of the wishes granted for the Susquehanna Valley chapter, which includes areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
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Mother's Day Has Its Roots in Ancient Greece.
The tradition of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greeks and Romans. However, the roots of Mother’s Day history can also be traced in the UK, where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in the US.
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A new stage in Rome’s Colosseum will restore the majestic view.
A project to build a high-tech, lightweight stage inside the Roman Colosseum will allow visitors a central viewpoint from within the ancient structure “to see the majesty of the monument," Italy’s culture minister said on May 2.
Dario Franceschini announced an 18.5 million euro ($22 million) contract to build and install the retractable structure that will restore the traditional “arena,” or a stage for combat for gladiatorial shows in ancient Rome.
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Service industry!
Service industry, an industry in that part of the economy that creates services rather than tangible objects. Economists divide all economic activity into two broad categories, goods, and services. Goods-producing industries are agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and construction; each of them creates some kind of tangible object. Service industries include everything else: banking, communications, wholesale and retail trade, all professional services such as engineering, computer software development, and medicine, nonprofit economic activity, all consumer services, and all government services, including defense and administration of justice.
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Ancient Rome!
Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, much of western Asia, northern Africa and the Mediterranean islands. Among the many legacies of Roman dominance are the widespread use of the Romance languages (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian) derived from Latin, the modern Western alphabet and calendar and the emergence of Christianity as a major world religion. After 450 years as a republic, Rome became an empire in the wake of Julius Caesar’s rise and fall in the first century B.C. The long and triumphant reign of its first emperor, Augustus, began a golden age of peace and prosperity; by contrast, the Roman Empire’s decline and fall by the fifth century A.D. was one of the most dramatic implosions in the history of human civilization.
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BIRTH OF A BULLY!
Bullies have walked among us since the beginning of time but how and where do they come from. Young Cassius Julius Gullus knows...upfront and personal where bullies come from. He doesn't like what he has to do, regrets ever doing it, and now he has to run away from it all. Find out why this young boy had to deal with such a thing.
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10 Reasons Everyone Should Visit Rome at Least Once.
The capital of one of the world’s most powerful ancient empires, Rome is a fascinating place that has inspired people to visit it for millennia. With its breathtaking buildings and monuments, incredible works of art, small-town charm, leisurely pace of life, and world-renowned cuisine, the Eternal City is worth a visit at least once, though it would take a lifetime to see all it has to offer. Read on to see why you should visit Rome and what you can expect as you’re exploring this marvelous city.
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A LOVE LETTER TO THE SERVICE INDUSTRY.
If you are or ever have been, a part of the service industry, then you’re part of society. A not-so-secret and a-little-bit-bitter society of individuals who are tasked with the very special and under-appreciated charge of providing food and beverage service to hungry and thirsty patrons.
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25 Examples of a Service Industry.
A Service Industry is any industry, that produces value is that primarily intangible such as customer service, management, advice, knowledge, design, data, and experiences. Advanced economies are experiencing a long-term shift whereby service industries are becoming a larger component of economic output relative to other industries such as manufacturing and agriculture.
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Happy Birthday to Rome!
Even after 2774 years!!
So why celebrate Rome? Why not. After all, that time period really did give the world so much. And you ask….and what is that? Let’s take a basic look at just what Rome has given us. It started much like the American pioneer, the first peoples of Rome were farmers. Just men and women eking life from the soil who were attacked by the Etruscans, and a people who defeated the Etruscans. From there is history. A common people making it big. A common people who strove to higher ideals. That happens every day among everyone. Life hands us challenges and we try to conquer to survive.
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Christianity and Christian Symbols Appear on Ancient Coins.
The cross has been the most recognizable symbol of Christianity for more than 1,600 years. But this was not the case in the first few hundred years after Jesus died. When Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem between around 30 and 33 CE (the exact year is not known), he was one of many thousands of non-Romans who were dispatched by this ghastly form of capital punishment.
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Rome reopens the rose garden on the city's 2,774th birthday.
Rome will reopen the Roseto Comunale, the municipal rose garden on the Aventine Hill, to celebrate the occasion of the city's 2,774th birthday. The annual event, which takes place on 21 April and is known as Natale di Roma, is based on the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC.
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Luxurious Ancient Roman Villa Discovered Under a Construction Site in Britain.
When we think of the ancient Romans, monuments like the Colosseum spring to mind. But the reality is that this powerful empire spread well beyond Italy. In fact, the late empire stretched all the way to Britain, and sites like Hadrian's Wall are testament to this heritage. Archaeology related to the Romans is still be uncovered in Britain and recent discovery in Yorkshire may be one of the most exciting yet.
