Odds ‘n Sods:

A bahl tidrick–kimmies pike by moshe to Boont! The Not-So-Simple Living Fair, a weekend of hands-on workshops and demonstrations on rural living and homesteading skills, is returning in July 27, 28, and 29, 2012 to the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. (I should mention that Boonville is best known as the birthplace of the disappearing American lingo called Boontling. It was also the home of my branch of the Rawles family, starting in 1858, following their overland journey by covered wagon.)

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The latest BHO Executive Order: Assignment of National Security & Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions

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East Coast Power Loss Experience/Feedback From Listener Who Went Through It

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H.L. sent this news: What’s Behind Illinois Stealing Local Hero’s Bee Hives?

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Vic at Safecastle wrote to mention: “Mountain House just contacted us last night–they are offering a special discount for the rest of July on their canned freeze dried fruits and vegetables. That means we can offer you those products at a discount not seen in at least five years: up to 34% off suggested retail price! And of course, the rest of our Mountain House can listings remain at the maximum-allowed 25%-off through July 18th.”