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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '<P>  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/643thumb.jpg" height="133" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nGarden stepping stones can really enhance the beauty of any garden. Inspirational garden stepping stones will help you meditate, if you spend quiet time in your personal garden area. Making garden stepping stones is not too hard, and there are several options. I have homemade garden stepping stones at my home. They are made from paving brick cemented to precast concrete pads.</P>';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/642thumb.jpg" height="133" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nOutdoor fountains can be found in my backyard. My wife loves our outdoor water fountains, and so do the birds. The outdoor garden fountains I have installed have performed well over time. The key is to purchase the right sized pump for your outdoor fountain. ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/574thumb.jpg" height="133" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nGas grills and bbq grills are very popular. I love cooking on my own grill, even in cold weather. Gas grills can be fueled with natural gas or propane. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Some fire codes do not allow gas grills in multi-family housing. ';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Sun, 05 Jun 2005';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Outdoor handball court walls can be made from either concrete blocks or poured concrete. Poured concrete may be harder to work with and more expensive. The wall needs to be designed by an engineer because it can blow over easily in high winds. ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Landscape edging of granite cobblestones will keep grass at bay and make a crisp lawn edging at sidewalks and driveways. Garden edging saves work. Edging of stone will keep your gravel and grass from socializing. ';
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