tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78337634145100159192024-03-05T05:44:32.815-08:00The Armchair SurvivalistI am not an expert but I am willing to learnGreg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-23103726230953673472010-09-20T17:40:00.000-07:002010-09-20T17:40:53.759-07:00And now it's time for DAILY NEWSDon't worry everyone <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-recession-over-20100921,0,2428295.story">the recession ended over a year ago</a>, no really I promise. Mean while back in the real world <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100920-709199.html">commercial real estate is taking a dive</a> and some <a href="http://all247news.com/unemployment-extension-and-tier-v-hope-reality-and-influence/5407/">6 million workers are still on unemployment</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/North-Korea-Leadership-Meeting-King-Jong-ils-Son-Kim-Jong-un-Expected-To-Be-Named-As-Official/Article/201009315736907?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15736907_North_Korea_Leadership_Meeting%3A_King_Jong-ils_Son_Kim_Jong-un_Expected_To_Be_Named_As_Official">North Korea naming new leader</a> lets keep our fingers crossed that his kid is slightly less loony<br />
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<a href="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N20266544.htm">Global Tax anyone</a><br />
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Just to be 100% sure we head into high inflation the reserve is thinking about having a <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/39271495">few trillion more dollars printed</a><br />
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The UK wants all <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/39265847">pay checks to go directly to the government first</a> so they can insure they get their share then they will send what is left to the employees<br />
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<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-20/chicago-man-charged-by-u-s-in-plot-to-bomb-city-s-north-side-neighborhood.html">Plot to plant bomb near Wrigley Field</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LDE68I01R.htm">Russia plans to sell missiles to Syria</a><br />
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And to top it all off its not even safe to <a href="http://www.wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=13185241">sit in hammocks anymore</a>Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-35495266240797152372010-09-19T19:22:00.000-07:002010-09-19T19:22:53.363-07:00Kabar Camp Knife<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Kabar Camp Knife</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pX-gtPqLkxNEARSKb8B-MZjlyA5ic1cK7iLT-JC4-V0IgTMNG8QvpMMZHrnIwYSTDDIK4kq2YKLcss6_achWyTdo8Qd2npN9bVETQHzq1-Xb9qeibbC861tjioiqULnWEFn4NHfI0Dg0/s1600/kabarcampingknife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pX-gtPqLkxNEARSKb8B-MZjlyA5ic1cK7iLT-JC4-V0IgTMNG8QvpMMZHrnIwYSTDDIK4kq2YKLcss6_achWyTdo8Qd2npN9bVETQHzq1-Xb9qeibbC861tjioiqULnWEFn4NHfI0Dg0/s320/kabarcampingknife.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you know anything about knives you know about Kabar which became a companion of our soldiers in WW2 and continues to serve our troops to this day. Kabars have a well deserved reputation for being tough and functional at a very reasonable price. Today we take a look at there Camp Knife.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">At close to 13" long with a large heavy 8" blade Kabar's Camp Knife is meant for serious work. From hacking down small trees and splitting fire wood to clearing vegetation from your camp site this knife does it all. I have had mine for a little over two years now and although I have not given it to much of a work out I have called upon it to perform a number of chores like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QMJ0KyoOFQ">removing a few saplings</a> in my back yard and splitting a few logs for my fireplace and it has done it all while maintaining a razor sharp edge. This is a great knife at a very reasonable price, I got mine for about $60. Bad news though Kabar has discontinued this knife so the only place your going to find them is on Ebay, good luck. <br />
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Specs:<br />
12.75" long<br />
8" Bolo blade<br />
1095 Cro-Van steel<br />
Hollow Ground<br />
Rockwell Hardness 56-58<br />
Kraton G Handle <br />
Made in the U.S.A.<br />
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</div>Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-63858272075873958932010-09-19T08:00:00.000-07:002010-09-18T17:28:04.697-07:00News for the dayHere we go again more news from the wacky to the insanely scary:<br />
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The slave trade is alive and well in <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100917/ts_alt_afp/usphilippinesjusticelabor_20100917215957">Florida</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1312918/POPES-UK-VISIT-Six-men-arrested-plot-harm-Benedict-XVI.html">Plot to kill the pope</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=35&sid=2055749">Forced 2 week holiday for federal employees </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/63228/20100917/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-arra-los-angeles-stimulus-wendy-greuel.htm">$2 million per job</a>, wow that government of ours sure knows how to spend our money <br />
