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EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollution

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources?  -- J.K.
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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Maryland

Cutting your own Christmas tree is a fun holiday activity. You can find Christmas trees at Maryland tree farms from our list below. But make sure you do it right so you don't...

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Abingdon Holiday Shopping Guide - Black Friday deals and Abingdon Malls and Outlets


Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put...

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Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Harford County


The reports of Swine Flu in Maryland (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the...

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An Invitation to our Fairfield Community: BLOG ON!


Since this site is all about Fairfield, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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Harford County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Harford County


Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Harford County, MD area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Harford County, Maryland. Here is a list of...

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Harford County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Harford County


Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Harford County Maryland area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Find Maryland Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Maryland haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Maryland corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Otter Point Creek Alliance Announces BioBlitz is Back!

from:Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

Abingdon, MD - BioBlitz is a 24-hour event in which scientists, volunteers, and community members team up to find, identify, and learn about as many local plant and animal species...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Fairfield organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Fairfield is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Abingdon

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Abingdon area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maryland’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Abingdon area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

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Giving To Abingdon Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good


“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

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Make a difference in Abingdon! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Abingdon area and around the...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Abingdon

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Abingdon,...

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Don’t let dining out in the Abingdon area do you in!

Going out to eat in Abingdon and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

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EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S.
For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into...

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