Odds ‘n Sods:

Gloria spotted this article on urban survival: Live off the land — in the city

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Brian H. mentioned: Striking EDF Power Utility Workers Cut Power to French Homes

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Courtesy of Cheryl: Basics For The Beginning Gardener

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When it comes to AR-15 uppers, I thought that I seen it all. There are barreled AR uppers on the market for everything from .22 LR , to 5.45×39 Russian, to 8mm Mauser Belt-Fed, to .50 Browning. But this crossbow upper surprised me. FWIW, there are a lot of things that I’d rather buy for $1,300. (A tip of the hat to Hawaiian K. for the link.)