Odds ‘n Sods:

Troll culture has reached the border of free Michigan: Labor Day ‘Mackinac Bridge Walk’ will feature warrantless bag searches. (Thanks to F.G. for the link.)

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The Buzz on a Bumper Crop of Yellow Jackets. [JWR Adds: My readers throughout the Inland Northwest have confirmed my own local observations that this summer has been light on mosquitoes, but heavy on yellow jacket wasps and bald faced hornets. ]

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News from Nanny State Britannia: A knitting group said it was no longer allowed to meet at a library because its needles are “dangerous” and its members are too noisy. (Thanks to Andre D. for the link.)

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I see that Walther is still concentrating on what they’ve always done best: pocket pistols.

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Speaking of pocket rockets, most folks have already heard about the factory recall of Springfield 3.3 XD-S pistols in certain serial number ranges. (Thanks to Nick G. for the link.)