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<a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/203815.shtml?5-daynl?large#contents">Hurricane Igor track</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Afghan-Polls-Close-Scattered-Violence-Kills-14-103211214.html">Afghans voting for parliament</a> these people face deadly violence just to cast their vote, remember that when you head to the poles<br />
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<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/topstories/2010-09-16-4155958592_x.htm">Foreclosures up again</a><br />
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Now they say it may have been <a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/125675/city-picks-up-after-twin-tornadoes/">2 tornadoes</a> in NYGreg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-25708566056455902932010-09-18T08:00:00.000-07:002010-09-18T08:54:28.163-07:00News for the dayCouple arrested for trying to help Venezuela <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100918/ap_on_re_us/us_scientist_nuke_venezuela">build a nuclear weapon</a><br />
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Another record high for <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/17/markets/gold_record/index.htm">gold</a> and now the <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/225579-congressmen-weiner-and-waxman-set-gold-hearing">government wants its nose in it</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/203815.shtml?5-daynl?large#contents">Hurricane Igor watch</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hurricane-Karl/ss/events/wl/091510stormkarl;_ylt=ArHU1j.p88Em9Yvvelzl4yys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNkYW9pMWI1BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwOTE4L3Ryb3BpY2FsX3dlYXRoZXIEY2NvZGUDbW9zdHBvcHVsYXIEY3BvcwMxBHBvcwM0BHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNzbGlkZXNob3c-">Hurricane Karl slide show</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Fast-moving-storm-rips-through-New-York-City/ss/events/us/091710nycstorm">New York Tornado?</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100915/od_nm/us_videogames_shooters_odd">Shooter video games actually improve your decision making</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100914/od_nm/us_thailand_tsunami">Tsunami false alarm</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100917/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_drug_war_mexico">The Mexican cops can't even protect the press against the drug cartels</a><br />
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<a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Regulators-close-6-banks-in-apf-2563556515.html?x=0">6 more bank closings</a><br />
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<a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Violence-spirals-out-of-apf-749418208.html?x=0">Congo violence raging out of control </a> please d not click on this story if you have a week stomach.Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-57293378724155070152010-09-17T12:17:00.000-07:002010-09-17T12:17:18.244-07:00My Get Home Bag ContentsHowdy everyone, I did a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjiAhjnOgQw">short video</a> yesterday about what is in my GHB. I work in the field just about everyday so if there is ever an emergency where need to get home and I have to hoof it there this is the items I have chosen that will hopefully help. I planned everything out to cover a 24 hour period so this is not my Bug Out Bag which is set up for prolonged emergency, this is just what I think I might need to make it through a long hike home.<br />
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I planned the bag to cover the five basic needs of: shelter, food, water, fire and security. I also planned this with the idea of supplementing my EDC which I will cover in another article.<br />
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So basic list:<br />
Shelter- 1 military poncho, 1 military pup-tent shelter half (minus the stakes and poles)<br />
Food- 1 bag o' bagle bites, 1 bag o' jerky, 1 can o' diced peaches (I'm still working on what to carry food wise)<br />
Water- 1 military canteen and cup, 1 camelback 1 liter bottle (I have a water bladder but I find it uncomfortable in my bag)<br />
Fire- 1 Bic lighter, 1 firesteel (I am not going to rub to sticks together)<br />
Security- I tried to keep everything OD green to as to be able to hide out if I have to, I also carry a .45 but I figure the best way to stay out of trouble is to stay away from trouble.<br />
Misc. Items- chapstick, bug spray, sunblock, gloves, first aid kit, garbage bag, ziplock bags, batteries, monocular, pocket knife, radio, GPS and a boonie hat.<br />
