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Newsmax.com – Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Hanna has formed northeast of the northern Leeward Islands in the Atlantic.

Clean water is essential for survival. The Katadyn TRK Drip Gravidyn Water Filter provides a steady supply of water free from protozoa, bacteria, viruses and harmful chemicals. The Katadyn TRK Drip Filter is a household standard in developing countries with uncertain water supplies. It is an essential piece of survival equipment in areas prone to flooding and hurricanes.

Newsmax.com – Officials May Evacuate New Orleans as Gustav Nears
National Guard troops stand ready, batteries and water bottles are selling briskly, and one small-town mayor has spent a sleepless night worrying. The New Orleans area is skittishly watching as a storm marches across the Caribbean on the eve of Hurricane Katrina’s third anniversary.

Clean water is essential for survival. The Katadyn TRK Drip Gravidyn Water Filter provides a steady supply of water free from protozoa, bacteria, viruses and harmful chemicals. The Katadyn TRK Drip Filter is a household standard in developing countries with uncertain water supplies. It is an essential piece of survival equipment in areas prone to flooding and hurricanes.

The Congress Blog » Russia may cut off oil flow to the West
Reports have begun to circulate in Moscow that Russian oil companies are under orders from the Kremlin to prepare for a supply cut to Germany and Poland through the Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline. It is believed that executives from lead-producer LUKoil have been put on weekend alert.

“They have been told to be ready to cut off supplies as soon as Monday,” claimed a high-level business source, speaking to The Daily Telegraph. Any move would be timed to coincide with an emergency EU summit in Brussels, where possible sanctions against Russia are on the agenda.

Backyard Blackberry Adventures at the Ranger Man’s Keep
Recently I told you about the apple trees at the back of my property and my feeble attempts at getting some of them and questioning storage techniques. I also recently told you about expanded archery season opening soon in Maine. This year it’s all about the meat. Whether it has 12 points, 2 points or no points - I want it in the fridge!So I began my annual backyard scouting the other day, crossed my property line and shazam - look at this:

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Sometime in the future, in a post-TEOTWAWKI environment, your retreat group may decide to send out small teams to conduct either reconnaissance or security patrols. They may want to collect information on what is happening at the nearest town or confirm/ disprove the accuracy of any information (rumors) previously attained. Whatever the mission, these teams must function as a cohesive unit every time. Their success or failure will depend on everyone’s ability to operate during darkness or periods of reduced and/ or limited visibility (to include rain, fog, snow, etc.) even if they do not have the aid of night vision devices because of expense, loss, and/or damage.