Day: May 9, 2006

Note from JWR:

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Letter Re: Selecting the Right Size Home Backup Generator

Jim, The folks out there have some good information re. electrical considerations, codes and such for installing a hookup for a generator for the home. However, unless I missed a post, no one has mentioned how big a generator one may need to power essentials to get by comfortably in a grid down situation for the short term, at least. My family and I live in the eastern US and we are prone to power outages from hurricanes, ice storms and to a lesser extent tornados and heavy snowfall. Since moving to a rural area out near the end of …


Two Letters Re: Folding Fighting/Utility Knife Recommendations?

James: Regarding the recent posts, I want to make a few posts about folding knives. First, while larger folders are definitely better for larger tasks and of course for self-defense, One needs to take time to learn what is legal to carry in their state. My state, for example, only allows a maximum blade length of 3.5 inches. I follow the law, but carry TWO such folders. It would be a massive hassle to get in trouble with an overly zealous police officer. Better to be sure, and know the law. As for folders, I like several Spydercos, such as …


Odds ‘n Sods:

WorldNetDaily reports a TS/SCI Bush Administration briefing to key congressman: North Korea is attempting to weaponize the Asian Avian Flu o o o Oceans in Hurricane Alley Heat Up o o o David in Israel recommended this interesting piece on The Solar Storm of 1859 o o o CNN Reports: Asian Avian Flu Could be Worse than a Terrorist Attack o o o “Hurricane Katrina Effect” Blamed for Rise in Houston Murder Rate