The editor of the Rural Revolution blog mentioned a company that makes nifty fixtures that turn Mason jars into kerosene lamps. The editor wrote: “Specifically I purchased item # 10BR3273, which is a bulk purchase of ten fixtures. They come with wicks. (Here is a photo.) A package of 10 of them costs $22 plus shipping. I’m also buying glass globes every time I see them at thrift stores. These usually don’t cost more than $2 each. I’m also buying extra wicks.” For stability, the larger the jar, the better. With a two quart jar and a long wick, one jar of kerosene should last for weeks of daily lighting!
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Australian police probe poisoning of seven million veggie plants; tomato shortage could double prices. (A hat tip to Chris L. for the link.)
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KAF was the first of several readers to send this: U.S. Tomahawk Missiles Deployed Near China Send Message.