Odds ‘n Sods:

The latest extended-length trailer for Roland Emmerich’s new 2012 movie looks more than a bit over the top. Yes, it is another popcorn-munching special effects-laden blockbuster. But that is not surprising, since Emmerich is the man that produced The Day After Tomorrow.

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Reader GG mentioned some recent commentary on “the big picture”, via the Dilbert syndicated cartoon strip.

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Also from GG: Tent revival; More families than ever are camping for vacation at state and national parks

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Jon in Iraq sent us an article datelined Madison, Wisconsin: Too many mouths, not enough food