Below you will find a collection of stories and news articles that may be of particular interest to the prepper. Some, are just interesting.

News

1. Australia to Ban Blowing Out Birthday Candles
2. Blizzard approaches US north-east as region braces for historic snow – live
3. Homeland Security Soliciting Bids for 26.1 Million Rounds of Ammunition
4. Winter Storm Nemo: Historic Blizzard Arrives Tonight – weather.com
5. Top Ten Threats to the Human Race
6. Winter Storm | American Red Cross | Snowstorm
7. New Jersey Office of Emergency Management – News Release
8. Solar Flares: British Scientists Urging The UK Government To Prepare
9. India swine flu outbreak ‘kills 94′

Freedom Issues

1. Experts say gun buybacks not answer to violent crime
2. Canadian Industry Groups Want to Legalize Spyware

Economic

1. Daily Job Cuts – Layoff News , Job Layoffs 2013 / 2012 , Bankruptcy, Store closings, Business Economy News
2. World View: Libor-Rigging Scandal, Lying on Wall Street
3. Some Questions about Deflation
4. US Trade Deficit Drops To Lowest Since January 2010 As Crude Imports Plunge To 1997 Levels

Science, Nature and Tech

1. Emergency Flash Update Addresses Active Malware Attacks
2. Giant Asteroid Impact Dated–Precisely–To Dinosaurs’ End
3. Are Americans Ready To Embrace Diesel Cars? Chevy Hopes So

Prepping and General Interest

1. Cut down on the germs in your office this flu season with these antibacterial tips to keep your office clean and germ-free
2. Build Your Own Simple Shed From Scratch
3. Eight Ways to Avoid a Winter Pileup – Road & Track
4. How Much Snow is Too Much for Your Roof?
5. 16 Cardinal Rules for Snow Shovelling
6. Can All-Season Tires Really Handle the Snow?
7. 6 Secrets To Master Winter Driving
8. Water: Storage
9. Winter Storm Preparedness: Generator Safety Tips

None of the above should be considered an endorsement or an attempt to push any particular agenda by the Preparedness Podcast. They’re simply presented here as an informative source.

Last updated by Rob Hanus at February 8, 2013.