Kevin S. pointed us to this thread: CME Events, Loss of Electrical Grid, Ground Base Computers, & Satellites
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Tam at View From The Porch pointed us to an excellent essay by Oleg Volk: Collective punishment
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Mike S. spotted an article about an interesting device: “SiGNa Chemistry Inc. is launching a hydrogen-producing cartridge, the mobile-H2™, that will work with a portable, pocket-sized fuel cell charger to provide instant power for cell phones and other mobile devices. You simply add water to the cartridge, and the device will charge depleted batteries on the go. For further convenience, any water will do (even waste water). Unlike solar battery chargers, you don’t need to worry about getting enough sunlight. According to its press materials, these cartridges provide a steady level of power from beginning to end.”
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News from South Carolina may signal a trend: Gas thieves drilling holes into tanks of parked vehicles. (Expensive to vehicle owners, and of course very dangerous, both during and after the drilling.)
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File under Emerging Threats: FBI Jackets Not Authentic. Beware that criminals can use raid jackets and flashing dashboard lights. (Thanks to F.G. of the link.)