Anyone that has lived off-grid can relate to this piece by “Enola Gay”, over at the Paratus Familia blog: Lights Out. Life off grid isn’t perfect, but it sure beats the vulnerability of the alternative.
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A Russian writer suggests: Coldest winter in 1,000 years on its way. (Thanks to Ron M. for the link.)
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This tool rules out some choices for retreat locales: Murder Captured By Google Street View Car (Warning: Graphic images!)