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Odds ‘n Sods:

Todd M. suggested reading this troubling MIT Technology Review article on SCADA systems vulnerability: Hacking Industrial Systems Turns Out to Be Easy: New research from Black Hat shows it’s possible to trick water and energy infrastructure to cause physical damage—and securing these systems remains painfully slow. [1] Meanwhile, G.G. suggested that we read: Chinese Hacking Team Caught Taking Over Decoy Water Plant [2]. Oh, and coincidentally, my friend Bob G. just called and recommended this novel, based on a credible terrorist scenario: Gridlock [3].

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Some folks have put together a combined Calendar of Prepper, Survivalist and Self-Reliance Shows [4]. I hope that they will keep this updated on a regular basis.

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What will really happen when the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts? [5] (And BTW, most of the American Redoubt is upwind of Yellowstone. In contrast, the downwind Upper Midwest and Plains States will get most of the ash fall.)

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Feds Are Suspects in New Malware That Attacks Tor Anonymity. [6]

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The power behind the throne: Benghazi Bombshell: Valerie Jarrett, Commander in Chief [7]. (Reader F.G. mentioned that Rush Limbaugh read this compete article on the air on August 6th.) Since when does a White House staffer who wasn’t confirmed by the Senate get to issue a “Deny Tactical Support” order? BHO and his cronies must go. Time for impeachment.