Odds ‘n Sods:

A reader mentioned a new web site that is worth a look: The Biblical View of Self-Defense

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Andrew D. suggested this from Popular Mechanics: Off-the-Grid Living – Self Reliance Through Home Solar and Wind Power and Farming

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FG flagged this: Sheriff’s Department Responds to Sonic Device Outrage. Another article notes ” The device was stationed by San Diego County Sheriff deputies at a recent town hall forum hosted by Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) in Spring Valley and at a subsequent town hall with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-San Diego).” [JWR’s comment: I guess that tasering folks one at a time was deemed inefficient. There is nothing quite like watching an entire crowd in symphonious agony. Joe Stalin would be proud.]

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Paul G. suggested this Treehugger article: Travel By Rail In Style on a RailRider. (Please take a few minutes to review the extant SurvivalBlog articles and letters on this topic, such as this one from 2007, especially the safety warnings.