Odds ‘n Sods:

Carla A. sent this: Fears of new Dust Bowl as heat, drought shrivel corn in Midwest. Also see: U.S. Drought Monitor. Thankfully, most of the American Redoubt has been spared.

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Bob G. says: “Be prepared to harness the power of a Fresnel lens.”

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SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large Michael Z. Williamson sent a link to an article that illustrates one peril of outsourcing: Hallandale Beach lifeguard fired after participating in beach rescue

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The flash mobbers are at it again, this time in Sabadell, northwest of Barcelona. (Thanks to my sister G. for the link.)

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Oregon allows for medical marijuana deduction. JWR’s Comment: Something tells me that this was legislated by the majority that live in the half of Oregon west of The American Redoubt.