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 [1]
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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 [2] and most recently announced, on Mac desktop and laptop computers [3]. 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” [4]
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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 [6]. 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 [7]
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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 [8].