Day: September 16, 2009


Influenza Pandemic Update:

UK: Critical Care Doubled for Return of Swine Flu Tens of Millions Could Get Swine Flu in China Scientists Warn Over Swine Flu Potency Maine Governor Declares Swine Flu Civil Emergency Nurse Refuses Mandatory Flu Vaccination Why Won’t Healthcare Workers Take the Swine Flu Vaccination? Scotland: Mobile Morgues for Swine Flu Dead


Economics and Investing:

Wow! Take a look at the latest market tickers for spot silver and spot gold. We might soon witness some profit-taking that could temporarily drive silver back to the $12 per ounce range. But consider that a buying opportunity. The next leg up will probably be in November, when The Chartist Gnome predicts silver over $18 per ounce and gold over $1,070. For those that already have bought metals: Do not attempt to “time” such a volatile market. Just hang on, and as the Gnome says, “Be ready for a roller coaster.” Items from The Economatrix: The Ghost Fleet of …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Marko like this Instructables piece: How to Build Your Own BBQ Barrel. OBTW, all the usual warnings about toxic chemicals and paint apply! It is best to start with a “virgin” barrel.    o o o Inyokern suggested a 18 minute mini-documentary on solar flares from the Discovery Channel, on Hulu. Attack of the Sun    o o o Reader FG sent an article from The Guardian for those who might mistakenly consider the bayonet a useless anachronism. (Although a bayonet on an Enfield SA-80 bullpup rifle must be far from ergonomic.) Speaking of the British school of soldiering, FG …