Odds ‘n Sods:

Dan P. suggested an alarming white paper, published by the normally non-alarmist IEEE: A Perfect Storm of Planetary Proportion: The approach of the solar maximum is an urgent reminder that power grids everywhere are more vulnerable than ever to geomagnetic effects

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An editor at BoingBoing wrote a nice variation on the recent Reuter’s wire service article: Preppers: suburban survivalists.

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Check this out: 1LessonSelfDefense.com

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Seed for Security has announced a new bonus promotion that will enable gardeners to get a head start on their harvest. A Spring collection, which consists of five generous seed packets for early Spring planting, will be included free with every order over $45. The packets in this collection are: Lincoln Peas (approximately 300 seeds), Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage (approximately 400 seeds), Bloomsdale Spinach (approximately 800 seeds), Detroit Dark Red Beets (approximately 400 seeds), and Bouquet Dill (approximately 200 seeds). This is a limited time offer.

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Common sense prevails: Gun Owner ID Cards Soar In Chicago