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		<title>add me to your friends list if you want to hear part two of my story?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The darkness was too deep, the silence was too dead. The lights flickered as if winking at him, the subliminal whispering goodbye to him. Also goodnight because, soon, they were to be dead &#8211; along with the still night. Cheap hugging b&#8230; ! Stupid tree-hugging losers who want him to save the world. Lights &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The darkness was too deep, the silence was too dead. The lights flickered as if winking at him, the subliminal whispering goodbye to him. Also goodnight because, soon, they were to be dead &#8211; along with the still night.</p>
<p>Cheap hugging b&#8230; ! Stupid tree-hugging losers who want him to save the world.</p>
<p>Lights &#8211; ever heard of lights? He muttered with the scar on his upper lip bouncing against his pronounced nose. With his hair darker than his black eyes, gently rubbing his snotty nose, he gazed out the ocean as the waves combed the shore. It sounded like a lullaby; as the waves gently hit the rocks like drumsticks against a drum.</p>
<p>He chuckled uncontrollably like hiccuping, thinking of how in grade school they used to say &#8216;friends before money&#8217;.</p>
<p>Money bought him this nice prison cell, this 4&#215;10 prison cell overlooking the massive ocean which looked like dark oil.</p>
<p>He thought about Patrice; how he was the most important person in her life. She was The Chosen One, she loved him so much she died for him &#8211; what an exulted thing she committed!</p>
<p>He thought about her in that white dress, the way her eyes reflected like a knife, their shade so pale that tears that were falling were the same color as her eyes. Mimicking his heartbeats, not a beat out of rhythm.</p>
<p>The light went out, nothing left to see now but the stars trapped in the sky. He was just as strapped in as the stars. Tomorrow was the day to brake out, tell the world what he really was! Fame, fame, fame &#8211; newspapers will be printing, bigger than any famous stuck-up, no-good loser. (jejune) characters that are going to wish they were him.</p>
<p>He looked down at his concrete whole, for the first time after escaping. Going to be that no good, cop that was jealous of his fame, who got him in this mess in the first place! He put his painting back to the whole when he heard the words starting.</p>
<p>I-I-I wa&#8230;w-want a cigarette! hey ! -the voice stuttered, as if an earthquake was in his voice.</p>
<p>He looked over to find a young 19-year-old Jim there. He killed his parents for calling him &#8216;good old chubs&#8217;. The killer gazed at him, his stomach sunk into the bars as far as they went. Sections of fat rolled over the bars. Pure fat cells, just flapping as if it wanted to fly away. It was clear that nothing on this boy was capable of flying, or even clearly being able to lift past it&#8217;s gravity.</p>
<p>P-pa pa-a pap leas- Jim jeered, as if protesting.</p>
<p>The killer began singing, chanting in a voice &#8216;I shot the sheriff but I didnt shoot no deputy, oh no! oh!<br />
I shot the sheriff, but I didnt shoot no deputy, ooh, ooh, oo-ooh&#8217;.</p>
<p>Yeah! All around in my hometown,<br />
They&#8217;re tryin&#8217; to track me down;<br />
They say they want to bring me in guilty<br />
For the killing of a deputy,<br />
For the life of a deputy.</p>
<p>But I say &#8216;Have a cigarette! Chubs<br />
in what little light there was to light up the room, the killer grabbed a cigarette, lit it and began to smoke.</p>
<p>Jim stared at him as if he were to do a trick, breaths quickening. He approached with his arms out, his stuttering turning to pronunciations a newborn could make. Then the killer&#8217;s eyes lit up like a candle with rage, remembering: &#8216;no distractions till then&#8217;.</p>
<p>He could feel his blood boil.. He wanted to compress his face into the bars. Make his skull into mash potatoes. Watch thin blood pour, to the floor. Same color as thin, crimson, Chianti wine.</p>
<p>Yet, this caged bird would sing again. Life outside the big house was looking to pulchritudinous.</p>
<p>He tossed the cigarette right after getting a whiff, the red light rolled across the floor and that was going to be him. He was going to roll away; no more gambling for cigarettes, it was real money now!</p>
<p>It made him think of the deadman&#8217;s hand, aces and 8s. They call it deadman&#8217;s hand because a man was killed for winning when a guy bet a lease on his house. Bam shot him, for having 8s and aces in his hand, back in cowboy times.</p>
<p>The cop that got him here was going to get dealt a deadman&#8217;s hand now.<br />
I am not good at much but I have always been a writer.</p>
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		<title>SCOD Gardens BELTANE Bird Baths &amp; friends!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SCOD Gardens; SPRING 2007 BELTANE BIRD BATHS &#038; friends!! Seedlings are up in the circle garden at Stowell Galleries. Some have survived from last year: Ruebarb, some Chard, Wild Spinach, Lavender, Sweet-Onion Grass, Lemon-Balm, Peppermints, Catmints, etc&#8230; Others are annual transplant seedlings: Tomatoes, Basil, Cabbages (would have survived if potato bugs hadnt killed them 2 [...]]]></description>
