Odds ‘n Sods:

For those in the vicinity of Boulder, Colorado, Jonathan E. wrote to mention that he noticed some tanks, totes, and barrels advertised on Craigslist. (Similar drums and barrels are available on other Craigslist pages for other cities.)

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For those who might dismissively reject community building projects (like my American Redoubt concept), I recommend this piece by Brandon Smith: The Strategic Advantages Of Community Building.

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M.B. spotted this Makezine piece: DIY Bookbinding.

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There have been some great posts recently over at the Paratus Familia blog. For example, scroll down to the piece on Weck canning jars. (FWIW, we are recent converts to Tattler canning lids.)

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Hal N. suggested this audio and slide show piece about the overbearing Nanny State in California’s high desert: L.A. County’s War on Desert Rats