Odds ‘n Sods:

Joe K. suggested: Emergency Preparedness & Outdoor Adventure Planning Checklist

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Americans Are Migrating To More Free Republican States. It is noteworthy that the study (see summary here) would have ranked Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana higher, except that “freedom” as they define it includes so-called “same sex marriage” and the freedom to use marijuana. This skewed their results.

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F.G. suggested this vintage video that explains vacuum tube technology: AT&T Archives: Bottle of Magic

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Ten Reasons Why Senators Should Vote Against the Gun Control Bribe-o-thon

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Reader D.D. sen this link to a piece that he wrote: One man’s approach to packing a 72-Hour Bag.