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12 Easy Ways to Use Grease Cleaner
Posted On 07/22/2010 09:13:03 by Susan963
Grease cleaner is great for cleaning greasy hands after working on a lawnmower or car. There are many more uses for grease cleaner that you may not be aware of. Here are some of the additional ways you can use it to make work easier.
1.  Soak Greasy Dishes
If you have an extra greasy dish in your kitchen, or even on the grill, you can add a cap full to your sink and allow it to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. It will lift the dirt from your dishes and utensils, making them easier to wa... Read More



4 Methods to Clearing a Clogged Sink
Posted On 07/22/2010 09:05:58 by Susan963
1. Using a Sink Plunger
A sink plunger can often prove to be an invaluable tool in clearing clogged sinks. This helpful tool works in much the same fashion as a traditional plunger and is very easy to use. To use sink plunger for unclogging purposes, simply fill the clogged sink with a small amount of warm water, and firmly position the sink plunger over the base of the drain. Proceed to give the drain a thorough plunging using powerful down-and-up motions. Continue in this fashion until th... Read More



Celebrity Cruises Cancels Trips From Baltimore
Posted On 07/19/2010 21:38:49 by jewel
Jul 19, 2010 8:40 pm US/Eastern BALTIMORE (AP) ―  Celebrity Cruises says it is canceling fall and winter cruises from Baltimore in 2011 and 2012.

Instead, the cruise line will add a tour through Australian and New Zealand waters.

The 1,814-passenger Celebrity Century had been scheduled to run 12-night cruises from Baltimore. It will eliminate a total of 10 cruises.
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Long-Awaited Construction Project To Begin In Fall
Posted On 07/19/2010 21:35:29 by jewel
Jul 18, 2010 6:51 pm US/Eastern Long-Awaited Construction Project To Begin In Fall Reporting
Gigi Barnett BALTIMORE (WJZ) ― a long-awaited construction project on one of the city's busiest roads begins this fall. a long-awaited construction project on one of the city's busiest roads begins this fall.

As Gigi Barnett reports, the plan calls for a year of road work.

The s... Read More



How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
Posted On 07/19/2010 10:47:52 by Baltimore
Install Your Own Programmable Thermostat
Way before former Vice-President Al Gore's documentary that told the world global warming is a problem (although it's been known since the mid 1960s), I wanted to reduce my energy bill to save money.
San Antonio City Public Service and a Saturday morning how-to show both extolled the virtues of a new product- a programmable thermostat. The old mercury thermostats could be off by as much as 10 to 15 degrees, causing a waste of energy and runni... Read More



Save Money on Your Electric Bill with the BGE Peak Rewards Program
Posted On 07/19/2010 10:42:38 by Baltimore
In exchange for allowing them to cycle your air conditioner, BGE will credit your bill between $7.50 and $18.75 for the months of June, July, August, and September. Remember, the more you allow BGE to cycle your air conditioner, the bigger your bill credit will be. During the first year you participate in the BGE Peak Rewards program, the utility will actually double the amount of billing credits you get for all four months of summer. This can mean a savings of almost half of your electric bill,... Read More



How to Save on Your Electric Bill
Posted On 07/19/2010 09:20:15 by Baltimore
Stop Crying when You See Your Electric Bill   Do you cringe when you see your electric bill every month? Start using some of my tips below and see if you can save a little. Every penny counts!   Check with your local electric company and ask if they offer a discount for using less electricity during peak service times. You may be able to find this information online or possibly on the literature that comes with your electric bill. It's a little known fact that power companies generate... Read More



Ten Tips on Saving Money in Electric Costs
Posted On 07/19/2010 07:56:18 by Baltimore
Life is so expensive. We must try to save every cent that we can in order to be able to get the things that we need. Sometimes that means waiting on the things we want. It always means trying to spend less to get more.   Families have many expenses. There's food, gas, car insurance, homeowners and life insurance, household and personal need items, clothing, etc. This list goes on and on. The list contains utilities. Life requires utilities such as electric. It's remarkably hard to live with... Read More



Phelps gives swim lessons to city students
Posted On 07/14/2010 18:50:08 by jewel
By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun 6:43 p.m. EDT, July 14, 2010   Olympian offers tips on form and safety to kids from his hometown     Baltimore native and 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps dove into a short lesson with city summer school students Wednesday on how to overcome fear of the water and to become successful and safe swimmers.   Phelps joined about 40 excited students at the Polytechnic Institute pool to launch a partnership between the city schools'... Read More



Residential park in the works between Harbor East, Inner Harbor
Posted On 07/13/2010 16:40:05 by jewel
Harbor East By Edward Gunts, The Baltimore Sun
 
Acre of green space expected to open in fall 2011 being designed as respite to tourist-oriented attractions.
 
