Odds ‘n Sods:

EMB mentioned this amazingly useful, and aptly-named web site: Radio Reference.

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Since early 2007, I have warned SurvivalBlog readers about the perils of “kanban” inventory control. Here is a bit of confirmation: Volcano Throws Off Ash, Just-in-Time Efforts. (Thanks to Chad S. for the link.)

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Lee C. flagged this: Fat Americans are a national security threat, warn generals

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RBS sent this: Copper thieves blamed for dangerous power surge. A comment from RBS: “Here is what could be considered another classic example of the fragility of our Inverted Technological Pyramid. Notice the “value” of the stolen part, and the “cost” it incurred for others.”