Odds ‘n Sods:

No great surprise: Defense Security Service – Succession Petition Signors – Security Clearance Impact. Note that: “This issue is under review.” (Thanks to F.T. for the link.)

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Ratmageddon: 180 Million Rats Face 22 Tons of Poison on Galapagos

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Reader Rick H. sent a reminder that the 505-page 15th Anniversary Edition of the AVOW Preparedness Manual is now available for free download.

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Reader Kevin S. mentioned Aircraft Spruce–a company familiar to most private plane owners and FBOs, but of interest to preppers. They even sell carbon fiber material.

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Steve H. found a nice homemade trekking or bug out pull cart. (Skip forward to 1:40 to avoid the annoying intro voice-over.) BTW, every well-equipped ranch workshop should have a proper aluminum conduit tubing bender. (Or better yet, build your own.)