Odds ‘n Sods:

Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) sent word of some science fiction becoming science fact: Where Kevlar Fails, a Liquid Succeeds

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K.A.F. also sent this: Military, CIA shun 9/11 panel on covert operations. [JWR’s Comment: Yes, but look who has been tapped to be the new DCI. They times, they are a-changin’, at Langley.]

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A useful piece, over at Daily Finance: How Much Cash Would You Need After a Terrorist Attack?

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While the rest of the States continue to make progress, the California legislature tries a step backward: California Senate votes on open carry handguns [ban] bill. Note that they’re trying to ban the carry of unloaded guns! And meanwhile in Nanny State New York: No Cause, No Gun, Judge Tells Gun Lovers. (A hat tip to Mike F. for the latter link.)

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A new post from Tess Pennington: 30 Most Popular Herbs for Natural Medicine. (Thanks to Jeff H. for the link.)