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2014 

Book Recommendation:  Suspicion by Joseph Finder   I just finished reading Suspicion (2014), the latest thriller by Joseph Finder. This novel is a New York Times Bestseller. The main character is Danny Goodman, a single father forced to make choices with unspeakable consequences. Click on a link ...
07/26/2014
National Night Out Events in Montgomery County, MD   The Montgomery County, Maryland Police Department has provided the following schedule of events for the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Please note that additional events may be added to this list. 2014 National Night Out Events ...
07/25/2014
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Madagascar Periwinkle   We have a beautiful afternoon in Maryland. Dolores is on the golf course. When we are out and about, it is so easy to look past the simple gifts of nature. The Madagascar Periwinkle is not a fancy flower but it deserves our attention for adding color to summer gardens. You...
07/25/2014
Positive Influence, July ActiveRain Challenge   One of the July challenges for ActiveRain bloggers is to write about five people who have provided a positive influence on our lives. So, we are compelled to give some thought to special personal memories. I have been fortunate to have the benefit o...
07/25/2014
Making a difference in the community   One of the July challenges for ActiveRain bloggers is to share a story about something we have done that made a difference in our community, neighborhood or town. During my very long business community, I’ve enjoyed the opportunities to be involved in many c...
07/25/2014
Friday Night Wine Tasting at Pinky & Pepe's in Kentlands   Every Friday night is time for wine tasting at Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape in Kentlands. This is a good place to meet friends and neighbors before going out for dinner. Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape is located at 223 Kentlands Boulevard nea...
07/24/2014
 Will Zillow Buy Trulia?   “Zillow Inc. is seeking to acquire rival Trulia Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said, in a move to combine the two most-visited U.S. real estate websites. Shares of both companies jumped.” – Mortgage Technology If this acquisition is completed, I wonder if it ...
07/24/2014
Gaithersburg Oil & Antifreeze Recycling   When performing vehicle maintenance, remember that oil and antifreeze are toxic to humans, plants and animals. One quart of oil can contaminate up to 250,000 gallons of drinking water or create a two-acre oil slick. Dumping used automobile fluids down sin...
07/24/2014
Congratulations to Conrad Allen, a New ActiveRain Millionaire   Another ActiveRain Star has passed the million points level on the Leaderboard. Congratulations to Conrad Allen for his achievement. Please visit Conrad's blog to offer your best wishes. And, you will want to subscribe to his blogs. ...
07/24/2014
Gaithersburg Public Hearing - Stormwater Management Ordinance   Gaithersburg residents who are interested in stormwater management issues will want to attend the next public hearing on this important topic. Please note the change of the date for the public hearing. Your feedback could influence t...
07/24/2014