Odds ‘n Sods:

It has already mentioned in SurvivalBlog, but it looks like the XM2010 .300 Winchester Magnum is coming closer to fielding: Army May Field More Powerful Sniper Rifle

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Attention Texans: Time to give up eating “Possum on the Half Shell” — Armadillos linked to leprosy in humans. (Thanks to Sean B. for the link.)

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Announcing two Extreme Survival Workshops in Central Texas: Eating Insects May 15, 2011 (5 – 7 pm). The organizer describes the workshop: “Alan Davisson has been eating insects for the last six years.  He will teach us how to utilize this important source of protein and fat in a fun and entertaining way.  You’ll learn what is safe to eat, how to prepare, the nutritional content, methods for catching, and getting over the ‘yuck’ factor.  This will be the fourth time we’ve had Alan out for this big party where we all eat bugs together and it is a seriously good time.  The kids take to it like its a natural thing.” Admission is $10. And, earlier the same day: Alternatives to Dentists 5/15/11 (9 am – 4 pm) It is described: “Learn how to care for teeth without brushes, floss, or paste, how to handle cracked or chipped teeth, treating cavities and abscesses, and gum disease.  Also learn simple and powerful methods for treating deep infections without using antibiotics.  Taught by Doug Simons who has lived primitively for the last two decades in the Gila Wilderness. Doug has some amazing information to bring to the civilized world.”  Admission is $75.  

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You are in our prayers: Tornadoes devastate South, killing at least 248.

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Reader Mike C. sent us the latest from Nanny State Britannia: Shotgun licences given to children under 10, BBC learns. The article qualifies: “Children issued with shotgun certificates can not own a gun, and must be supervised by an adult”. JWR’s Comment: I fail to see what the fuss is about. Here in The Unnamed Western State (TUWS), we exercise our gun rights without any licenses. And I haven’t heard of any local shooting rampages or any suicides by 7, 8, or 9 year-olds…