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Let me know what you guys think.Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-17330426513024652402010-09-17T05:52:00.000-07:002010-09-17T06:37:54.893-07:00News of the dayHere we go another day of lovely doom and gloom and maybe a bunny or two:<br />
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Your cell phone can now be used to <a href="http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2019239,00.html?xid=rss-topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Twitter#ixzz0zcj9NGig">spy on you</a><br />
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Don't call it global warming now we need to say <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/16/white-house-global-warming-global-climate-disruption/">"Global climate disruption"</a> you know just in case the climate actually does something we can't predict now our bases will be covered.<br />
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The IMF is concerned about <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/8000561/IMF-fears-social-explosion-from-world-jobs-crisis.html">social unrest</a> do to the world wide economic down turn<br />
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Who knew <a href="http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.5f7408abcc30617d0db519702a8f922d.511&show_article=1">Whooping cough is deadly?</a><br />
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Ever here the one about Zimbabwe, we may face the same thing <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-hyperinflation-will-happen-in-america-2010-9">Hyperinflation in America</a><br />
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Looking to start a new business well it looks like <a href="http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global_Economy/LI15Dj01.html">No one wants to start a new bank</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/203815.shtml?5-daynl?large#contents">Today's hurricane Igor watch</a><br />
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First we got Jersey Shore and now we get <a href="http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2010/09/jersey_city_woman_says_boyfrie.html">Man beats woman with cat</a><br />
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Chicago is short on cops so the <a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Police-March-against-jody-weis-wednesday-in-chicago-102943719.html">cops are protesting</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Tornado-Warning-Issued-for-Eastern-New-York-City-103086814.html">Tornado in New York</a><br />
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Ever wanted to know the <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/08/05/10-worst-places-to-live/?icid=sphere_copyright">10 worst places to live</a><br />
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Oh by the way no bunnies I lied.Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-46923373751736281682010-09-16T11:19:00.000-07:002010-09-16T11:19:58.403-07:00Gear Review: Maxpedition MalagaThe Maxpedition<a href="http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Malaga-Gearslinger-2p514.htm#details"> Malaga</a> is part of Maxpeditions "Gearslinger" line of bags, it is a medium sized single shoulder sling pack geared towards the "tactical" crowd. I use mine as my everyday carry bag and my get home bag (check out my video on with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPJF_tbY5RA">the bag in use</a>).<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Product Features</span><br />
<ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwvQ6ZicCLUp7ripmj4IpkdyEzkgJtq_3MXFw6Lp_uc8QVMXcZ6MdniXeDp1p5LrP32_70t5_g_y2WOcaunP5jSAodyTSZ0zseGTUC3kWaZq9sM3oe8jIMtctqFYL8ncUyXg-eGhH1ng9/s1600/0423k_584_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwvQ6ZicCLUp7ripmj4IpkdyEzkgJtq_3MXFw6Lp_uc8QVMXcZ6MdniXeDp1p5LrP32_70t5_g_y2WOcaunP5jSAodyTSZ0zseGTUC3kWaZq9sM3oe8jIMtctqFYL8ncUyXg-eGhH1ng9/s320/0423k_584_detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Main compartment: 13" x 9.5" x 4" slightly tapered towards the top, front and back divider, internal loop field for CCW, inner organizer pocket, YKK#10 zipper closure, drainage grommet</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Front upper pocket: 9" x 4" x 1" with divider and elastic organizer loops</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Front lower pocket: 9” x 9” x 1.5” with divider, elastic organizer loops, key retention</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Front slip pocket: <span></span>8" x 8", YKK zipper closure</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Rear pocket:<span> </span>11" x 9" with internal loop field for CCW, button closure</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Modular webbing: 3 rows x 5 channels in front, 6 rows x 2 channels on both sides, 2 sets on shoulder strap.