This news clip on Do It Yourself (DIY) arms making is fascinating: Libya rebels make weapons from scraps, (Thanks to KAF for the link.)
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House Panel Releases Scathing Report on ‘Fast and Furious’ Gun Operation, Sure to Anger Mexico
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David R. suggested this over at The Woodpile Report: Eight things to expect under martial law
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Yishai sent this: This USB Pot Charges Your Cell Phone By Excess Heat. Thermo-electric generators (TEGs) have been discussed before in SurvivalBlog. Unfortunately they are suited only to applications where temperatures can be controlled–not over open wood or coal fires. TEG junctions can be destroyed by temperatures spikes.
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Courtesy of Steven M.: For the Executive With Everything, a $230,000 Dog to Protect It