Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader V.P. wrote to mention that advance Chapters from the new edition of “Where There Is No Doctor” are now available for download at the Hesperian Foundation web site.   Look under the ‘Downloads’ tab.

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Fast and Nefarious? Here is an article that reveals an even greater depth of iniquity for the Treasury Boys: Another ATF weapons operation comes under scrutiny.

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Kevin S. mentioned a great source of free information on metal casting: My Home Foundry.

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What would John Wayne think? Even the venerable .30-30 lever action is getting a “Black Gun”makeover. SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large Michael Z. Williamson notes: “I’m of mixed feelings about this. On the negative side, it seems somewhat ridiculous with the plasticool fittings and the cheese grater around the barrel. On the positive side: It is a functional gun. Someone will buy that gun. It’s going to make it harder to pass ridiculous “assault weapon” laws unless they come out and say, ‘Black scares us!’ And that sounds racist.”

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Rick B. recommneded a complete planting guide for potatoes that includes state-specific varieties, planting dates, days to harvest, nutrition facts, fertilizing, watering, insect and disease information.