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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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 Discovering
the Secret of Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer’s, an insidious, progressive, incurable disease of the
brain, is not new. But only within the past few decades has it come to
the forefront in medical circles. And so far its precise cause is
unknown. More than five million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer's
and the number is increasing daily.
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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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 How
to Get the Attention You Deserve for Your Passion - Are you
interested in taking your business to the next level? Is this business
your passion? Gerry Rose explains how writing books and articles can you
give you credibility beyond your wildest dreams, and help you to build
valuable relationships. If you can write a paragraph in 15 minutes you
can easily write an article every 30 days. In a year you will create 12
articles just by using 15 minute blocks of spare time!
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 Restore
a Nation Report Highlights Positive Economic Impact of National Parks
- National parks are local economic drivers that create jobs and
support families across the United States, according to a new report by
the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading
voice for the national parks. |
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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,
Click Here.
For
events by location, Click Here.
For events by type,
click here. |
 Me
& My Sugar
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Springtime is here and swimsuits are everywhere. We all want to look
good, but wouldn’t it be slammin’ to feel good too? Mee Tracy
McCormick 'Princess Know it All' discusses that the one thing we can
do that will make a difference in health and beauty is “Kick that
sugar to d’curb!”
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 Peanut
Recipe Guide
- Peanuts are a tasty and healthy choice when it comes to snacking,
baking, and cooking! Peanuts and peanut butter are naturally
cholesterol-free, are low in saturated and a good
source of unsaturated fats - in fact, peanuts are 85 percent unsaturated
by content. In celebration of Peanut Month, try some of these tasty
peanut recipes!
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HISTORY & HERITAGE |
HOBBIES & CRAFTS |
HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
 CROSSWORD:
The Nineteen Hundreds
- What happened from 1900 to
1910--the first decade of the 20th
Century? The Russian Revolution;
Ireland demands Home Rule, the
ending of the Boer Wars in South
Africa as well as the
Philippine-American War. Einstein
and Madame Curie were hard at work
and surprisingly enough, Rudolph
Diesel demonstrated the diesel
engine at the World's Fair in Paris,
using peanut oil fuel.
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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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 Spring
Fling at Verde Canyon Railroad
- Those who envision Arizona as a dry and colorless place have never
witnessed the dazzling display of Spring in Bloom in the Verde Canyon. The Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates this
joyous season with gala events on the round-trip ride from Clarkdale to Perkinsville.
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HOME & GARDEN |
KIDS & FAMILY |
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT |
 Jersey
Earlybird Cardinal Daylily
- If you want lots of early color in your garden from a
plant that’s a repeat bloomer, get ready to fall-in-love
with the first red-hot early-blooming hardy daylily from
Centerton Nursery. Bred by world-renown daylily
hybridizer Dr. Darrel Apps, this beauty is an easy-care,
sun-loving perennial that’s rust, pest, and drought
resistant!
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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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The Nature Connection - March 19:
Join Nancy & Lisa for 'The Nature Connection' on Big Blend
Radio. Special guests include:
Katie Maschman & Kevin Dahl - National Parks
Conservation Association's ParkScape Travel Program; Mike
Dunmyer - Executive Director of Ocean Champions; David
Mizejewski - National Wildlife Federation Naturalist & Author;
Laura Allen - Executive Director of Animal Law Coalition; Adam
Roberts - VP of Born Free USA. Show Airs Live 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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 Lake
Tahoe in Spring -
Spring
is the perfect season to visit Lake Tahoe. Spring skiing is at its best,
plus you get to enjoy so many other outdoor activities. Like fishing
and hiking. Also, you can have your share of indoor fun with Reno
casinos just steps away. So get ready to go blue - check out this great
travel deal!
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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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