Odds ‘n Sods:

Frank in Arizona wrote to ask me how much longer Front Sight’s “Get a Gun” training and gear package offer will still be available. From what I’ve heard, it won’t be very long, since Front Sight is running this promotion at near their cost. Don’t dawdle on this and miss out, folks! I can’t think of a better purpose for your upcoming Federal tax “economic stimulus” check. Those checks (for up to $1,200 per married couple) will be mailed out starting in May, so you might want to employ your credit card, in advance! If Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer only knew what you were planning to do with that check!

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Neil G. found this: Food Crisis Looms in Bangladesh.

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Reader David A. mentioned a new personal digital radiation monitor. It is the Ludlum’s Model 25. David notes: “The range for the Model 25 is .01mR/hr to 1999 R/hr, it is the size of a cell phone, making it perfect for anyone who wants to know when to evacuate or head to a shelter. There is a maximum allowed dose timer to 50R. The unit costs $495.”

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G-7 Signals Concern on Dollar’s Slide, Weaker Growth (Speaking of which, watch the US Dollar Index closely in coming weeks. As I’ve mentioned before, analysts note that 72 is currently the magic number. If the USD Index cannot hold 72, then we can expect more market turmoil, and substantially higher precious metals prices.)