Real Wrath of God Stuff: From Waterbury to Wilmington, Vermonters shocked by Irene’s destruction. Meanwhile, we read about the wisdom of stocking up and owning a water filter: Airlifts take food, water to cut-off Vermont towns. (Thanks to T.E.M. for the links.)
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The second person killed by bears this summer at Yellowstone Park: Michigan man killed by grizzly in Yellowstone. Somebody ought to remind folks that it is again legal to carry a gun in a National Park, as long as you are in accordance with state law. (That is, in a state where open carry or concealed carry is legal.)
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K.A.F. forwarded this: U.N. Warns of Bird Flu Resurgence, New Asian Strain
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Steve H. sent this link: Arsenic, Uranium and Other Trace Elements, a Potential Concern in Private Drinking Wells
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Joshua flagged this news item: ATF Director Reassigned; U.S. Attorney Out Amid ‘Fast and Furious’ Uproar. [JWR’s Comment: Good riddance to bad rubbish. Now it is time to shut down the entire rotten agency.]