Odds ‘n Sods:

Christian homeschooling advocates step up their campaign, in a video appeal to have parents take their kids out of public schools: The Call to Dunkirk

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Reader Jeff B. asked: “Have you addressed ATVs or especially side by side ATVs or even the more recent electric ‘Buggys’ and their pros/cons?” The Bad Boy Buggy is definitely a viable option for short distance hauling at a retreat with a large photovoltaic, wind, or micro-hydro alternative energy system. And an off-road suspension conversions to a used electric golf cart is a good low-cost alternative. Also, don’t miss this article in the SurvivalBlog archives. In that piece, I stressed the need for fuel source versatility. Speaking of which, there are now some Utility ATVs made that burn diesel fuel!

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Sean M. mentioned a do-it-yourself innovation from a gent in Norway: a rechargeable battery in a photovoltaic cell wrapper . Of course over-charging a battery is a concern, but this is clever.

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From Cheryl: Obama Lied to Gun Owners