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BIRTH OF A BULLY!
Bullies have walked among us since the beginning of time but how and where do they come from. Young Cassius Julius Gullus knows...upfront and personal where bullies come from. He doesn't like what he has to do, regrets ever doing it, and now he has to run away from it all. Find out why this young boy had to deal with such a thing.
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Rome celebrates a lonely birthday in the age of coronavirus.
Italy's ancient capital has endured dozens of plagues and pandemics, but also invasions, sackings, civil war, fires, floods, and earthquakes.
And now, of course, coronavirus. Northern Italy remains the section of the country hardest hit by the pandemic, but the anniversary of Rome’s founding is a unique opportunity to look back at a history that has endured far more than coronavirus.
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I’VE BEEN HERE. “CAHOKIA MOUNDS”
And it’s not in Missouri but in Illinois just across the river from St. Louis. There REALLY used to be a racetrack there and a civilization that existed up to the arrival of Columbus.
Okay okay…it’s not Roman but it’s just as grand. And there is a museum now that shares everything about these people. And it is freaking awesome. I’ve been to Mound 52 where it all started. And there is so much more about Cahokia that the article does not share. I almost feel like I discovered it…but didn’t.
It all started with a book. People of the River by Kathleen O’Neal Gear and W.Michael Gear. This is a fantastic book written by these two social archaeologists. I had read it and was so totally entranced that when my hubby and I went to St Louis, I told him I wanted to go see this site. So we did.
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The Birthday of Rome.
The birthday of Rome will be celebrated on the 21st of April, this year the city will be 2774 years old! Legend says that Romulus & Remus founded the city of Rome in 753 BC on a small hill near current Rome. After that the city quickly evolved into the famous capital of the Roman Empire, this date has been celebrated ever since.
These days the annual celebration of the birthday of Rome is still a big event. You can enjoy impressive parades, historical shows, and FREE entrance to the museums.
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Natale di Roma: Rome Celebrates Its Birthday.
According to city legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 B.C. by Romulus and named after him. The Natale di Roma, the birthday of Rome, is quite a complicated story. The basic points of the legend follow like this: Romulus and Remus, twin brothers born to royalty, were left abandoned by the Tiber River following a familial squabble and power grab. The boys floated down the river to the wilderness where a she-wolf suckled them. Soon after, a shepherd and his wife found the boys and raised them as their own, never telling Romulus and Remus about the events that led them to their new family.
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Birthday of Rome, April 21: how to celebrate?
Every year on 21 April you can visit the Eternal City to enjoy amazing parades, open museums, impressive shows, and other remarkable events during Rome’s birthday party (Natale di Roma).
Natale di Rome is the time where you can meet reincarnated vestals, Roman warriors, gladiators, Ostrogoths, Normans, as well as numerous spectators. However, do not forget about the food! Among traditional Roman plates, the most curious are hearty dishes of veal and pork, cheese stews, rice with parmesan filling, and pasta.
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Rome's Birthday: April 21st - An American in Rome.
Rome’s birthday is recognized as the day when Romulus founded the city in the year 753 BC. So if you’ve been giving Rome some grief for not being 100% perfect, maybe consider cutting it some slack. The city is OLD. Rome’s birthday is also not some modern guesswork. The Ancient Romans were absolutely convinced that Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 B.C. The day was also important in the Roman calendar because it was dedicated to Pales, goddess of the shepherds.
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Rome celebrates its 2,774th birthday in 2021. Known as Natale di Roma, the annual birthday celebration is based on the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC. Traditionally the celebrations include historical re-enactments such as costumed parades and gladiator fights however in 2021, for the second year in a row, events will be moved online due to Italy's covid-19 restrictions.
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Birth of a Bully!
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Bullies have walked among us since the beginning of time but how and where do they come from.
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Virtual Tour Restores Baalbek’s Stunning Roman Temples to Their Former Glory
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, few visitors can currently travel to Baalbek, a city in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley that houses some of the Roman Empire’s greatest temple ruins. Luckily, a new virtual tour allows people anywhere in the world to view the site both as it appears today and as it looked at its peak in 215 A.D.
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What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?
Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat? "After a full day's driving, you're mentally knackered but physically fine. Being a long-distance driver has to be a job you love. You can't do this job if you don't like it."
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The Bible Says Jesus Was Real. What Other Proof Exists?
