Odds ‘n Sods:

Dave S. flagged this: Greek youths rob supermarket, hand out food

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More economic cheer, gleaned by SurvivalBlog’s Economic Editor, Cheryl N.: Fed Imposes Financial Sector Imperialism Over US, HSBC Super-Rich Clients Moving Into Cash, No Credit For Central Bankers by The Mogambo Guru, Ponzi Dynamics Still At Play, Gustav Hits US Economy, More Impact Due to Weaker Economy, and Intaxicating Rebate Checks–The Mogambo Guru.

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I generally agree with Bill Gross, but his recent suggestion smacks of socialism to me: U.S. Must Buy Assets to Prevent `Tsunami,’ Gross Says. (A hat tip to Krys in Idaho for the link.)

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The recent mention of newspaper fire log rolling machines prompted Eric to mention this one from Taylor Gifts, and this one from Lehman’s. OBTW, if you ever order anything from Lehman’s since they are one of our Affiliate Advertisers, we a get a teensy piece of the action, but only if you order using this Lehmans.com link. Thanks!

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A reminder that the WRSA has another “Grid-Down Medical Course” scheduled in Everett, Washington, September 12th to 14th. Their training is inexpensive, and highly recommended.