From Chad S.: Seed shortages could imperil home gardens. JWR Adds: Stock up on heirloom varieties before gardening season. I’m sure that our advertisers that sell non-hybrid seeds would appreciate your patronage.
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S.F. in Hawaii mentioned that John C. Campbell’s Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has expanded its course catalog. Some of the traditional skills taught there such as metalworking, spinning, and weaving would be important in the event of a societal collapse.
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Inadequate sanitation leads to disease in Haiti, just as predicted: Chaos eases as Haiti food lines focus on women. (Thanks to Russ D. for the link.) And, in the No Great Surprise Department, we read: Haiti food convoy attacked; UN warns of volatility. (Thanks to R.D. for the link.)
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Reader F.D. spotted this: New groups mobilize as Indians embrace the right to bear arms