Odds ‘n Sods:

We are pleased to welcome our newest volunteer foreign correspondent, Giorgio in Italy. Here is a brief biography: “I am 40 years old and lucky enough to be married to a beautiful and intelligent soul mate who is an Italian professoressa, fluent in five languages. We have been married eight years, with, alas, no children. We live 8-to-9 months a year in northern Italy, an hour from Milan, with the rest of our time spent in the States or traveling. Having traveled and, periodically, worked in much of Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, we have had some experience in dealing with diverse cultures and getting the “other guy’s” perspective. My degree is in Aviation, but I no longer work as a pilot. My skill set is varied and, though by no means what I would consider expert, competent in survival-relevant subjects including hunting, shooting, security, self-defense, mechanics, fitness and wilderness survival.”

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Alan W. sent this article and map link: Revealed: 64 Drone Bases on American Soil. Note that there is only one small Wasp and Raven (hand-launched UAV) training facility in the American Redoubt. at the Montana National Guard Limestone Hills Training Area (LHTA), near Townsend, Montana, (46°20’10.09″N, 111°36’9.12″W.) It is used just intermittently. There are also very few UAV sites in the Plains States. The heaviest concentrations, naturally, are on the east and west coasts.

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F.J. sent this:  Hydrovolts tap canal currents for 12 kW of power apiece.

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This ads new meaning to “Getting Real”: Get Freaky At The Tiki With Reality Based Training. (Thanks to J.D. for the link.)

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Woman pastor dies after contracting flesh-eating bug in sixth case of deadly bacteria identified in America