Reader CM flagged this piece: Flu pandemic could choke ‘Net, force usage restrictions. CM’s comments: “I came across this article in LinuxWorld and thought it meshed very well with your thoughts on lean supply systems. Everything’s great when the critical people continue to show up to work and system disruption or damage can be limited. As the article states, no one can war game out exactly what those critical people will actually do in a real Crunch.”
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David in Israel recommended this inspiring story of survival, from World War II.
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Mike F. sent this CNN news story: National Guard troops aid motorists stranded by winter storm. Mike’s comment: “Here is a great example of why we all need a survival kit in each of our vehicles.”