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SCOD Gardens; SPRING 2007 BELTANE BIRD BATHS &#038; friends!! Seedlings are up in the circle garden at Stowell Galleries. Some have survived from last year: Ruebarb, some Chard, Wild Spinach, Lavender, Sweet-Onion Grass, Lemon-Balm, Peppermints, Catmints, etc&#8230; Others are annual transplant seedlings: Tomatoes, Basil, Cabbages (would have survived if potato bugs hadnt killed them 2 summers ago) etc&#8230; New seeds are being planted in this month of May: Beans &#038; more Chard!!! Also Ornamental Cherry Tree and 4-Square Garden with Tulips. Thank you to all our 200+ subscribers, Blessed Be. (Including of course Paradise Earth &#038; others) music: Faith &#038; Muse / Loreena mckennit</p>
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		<title>Think Bird Houses to Attract Aviary Friends to Your Home &amp; Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bird houses add charm, whimsy, and beauty as well as a place for birds to nest.  It is no wonder that the bird house and bird feeder industry is growing.  There are safety factors to consider when buying or building a bird house.  There are some birds that will use a bird house and others [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bird houses add charm, whimsy, and beauty as well as a place for birds to nest.  It is no wonder that the bird house and bird feeder industry is growing.  There are safety factors to consider when buying or building a bird house.  There are some birds that will use a bird house and others that are not attracted to them. </p>
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<p><strong>Types of Bird Houses</strong></p>
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<p>The type of bird house you will use depends on the type of bird or birds that you want to attract to your home.  Bird houses come in many shapes, sizes, colors and materials.  One of the best types of bird houses is the wooden one.  There are several reasons to choose this type of bird house.  Wooden bird houses can breath for ventilation, are durable and have a good insulation quality to them.  Gourds are another good material for bird houses.  They are functional, breathable, and pretty as well.  Properly designed pottery, concrete, and plastic houses will breathe and are also durable. When choosing the bird house that you will use for your feathered friends always check for proper ventilation, drainage, and easy access for maintenance and monitoring.  When considering the type of bird house that you want another thing to think about are safety and maintenance.</p>
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<p><strong>Safety and Proper Maintenance</strong></p>
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<p>Items to consider once you have chosen the type of bird house that you want are ventilation, drainage, ease of access for maintenance and protection from predators.  You should also make sure that no harmful chemicals where used on the materials used for the building of your bird house.  You would not want your new friends to become sick.  Part of proper maintenance of your new bird house is to check them for unwanted critters, such as fleas, wasp, or flies.  Sometimes mice and others will want to take up residence in your bird house. The main thing to remember if this happens is to remove them.  If insects are the problem, use only pesticides that are not harmful to your feathered friends.  “If wasps are a problem, coat the inside top of the box with bar soap” (US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service &#8220;Homes for Birds”).  One of the problems that you may encounter while cleaning the nest and parasites or insects are present, baby birds may also be present.  If one of the baby birds gets out of the nest you can pick it up and put it back where it was.  Birds have a lousy sense of smell and they will not reject the babies because you helped them. </p>
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<p>Don’t let the care and safety be a deterrent in deciding whether you want a bird house or not.  The upkeep and maintenance is part of the joy and can be a wonderful way to learn more about your new birds. You will quickly become a backyard birder with your new bird house or houses. The joy of watching beautiful bird is an immeasurable pleasure. </p>
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<p>PJ Hall is a professional writer who provides information on <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.for-the-birds.info/bird-houses.htm">bird houses</a> for <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.for-the-birds.info/">For the Birds</a> &#8211; your online guide to attracting birds and backyard birding.</p>
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		<title>SCOD Gardens BELTANE Bird Baths &amp; friends!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13;SCOD Gardens; SPRING 2007 BELTANE BIRD BATHS &#038; friends!! Seedlings are up in the circle garden at Stowell Galleries. Some have survived from last year: Ruebarb, some Chard, Wild Spinach, Lavender, Sweet-Onion Grass, Lemon-Balm, Peppermints, Catmints, etc&#8230; Others are annual transplant seedlings: Tomatoes, Basil, Cabbages (would have survived if potato bugs hadnt killed them 2 [...]]]></description>