Baltimore's Inner Harbor has a wide range of attractions for families and acres of open space, planners say, but it doesn't have many quiet outdoor spaces where a mother can take her baby in a stroller or where area residents can relax without running into throngs of tourists.
Two local nonprofit groups... Read More



'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' students receive full ride to college
Posted On 07/13/2010 15:03:38 by jewel

 By John-John Williams IV, The Baltimore Sun
  All 15 members of Boys Hope Girls Hope have been promised full scholarships to two area colleges.
Two local colleges have awarded full four-year scholarships to all 15 members of a half-way house program that will be featured on the ABC show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" this fall.
Loyola University Maryland and nearby College of Notre Dame of Maryland have offered the students scholarships that include room, boar... Read More



How to Find a Nudist Resort in the US
Posted On 07/12/2010 21:33:00 by Baltimore
Published September 30, 2009 by:
David Staples   Many years ago whenever people went swimming, it was always skinny dipping. There was no such thing as a swimsuit. Can you imagine trying to swim in a toga or long robes or any of the other pieces of clothing that
 were rather restrictive back in the day? And then one day along came the swimsuit. a full body suit that looked like it might an extra ten pounds when wet. Over the years, people have been slowly going more and more... Read More



So You Are Looking for a Family Nudist Camp
Posted On 07/12/2010 21:29:15 by Baltimore
Published August 17, 2009 by:
Sylvia Cochran Must Know Facts for a Nudist Beach or Camp Vacation
Nudist campsites are the well kept secret of the travel industry. Family nudist beach vacations appeal to naturists of all ages, and if you fancy yourself a bit of a nudist, read on for some must know information.
Are You Ready for a Stay at a Nudist Camp? Generally speaking, nudist campsites are reserved for vacationers who see clothing as optional. That being said, you will draw sus... Read More



Maryland Health Society Nudist and naturist Club
Posted On 07/12/2010 21:26:13 by Baltimore
Published December 17, 2008 by:
Thomas J McCabe   Maryland Health Society..P.O. Box 126, Davidsonville, Md..(410) 798-0269   Situated on 98 acres of scenic, wooded land, the Maryland Health Society is a family- oriented nudist and naturist club that has been in operation since 1934.   Membership here is open to married couples, other couples and singles, although there is a quota on the number of singles admitted. Visitors are welcome at this Maryland nudist and naturist clu... Read More



Pine Tree Associates Nudist and Naturist Club
Posted On 07/12/2010 21:24:11 by Baltimore
Published December 17, 2008 by:
Thomas J McCabe
Pine Tree Associates..PO Box 195, Crownsville, Md..(301) 261-8787..(410) 841-6033   Since the 1930's, Pine Tree Associates has been recognized as being one of the leading nudist and naturist clubs in Maryland. This family- oriented club has several hundred members, of all backgrounds and professions and offers a range of activities year- round. First- time visits are offered to all, but families and couples are preferred. There is a... Read More



Pen-Mar Nudist and Naturist Club
Posted On 07/12/2010 21:19:18 by Baltimore
Published December 17, 2008 by:
Thomas J McCabe   The Pen- Mar Club..P.O. Box 276, Hancock, Md..(717) 294-3262   This family- oriented nudist and naturist club in Hancock, Maryland has been in operation for over 50 years. Located on approximately 60 acres of serene wooded land, the Pen- Mar Club is a very clean and well- maintained nudist facility that features a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The staff members and members of this club are very friendly and welcoming. Families, coup... Read More



Looking for a way to cool off on a Hot Summer Day???
Posted On 07/12/2010 21:10:12 by jewel
Are you sweltering in the summer heat?  I have a few ideas that can help to cool you off.  Try visiting one of the Baltimore area quarries.  Yes you heard correctly, go swim in a honest to goodness rock quarry.  These quarries can be found in and around the Baltimore area.    This is a time honored tradtion from bygone years.  Taking a plunge into the crystal clear, cooling waters of old rock quarries.  Whether you want to just slide in on a zip line, div... Read More



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