Carla A. sent this: Fears of new Dust Bowl as heat, drought shrivel corn in Midwest [1]. Also see: U.S. Drought Monitor [2]. Thankfully, most of the American Redoubt [3] has been spared.
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Bob G. says: “Be prepared to harness the power of a Fresnel lens [4].”
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SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large Michael Z. Williamson [5] sent a link to an article that illustrates one peril of outsourcing: Hallandale Beach lifeguard fired after participating in beach rescue [6]
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The flash mobbers are at it again, this time in Sabadell [7], northwest of Barcelona. (Thanks to my sister G. for the link.)
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Oregon allows for medical marijuana deduction [8]. JWR’s Comment: Something tells me that this was legislated by the majority that live in the half of Oregon west of The American Redoubt [3].