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First rule of prep club, you don't talk about prep club.
Not the conspiracy kind.
“Prepping – thinking ahead and being proactive – is the opposite of panic buying”
Most doomsday preppers have it wrong. This is actually how to survive the apocalypse | BBC Science Focus Magazine
A growing number of concerned citizens are building subterranean emergency bunkers as a precaution against disaster. Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?
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July 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Mutual reciprocity fosters community bonds and strengthens relationships with neighbours.
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July 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The Maintainers have released their “Maintainers Study Guide: A Guide to Ground Your Practice in Principles of Maintenance, Repair + Care” — a resource that “reflects nearly a decade of work” across The Maintainers’ conferences, fellowships, research networks, etc

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July 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
(A slice of) Internet-in-a-Box:
Imagine having a backup of the world’s largest encyclopedia.
Internet-in-a-Box
While our store is sold out, you can order directly from our partners at Wiki Project Med Foundation via this link Imagine having a backup of the world’s largest encyclopedia. Perfect for those withou...
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June 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Tiny Home Expo Sydney on this weekend
SYDNEY Tiny Home Expo 2025
Awesome Tiny House Event coming soon!
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June 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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The more observant you are of your surroundings, the more likely you are to capture a valuable resource. Lucky people don’t magically attract new opportunities and good fortune. They stroll along with their eyes wide open. 🧪
The Key to Good Luck Is an Open Mind
Really lucky people may have a specific set of skills that bring chance opportunities their way.
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April 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Bunker
Mentality
A growing number of concerned citizens are building subterranean emergency bunkers as a precaution against disaster.
Should you join the underground
movement? And if so, how?
Bunker mentality - 15 Apr 2025 - BBC Science Focus Magazine - Readly
In february 2025, scientists at the university of chicago moved the doomsday clock to 89 seconds to midnight. the clock is a metaphor for humanity’s ris...
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April 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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How to grow a victory garden; a complete manual of how, when, where and what to plant

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How to grow a victory garden; a complete manual of how, when, where and what to plant : Pollock, Walter Patterson : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
64 p. 22 cm
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March 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Mood changes and cognitive impairment: How heat is affecting our mental wellbeing

www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Mood changes and cognitive impairment': How heat is affecting our mental wellbeing
Extreme heat is leading to a rise in a range of mental health and social issues. Experts say its effects need to be taken more seriously.
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February 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Repair is a key piece in the puzzle of reducing our material intensity - fewer things, used for longer.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Repair cafes don't just fix broken items, they foster connections
Repair cafes extend the life of everyday items, but there are deeper benefits for all involved.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Bushfire Resilience Rating
Home Self-Assessment App
Resilience Ratings – Resilient Building Council
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February 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
L.A. Residents: Protect Yourselves From Ash
L.A. Residents: Protect Yourselves From Ash
What Angelenos can learn from the Maui Wildfire Exposure health survey.
heatmap.news
January 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Lots of thunder and ˗ˏˋ⚡︎ˎˊ˗ in Sydney. People without power for hours.
Do get a 2kWh+ battery to tie you over, and keep the fridge running.
January 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
'What the hell is going on?': Top firefighter's warning for Australian cities after LA fires
'What the hell is going on?': Top firefighter's warning for Australian cities after LA fires
A former fire chief who has battled fires in California and Australia says the devastation that has swept Los Angeles "could absolutely happen here".
www.sbs.com.au
January 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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If you live in an area that has bushfires/wildfires add N95 masks, some fire googles, and leather gloves in case you need them.

Also put some solid walking boots and wool socks next to your bug out bag. Don’t wear flimsy shoes as you might need to walk […]
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January 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The equivalent for wildfire are community features like fuel breaks and prescribed fire and structure/backyard level investments like limiting fuels directly adjacent to structures.
January 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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People die in car crashes. A lot of people. In 2022 in the US, about 46,000. But if we had not made the safety improvements in cars that we have over the past half century - and had the same death rate as a result, 153,000 people would have died.
January 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM