Odds ‘n Sods:

D.J.A. sent this article that illustrates how the mainstream is catching on: The Prepper Movement — a Growing Network Preparing for the World’s End

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For those of you that–like me–up until now have just been mildly bemused at the sight of people walking around with their prized Kindle readers, here is some good news: you can read Kindle books on PCs and most recently announced, on Mac desktop and laptop computers. And even better, the requisite software is a free download. Of course once you’ve done that, you can get the Kindle software editions of various preparedness books like “Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse” and “How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It“. (Hint, hint.)

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A reminder that Safecastle is running a special sale from May 16-29 only, with 25% Off All Mountain House #10 Cans, and free Shipping to the Lower 48 States. There are additional freebies, depending on the quantity that you order. (See their web page for details.) There are just five days left in this sale, so order soon!

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Kevin S. sent this: Backyard gardens become income generators in lean times

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K. in Montana pointed me to a great series of posts over at the Rural Revolution blog, edited by Patrice Lewis: Preparedness 101.