Secrets of Cuban Missile Crisis, Singer Jana Mashonee, Habitat Restoration, Recipe & More!

Nov 15, 2012

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We have a variety of topics covered today, as well as two fascinating interviews that include a conversation with award-winning Native American singer-songwriter Jana Mashonee, and the true story of Gary Slaughter 'The Man Who Saved The World,' whose service during the Cuban Missile Crisis became a documentary.

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Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
Henry David Thoreau

On This Date:

November 15: From Lieutenant Zebulon Pike's first sight of Pikes Peak in Colorado, to the first modern revival of the Olympic Games in Athens; plus, the birth dates of William Herschel, Georgia O'Keeffe, Mantovani, and more - see what happened in history on Nov. 15th!

This Just In:

The Closest Call: Secrets from the Cuban Missile Crisis - Gary Slaughter shares how he served on the American side of this confrontation.

Interview: Jana Mashonee - Award Native American singer, songwriter, actor, author and philanthropist.

Millions of Americans Agree - Habitat restoration is critical for the environment and economy.

Recipe: Ritz Crackers with Dates

Video: How to Turn Your Writing Passion into Action!

Santa Express! Santa visits Railtown 1897 CA State Historic Park "The Movie Railroad" in Jamestown, CA.

Word Scramble: State Nicknames

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