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ART |
CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS |
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT |
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Collographs
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Collographs are original prints
in which the printmaker develops the composition on the plate to achieve
extensive embossing. Collector and artist Victoria Chick explains the
process.
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What
I Wish I Had Known: 'Money Issues' - There’s a widespread
perception that financial problems are the cause of more divorces than
any other issue, and that the best way to avoid such problems is to
delay marriage until both partners are settled in their careers and have
paid off their student loans, car loans, and credit card balances. Jim
Duzak the 'Attorney at Love' discusses relationships and money.
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BOOKS & POETRY |
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL |
ECO & EARTH FRIENDLY |
'The
Heart of the Buddha' -
Acclaimed author, Elsie Sze takes readers on a breathtaking adventure
through the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. When a young Canadian woman
disappears at the end of her six-month assignment in the Himalayan
kingdom of Bhutan, her twin sister is left to unravel the mystery. Will
she ever reconnect with her sister in this foreign land?
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Interview
with Marshall Goldsmith - 'Mr Mojo':
Recently named by 'The London Times' and 'Forbes' as one of the 15 most
influential business thinkers in the world, Dr. Goldsmith is a
bestselling and award-winning author who has written 27 books including
the bestseller 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There'; and 'Mojo: How
to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It!' Listen to
his enlightening interview about his latest book '#MOJOtweet: 140
Bite-Sized Ideas on How to Get & Keep your Mojo'!
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Park
Pollution - Four Corners coal plant causes haze in the Grand
Canyon, Mesa Verde and other National Parks. Conservation groups have
asked federal agencies to require New Mexico's dirtiest coal-fired power
plant to take measures to reduce its air pollution, and thereby lessen
the amount of haze it causes in national parks and wilderness areas.
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EVENT CALENDARS |
FASHION, BEAUTY & SPA |
FOOD & DRINK |
March
for Parks: Big Cypress National Preserve - Hundreds of South
Florida residents are expected to participate in this national awareness
event that aims to expose South Floridas diverse communities to its
local national park sites. This year, area residents will have the
opportunity to explore the Kirby Storter Boardwalk area located within
Big Cypress National Preserve.
To submit an event,
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New
Look For Spring & Summer
- Spring fashions trends are leaning towards the light, comfy and
flowing fabrics with lots of bright, bold tropical colors. You might be
surprised to hear, that for the Summer trends, the Boy Jackets are back!
From Fashion to Hair and Makeup, stylist Bridget Winton discusses
fashion and beauty trends for Spring and Summer.
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Green
350 Cocktail: With St. Patrick's Day approaching, Maralyn Hill
and Brenda Hill ‘The Tandem Tasters’ contacted their mixologist friend
Melodie Buell and requested she craft a special drink. Here is the
Organic Environmental Green Cocktail - the 350 is to represent carbon
output reduction goals. It is a perfect drink to toast in St. Pat.
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HISTORY & HERITAGE |
HOBBIES & CRAFTS |
HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
'Lesser-Known
Giants of the Twentieth Century'
- Wonderful life stories quickly fade from collective memory, so
that the lessons and inspiration they offer are lost to future
generations. Every age has produced people who accomplished
great things in life and became celebrities as a result, but
whose stars have grown faint over time. In honor of Women's
History Month, author Charles Aulino, talks about the women
featured in his book 'Lesser-Known Giants of the Twentieth
Century.
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Rockhound
Report: Cool Springs & Chloride
- Marilee Strech discusses these Rockhounding hotspots located
near the Colorado River, in Arizona. If you go in March, you
will be treated to a wonderful display of Arizona wildflowers
and some great hiking and exploring opportunities too!
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St.
Patrick's Day History, Traditions & Recipes!
St. Patrick's Day, March 17, is in honor of Ireland's patron saint, Patrick.
He was born in Scotland near the
end of the fourth century, named Succat, but baptized as Patricius, which means
"Noble". St. Patrick. Irish raiders captured Patrick when he was
around 16 years.
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HOME & GARDEN |
KIDS & FAMILY |
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT |
Sun
Parasol Crimson Mandevilla
- Do you want gorgeous, giant blooms with lots of ‘boom
color’ right up until fall’s first frost? Would you like
bold blossoms of color cascading from hanging baskets,
decorating garden beds, and sizzling around a trellis?
This season you can have it all by planting your own
“show-stopper” right in your own backyard with Sun
Parasol Crimson mandevilla!
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Mood
Swings
During
Pregnancy
- Wouldn’t
it be nice
to blame our
moods on
hormones?
But moods
are not
dictated
strictly by
hormones.
This belief
is a myth.
Shawn
Tassone, MD
and Kathryn
Landherr,
MD, authors
of 'Hands
Off My
Belly!'
Weight Gain
& Pregnancy
explain that
there too
many factors
in life
affect our
moods.
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Famous
Irish Entertainers - Ireland has
been populated for 9,000 or so years, and there have been many notable
Irish people throughout history. There have been famous explorers, in
fact, it is believed the first person to set foot on American soil in
the expedition led by Columbus in 1492, was an Irishman.
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NATURE, WILDLIFE & SCIENCE |
RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE |
RECREATION & SPORTS |
Wildlife
Week Game
- One just has to look around to see that nature has it down when it
comes to producing some of the most unusual forms of life. From bird to
insect and from fish to mammal, the Animal Kingdom, is a lesson in
efficiency and balance. In celebration of Wildlife Week, play our game -
read the clue, decipher the scrambled letters, and spell out the name of
the animal before your thirty seconds runs out
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Vacation
Station - March 16:
Join Nancy & Lisa on Big Blend Radio's 'Vacation Station'
travel & leisure radio show. We're airing a special segment
on Julian, a historic mountain destination in San Diego, CA;
talking about Lake Tahoe with Carolina Griffin of Krazy
Kyote Tours; hearing about Tomgirl Tours 'Green Mountains
Escape' in Vermont with Lori Carr; and Southern California
Wine Country with Linda Kissam 'Food, Wine & Shopping Diva'.
We'll also talk about Ireland with MaryAine Curtis -
Intuitive Spiritual Counselor; and Andy Yale - Photographer.
Show Airs Live on March 16 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.
Meet Our
Guests & Listen Live!
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Women
Who Made History In Sports
From the very first Olympic Games
held in ancient Greece, women were excluded--so they put together their
own games, the Games of Hera, to honor the Greek goddess who ruled over
women and earth.
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SHOPPING & DISCOUNTS |
TRAVEL DESTINATIONS |
WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING |
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COUPON:
Pony Express Trading Post -
Southern California’s premiere Wild West gift store
featuring a fine a collection of handcrafted items and a
great selection of designer western fashions for the cowboy
or cowgirl in you! The Pony Express Trading Post is offering
a coupon for 10% off your next in-store purchase. Stores are
located in Palm Springs and Idyllwild.
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Julian's
'Waltz of the Flowers' - The arrival of spring in Southern
California's historic town of Julian is "announced" by thousands of
daffodils bursting into bloom. Along the roadsides, ever increasing
patches of bobbing flowers greet visitors as they approach the town.
Located northeast of downtown San Diego, the mountain blooms are renewed
each year by Julian's occasional snowfall.
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Historic
Wedding Locations in Southern California
- Southern
California offers a rich history of ranches with beautiful grounds, old
elaborate theaters, wonderful once-upon-a-time churches, and sea going
tall ships - all waiting to make your wedding day magical and amaze your
guests! Joan Burns, Event Planner Extraordinaire, shares her favorite
Historic Wedding Venues! |
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