Odds ‘n Sods:

For those of you who are fans of Isac Asimov, this is nothing new. The technology level in our daily utilitarian appliances is advancing fast and some, such as cars, could really be called robots without blinking an eye. As artificial intelligence increases in these appliances, this now becomes an issue that must be dealt with, but how? The Mathematics of Murder: Should a Robot Sacrifice Your Life to Save Two?. – T.P.

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Krayton Kerns – The Magic of Wool.

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Did ATF’s Determination on NICS Checks Open the Door for Manufacture of New Machineguns for Trusts? – Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog Editor At Large.

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Brazil unveils ‘Robocop’ suit to protect super-elite police unit during World Cup. It weighs in at 22 pounds and includes a helmet and vest, plastic shin pads, a pepper spray mask, and a belt for a .40 pistol, stun gun, handcuffs, and a baton.

… And Remember… Don’t scream if your being robbed. It might “provoke” the robbers according to Brazilian police. – T.P.

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Sudan to execute Christian woman who refused to convert to Islam. But …But… But President Obama and MSNBC told me Islam is the Religion of peace and love? They wouldn’t lie to me… right? – J.H.