From Chad S.: Seed shortages could imperil home gardens [1]. JWR Adds: Stock up on heirloom varieties before gardening season. I’m sure that our advertisers that sell non-hybrid seeds would appreciate your patronage.
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S.F. in Hawaii mentioned that John C. Campbell’s Folk School [2] in Brasstown, North Carolina has expanded its course catalog. Some of the traditional skills taught there such as metalworking, spinning, and weaving would be important in the event of a societal collapse.
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Inadequate sanitation leads to disease in Haiti, just as predicted: Chaos eases as Haiti food lines focus on women [3]. (Thanks to Russ D. for the link.) And, in the No Great Surprise Department, we read: Haiti food convoy attacked; UN warns of volatility [4]. (Thanks to R.D. for the link.)
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Reader F.D. spotted this: New groups mobilize as Indians embrace the right to bear arms [5]