The original link to what follows was posted a few days ago. It seems that a couple of people on my friends list can't see everything on the site, even though I can go to the original link and still see everything ( Read more... )

From spring storms to earthquakes to gas leaks, there are many ways we could be fucked. Here are a few links to help you figure out ways to mitigate the damage:

Earthquake Preparation for Parents

How to Prepare for an Emergency

Emergency Plan Checklist

Preparing a Family Emergency Kit

The Doom and Gloom Report brings you:
The Stranger: Be Afraid. (topic: bird flu; article not suitable reading for the hypochondriacs on my flist, nor for those with health anxieties. you know who you are.)

In happier news:
Inhabitat: Reverse Graffiti srsly cool stuff.

CNN: Man flies 193 miles in lawn chair

Salon: Air head: I could buy an air ( Read more... )