Odds ‘n Sods:

SurvivalBlog’s Pat Cascio sent this: After the Quake, Japanese Shop for Survival

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A reminder that another Self Reliance Expo will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 18-19, 2012. There will be more than 64 training classes, including a suturing class. (That one always has overflow attendance.) Karen Hood will be the keynote speaker. There are lots of interesting panel discussions including Women in Prepping — a five woman panel. There will be a half dozen SurvivalBlog advertisers there including The Appleseed Project. SurvivalBlog’s Central Rockies Regional Editor (“L.K.O.”) will be attending.

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Geoff S. spotted this: Radioactive man? Milford resident pulled over by state police

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Some bad legislation: Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs to Introduce “Stop Shoot First Laws” Amendment

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Reader Lee M. suggested this: Power outage maps for all 50 states plus as many other countries as I can find