Odds ‘n Sods:

Americans Saving Money By Purchasing Old Military Equipment. (A tip of the hat to Sue C. for the link.)

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Timothy R. flagged this: New Bill is Direct Threat to Ham Radio

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Frequent content contributor Pierre M. sent this: Yellowstone Supervolcano Bigger Than Thought. Be sure to follow the infographic link.

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Safecastle is conducting a non-fiction video and article writing contest that will last from March until the end of 2011. SurvivalBlog writing contest winners are automatically included in the judging. Safecastle is giving away more than $12,000 worth of gear. Some of the prizes include: Joey-XP Teardrop Trailer, list price of $7,065, an EcoloBlue 30 atmospheric water generator, list price, $1,500, a Katadyn Pocket water filter, value $320, and an Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrators, value $275. For details about the contest, visit this forum thread. Questions or comments about the contest can be posted here.