Odds ‘n Sods:

Five Minutes and Twenty Nine Seconds of Terror: Dramatic New Video of Japan Tsunami

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Greg C. sent this: China Consolidates Grip on Rare Earths. Greg C. notes that China now dominates the world’s compact fluorescent bulb market, so they can charge what they’d like. And, by law, we will must buy these more expensive bulbs–we will no longer be able to buy traditional incandescent bulbs. Further, the fluorescent bulbs will contaminate our landfills with mercury. Doesn’t it feel great to be a part of the Green Revolution?

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File Under: “Most Ethical Administration in History”, “New Era of Responsibility”, “What Have You Done For Me Lately?: White House Pressure for a Donor?

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Camping Survival’s Paracord Giveaway is still in progress. Describe your favorite paracord project, or list some of your favorite uses for paracord and how you execute them, and you can win a 1,000 foot roll of top quality paracord. This contest will run through the end of September.

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Ryan S. sent this news from California: Gun control bill in Governor Brown’s hands. It is incredible that they want to ban the open carry of unloaded guns! California is such a lost cause. It is high time for conservative gun owners in California to vote with their feet. Gun control refugees are welcome in the American Redoubt.