Odds ‘n Sods:

Dirk W. sent us this news story: The New Resource Wars: What if China Stops Exporting Rare Elements?

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The Heat Wave that Changed American History. (Thanks to “T-Moo” for the link.)

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Safecastle’s big sale ends tomorrow–Thursday, Sept. 30th. This is their last 25% off sale on Mountain House canned storage foods for 2010, with some free bonus items, depending on the size of your order. Safecastle also resumed stocking real canned butter, from Holland. Don’t miss out!

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EliteT sent this from CNN: Why is ‘food security’ sparking unrest?

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Bill M. in New York flagged this: Who is watching you? Nine Industries that know your every move.