Odds ‘n Sods:

I had this piece from Cheryl slated for the Economics section, but I decided to move it down to Odds ‘n Sods since it is related to practical preparedness: Dollars From Dirt: Economy Spurs Home Garden Boom

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From Paul in Kentucky: World Demand for Safe Drinking Water is Rising, U.N. Warns

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The Los Angeles Times profiles Neil Strauss, the author of a new book on preparedness: What’s new now: He’s ready for emergencies.

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Several readers forwarded me the link to this article on the erosion of free speech