Several readers sent us the link to this Christian Science Monitor article: Survivalist businesses surge in uncertain times. BTW the article mentions both our spin-off web site (SurvivalRealty.com and several of our advertisers.
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Speaking of retreats, readers FFF and Ben H. both mentioned that the newly-released US Census data might be useful for anyone looking to buy a retreat property:
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Michael from Texas suggested this: Google Maps Mashup Combines Your Address, Nuclear Blast
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I wish that I had better news for you for Christmas, but here is some more economic news and commentary, courtesy of Cheryl: Jobless Claims Surge to 26-Year High -- US Economy Shrinks Fastest Since 9-11 -- California Will Run Out of Money in February 2009 -- The Party is Over if Deflation Grips the Economy -- Britain's Slide Toward Recession Accelerates -- Iceland "Like Chernobyl" as Meltdown Shows that Anger Can Boil Over -- US Debt Approaches Insolvency, China Currency Reserves at Risk -- US Calls the Tune as Gold, Silver Plunge (PDF) -- Oil Dips Below $37 on String of Bad Economic News -- Increased Shoplifting is Another Sign of Bad Times -- Housing Crisis Worsens as Economy Weakens
