Odds ‘n Sods:

An innovative new company that makes portable DC power systems has been launched by three Florida college students: SharkBox.

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Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) spotted this: How to Make a Soup Can Forge. (Of course a section of scrap Schedule 80 steel pipe would prove far more durable for the outer sleeve. )

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The Republican Liberty Caucus of Idaho is sponsoring the Treasure Valley Liberty Expo on Saturday, November 9th at the Red Lion Downtowner Hotel in Boise, Idaho.

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Beyond the Bunker: Preppers Go Mainstream.

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Reader I.R. mentioned a page with some useful info on provisioning compiled by some live-aboard blue water yachties. (Also see the linked pages for info on provisioning for their other voyages.)

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Silicon Valley Roused by Secession Call