Odds ‘n Sods:

Dan T. sent this news story from Colorado: Welder goes into the Armageddon business.

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I just finished reading the near-future action adventure novel Castigo Cay, by Matt Bracken. It was a great read and I highly recommended it. Bracken is really hitting his stride as a novelist. As with his previous novels, you will also find that there are some useful tips woven into the storyline. Although there were some adult situations described in the novel, the author refrained from obscenity or and vulgarity beyond a few coarse words. (But given the violent situations, it is not a novel for kids or teenagers!) Without giving away any of the story, I can say that Castigo Cay a very well-crafted action yarn, that is thought provoking, especially regarding our personal liberty in the near future. Again, I highly recommend the novel!

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Your tax dollars at work: Fast and Furious weapons were found in Mexico cartel enforcer’s home. And then there’s the journalists that never got the word, or have conveniently chosen to ignore it: Smuggled U.S. ammo feeds drug wars. (Note that there is not one mention of the Fast and Furious–a.k.a. “Gunwalker”–scandal in the latter article.) This reminds me of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”. (Thanks to James K. for the latter link.)

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TTabs just posted another great video, shot this past Saturday evening, flying over the northwestern Palouse Hills (south of Cheney and Spokane Washington) : One October Evening – Trike Flying. He captured some images of gorgeous scenery and great flying. Low level flying is the best way to see and appreciate the undulating hills of the Palouse. BTW, ground effect flying is not for novices! (The two pilots have each logged thousands of hours of flying time.)

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My Inner Gun Nut would love to be in Tripoli, right now. When you scroll down, don’t miss Photo #15: the shot of the guys pulling brand new early-production FALs out of the factory styrofoam. To die for…