Odds ‘n Sods:

The high bid in the SurvivalBlog benefit auction is now at $300. This auction is for a scarce pre-1899 Mauser that was arsenal converted to 7.62mm NATO. It has a retail value of $375. The auction ends on May 15th. Just e-mail me your bid. Thanks!

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RBS pointed us to this commentary by Dr. Irwin Kellner: End of housing bubble should have been obvious to everyone

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$40 Million Worth of MREs Spoiled as FEMA Ran Out of Space

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“Hiker” noted this warning issued by John Rubino, about the “SLV” Silver exchange traded fund (ETF). In essence, there is no sure substitute for holding precious metals carefully hidden at home in your personal possession