Odds ‘n Sods:

I often have consulting clients and SurvivalBlog readers ask me for recommendations on architects and design engineers that specialize in designing retreats. I strongly recommend Andrew L. Skousen. (In case you are wondering, yes, he’s related to Joel Skousen.) Feel free to mention my name when you contact Andrew. BTW, Joel Skousen and Andrew Skousen co-authored the recently-updated 3rd Edition of the book Strategic Relocation–North American Guide to Safe Places. This book is a modern-day classic in the preparedness world. It is chock full of maps and useful data for anyone considering buying a retreat property. I highly recommend it. You can look for a full review of this book in SurvivalBlog sometime in the next couple of weeks.

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The folks from The Survival Bunker in Kalama Washington (near Portland, Oregon) contacted me, to let me know that they are transforming into an online only (eBay) retailer and we will be shutting down their brick and mortar store in Kalama on June 18th, 2011. They wrote: “We are having an inventory reduction sale, 10% off everything in the store, except silver items. Come in and stock up on some great gear! If you are local and you purchase from me on Ebay, select the ‘Local Pickup’ option to save on the shipping charges.” The store is located at 447 N. First Street, Kalama, Washington. 

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Deadly virus hits horse circuit–Competitions canceled, millions at stake as herpes variant spreads in West

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Anyone interested in cane or stick fighting self-defense should check out Cane Masters. They sell both custom canes and instructional DVDs.

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File Under ‘D.C. Beltway Logic Vacuum’: DNC Chair: Republicans Believe Illegal Immigration ‘Should be a Crime’. (God forbid a crime should be called a crime…)