Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader RBS sent this: Solar radio bursts interfere with GPS. His comment: “This is just one more reason why one should not place faith in modern technologies.” Have a map and compass as backup and know how to use them.

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From The Herald Sun: Australian scientists warn of dust bowl disaster

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The Army Aviator mentioned two web articles, the first from Reason on the Hit and Run: A Missouri legislator is seeking restrictions on the sale of baking soda.The other was this news story: Present to Michigan Kids Its not long after April Fool’s Day, but neither of these stories are jokes.