F.G. sent a rousing tale of a Gurkha’s daring chivalrous deeds: “A retired Indian Gorkha soldier recently revisited those glory days when he thwarted 40 robbers, killing three of them and injuring eight others, with his khukuri during a train journey. He is in line to receive three gallantry awards from the Indian government.”
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The latest concern is sulfolane contamination of water wells: Tainted Wells in North Pole Spur Alaska Officials to Issue Garden Alert. Note that such contamination is suspected in other states.
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Cheryl N. spotted this: “Buy A Gun” Google Queries Hit All Time High, And Other Off-The-Grid Economic Indicators
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Also at the National Geographic web site: New Aurora Pictures: First Big Show of 2011.
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The folks at Ready Made Resources wrote to tell me that they’ve just received a special purchase of 10 Litton AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular/weapon sights. These are autogated, Gen 3+, and come complete with case and head mount. These have original factory data sheets. They are priced at just $2,895, while supplies last. We have one of those monoculars here at the ranch, and it is amazing.