Odds ‘n Sods:

I’m scheduled to be the guest on a podcast with Doc and DEMCAD tonight (Tuesday, May 17, 2011) at 6 p.m. Pacific / 9 p.m. Eastern time. I don’t do many podcast interviews, but I always make the time to talk to my friend Reggie. BTW, one of my previous interviews with him is archived on YouTube.

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Hundreds of herbal remedies now outlawed across Europe. (A hat tip to Marilyn R. for the link.)

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Loyal content contributor K.A.F. sent this: New Yorkers under 30 plan to flee city, says new poll; cite high taxes, few jobs as reasons

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The BATFE: “That bunch has a real corner on stupid”.

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Reader B.R. in Georgia wrote to mention: “Folks who want to buy ghee for storage should go find an [ethnic East] Indian grocery store. They carry Amul brand Ghee that is pure, made the old fashion way and it is in a sealed tin like the New Zealand butter. It does not require refrigeration after opening.”