Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader S.A. came across a Tropical Plant Database. he described it as: “a well-laid out professional-looking web site that lists medicinal uses of herbs, shrubs, flowers, trees, etc. Easy to use and read including common plants such as mimosa, stevia, epazote, ageratum, artichoke, mango, nettles, passion flower, and so on.”

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Alpha Innovations has introduced several new products: the Single Finger Nuck (an inconspicuous looking keychain decoration that doubles as an impact weapon ), the Alpha Scraper, and the Saf-T-Wrench another impact tool that doubles as a wrench ). Also, until August 15ht, they are selling our entire line of Kubotans at $6. That is $1 off their already low price. That includes both sizes of tapered Kubotans, pink Kubotan, dome ended, flat ended, rubber training baton, and stylus sized Kubotan. And the His & Hers Kubotan set is on sale for $11.50 (regularly $13.00 ).

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F.G. recommended this photo essay: Captured: A Look Back at the Vietnam War on the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon