Odds ‘n Sods:

R.F.J. mentioned this at Cool Tools: Footbike

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California man killed by rattlesnake.

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Like something out of a novel… Panic at the pumps: French motorists swamp petrol stations

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Until the end of 2010 Ready Made Resources is offering a new “Grand Slam Package” of storage foods, at 30% off. They are also offering a one ounce U.S. Mint Silver Eagle for each complete case of six cans of Mountain House foods ordered, as long as the spot price of silver stays below $30 per ounce. At the rate that silver is appreciating, that offer won’t last long!