More bad news from the P.I.: Typhoon that smashed houses to smithereens: Full horror of destruction in Philippines revealed as rescue workers says two thirds of dead are children [1]. We also read: The Chaos After the Super Typhoon [2]. And the president has declared a national calamity amid widespread looting [3]. If you want to help with the relief effort, please don’t send contributions to the bloated, top-heavy charities like the Red Cross. Instead, please send your donations to any of the dozens of small charities that have had a long-established presence in the country.
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Reader M.P. in Seattle found a link to the UK version of the fictional “Blackout” [4] that was created by the same production company.
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I recently heard about a new Christian retreat community that is being planned for 150+ acres in North Florida [5].
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Woolsey warns of EMP threat: Inside the Ring: North Korean missiles deemed a serious threat to U.S. [6]
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I heard that Hidden Hybrid Holsters [7] is offering a 10% off coupon for the month of November, 2013. Customers can enter coupon code jdubs1113 at checkout to receive the discount. Oh, and speaking of hybrid holster makers, I noticed that Crossbreed Holsters [8] has further expanded their product line.
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World’s First 3D Printed Metal Gun Manufactured by Solid Concepts [9]
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New homeowner opens shelter sealed since 1961 [10]. (Note the still very practical Zenith Transoceanic multi-band receiver. If the new owner is wise, then he will re-stock the shelter with lots fresh food supplies and plenty of ammunition.)