Our friend Mike mentioned a web page that shows the contents of various vehicular kits for G.O.O.D., camping, first aid, and so forth.
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Reader Amy Q. pointed us to a post on another site that has some good ideas for building up a second income. As I’ve mentioned before, every family should have a second income that they can fall back on, in the event of a layoff. A home-based business might also grow into something that will be your ticket to living at your retreat year-round.
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Eric spotted this: Bernanke predicts banks will go under. This seems to bit of deliberate posturing, so Bernanke can later say “I told you so.” Speaking of “Helicopter Ben”, Karen found this for us: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Hints at More Interest Rate Cuts
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Also courtesy of Eric: Quantum’s Jim Rogers says US ‘out of control’