Odds ‘n Sods:

Loyal content contributor F.G. sent a link to an incredible video of the 1/2 mile wide monster funnel cloud in Tuscaloosa. F.G.’s comment: “Prayers for those who have lost family, friends, and homes.”

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Directive 21 has announced a new product, called the Herbal Seed Bank, which includes over 68,000 seeds.  If you purchase one of their popular Emergency Seed Banks at $134 they will include a free Herbal Seed Bank, valued at $99. This will apply only to orders received between Monday May 2nd, and Friday May 6th, 2011.

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I was asked by a reader about a recommendation for a video primer on the electromagnetic pulse (EMP ) threat. I highly recommend EMPAct America‘s DVD and CD-ROM set: America in the Dark.

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I noticed Camping Survival has 1,000 foot long rolls of olive drab parachute cord back in stock. Since paracord has umpteen uses, every family should own a roll of it.