Here is a house design with some retreat potential: The First Zombie-Proof House [1]. (A hat tip to Dane for the link.)
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If you’ve ever wanted to make some parachute cord bracelets, but don’t have the skill, the patience, or the time, then I recommend this maker in Georgia: SportBraceletStore.com [2]. Yes, they are American made! An explanation from their site: “The cord can be gutted to use the seven inner strands for fishing line or thread to repair torn clothing. For a medical emergency, the cord can be used to create a sling for an injured arm or even a tourniquet for a life threatening wound.”
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Craig W. suggested this editorial by John Stossel: Gun Owners Have a Right to Privacy [3]
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Not survival related, but this is so cool I just had to link to it: Avalanche Cliff Jump with Matthias Giraud [4]
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The folks in the paths of the recent tornados [5] and hailstorms [6] are in our prayers! Every family in that region ought to have a good storm shelter.