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Pipeline provision in tax cut deal threatens Maryland coastline
By attaching provisions in favor of a gigantic tar sands oil pipeline to the payroll tax cut legislation, Congress seems intent on putting Maryland's coasts in peril. The Keystone XL pipeline, which is proposed to run from Alberta in Canada to Texas,...Tags: Bodies of Water, Conservation, Water Pollution, Oceans, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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Marriottsville humanitarian hopes for change in North Korea
He was born into freedom in Pusan, South Korea, 60 years ago. Still, Jong C. Jang of Marriottsville spent much of his boyhood hearing his father, Ok Kyun Jang, rhapsodize about growing up in a place about 350 miles to the north.
Families were close-...Tags: Bodies of Water, Customs and Tradition, Hospitals and Clinics, Television, Pyongyang (North Korea)
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Howard moves to stem erosion, pollution in Ellicott City waterway
When it rains, not only does storm water flow downstream, but so do the banks of small streams emptying into Red Hill Branch, bringing other pollutants with the eroding soil. In a move to stem environmental problems and add wildlife habitat, Howard County...Tags: Bodies of Water, Environmental Politics, Howard County, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Pollution
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A war on pollution, not rural Maryland
Don't be surprised if longtime "poop warriors" along theChesapeake Bay'sthickly populated Western Shore are not sympathetic to claims that builders in still-rural parts of the watershed should have unlimited use of septic tanks.
Those backyard sewage...Tags: Bodies of Water, Population, Talk Shows (genre), Energy Saving, Rivers
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Bag tax legislation for Prince George's County moves forward
AsPrince George's Countylawmakers move to impose a tax on plastic bags, environmental organizations said a similar fee in Washington has sharply reduced the amount of trash in the Anacostia River. Because almost half of the Anacostia River's watershed...Tags: Bodies of Water, Prince George's County, Business, Montgomery County (Maryland), Business
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Picture-perfect world awaits in 'Places" exhibit at Columbia Art Center
You might walk into the Columbia Photo Artists' exhibit titled "Places" expecting to see familiar Howard County places showcased on the walls of the Columbia Art Center. Well, bring along your passport. This exhibit proves that these camera-wielding...Tags: Artists, Arts, Music, Harriet Tubman, Concerts
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Environmental talk to highlight 2011's many weather events
For a group deeply worried about mankind's survival in a world racked by escalating environmental problems, Earth Forum of Howard County takes an approach that dovetails nicely with the county's campaign for civility.
While the four-year-old church-...Tags: Natural Disasters, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Howard County, Natural Gas, John P. Sarbanes
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Getting ready for action in Annapolis
Editor: Christmas is over and the new is here. In just a short time, eight delegates and three senators representing Harford County will be returning to Annapolis for the 2012 Maryland General Assembly Session. I am honored to continue to represent...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Prince George's County, Montgomery County (Maryland), Agricultural Research and Technology, Executive Branch
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Coke Zero 400 package -- The Shores Resort & Spa on Daytona Beach Shores is revving up a three-night package for Coke Zero 400, the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Deerfield Beach, Seafood, Endangered Species, Newspaper and Magazine
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Zone change: What does it mean for gardeners?
The gardener who often has wished her climate were just a little bit warmer may be getting her wish. Or not.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the first major revision since 1990. This...Tags: Weather Reports, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tampa, Apples
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Arkansas authorities seek missing mother of 3; torched car found
Nation NowDawna Natzke, a police dispatcher in Hot Springs Village, Ark., was last seen eight days ago when she returned home after attending a friend's Christmas party. Police in Arkansas are continuing their search for the mother of 3.... -
The underwater world of the manatee
Orlando SentinelAs the weather cools down in Florida, manatees return to warmer waters. Manatee season started November 15, and extends to March 1. Also known as a sea cow, the West Indian Manatee are a protected species. In early November I reached out to Lynne...Tags: Volusia County, Blue Spring State Park, State Parks, Facebook
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