Odds ‘n Sods:

I spent a few hours today watching some reruns of “Doomsday Preppers” on Netflix and was struck by a common thread I saw. Granted, television’s job is to garner ratings and this show seems to do that by ridiculing preppers, but the point is valid nonetheless. Physical fitness seems to be a sadly overlooked prep. How Does 1960s High School PE Compare to Today? It Doesn’t. – HJL

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Sadly, it is true that history often echos itself: The Vatican Against the Jews

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A good grounding article for your communication preps. – RBS

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From the Desk of Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog Editor At Large: Border patrol stoplanguage warning

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What law says the text of the TPP must remain secret?. – RBS