Some argue that Jesus wasn't an actual man, but within a few decades of his lifetime, he was mentioned by Jewish and Roman historians.
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How Important Are Truck Drivers To Easter In America?
Americans, obviously, like their stuff. The entire world knows it. Especially at holiday time, whereby some accounts we seemingly take every opportunity and make any excuse to increase our consumption of various consumer goods.
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The first-century Roman senator who wrote about Jesus' crucifixion.
Tacitus is known for his chronicles of the Roman Empire, but he was also a high official in Rome’s imperial administration. Among the many stepping stones he had in his career, there is one that, in light of Christian history, suggests why he might have included a certain Jesus of Nazareth in his famous history, the Annals. https://zcu.io/M7cN
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Hello out there!!!!
I invite you to join me with April's giveaway. It's different. Together, maybe we can make the world a happier place without bullies. But, bullies have traipsed through history. That's what my short story is about...Where do bullies come from? Poor Young Cassius knows upfront and personal.
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'The National Association of People Against Bullying.'
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2021 projected to be ‘a tough year’ for trucking.
Business conditions in 2020 have been more challenging for carriers than 2019 – a year that held two of the best quarters of revenue in the history of trucking.
Tax cuts in 2018 boosted activity to white-hot levels last year, but tariffs threw cold water on it mid-year and accelerated the economy’s return to a more normal trend during 2020.
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Have a safe and Happy Easter, from all of us here at J.F. Ridgley Author, Cheers!
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The 10 Most Astonishing Archaeological Discoveries of 2020, From an Ancient Cat Carving to the Amazon Rock Paintings.
Despite its many difficulties, 2020 gave us some incredible discoveries.
Shortly after scientists confirmed that the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, owned Dead Sea Scroll forgeries, putting the authenticity of some 70 other known fragments in question, the University of Manchester realized that parchment scraps believed to be blank and worthless were actually part of a cache of ancient manuscripts.
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After a year of disruption, trucking looks to rebound in 2021 on way to a very good 2022. Capacity could remain tight over the next 12 months as the trucking industry continues to weather the COVID-19 storm, opening up big possibilities as the pandemic subsides.
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Birth of a Bully!
On sale everywhere on ebook $.99 for the month of April.
Bullies have walked among us since the beginning of time but how and where do they come from. Young Cassius Julius Gullus knows...upfront and personal where bullies come from. He doesn't like what he has to do, regrets ever doing it, and now he has to run away from it all. Find out why this young boy had to deal with such a thing.
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8 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Who Are Being Bullied.
We can try to understand why children bully specific kids, but keep in mind there’s no one profile of a target, just as there is no one cause of bullying.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: what were they, and what happened to them? As the pinnacle of antiquity’s ability in engineering, architecture and artistic beauty, the seven wonders of the ancient world still cast their shadow over human endeavor today. Jonny Wilkes explores each in turn for BBC History Revealed, from their construction to their ultimate fate.
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BIRTH OF A BULLY!
Bullies have walked among us since the beginning of time but how and where do they come from. Young Cassius Julius Gullus knows...upfront and personal where bullies come from. He doesn't like what he has to do, regrets ever doing it, and now he has to run away from it all. Find out why this young boy had to deal with such a thing.
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Walk through the 2,000-year-old Mausoleum of Augustus, Rome's first emperor
After decades of disrepair, the massive circular Mausoleum of Augustus—built by ancient Rome’s first emperor in 28BC—has finally reopened to the public. A major €11m restoration project, involving complex excavations around six metres below street level, is creating a pedestrian zone around the monument and a new museum route inside.
One of ancient Rome’s largest landmarks, it has been closed off since 1936, obscured by cypress trees and overgrown with weeds. Its colourful history includes stints as a fortress, a sculpture garden and, from the 18th to 20th centuries, an amphitheatre for bullfights, firework displays, theatre.
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How Ancient Roman ruins can teach the world about accessible travel.
When I first entered the Roman Colosseum it was not the magnitude of the ancient structure or the exposed labyrinth of underground passages that left me awestruck - it was the lift taking wheelchair users all the way to the top.
As a disabled person, traveling wherever and whenever I want can feel like an impossible dream, because I sometimes require step-free access and rest stops to accommodate my health. But entering this famed tourist hub and seeing the ancient site’s accessibility offered me some hope for the future of accessible travel.
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Impact of self-driving trucks looms over the industry's workforce, the report reveals. A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation earlier this year revealed the vast uncertainty regarding the impact on the labor force due to the increasing shift towards automated driving.
