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The Cutting Edge II: Hummingbird Feeders

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This latter style suffers from the problem that it must be refilled very often, because the level of food is constantly being reduced by the feeding. The biased sealing mechanism is in the form of a sealing ring or stopper 20 mounted on the lower end of actuator rod 16 and biased upwardly by compression spring 22.

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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

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Instead of Special Weapons and Tactics, think: Sealed With A Trap. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. Sealed With A Trap. Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. What can she do?

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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

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The animal protection group Seal Sitters says a necropsy showed that the sea lion had suffered a shark bite and had twisted intestines in addition to a bullet wound. The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River. On Monday, a sea lion was found dead on West Seattle’s Lincoln Park beach.

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Proposal for the National Bird of Australia

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Picking it would just be sealing the deal – as it’s already on the official seal too. Also, is only found in Queensland, which makes one think it’s probably already suffered enough. So, for the benefit of my beloved Australia, I present a shortlist of fine Australian birds that could serve as our national bird.

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Battle Creek Cellars: Unconditional Pinot Noir (2017)

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The November 1962 cover of The New Yorker by Anataole Kovarksy brought the fantasy of a turkey on the Great Seal of the United States – a myth wrongly attributed to Ben Franklin’s nonexistent public views on the matter – to life on the printed page.

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Survival of the Flexible

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Seeing birds suffer is never fun, but never more so than these trusting and uncomplaining young giants that sat all day like contemplative zen masters, meditating in the intense tropical sun. There was one young Black-footed Albatross that was apparently not planning on going quietly into the dark night, however.

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Pet Safety During Home Improvements

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If your pet has any access to your work site, be extremely careful to seal off and store any paints, solvents, glue, caulk, or other liquids, well out of your pets reach. Anxious pets may chew on electrical cords and suffer painful burns or even electrocution.

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