Complex Interdependencies Department: [1] “Due to rolling blackouts in West Texas and other problems, the delivery of natural gas into New Mexico has been impeded.” Reader Greg C. notes: This is a great example of the flaw in multiple systems being to dependent on each other. I wonder if any natural gas customer in New Mexico ever realized before now that their piped natural gas was dependent on an electrical grid located in another state?
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My recent interview on The Peter Schiff Show [2] is now available for download (for his subscribers).
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Kevin S. suggested this interesting report: Social Media as a Tool for Protest [3]
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More details emerging on the ATF Gunwalker Scandal [4]. (Thanks to Lane D. and Siggy for the link.)
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F.G. sent this: Army Sets Sights on New Rifle Competition Would Replace M16s and M4s, Workhorses With Reliability Issues [5]