Odds ‘n Sods:

Pierre M. sent: CDC: Deadly Superbug “C-Diff” Spreading

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Avalanche Lily spotted this: Since D.C.’s handgun ban ended, well-heeled residents have become well armed.

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Patricia F. flagged this: Why Does Texas Have Its Own Power Grid?

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A reader suggested HP LaserJet Tough Paper for printing key references that might be used in the field. It is not paper. Rather, it is a plastic material that can be laser printed. It is waterproof, so it would be ideal for printing specialized maps and pages for field notebooks.

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Mike in Texas mentioned: “If you need soil, fertilizer, or garden amendments, never pay full price. Lowe’s, and many other major retailers, take 50% off for any kind of broken bag. Check frequently because I’m told they accidentally break bags almost daily. I even have my local Lowe’s store call me when they stack some up.”