The study, “Driving Automation Systems in Long-Haul Trucking and Bus Transit: Preliminary Analysis of Potential Workforce Impacts,” was conducted in coordination with the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Commerce (DOC), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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6 ways people stayed healthy in ancient Rome.
The second-century physician Galen emphasized that it was a person’s responsibility to take care of their bodies, writing that people must “take it upon themselves to preserve health” by following a particular lifestyle (or `hygiene`).
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18 WHEELER!
Carrie Marshall must decide whether to freeze to death in her dead car or climb into an 18Wheeler with a stranger. What she decides will change her life forever. But then, after the death of her husband and forced retirement, Carrie has learned that there are no guarantees in life.
While dealing with families ‘approval, an unexpected career change, and a new attraction they never expected, John and Carrie’s lives will never be the same. So, the question remains, is love sweeter on an 18Wheeler.
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Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public.
Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city. A "fast food" shop from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago, is to open to the public - for viewings only - next year. The food counter, known as a Thermopolis, would have served hot food and drinks to locals in the city.
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Why carriers could see double-digit rate increases in 2021?
Trucking providers should expect to see continued strong market conditions into 2021, when 10% contract rate increases could be the norm as a lack of drivers keeps a lid on capacity and low retail inventories drive freight demand.
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What is the latest in my writing world?
Vows of Revenge
New cover, same story only better. This is a Romeo & Juliet story set in the Amalfi Coast and during the time when patricians and plebeians were enemies. This redo will come out this spring.
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What was it like to be old in ancient Rome?
Can the ancient world’s attitude towards old age offer insight into how we might better approach it today? Old people live in the past; they are conservative; they don’t think about the future. These statements could be describing stereotypical perceptions of older people in 2021, yet they go right back to the writings of Aristotle, says ancient Rome expert Professor Ray Laurence.
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Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered.
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study. "The remains are of the temporary camps that the Roman army set up when moving through hostile territory or when carrying out maneuvers around their permanent bases," study co-author João Fonte said in a statement. "They reveal the intense Roman activity at the entrance to the Cantabrian Mountains during the last phase of the Roman conquest of Hispania."
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Women in transportation receive government support.
In partnership with the Women In Trucking Association, an advisory board will be created to identify, report, and address ways to increase the ranks of women in the trucking industry.
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What is the latest in my writing world?
A ROMAN AFFAIR!
Back to working on the short story to Rage. Julius’ mother and her lover Suetonius have quite a history that Julius has no clue about. I’m in the final edit of their story and it will be out this summer. It is truly Roman and a very real possibility.
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Where would we be without truckers? We do not even want to consider that idea. Just take a scan around your house, the room you are in, and what you are wearing. Yep, that came on an 18-wheeler to the store you bought it or to you directly. They keep us functioning, entertained, safe, eating, and sleeping…you name it.
Be sure to sign up for my March promo for 18Wheeler and maybe win the ‘trucker’ prizes.
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Julius Caesar Assassinated
Julius Caesar was assassinated by about 40 Roman senators on the "ides of March" (March 15) 44 BCE. Caesar's death resulted in a long series of civil wars that ended in the death of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar was immensely popular with the people of Rome. He was a successful military leader who expanded the republic to include parts of what are now Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium. Caesar was also a popular author who wrote about his travels, theories, and political views.
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CONTEST (18 Wheeler)!
Enter to win! First prize includes:
-18 Wheeler paperback book
-18 wheeler toy truck
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Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers. Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said.
His acting career spanned seven decades and he won an Oscar in 1988 for his role in The Untouchables. Sir Sean's other films included The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Rock.
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Ten romantic Irish ideas for St. Patrick's Day
There are only a few days left, so if you are scrambling for inspiration for that perfect gesture or that looking for that perfect gift, have a glance at IrishCentral’s ten romantic Irish ideas for St. Patrick’s Day.
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See if you have what it takes to haul livestock
It takes a certain kind of driver to be a livestock hauler. You have to know how to handle your truck and know how to handle the specific livestock you’ll be working with. It’s challenging work, but it comes with its own rewards.
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Ahh, the luck of the Irish. Just what is ‘luck’? Well, according to Google, Luck is”
“Luck: success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s own actions.
- Chance considered as a force that causes good or bad things to happen
- Something regarded as bringing about or portending good or bad things.”
So, the question is for each of us is what is luck…happiness, kismet, profit, prosperity, serendipity, wealth, win? I am dunno. But there is the thought that luck is when preparation meets opportunity’ or the ‘residue of hard work.’ Sweat equity.
