Odds ‘n Sods:

Bigger than you think: The story behind the recent U.S. pet food recall.

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Political Correctness run rampant: Anti-gun zealots oppose Navy SEAL memorial statue.

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Reader Ben L. mentioned that he came upon a “do it yourself” solar-power web site. Ben says: “Personally, the 40 watt/Xantrex XPower 1500 rig (most all the equipment in a case with attached cart) looks darn good.” OBTW, similar pre-packaged systems are available from Ready Made Resources. (A loyal SurvivalBlog advertiser.) They even offer free consulting on system sizing and design!