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Top official quits Komen in wake of Planned Parenthood flap
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 11:53 AM EST

Karen Handel, former candidate for the governor of Georgia, is believed to have been key player in Komen's decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood.

Groundhogs clash over weather prognosis
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 10:44 AM EST

Punxsutawney Phil used to be the only groundhog that mattered in weather predicting, but his decision that spring is 6 weeks away put him out on a limb.

Top 10 most endangered places in the South
Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 04:56 PM EST

Many of the areas are under pressure to limit environmental protections or to lower hurdles for potentially destructive projects.

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Are solar panels allowed in your HOA?

Sun, Sep 04 2011 at 1:16 PM EST

My parents just dismantled their solar panels on their home.  They have had them up for over 30 years, and with their aging roof the solar panels eventually became the site of leaks into my childhood bedroom.  They will re-purpose some of their solar panels to make a greenhouse for the ever-growing garden.  Today, solar technology is becoming more commonplace as they are used in suburban housing, streetlights, and landscaping.  

Just Be Nice - A Challenge to MNN Readers

Wed, Aug 24 2011 at 3:31 PM EST

Smart growth has gotten a bad rap lately - especially with concerns of how much it costs and the politics of moving entire populations toward sustainable development.  In fact, as my city tries to embrace smart growth, green space has been voted in, but with the understanding that green space also includes soccer fields.  Policy and money are classic barriers to genuine sustainable development.
 

Front Garden Transformation: Path Inspired

Sat, Aug 20 2011 at 5:23 PM EST

A bit woozy from dehydration, I am finally relaxing with a glass of ice water after six hours in the garden.  I have been wanting a little path in my garden for a long time.  I have tried several designs - one that leads to the mail box and through a front yard vegetable garden, another that swerves around a bamboo trellis, and paths that slip in and out of azaleas and different trees.  Two years ago, one of my friends had a beautiful garden wedding.  Since then, I have been stuck on the style of path that incorporates a circular area.

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Mon, Aug 22 2011 at 03:16 PM EST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLHBFyfvK8A
This is a link to "Here Comes the Sun" - like this article, reminds me of the hope that...

inspiring! love the graphic
Mon, Aug 22 2011 at 03:12 PM EST

inspiring! love the graphic

ditto on HOAs!
Mon, Aug 22 2011 at 03:02 PM EST

ditto on HOAs!

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10 things that I love:
1. Lavender
2. Calamansi
3. Shore fishing
4. Picnics
5. Black pearls
6. Camping
7. Wildflowers
8. Maple trees
9. Puffins
10. Seahorses

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