A recently-released map showing gang presence in the United States adds further credence to the American Redoubt concept. (Thanks to Karl K. for the link.)
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C.J. Chivers, one of the few mainstream newspapermen that really understands small arms had some great commentary on modified and re-purposed guns in the hands of guerillas: Afghan Gun Locker: Battlefield Ingenuity, and a Weapon’s Longevity
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F.J. suggested this over at LifeHacker: How to Make an Improvised Backpack
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$1 Billion of your tax dollars at work: Libya’s liberation: interim ruler unveils more radical than expected plans for Islamic law.
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Chicken Coops Growing in Popularity in American Backyards. (Thanks to K.A.F. for the link.)