Odds ‘n Sods:

A special alert for Californians: List of Proposed California Gun Control Measures — 500 Round Max, No Grandfathering, No Detachable Mags, Mandatory License. Here is some related coverage, that discusses the full implications: California Democrats Introduce Bill To Confiscate Every “Assault” Weapon In The State From Their Law-Abiding Owners… (Thanks to B.B. for the latter link.)

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Some troubling news: Obama Gives Foreign Cops New Police Powers in U.S.

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Dr. B. mentioned this: Psychiatric Drugs More Often Prescribed in the South: Study looked at stimulant, antipsychotic and antidepressant use across U.S.

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Asteroid to Traverse Earth’s Satellite Zone, NASA Says

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Reader Carla P. sent: Arkansas House passes bill to allow guns in churches. Let’s see if Lame Duck Governor Beebe has the guts to sign it.