Odds ‘n Sods:

Mark H. sent this from Michigan: Julie Bass of Oak Park Faces Misdemeanor Charge for Vegetable Garden

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Six Months After Tucson Shooting, White House Readies Gun Control Stance. Any new “controls” would erode our Second Amendment right, so please be vigilant and ready to deluge your Congresscritters with calls, letters, e-mails,a nd FAXes. Most likely, they’ll go after the mythical “Gun Show Loophole”, even though Mr. Looney Loughner bought his gun at gun shop, with all the requisite Federal paperwork.

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US and Russia stir up political tensions over Arctic. (Thanks to K.A.F. for the link.)

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Congress Wants Automatic Wage Deductions To Pay Down The Debt. Here’s the kicker these contributions won’t be tax deductible.

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Olav sent this: Scientists monitor Iceland’s Katla volcano amid flooding.