Archive for February, 2006

Preparing for a Bird Flu Outbreak

Bird Flu Virus Outbreak

If you feel you are safe from the Bird Flu outbreak, think again. The map above shows the number of countries affected by the deadly bird flu (H5N1) virus. An area uncomfortably close to where I live had a scare lately (confirmed virus in chickens, but not humans), so it could happen anywhere.
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Ultimate Survival Tool Kit Review

Ultimate Survival Tool Kit

A few days ago, I received The Ultimate Survival Tool Kit by Survival Incorporated, which I bought from eBay. The kit that I bought was the NRA version, which is identical to the retail version except for one item. Over the weekend I went to the seaside to test the kit.
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Light My Fire SL3 Survival Knife

Light My Fire SL3 Knife

The Light My Fire SL3 Knife is an easy to carry package from Tool Logic, which pairs a razor sharp stainless steel knife with a magnesium alloy firesteel firestarter. It even has a built-in emergency signal whistle.
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Res-Q-Me Emergency Car Escape Tool

Res-Q-Me Mini Escape Tool (Yellow)

ResQMe is an innovative tool that should be in every car. It’s just about the size of a keychain fob, yet it could save your life.
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