</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Belt loop: Hook-and-loop flap style, non-slip texture, accommodates up to 2.5" wide belt</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Shoulder strap: Ambidextrous. Integral with 2" webbing and Duraflex Warrior side-release buckle, can be concealed in rear compartment</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Cross strap: Ambidextrous. Adjustable in length. Made from 0.75” webbing with built-in survival whistle side release buckle</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Handle: 1" webbing with cushion and Duraflex D-rings for optional shoulder strap</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Approximate overall volume: 660 cu. in.</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Hydration:<span> </span>Fits up to 50 oz. reservoir (not included)</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Empty weight:<span> </span>2 lb, 6 oz</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">I find this bag to be about the perfect size for everything I carry and it is well thought out for organizing your gear, I especially like how you can swing it from back to front to access everything with out taking it off. However I have found that loaded down it tends to become uncomfortable after about thirty minutes of carrying it, this is do to the single strap design. It does have an extra "stabilizer" strap but it tends to dig into your ribs when you tighten it up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">All and all I very pleased with the bag, I have been using it everyday for over a year for both school and work and I have not had a single problem with. And that is saying allot because I tend to be hard on my bags and this is actually the first one that has lasted this long.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Conclusions:</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Toughness = 10</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Looks = 10 (if you like tacticool stuff)</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Organisation = 9</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Comfort = 5 (you really need an extra strap if you plan on carrying any kind of weight)</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Value = 8 (it is expensive but worth it)</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Over All = 8 This is a great bag that will last a very long time</span>Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-54944801817932205682010-09-16T05:51:00.000-07:002010-09-16T05:51:27.166-07:00News of the dayEvery morning I go through a few sites getting the news, so I have decided to use my blog as a place to consolidate everything I see that relates to survival, disasters, wars, the economy and politics and maybe a few other things that catch my eye. <br />
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So here is today's links:<br />
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<a href="http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/financial_markets_analysis_videos_9.htm#vid6">Runaway inflation and silver hitting $100</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100911/ap_on_bi_ge/us_poverty_in_america;_ylt=AlzP7yIGkcOOtx_O55IT5M6s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTFoNGZsZWlwBHBvcwMyOARzZWMDYWNjb3JkaW9uX3RvcF9zdG9yaWVzBHNsawN1c3BvdmVydHlvbnQ-">American families in poverty to hit record highs in 2010</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/61476/20100912/imf-economy-unemployment.htm">IMF warns of economic slow down</a>. Did I miss the part where we had caught back up, oh wait a minute I forgot about the <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/administration-kicks-recovery-summer-with-groundbreakings-and-events-across-country">"Recovery Summer"</a> now that would be funny if it wasn't so serious.<br />
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First the world was getting to hot now it seems it is <a href="http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/36990/combination_of_factors_could_m.asp">going to get chilli</a> for a while. I wish these weather guys would make up their minds so I could know what to ware.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/39192246">Foreclosures and repo's are up to new record highs.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/37236/hurricane-igor-julia-made-hist.asp">Hurricanes Igor and Julia are making history in the Atlantic</a><br />
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More to come later.Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833763414510015919.post-5199685870824543852010-09-15T17:37:00.000-07:002010-09-18T06:34:28.867-07:00IntroductionHowdy, I'm Greg and like many of you out there I am fascinated with all things "survival" related. I have read a few books, a lot of blogs, watched all the shows and youtube gurus. With all the varying information and suggestions I have decided to try and find out what works best for me. I have put together a few kits and now I will begin testing them out to find their strengths and weaknesses. I hope I will learn a lot and I hope I will be at least slightly entertaining. So please check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/1ArmChairSurvivalist">my channel on youtube</a> and keep checking back here to see my progress as I review new equipment and learn new skills.Greg D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12727447460282090469noreply@blogger.com0