Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader Robert V. mentioned a news service report on the recent bank run in California.

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From Yahoo! Finance, What if my bank fails? Some questions and answers. (A hat tip to Kevin A.)

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Outfitters Supply (one of our advertisers) is offering SurvivalBlog readers free freight on all wall tents and wall tent frames, which is a savings of at least $29 and up to $240 for a full tent package. Mention that you are a SurvivalBlog reader and they will deduct the freight charges.

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Paul B. sent a Bloomberg article quoting investment guru Jim Rogers. Paul’s comment: “I’m amazed at how many of your observations seem to dovetail into ‘professional’ investors’ take on the economy. Jim Rogers, one of the most successful investors in the last 20 years, outlines in clear terms what is happening in the current financial world.”