FWIW, I’ve added a “Calendars” page subsection (find it near the top of the page)with a diary-style log of what I’m doing in my garden, and with my livestock. This is partly to let me keep track of what I’ve done, and partly to allow you to understand how little it actually takes to get results. As in most things, the first step is the hardest.

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Here are some articles I’ve stumbled upon that I found interesting.

Ruger Introduces the 10/22 Takedown

via Ruger Introduces the 10/22 Takedown.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. Readily separated into two subassemblies, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown offers a convenient transport and storage option for the popular Ruger 10/22. As reliable and accurate as every 10/22, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown makes it even easier to keep America’s favorite rimfire rifle by your side.

(Hoping Santy brings me one! – db)

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Man Fined for Hunting Bigfoot Without a Permit

Man Fined for Hunting Bigfoot Without a Permit.

I think the government guys are just pissed they didn’t think of it first…

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Innovative Snowboard Transforms Into Skis and Packs Survival Gear

I’m no snowboarder, but this is pretty cool…

Innovative Snowboard Transforms Into Skis and Packs Survival Gear.

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18 Year Old Fisherman Survived Adrift for 28 Days on Raw Fish and Rainwater

Another lesson about the importance of planning, letting someone know where you are planning on going, and when you should be back. Life (and Old Man Murphy) can sneak up on you quickly.

18 Year Old Fisherman Survived Adrift for 28 Days on Raw Fish and Rainwater.

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VRAP GI Bill Starts in July

This one is for all the Veterans out there.
The new program, now known as Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), will offer up to 12 months of Montgomery GI Bill benefits for older unemployed veterans. The program is part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act which also includes tax breaks for companies that hire veterans.

If you are a Veteran, at least 35 but no more than 60 years old, READ THIS. `Nuff said.

Full story: VRAP GI Bill Starts in July.

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Newest CCW Reciprocity Bill Would Extend Umbrella to Constitutional Carry

Gun Owners of America (GOA) have thrown their full support behind a yet another new bill designed to ensure CCW reciprocity across the U.S.

via Newest CCW Reciprocity Bill Would Extend Umbrella to Constitutional Carry.

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News on Electronic Pickpocketing: The Risk inside your credit card

One more  reason to NOT have credit cards. Now to get rid of my debit cards…..Cancel that, none of mine have the RFID chip. I wonder if this also works with that Mobile gas key fob thingy….Hmmmmm

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“How My Backyard Is Saving Me Money”

Most people view their backyard as a place to relax on the weekends. At our house, the backyard is one of the many resources we use to save money.

via How My Backyard Is Saving Me Money – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com.

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Ruger Temporarily Suspends Acceptance of New Orders

Americans want guns…and LOTS of `em! Sweet!

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR), announced today that for the first quarter 2012, the Company has received orders for more than one million units. Therefore, the Company has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new orders.

via Ruger Temporarily Suspends Acceptance of New Orders.

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New BioLite CampStove Will be Ready for Summer Campers

The ULTIMATE Techie camp stove! Yes, that is a USB port on the stove…

“The stove is an alternative to portable gas and coal stoves used for camping or general outdoors cooking. Also unique to this stove is the thermoelectric generator that simultaneously powers electronics as it cooks.”

via New BioLite CampStove Will be Ready for Summer Campers.

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Wear prescription glasses? I have a website for you!

With the mantra of “Two is one, and one is none”, I plan on getting several pairs of spare glasses, and scattering them throughout my life – one in each car, a pair for each backpack, and a couple pairs for around the house. I paid about $175 for my prescription sunglasses at WalMart, so I can EASILY save some money buying here. A plain pair of prescription reading glasses are under $10! I’ve read many reviews stating they are the real deal, and do a good job.

“Using the latest in modern materials, manufacturing and marketing systems we bring our product direct from our factories to you. With no “middlemen”, no retail-space overhead, and practically no advertising budget(we leave it to you, our satisfied customers to spread the word about Zenni Optical), we do not pay for or sell expensive, or even inexpensive brand name frames, but only our own manufactured brand ZENNI.”

via Zenni Optical – Eyeglasses.

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What have you done to improve your life today?

That is all.

db