Odds ‘n Sods:

Max Velocity’s post-collapse novel Patriot Dawn will be made available as a free Kindle download on just Saturday November 23rd and Sunday November 24th, 2013. Grab a copy!

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Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) liked this piece: MV Seaman Guard Ohio: Tamil Nadu Police tight-lipped on probe. Mike’s comment: This anti-piracy ship either didn’t fill out the papers or pay the right bribe. But that’s a pretty sad arsenal–31 rifles with only 5,000 rounds.

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Mark J. wrote to mention that a traditional manual reloading powder scale can be used to measure medications, such as antibiotics bought in veterinary bulk containers. For example: 250mg = 3.86 grains, and 500mg = 7.72 grains

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Like something out of a novel: Massive Australian Oil Discovery is Deathblow for Saudis. (Thanks to James W. for the link.)

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G.G. suggested: Exclusive: Inside America’s Plan to Kill Online Privacy Rights Everywhere. (How rich the irony: registration is required to access the Foreign Policy news page!) And in related news: US and UK struck secret deal to allow NSA to ‘unmask’ Britons’ personal data.