Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader L.S.C. sent us this: Army recalls 44,000 combat helmets. L.S.C. says: “File under ‘caveat emptor’ for anyone looking to buy helmets on the surplus market!”

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L.J. sent us the latest news from England: Parents of under-fives face ‘nanny state’ home inspections to keep children safe

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I just heard about very worthy non-profit charitable organization called Homes for Our Troops. They build specially adapted homes for severely wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Al lof the homes are donated to the veterans by the organization. This is their way of thanking them for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our country.