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Odds 'n Sods:
Christian homeschooling advocates step up their campaign, in a video appeal
to have parents take their kids out of public schools: The
Call to Dunkirk
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Reader Jeff B.
asked: "Have you addressed ATVs or especially side by side ATVs
or even
the more recent electric 'Buggys' and their pros/cons?" The
Bad Boy Buggy is definitely a viable option for short distance hauling
at
a retreat with a large photovoltaic, wind, or micro-hydro alternative
energy
system.
And
an
off-road
suspension
conversions to a used electric golf cart is a good low-cost alternative.
Also,
don't
miss this
article in
the
SurvivalBlog
archives. In that piece, I stressed the need for fuel source versatility. Speaking
of which, there
are now some Utility
ATVs made that burn diesel fuel!
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Sean M. mentioned a do-it-yourself innovation from a gent in Norway: a
rechargeable battery in a photovoltaic cell wrapper . Of course over-charging
a battery is a concern, but this is clever.
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From Cheryl: Obama Lied to Gun Owners
