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[?]Submitted by Knocking from Inside Blog
The grave is a purse full of porcelain bones mingling with earth.
The porcelain corridors of my bones are possessed by burning light.
The light tastes of wild multitudes risen from the grave.
words courtesy of Read Write Poem
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Speculation
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[?]Submitted by Average Poet Blog
City in the cloud
above the grimy crowd
a lusty throng
that plods along
appropriately cowed.
Towers tend to fall
when they get too tall
and those below
are sure to know
for they will catch it all.
Debbie’s Garden and Farmer’s Market Update
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[?]Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
‘Pup and I decided to go see what was available at one of our favorite garden centers, and decided to go get some fresh fruit and vegetables at Debbie’s Garden and Farmer’s Market . When we were there last, the young man that works there had […]
Takin’ It With You
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[?]Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
The Spring Fling is getting nearer. In about 2 months I’ll be going to Chicago, with ‘Pup, to meet Garden Bloggers and see the myriad gardens that Chicago offers. I’m going to want to blog this…live. Problem is…my laptop, she is dead. Well, not completely dead, […]
Costco And Harley-Davidson Partnership
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[?]Submitted by Northwest Harley Blog
I love Costco and I hate Costco.
My displeasure is often traced to other people who shop there? They say membership has its privileges and I’ve seen the people who flaunt it to no end. A person is lucky to not get run over by a Range […]
A Conrad Ghost
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[?]Submitted by Bookride Blog
We did a post a while back on books that are known as ghosts - a ghost is usually a work announced as a forthcoming book which never actually gets published. Sometimes this is because the book was never written because the author lost interest, got sidetracked or […]
Daily Links
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[?]Submitted by Notorious News Blog
The Sham Wow guy beat the shit out
of a hooker.
[ The Blemish ]
The attention whores are at The Viper
Room.
[ Celebrity Puke ]
Gisele Bundchen is naked.
[ Egotastic ]
Madonna is finalizing her kidnapping.
[ Fatback Media ]
An Aubry O’Day disappointing upskirt.
[ Celebrity Dirty Laundry ]
Oprah visits a polygamists camp.
[ Geno’s […]
Michael Vick Is Writing A Book
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[?]Submitted by Notorious News Blog
Michael Vick is still in the clink, but he is already planning to pen a memoir
when he gets out. More than likely to gather up sympathy for his situation.
The NFL has actually talked about letting this monster play again in the NFL.
Here is a pic of Michael […]
Make it Monday: Chicken Burritos with Black-Bean Salsa and Pepper Jack
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[?]Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Ingrdeients:
1 2/3 cup(s) drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
2 scallions including green tops, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) lemon or lime juice
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/3 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
1/4 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 pound(s) pepper Jack cheese, […]
Right this Minute: Some of my Favorite Things
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[?]Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I like change so it’s no surprise that I’m always trying new things. Beauty products, cleaning supplies, food…the list goes on. Here are a few of those things that I think you should try too.
Jell-O Gelatin with Antioxidants
I eat a lot of Sugar-Free Jell-O cups because […]
New Museum Being Built to House International Chinese Stamp Exhibition
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[?]Submitted by Stamp Collecting Round-Up Blog
China’s CCTV reports a brand-new museum is being built for The World Stamp Exhibition which will be held between April 10 and 16 in Luoyang, China.
The annual event is held in various cities around the world from year to year and is coming to China for […]
Liechtenstein Postal History
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[?]Submitted by Stamp Collecting Round-Up Blog
John Wray, writing in the New York Times, reports on his vacation in the principality of Liechtenstein.
John writes, “Sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria, it is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, meaning that all of its direct neighbors are landlocked as well. […]
Waiting
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[?]Submitted by My Viewfinder Blog
A railroad crossing near the Norfolk Southern rail yard in Asheville. Back and forth. Back and forth. It’s days like this that I’m glad that I’m paid by the hour. (Click on photo to enlarge.)
Crocus Pair
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[?]Submitted by My Viewfinder Blog
One of the first flowers to bloom in the Smoky Mountains each year, these crocuses peek through last year’s pine needles to give us encouragement that spring is on the way. (Click on photo to enlarge.)
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“The future is here. It’s just not widely distributed yet.”
- William Gibson
Science […]
Hey Nineteen
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[?]Submitted by My Viewfinder Blog
Yesterday was my oldest daughter’s 19th birthday. Heather doesn’t like to cooperate when Dad wants to photograph her, so I had to resort to subterfuge when she was home for spring break a couple of weeks ago. I shot this one over my shoulder as we were […]
897 - My Country
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[?]Submitted by The Daily Photography of Andreas Manessinger Blog
Today was mostly a shopping and doing-things-that-need-to-be-bone day, but I found some time for photographing. This image was taken east of Klagenfurt. It was the only part of Carinthia where it did not rain.
Villach is just in the direction where we look, approximately […]
896 - Really Mystified
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[?]Submitted by The Daily Photography of Andreas Manessinger Blog
These three images are from Friday morning. “Gedankensplitter” means “aphorism” and this is an image that I am not really sure what to make of. Actually it’s a composite of two images. The person was in another image of the series, and the […]
Racetrack Playa, Death Valley
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[?]Submitted by Ralph Nordstrom Photography Blog
I was fortunate to visit the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley November of last year. This is where rocks mysteriously slide around, leaving tracks in their wake. Many slide for hundreds of feet and more. Some move with seeming purpose in pretty much […]
Bevel and Emboss Text
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[?]Submitted by Photoplus Tutorials Blog
Let me show you how to Bevel and Emboss text. It does not need special skill. Just a bit of patience and can be done in any version of Photoshop.
This text and the effects can be done in any version of Photoshop.
Go to the Tutorial.
Taking The 7900 Leap
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[?]Submitted by Howard Grill Blog
Over the last year or two, I have watched as various new papers have come out for black and white inkjet printing. I have really wanted to venture into black and white, but just never really liked the appearance on matte paper, though I do love the […]
Photo of the Week
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[?]Submitted by Craig Photography Blog
Camera: Nikon D200
Exposure: 15
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Water?
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[?]Submitted by Ankush Vimawala Photography Blog
Emergency First Aid For Dogs: Approaching An Injured Dog
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Emergency First Aid For Dogs 5: Approaching An Injured Dog
The most common of all accidents involving dogs is the one in which the dog is struck by a car. To help you prepare as best possible should, you run into this type of scenario with a […]
Border Collie Dog Breed
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Border Collie has been bred for over 100 years with functionality as the number one priority. These sheep herding dogs were abundant in Great Britain during the 1800s, however they were made up of different types. Most of these dogs were considered to be fetching […]
Shopping From A Breeder: The Large Professional Breeder (Part 1)
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[?]Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Shopping From A Breeder: The Large Professional Breeder (Part 1)
Generally speaking, there are three different types of breeders: the large professional breeder, the small professional breeder, and what is usually referred to as the backyard breeder. Today we will discuss the advantages of buying your puppy […]
