Odds ‘n Sods:

UAE eyes three-month food stockpile. JWR Notes: It is noteworthy that nation states don’t launch into expensive ventures like this, sua sponte. Catch a clue, and stock up, folks! (A hat tip to Bob G. for the link.)

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Simon J. sent this technology development news: New Inexpensive Material Will Turn Night Into Day

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Rich at KT Ordnance forwarded this one: Agents of Incompetence: ATF Dodges FOIA, Still Has Seized BB Guns (Part IV)

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Nick S. flagged this bit of nuttery from Nanny State Britannia: Boy banned from eating cheese sandwich