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ART CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

Artist Ted DeGrazia Exhibits - Tucson, AZ: Following the artist's 2009 centennial retrospective, this exhibition of oil paintings by Ted DeGrazia were created while he was studying and working in the Diego Rivera Studio in Mexico City in 1942. Also on display is the annual showing of DeGrazia's "The Way of the Cross" which is paired this year with companion watercolors the artist created in preparation for his work on the oil paintings.

 Mid-Life Divorce: The Rebirth of Commitment by Jim DuzakEnter to Win the Book 'Mid-Life Divorce: The Rebirth of Commitment' - Written by Jim Duzak, the 'Attorney at Love', this is a book that takes a hard but often humorous look at marriage, divorce and post-divorce dating. It is especially useful for those who have been struggling with issues within their marriage, and are trying to decide whether to stay or go. Click Here to Enter!

 

sex and intimacy

What I Wish I
Had Known: 'Sex & Intimacy'
- Probably half the married couples in this country are essentially roommates who file joint tax returns. So, what can be done to improve the sex lives of married couples? Jim Duzak the 'Attorney at Love' shares his solution!

BOOKS & POETRY BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ECO & EARTH FRIENDLY

Humorous poems, When You Say One Thing and Mean Your MotherWhen You Say One Thing But Mean Your Mother - Who’s the queen of kundalini bloopers, Emily Dickinson’s attitude problem (that bitch) and California dreams? It’s Melissa Broder, who will charm your pants off and then show you a little tough love in this vivid, witty first collection of poems: WHEN YOU SAY ONE THING BUT MEAN YOUR MOTHER!

The value of public speaking in your businessHow Can Public Speaking Impact My Networking Success? Business consultant Gerry Rose, discusses Public Speaking and explains not only the importance of it and how it is a simpler, less expensive, and more effective way to advertise your business; but also shares his tips on how to do it!


 

Green Thumb Challenge - Launching Feb. 1-5, this nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers,” providing schools with educational resources to jumpstart environmental studies and activities. Join the Green Education Foundation in the largest youth gardening initiative of all time calling on schools and youth groups to plant 10,000 gardens in the spring and summer of 2010!

EVENT CALENDARS FASHION, BEAUTY & SPA FOOD & DRINK

The Raven Players Performances in Healdsburg, CA: Upcoming featured performances include: Jan. 22-Feb. 21 - '2 by 5' The Broadway Hits of Kander and Ebb; Apr. 16-May 9 - 'Our Town' by Pulitzer Prize winner Thornton; and June 25-July 25 - 'Cats' based upon “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot.  

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Top 10 Business Casual Tips - From what to do about shoes, whether or not you should wear jeans, to how you should fit your clothes and how not to be 'sloppy', wardrobe consultant and designer Noel Wu shares his advice on how to successfully dress casual at work.


 


Celebrity Chef Danny Boome interviewCelebrity Chef Danny Boome's 'Aphrodisiac Meal for Two' - This menu has been designed to be quick simple and sensuous, starting off light with seared scallops allows the meal to begin with a energy charge of zinc from the Scallops that ignites the hormones in the body. Followed by the libido boosting proteins in Steak and then finished with the ever so seductive and suggestive baked figs.

 

HISTORY & HERITAGE HOBBIES & CRAFTS HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES

Save the Yuma Territorial Prison!Save the Yuma Territorial Prison! It’s an all too familiar story. A worthy cause mobilizes community members to right a wrong, take back their streets or save a treasured landmark. Sometimes “it takes a village.” In Yuma, Arizona, home of the famed Yuma Territorial Prison, it takes a “chain gang.”

 

Turning Rocks into Jewelry, rock hounding, lapidary workTurning Your Rocks into Jewelry-Part 2 - The Rockhound Report  - We were talking about collecting your own lapidary rough in Part 1 of this series of articles.  By now, you have probably collected a sizeable pile of rocks that are patiently waiting for you to decide what to do with them. Here are some hints.


 

The best St. Valentine's Day gifts.St. Valentine's Day, the Traditions and History - This special day could honor the death of Valentine, a holy man living in the third century after Christ. During a time when Emperor Claudius II had banned marriage due to the Roman Empires need for soldiers, the priest married young lovers in secret.

HOME & GARDEN KIDS & FAMILY MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

bruschettaBasil - Basil is easy to grow, and indeed a container of it should be a fixture in every kitchen or garden.  Not only does the sweet herb taste great in many dishes, have beneficial health benefits but it also purifies the air and protects against troublesome flies and mosquitoes which shun its scent. Doreen Pollack 'The Garden Goddess' discusses Basil!
 

A Thousand Never Evers by Shana BurgHistoric Novel: 'A Thousand Never Evers' - Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, 'A Thousand Never Evers', by debut author Shana Burg sets a new standard in literary historical fiction with the heartrending story of Addie Ann Pickett.
 

John Williams"Little Johnny Love" Match Game - From playing the opening riff in Peter Gunn for Henry Mancini to composing some of the most memorable sound tracks, Little Johnny Love, as he was called in the 1950s, has amazing versatility and talent. Play the John Williams Match Game!

NATURE, WILDLIFE & SCIENCE RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE RECREATION & SPORTS

Puzzle: Swallowtail Butterflies - With over 550 species, the swallowtail butterfly is found on all continents except the Antarctica. This family also includes the birdwing butterflies in Australia, the largest butterflies in the world. They have earned their name as most of the adults have forked tails, like swallows, and many of them are endangered. Take a break and make our puzzle.
 

The Nature Connection, nature, eco & science radioThe Nature Connection - Feb. 19: Join Nancy & Lisa - Big Blend Editors, and special co-host Laura Lassiter - Animal Communicator for 'The Nature Connection' on Big Blend Radio. Special Guests include California State Parks Foundation; Ron Tipton - National Parks Conservation Act; Adam Roberts - VP of Born Free; Laura Allen - Executive Director of Animal Law Coalition, and more. Show Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Click Here to Listen Live!

California Senior Winter Games to be Held at Dodge Ridge - The spirit of the Winter Olympics will live on with competition for senior winter sports enthusiasts at Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area from Mar. 11-14. Open to athletes from across the nation (women and men 50+ years) the competition will feature downhill skiing, telemark, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and demonstrations, and more.

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The Pony Express, Western wear and gifts, Idyllwild, CaliforniaCOUPON: 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.

Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is located in the U.S. state of Washington, in the Olympic Peninsula, about 85 miles or so, west of Seattle. The park can be divided into three basic regions: the Pacific coastline, the Olympic Mountains, and the temperate rainforest.
 


Wedding Fashions - From discerning the right style and color of dress, to finding one that fits your body type and will keep you comfortable throughout your wedding day, Fashion Designer Aggie Garcia shares some tips on choosing the ultimate dress for your wedding!

 

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