Odds ‘n Sods:

The inevitable end result of several years of drought in Texas and high feed prices, nationwide: National Cattle Herd Drops to 1958 Low

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Troy H. sent a link to a fascinating TED Talks series lecture on Thorium salts power reactors.

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Vic at Safecastle mentioned that they’ve launched a new 7-month “Foodbundle” variant, for about $1,800.

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Reader Lee M. suggested this: How to get alerts of an emergency