Odds ‘n Sods:

After I recently wrote bemoaning the defunct annual book “Passport to World Band Radio”, Gordon F. wrote to recommend the World Radio & TV Handbook. It is now the only major published reference for shortwave radio listeners that is still updated regularly. And on a related note, Reader F.J. suggested this free e-book: Radio Monitoring — A How To Guide.

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SurvivalBlog readers up in Montana will be pleased to hear that a no permit required (aka “Constitutional Carry”) concealed carry law was passed in their state senate. It is expected to be signed into law by the Montana Governor. An article based on a MSSA press release mentioned: “Concealed carry outside city limits (99.4% of Montana) has not required a permit since 1991. Open carry [outside of or] inside city limits has never required a permit in Montana.” JWR Adds: It is noteworthy that Arizona and Alaska, and Wyoming already have “Vermont style CCW” , and I expect several other states to enact similar legislation. The appeal of American Redoubt is continuing to grow!

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After a long delay, Prepared Pro finally has in captivity another small batch of Mountain House long term storage foods in #10 cans. For the first 24 hours of their club-exclusive product release that starts Monday, members will be limited to six cases each.

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Nanny State Holland: GPS Company TomTom Sold Drivers’ Speeding Data to Dutch Police. (Our thanks to Jamie W. for the link.)

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G.G. mentioned: Ham Radio Volunteers Worry About Spectrum Plan