Odds ‘n Sods:

Hawaiian K. sent us this: More on honeybee CCD, from Der Spiegel. Are genetically modified crops to blame? And Brian H. sent a link to this article from England that was featured in The Drudge Report, which suggests that cellular phone transmissions might be to blame.

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From RBS: Sagging Housing Industry hits largest homebuilders

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Also from RBS, shades of 1929: The NASD issues a rare warning to investors on excessive stock and bond purchases made on margin

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Reader Jim H. mentioned that Sam’s Club membership warehouse stores are now stocking some long term storage foods.

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