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2014 

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Are you experiencing more social interaction on ActiveRain?   As I understand the recent new ‘feature’ on ActiveRain that automatically subscribes members to future comments, it was intended to increase the social interaction among members. You now must uncheck the ‘Subscribe to Comments’ box if ...
05/10/2014

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Concert on the Lawn in Kentlands   This Saturday, May 10, 2014 is the date of the first Summer Concert in Kentlands.  The following notice was distributed today by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. There is no charge for this family event and guests are certainly welcome. We are going to be having...
05/09/2014

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Annoying change for ActiveRain comments   All of a sudden, I started receiving unwanted ActiveRain notifications and emails for comments that other people had made on blogs of others. It appeared that I was receiving these notices because I commented on blogs. I asked an Ambassador and she replie...
05/08/2014

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Retirees with excessive mortgage debt   DSNEWS reports continued concerns with the amount of debt that seniors are carrying into their retirement years. While the homeownership rate among Americans age 65 and older has remained at a constant 80 percent for the past decade, the percent of older Am...
05/08/2014

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Pepco Rate Case Public Comment, Maryland Electricity Rates   The City of Gaithersburg distributed the following notice which should be of interest to all consumers in Maryland. Plan to attend one of the Maryland Public Service Commission public hearings if you wish to voice your opinions on prop...
05/08/2014

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Kentlands pools to open on Saturday, May 24th   We are still talking about our severe winter weather and it is almost time for the Kentlands community pools to open. You will want to be sure that all of your family members have updated their facilities passes to be ready for the pool season. And,...
05/07/2014

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What’s blooming in your neighborhood?   Nothing beats getting out and walking about to see what is going on in our communities. Put on your walking shoes and grab your camera and you will be ready to do a little photowalking. You might just meet some neighbors or contractors doing spring work. Wh...
05/07/2014

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Book Recommendation: The Edge by Catherine Coulter   I just finished reading The Edge (1999) by Catherine Coulter. This novel is one of the 18 books in her FBI Thriller Series. We picked up this new book at one of our favorite thrift shops to try the author. I enjoyed the book and will add the ot...
05/07/2014

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Kentlands Happy Hour, Friday, May 16th   The Kentlands Citizens Assembly is sponsoring the May community Happy Hour at the Kentlands Clubhouse from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday May 16, 2014. This adults only event is a great time to spend some time with neighbors and to meet some of the new r...
05/06/2014

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Summer Snowflakes in Kentlands, Spring Photowalk   If you are thinking about those cold and wet snowflakes, you have to change seasons. Springtime in Kentlands means that the Summer Snowflakes are blooming in the neighborhood gardens. Leucojum aestivum is the official name for these small white b...
05/06/2014
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