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2014 

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Dremas can be dashed and achieved.. Those of us that follow ActiveRain blogs every day do not expect to read many really exciting blogs. This blog by forestland expert Bob Crane is an exception. Take time to read and enjoy this exciting story. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave c...
03/17/2014

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Burn More Firewood This is the advice of forestland expert Bob Crane.  We have a snowy day in Maryland and many our area residents are buring more firewood than is usual at this time of the year. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Bob. Happy St. Patr...
03/17/2014

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Where will your thoughts take you today? Richard and Beth Witt have some good suggestions for all of us. Make this a happy new day. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Happy St. Patrick's Day!     Where will your thoughts take you today       How many pleasant memories d...
03/17/2014

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New Flood Bill Passes Senate Families that are planning to move to Florida want to know about the cost of flood insurance. Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi has provided this blog with the basic changes. Prospective home buyers should ask their buyer agent for full details on flood insurance needs befor...
03/17/2014

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Windows XP users need to upgrade their computers   Microsoft has announced that they are going to stop providing updates and support for Windows XP after April 8, 2014. This means that technical assistance , automatic upgrades and security updates will no longer be available for Windows XP users....
03/16/2014

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White is the color for St. Patrick’s Day in Maryland   Gaithersburg residents face another morning of digging out of the snow as a result of the winter storm that hit the area overnight.  Be careful if you must be out and about. The following notice was posted by the City of Gaithersburg. This mo...
03/16/2014

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Prêt-À-Papier, Paper Fashion Exhibit at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens   Prêt-À-Papier, a Paper Fashion Exhibit, by Belgian artist Isabelle De Borchgrave, was a delightful display of artistic talent at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, DC.  Ordinary paper becomes haute couture. ...
03/15/2014

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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes   A blogger commented that she did not understand why we have a national celebration for St. Patrick’s Day. How would you explain the reasons? While we ponder the reasons for the celebrations, let’s assume that everybody is Irish this month and turn our attention to the ...
03/14/2014

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Orchid Show and Sale this weekend in Beltsville, MD   The Orchid Show and Sale sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens is scheduled for this weekend, Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2014. The hours are from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Orchid lovers will not want to miss this show. It is good t...
03/14/2014

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Book Recommendation:  Talking To The Dead by Harry Bingham   I just finished reading Talking To The Dead (2012) by Harry Bingham. This murder mystery is the first of three books featuring the character Fiona Griffiths. You will probably want to read this series in order. Fiona Griffiths is a Dete...
03/14/2014
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