Odds ‘n Sods:

Count your blessings, all you pampered middle class First Worlders, after you watch this five-minute slice of life: The Dentist of Jaipur. By the way, don’t miss how they seem to be re-using a syringe (that made me shudder) and the same pink “anesthetic” liquid is later used as an antiseptic. <Sarcasm On:> Well, hey, “anesthetic” and “antiseptic” sort of sound the same, so they should work the same, right? <Sarcasm Off.> (Thanks to K.T. for sending us the link.)

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Carolina Readiness Supply is having their 2nd Annual Preparedness Seminar May 4th and 5th in Black Mountain, North Carolina.  This is the town where the novel One Second After was set. The Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain seats 2,000+.  Dr. William Forstchen (the author of One Second After) will be a guest speaker.

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The ultimate slingshot?

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For those that have asked about a portable PV power system that they can easily move back and forth between their homes and retreats: Goal Zero Yeti 1250. Ready Made Resources offers these with free shipping. (Which is substantial, given the weight of the battery box.)