Abstract: Disclosed is a new and improved firelog comprising whole timber to which highly combustible fuel is injected. The log further comprises a plurality of slits to enhance the combustion process. Various combustible fluids or combinations thereby may be used as fuel. Applicants further disclose a method of impregnating said combustible fuel into said firelog.

Abstract: A device particularly adapted for carrying one or more plastic bags of the type used to gather a dog's excrement while walking the dog on a leash. The device comprises a flexible planar body portion, an attachment surface proximate one end of the body portion for securing the body portion to a dog leash and a plurality of slits extending through the body portion and intersecting at a common aperture so as to define a plurality of adjacent resilient fingers between the slits for engaging and pressing against a portion of one or more plastic bags inserted therethrough. A tether is preferably provided between the attachment surface and the leash for the securement of the device on the leash.

Abstract: A lighter fluid composition usable for starting barbecues and the like that comprises naturally occurring combustible materials, which is clean burning and results in low volatile organic compound (VOC) emission during combustion, which is biodegradable and easily disposable, and which burns with a pleasant aroma and does not impart any unpleasant hydrocarbon odor or flavor to food cooked on a barbecue. The composition preferably comprises between approximately 0.5 weight percent and approximately 90 weight percent of a terpene or terpenoid oil, and between approximately 0.5 weight percent and approximately 98.5 weight percent of short chain alcohol, between approximately 0.5 weight percent and approximately 60 weight percent of water, between approximately 0.1 weight percent and approximately 10 weight percent of surfactant, and between approximately 0.5 weight percent and approximately 10 weight percent of thickening agent.