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					<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WZ1nVvQPBLY?fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>&#13;SCOD Gardens; SPRING 2007 BELTANE BIRD BATHS &#038; friends!! Seedlings are up in the circle garden at Stowell Galleries. Some have survived from last year: Ruebarb, some Chard, Wild Spinach, Lavender, Sweet-Onion Grass, Lemon-Balm, Peppermints, Catmints, etc&#8230; Others are annual transplant seedlings: Tomatoes, Basil, Cabbages (would have survived if potato bugs hadnt killed them 2 summers ago) etc&#8230; New seeds are being planted in this month of May: Beans &#038; more Chard!!! Also Ornamental Cherry &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Maintaining Your Bird Bath For Your Feathered Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you want to add something special and unique to your garden or your backyard? Bird baths can be a beautiful asset to your garden and attract colorful birds from your area.  If you have decided to put one on your property you must realize it is also a responsibility. It is like caring for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you want to add something special and unique to your garden or your backyard? Bird baths can be a beautiful asset to your garden and attract colorful birds from your area.  If you have decided to put one on your property you must realize it is also a responsibility. It is like caring for a pet that is free to fly wherever he chooses. If you maintain your bird bath, your feathered friends will come to visit you time and time again. I am going to mention some of the important aspects of a bird bath and how you can maintain it effectively so the birds will continuously flock to your yard.</p>
<p>Location of the bird bath. It should not be placed near any bushes, big rocks or anything that can make it easy for a predator to access it. Your bird bath should be located in a clear area of your garden where birds can easily watch out for predators while taking a bath or drinking water. If you do not choose the right location for it you could put the birds visiting your garden in eminent danger. If you have a cat, put a bell on his collar so the birds will hear it coming if it decides to attack.</p>
<p>Bird bathing hygiene. Birds depend on this water to take a bath, wet their feathers and take a drink of water. If you don’t replenish the bowl with fresh water on a daily basis, the water can make the birds sick. Collected bird droppings and algae can turn your birth bath into a bacteria infestation. When cleaning it out, avoid using harsh chemicals and detergents. Birds can also fall sick from any cleaning chemicals you use so as much as possible try to rinse it out with just regular water. If you find cleaning out the algae a cumbersome task, try using a bird bath wiggler. A bird bath wiggler is one of the many <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/featured-bird-supplies-bird-accessories.html">Bird Bath Accessories</a> you can invest in. It is a unit you place in the bowl to prevent water from lying stagnant. The unit “wiggles” the water and this movement of water keeps it oxygen rich for the birds to drink. This wiggle movement also prevents mosquitoes from using the water to breed.</p>
<p>Water Level. The water level should not be higher than 3 inches so any type of bird, large or small can easily have a strong foothold. Most are made with a textured surface so birds can have a steady grasp while standing in the bowl. But if you find yours doesn’t, don’t worry too much. This can be fixed by placing small flat rocks in the bowl which gives the bird something to stand on. If you live in a colder region of the US, you will have to check regularly during the winter season to check if the water has iced over. If it has iced over you will have to break it so birds can use the water for drinking and bathing. A very useful solution to this problem can be a solar bird bath. Solar bird baths collect energy using solar panels. With this energy it operates the motor that causes the water to circulate and prevents ice from forming.</p>
<p>There are many <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/birdbath-fountain-birdbath.html">Bird Bath Fountains</a> you can choose from to enjoy the wildlife within the sanctity of your own garden. Bird baths and bird feeders are a great way to introduce wildlife into your garden without disturbing them from their natural environment.</p>
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<p>Your Bird Oasis will help you transform your garden into your own bird oasis with a variety of beautiful Bird Baths, <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/featured-bird-supplies-bird-accessories.html">Bird Bath Accessories</a>, and Bird Feeders to choose from. With exquisite artistic Bird Bath Fountains, Bird Bath Wigglers and Bird Bath Bowls at your convenience, you add a unique touch to your garden and create a haven for the wildlife in your area. Please visit <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.yourbirdoasis.com">http://www.yourbirdoasis.com</a> for more information and details. </p>
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