Odds ‘n Sods:

The Marine Corps Times talks gloom and doom. The author even cited SurvivalBlog.

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A rare moment of common sense: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Commutes Sentence of Man Sent to Jail for Owning Guns Legally.Too bad it wasn’t the full pardon that he deserved.

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Eric K. sent an article about a shift in America’s political landscape: Massachusetts loses US House seat, political clout. This will give more political clout to some states with conservative leanings.

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There’s a mini ice age coming, says man who beats weather experts. (Thanks to Terrence D. for the link.)

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Suddenly, barter is hip.   (Thanks to N.I.M. for the link.)