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Odds 'n Sods:
MB and Jason both mentioned an article that indicates that the mainstream
media is catching on to the threat of a derivatives implosion: Derivatives
the new 'ticking bomb' The only good news is that the number of new derivatives
contracts has dropped dramatically since August of '07. But then again, that "good" news
is indicative that the global economy has stalled and is about to crash and
burn.
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Eric recommended this commentary from England: Who
knows there's a food crisis? The early signals are there, but the world seems
to be sleepwalking towards
disaster
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Crude May Rise to $120 in Six Months, Taqa CEO Says
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Rising metal costs may see Aussie coins change
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In an e-mail, reader DAB asked about a recommended source for chimney brushes.
We got ours from Lehmans.com.
They have a good assortment of brushes--both round and rectangular.
Should you circulate the brush with a chain or with rods? I definitely prefer
rods, to reduce the time required for cleaning and to reduce the mess. Because
the
length
of
brush
rod
sections
dictates
high
postage costs, I recommend getting rod sections at your local hardware store.
How many rods? My suggestion is: Measure your chimney and get four
extra feet of rod
length than the chimney's height.
This
will give
you plenty of
extra
"throw" length, thus allowing you to brush your chimney vigorously
and thoroughly.
