Odds ‘n Sods:

House Homeland Chair Warns of Terror Attacks at Disney, Oscars, the Mall of America… – Sent in by T.A.

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Disturbing news for those planning on having children: Scientists push for new wave of eugenics with genome testing for all newborns While there may be good reasons for knowing this information, I can think of a stream of ways that it will be abused if it exists. – Sent in by D.S.

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An interesting idea for a survival kit was sent in by reader M.T. PACE lid. Be prepared for whatever life throws your way. While it is still in the “kickstarter” phase, it has promise to be a useful way to carry a few essentials. If you have your water bottle, you have your kit.

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The EU response to the increased violence the Muslim refugees are presenting? Make more victims! EU Gun Control: After Terrorism And Sex Assaults, European Union Cracks Down On Firearms Ownership – G.G.

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Reader RBS sent in this link to an NPR article on A Hardier Honeybee That Fights Back By Biting Back. These bees are selectively bred to bite the legs off of parasitic mites.