Reader S.H. notes: Many good lessons here in this outstanding photo-essay on the recent devastating Australian forest fires. There are definitely some lessons to be learned here in many of the aerial views burned homes and structures about defensible space and the repercussions of not evacuating when you should. Some of these pictures are rather sobering reminders of the power of fire.
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I heard that for a limited time, Ready Made Resources is offering the Warrior Aid and Litter Kit at 40% off. This medic kit package includes a Talon II 90C folding handle collapsible litter, which normally retails for $560, just by itself. If you've been looking for a "full up" tactical trauma kit at a reasonable price, then this is it!
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Several readers mentioned that they saw Glenn Beck's recent War Room television special edition on "worst case scenarios" for the near future. The first three segments are available on YouTube. Beck seemed flabbergasted by the two retired military men that spoke in favor of private citizen "Bubbas" standing up for the Constitution. (It was clear that Beck was expecting at least one of them to have a much different response.) OBTW, the show inspired a new discussion thread over at TMM.
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SMC found this wee bit of Survival humor: Wondermark #491; In which Wendy is prepared
