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2017 

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Book Recommendation: Undue Influence by Steve Martini Undue Influence (1994) is book number three of fourteen novels in the legal thriller series featuring lawyer Paul Madriani by The New York Times bestselling author Steve Martini. This is a good series for your summertime reading list. Click on...
07/10/2017

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Find the why that is strong enough that you are emotionally attached to the goal of achieving it. Here is a well know truth in real estate sales and everywhere else.  You can motivate someone and no one can motivate you.  Motivation comes from within. However, that does not mean that help someone...
07/10/2017

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Kentlands Peonies Peonies are among the favorites of Maryland spring flowers.  It is too bad that they do not last longer.  Wind and rain knocks them down if they are not staked.  The last peonies in our Kentlands home garden are now gone but we have a very attractive green plant to enjoy for the...
07/09/2017

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Prep Time: 10 mins.   Total Time: 30 mins. Servings: 4   Ingredients: 4 tomatillos, husked and rinsed 1 large jalapeno pepper 1 small red onion (1/2 cut into large chunks, 1/2 thinly sliced) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed) Juice of 2 limes, ...
07/09/2017

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Black Headed Python at the National Zoo, Washington, DC You probably will not find any Black Headed Pythons in your neighborhood.  However, you will find this Black Headed Python at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.  Don't worry.  They do not eat people. Plan to visit the National Zoo with your...
07/09/2017

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What is Pétanque? First it is pronounced pay-TAHNK and second it’s usually played on hard dirt or gravel. What is Pétanque? First it is pronounced pay-TAHNK and second it’s usually played on hard dirt or gravel. It can be played on any surface just like bocce and bowls. Now how do you play Pétanq...
07/09/2017

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When we were at Carpinteria Wine for a First Friday Tasting, we noticed a display for Prosecco (the Italian version of sparkling wine).  According to the display, it is the #1 selling Prosecco in Italy.  Note, the #1 tag on the neck of the bottle   Here are the winemaker's notes: "Straw yellow c...
07/09/2017

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Free Sunday Afternoon Concert at the Glenview Mansion in Rockville, MD A free Sunday afternoon concert will take place tomorrow, July 9, 2017 at the Glenview Mansion in Rockville, Maryland. Legends: Billy & Carol Finch Laugh and be amazed as Billy Finch brings to life the legends: Frank Sinatra, ...
07/08/2017

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Maryland Gazpacho Soup Recipe     6 cups chopped tomatoes1 ½ cups chopped cucumber¾ cup chopped yellow pepper¾ cup minced onion3 or 4 jalapeno peppers-minced1/3 cup olive oil5 Tbsp. vinegar½ tsp. minced garlic¾ cup water1 can  (8oz.) tomato sauceSalt and pepper to tastePrepare all ingredients in ...
07/08/2017

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When any upper level is hot insulation is almost always the reason. And why else wouldn't it be?  It could be that the air conditioning does not reach or blow hard enough into the upper level.  But that air pressure is an easy check. When air is blowing well through a register I have my client f...
07/08/2017
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