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2012 

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Longwood Gardens 2012 - Chrysanthemum Photographs by Dolores Kelley “Longwood Gardens' newest video captures the emotion that awes and inspires their friends, fans and visitors everyday! Take a peak.” – Greater Philadelphia Gardens, on Facebook Longwood Gardens 2012 Many of you have seen hundreds...
01/24/2012

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A new look for the New Year Some of us were surprised with the new look that just appeared on ActiveRain.  It is a very good time to make changes that will bring greater success in 2012.  Hopefully, we will see a constant flow of improvements throughout the year. Have fun exploring the changed fe...
01/24/2012

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Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 1/23/12 Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is one of our favorite places to visit.  Even when visitors arrive on cold winter days there are thousands of beautiful flowers to enjoy  and photograph in the very large Conservatory. Currently, the ma...
01/23/2012

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Lightning fire risk with gas piping Jay Markanich, a Northern Virginia home inspector and ActiveRain blogger shares a story about a house that had a major fire after being struck by lightning. Another good reason for a professional home inspection.  If you wish to comment on this story, please go...
01/23/2012

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What will replace Picnik? Most us us that use Picnik every day to edit our photographs were upset to receive the notice that they will close down on April 19th.  This is one of the Google businesses that will be discontinued as they focus on Google +. Technology instructor and ActiveRain blogger ...
01/23/2012

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Maryland Baked Scallops Recipe From the kitchen of Dolores Kelley (Adapted from Bea Conner’s Lightly Baked Scallops)  Set rack in upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees  Place 2-4 minced, peeled garlic cloves and 4 Tbsp. butter in a shallow pan (I use an enameled medium-small size pae...
01/23/2012

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What should we use to replace Picnik? Many of us that use Picnik for editing our photographs have been upset since we received the notice that Picnik will close on April 19th.  Flickr has announced that they will offer photo editing features to replace their links to Picnik. Our friend Brad Ander...
01/22/2012

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Skating on the Kentlands and Lakelands Lakes is Prohibited! The frozen lakes look inviting, but please do not attempt to play or skate on any of the lakes in Kentlands and Lakelands.  The ice could give way and you would fall into freezing water!  If this were to happen, it could prove fatal befo...
01/22/2012

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Dahlias at Brookside Gardens    The Spring Display can now be seen in the Conservatory at Brookside Gardens in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland. Brookside Gardens is a local treasure that welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year.  Take time to visit the conservatory with y...
01/22/2012

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First Time Home Buyer Grant Program The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBA) participates with approved lenders to offer First Time Home Buyer Grants to purchase properties and the money can be used for down payment and closing costs. No monthly payment is required! Highlights: 1.    First T...
01/21/2012
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