Odds ‘n Sods:

The mass media was quick to report that the Islamic hostage-taker in Australia was a licensed gun owner. However, there was one small problem with that convenient narrative: It wasn’t true. (Thanks to Tam at the View From The Porch blog for the link.)

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How to make a shoe : Headley, Jno. P. – P.M.

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More shots fired at BPA transmission lines Note that this is WEST of The American Redoubt, on the west side of the Cascade mountain range.

– P.S.

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German researchers discover a flaw that could let anyone listen to your cell calls. – The Washington Post– P.M.

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An interview with JWR on Radical Personal Finance: Geo-Arbitrage and Expatriation for a Better Life