Odds ‘n Sods:

A new report calls on NASA to establish a Planetary Defense Coordination Office to lead national and international efforts in protecting Earth against impacts by asteroids and comets.

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Bad news from Nanny State Britannia: Every e-mail and web site visit to be stored.

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Hydroponics will work almost anywhere you have power for lights and pumps, and of course water and decent temperature range: Now serving fresh garden salad at the South Pole. (Thanks to J.J.C. for the link.)

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Backyard Food Production is offering an end-of-the-month special for SurvivalBlog readers: 10% off on the DVD tutorial “Food Production Systems for a Backyard or Small Farm”, which teaches folks how to create an organic food producing system on their land. See details at their web site to receive the special price.