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Goddess of Luck, Chance, and Fate
The Goddess Fortuna was the goddess of luck, good and bad in Ancient Rome. She was an extremely popular goddess in ancient times. Fortuna was the firstborn child of Jupiter. Goddess Fortuna is often seen carrying a cornucopia, also called Horn Of Plenty. Unlimited amounts of riches pour out of the cornucopia. https://zcu.io/NKWX
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Let's hit the road running on this one....all 18 wheels
Ever wonder if love can be sweeter on an 18 Wheeler? Find out as jealousy, attraction, frustration, and fury become their constant companions with Carrie Marshall-a struggling widow, and John Graham- the owner-operator of a ‘Pete.’ As they travel the U.S.A and struggle with furious kids, new possibilities, and a second chance at love, their lives do a ‘flip-flop’ while riding on John's 18 Wheeler
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May the luck of the Irish be with you...
And may you know...I am very lucky to have you here.
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As a long-haul truck driver, you spend many hours alone in the cab of your truck. However, there are times when you will be at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. For long-haul truck drivers, potential sources of exposure include having close contact with truck stop attendants, store workers, dock workers, other truck drivers, or others with COVID-19, and touching your nose, mouth, or eyes after contacting surfaces touched or handled by a person with COVID-19.
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Trucking Trainer And Student Pull Child From Burning Wreck
A truck driver trainer and his student showed extraordinary courage and heart when they came upon the scene of an accident. Due to their heroic actions, they helped save the life of a young child.
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Rome Early Christianity
Many things contributed to the decline of Rome. As the Empire grew in size, it became more and more difficult to govern effectively. As Roman traditions encountered the different traditions of their distant neighbors and the newly conquered, their values were challenged. Leaders governing far away from Rome became corrupt, and it wasn't long before the corruption made its way to Rome.
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Nero’s Golden House: New Room Exposed in the Domus Aurea
Following the fire that ravaged Rome in 64 C.E. during which Nero was rumored to have fiddled the Roman emperor erected his extravagant Domus Aurea...
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The Red Fury series. It is coming along nicely. I am redoing Revolt where Julius’ story starts by meeting Rhianna, as well as Calgacus’s story starts during the revolt by the Iceni queen Boudica, Boudicca, or however you wish to spell her name. Her goal…Run Rome out off her land.
The second book is completed but now going through the rigors of editing. And I am excited about how this book has come along. Both Julius and Calgacus have to deal with the realities of life and they are not pretty. Then come to Book 3 Rebellion where all hell breaks loose both in Caledonia and in Rome during the year of AD 69. I cannot wait to get Rebellion started. Be sure to check my Red Fury series out on my website. https://zcu.io/VhWc
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Where would we be without truckers? We do not even want to consider that idea. Just take a scan around your house, the room you are in, and what you are wearing. Yep, that came on an 18-wheeler to the store you bought it or to you directly. They keep us functioning, entertained, safe, eating, and sleeping…you name it.
Be sure to sign up for my March promo for 18Wheeler and maybe win the ‘trucker’ prizes. Check it out.
Here’s the contest entry page for 18 Wheeler: https://zcu.io/zEjo
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CONTEST (18 Wheeler)!
Enter to win! First prize includes:
-18 Wheeler paperback book
-18 wheeler toy truck
-"Never Argue with an 18 Wheeler" T-Shirt
-Peterbilt Mug
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Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.
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Think you know how to drive in snow? This old-school Alaskan trucking video might have you thinking differently. This silent, color video shot on Super 8mm film on the Dalton Highway Haul Road in Alaska is a major throwback to the good ol’ days. The Alaska Film Archives dates the footage back to the late 1970s or early 1980s.
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Pictures of the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Londinium.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and clearly, neither was London. It's taken more than 2,000 years for London to become the city it is today, and it started with a small fort city called Londinium. Interestingly, Londinium was built very quickly indeed, believed to be complete in less than 50 years with a population of around 30,000 to 60,000 people. And the remnants of that time can still be seen to this day. If you wander across Tower Bridge into the City of London area, you will find yourself in the heart of the former Roman Empire settlement.
As soon as you arrive at the north side of the bridge you will find The London Wall.
From there, you can weave a path through Roman history via Aldgate to Barbican where there are further remains.
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“Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night diner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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The Best Romantic Movies Coming Out in 2021 (So Far)
Can you feel the love tonight? Romance movies aren't just for girls' nights, nor should they only be relegated to the first half of February. Seriously, can you think of a time when rewatching The Notebook for the millionth time isn't appropriate? Didn't think so! No matter the season, the movie night crowd, or your relationship status, there's often nothing more.
