Odds ‘n Sods:

The Great Endarkenment: Detroit struggles to keep lights on: Copper thieves, aging equipment darken blocks in cash-starved city. (Thanks to F.G. for the link.)

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Reader R.C. kindly sent this: Automotive ‘black boxes’ raise privacy issues

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The Womb to Tomb medicated society: Consider ADHD starting at age four, says doctor group. (thanks to Diana V. for the link.)

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John T. sent us this inevitable headline: New crime wave: Cooking Oil Thefts.