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We're staying in a beautiful vacation home in Pine Mountain Lake, a gateway destination to Yosemite National Park. It's been wonderful exploring the park and region, and it was exciting to present our first of many upcoming Smart Partnering Tourism & Marketing Seminars!

This issue covers Winter in Squaw Valley, Upscale Jacksonville, California's Minimum Wage Increases, Fashion, Valentine's Day Brownies & Wine! This Sunday we kick off our 2 Day Quality of Life Radio Expo. We hope you can join us for our live broadcasts, but if not, the shows are always available as on-demand downloads.

Keep up with all our upcoming Big Blend Radio Shows and Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

Enjoy the Day!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

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

Quote of the Day:

"Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul."
~ Douglas MacArthur

This Just In:

Ski Squaw Valley - Henry Biernacki 'The Global Henry' sheds a spotlight on Squaw Valley, the smallest area to host the Winter Olympics.

The Best of Jacksonville - Linda Kissam enjoys an upscale Florida escape with a whole lot of local flavor.

The Year of the Minimum Wage - Attorney Ward Heinrichs explains the California minimum wage increases, and possible Federal increases.

Is Your Style Over-Sized? Fashion designer Aggie Garcia explains how to find your perfect fashion fit.

Brownies & Wine - Howard & Ruth Milstein, share tips on pairing wine with brownies, and a recipe for Brownies with Peanut Butter Balls.

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Jan. 26: Spirituality, Self-Empowerment, Nutrition & Family - Join Nancy & Lisa at 11am PT / 2pm ET, for Day 1 of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Expo. Guests: Thomas Moore - Author 'A Religion of One's Own'; Dr. John Shufeldt - Author of 'Ingredients of Outliers: A Recipe for Personal Achievement'; Mae Edwards - Author 'Starlette & Saint: A Memoir on Dualism'; Lisa Grey - Author of 'Pink Kitchen' cookbooks; Veronica Streck - Author 'Heartfelt Letters from Santa To You'.

Jan. 27: Family, Music, Happiness, Education, Spirituality & Self-Help - Join Nancy & Lisa, along with guest co-host Bobbi DePorter of SuperCamp, at 4pm PT / 7pm ET, for Day 2 of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Expo. Guests: Susan Darrow - Music Together; Britt Reints - Author 'An Amateur's Guide to the Pursuit of Happiness'; Corey Poirier - Conversations with Passion Radio; Ann Bolinger-McQuade - Author 'Everyday Oracles'; fashion designer Aggie Garcia.

Jan. 29: Football, The Professor & The Polaris Protocol! Join Nancy & Lisa at 4pm PT / 7pm ET for Rants Raves & Rock Radio. Guests: Robert Bailey - Author of 'The Professor'; Brad Taylor - Author 'The Polaris Protocol'; plus, Jeremy - Yuma Landing Sports Bar.

Jan. 31: Jimmy Hoffa, US Presidents & Historic Arizona - Join Nancy & Lisa at 11am PT / 2pm ET for Way Back When Radio. Guests: William Hyrb - Author 'Vanished: The Life & Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa'; Glynn Burrows - Norfolk Tours, UK; Alycia Hayes - Casa Grande Ruins National Monument; Stephanie McMillin, Ricky Rinehart, Miriam Limon, Rex Ijams & Yvonne Peach discuss Centennial of Yuma, AZ; Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert!

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