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Company drivers versus owner-operators
When making the choice to be a company driver or owner-operator, drivers should consider financial liability compared to autonomy and control over the loads they haul. If anyone has a 360-degree view of being an owner-operator or a company driver it’s Scott Miller. In just the past few years, he’s not only held both roles, but he’s also now a fleet owner who employs drivers as well as continues to haul loads himself. Miller’s company, SM Miller Enterprises based in Dallas provides contracted linehaul freight transfer services to FedEx Ground by covering unassigned routes all over the U.S.
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McDonald's Opens Restaurant Which Includes an Ancient Roman Road
Getting a Big Mac with a side of fries is one of the most popular orders at McDonald’s fast-food restaurants around the globe. But a lesson in ancient history? That just might be unique to one of the chain’s locations in a hamlet near Rome. In 2014, the global takeout giant began constructing an outlet near Marino, Italy, which is about 12 miles south of central Rome. When bulldozers began digging into the ground to lay the restaurant’s foundation, workers found instead the ruins of an ancient Roman road dating back to about 312 B.C.
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How Much Does a Truck Driver Make?
A career in truck driving is becoming a more viable option as unemployment rates reach an all-time high, but how much should you be paid? The answer varies. Truck drivers are needed in almost every organization. They are the main link to transporting goods from warehouse to warehouse, eventually reaching the consumer. Without them, the supply chain would be in a state of limbo as products couldn’t be delivered. These essential workers help keep this crucial industry afloat.
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Father & Mother of the Bride Duties Every Parent Must Know
Here is an extensive list of the father of the bride and mother of the bride duties to help the couple plan and enjoy the big day. While many wedding traditions have been updated, the father and mother of the bride still pay for most of the wedding, and therefore take on many of the planning and hosting responsibilities. The list of father of the bride and mother of the bride duties can range from researching vendors and family traditions to welcoming guests and giving a toast at the reception. But how do you know what wedding planning to-do’s you should hand off to your parents?
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Humboldt Bay and the Madaket Maritime Museum
Yeah, lots of things happen on piers. People come and go. People meet other people. They learn something they didn’t know. And as for Allyson, she spews out her frustration, unbeknownst that Steve is watching her back that late at night. Thus, the setting of my new book Love Backwards. It starts here… on Humboldt Bay Pier in Eureka, California.
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45 Longtime Couples Share the Marriage Tip That's Kept Them Together
No marriage is perfect — but after being together for years and years, these couples have gotten a thing or two figured out. Whether you're engaged, you've been married for 3 years or you've been together for 13 years, honesty, empathy, (and apparently a little texting) goes a long way in any relationship. We've pulled the best advice from 45 happy couples, and here are their pieces of advice that are worth remembering.
Every couple is different, and what worked for your great-grandparents or your BFF and her husband may be the complete opposite of what helps you and your significant other (don't forget about your love languages!). But that doesn't mean you can't learn from all the lovebirds! Each long-term marriage has its own secret to success, and hearing tips from others may inspire you to find your own. Here's some great advice for a strong, enduring relationship.
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Latest Book "LOVE BACKWARDS".
Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night dinner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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10 FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT ROME
Rome was founded in 753BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years...
Rome is fascinating, but watch out, once you get trapped in the Roman quicksand You don’t get out easily. But I love it here.
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This Is Why We Have Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Basically, who do we have to thank for movies like Bachelorette and The Hangover?
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are a time-honored tradition...
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This Is Why We Have Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Basically, who do we have to thank for movies like Bachelorette and The Hangover?
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are a time-honored tradition, typically involving a wild night out sometime shortly before getting married. These last hurrahs can be controversial, especially since the stereotypical bachelor party involves hard-partying and possibly strippers.
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Happy Valentine's day, ya’all
I don’t know which quote fits me but I am definitely, “I’m a bit Rome-sick.” So, read through these and see which fits you and/or me. But I have to admit…some are seriously ‘groan-able”
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Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!
Enjoy the day with someone special.
Stay Healthy, Stay Happy and Stay Safe!
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Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study.
The research, published in Geosciences, details the enormity of the Roman Army as it
marched, conquering the Iberian Peninsula and subsequent areas. The experts uncovered 66 camps in the northern part of the country, all designed for training and shelter. They range in size, with some as small as a few thousand square feet, all the way to 37 acres (15 hectares).
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