Article: John Bachar Passes Away
Death come to us all, even though it is sad that John has passed, do we really need more Government in our lives? Would he have wanted such a thing? I propose we remember his greatness, for the man he was.

Article: Craig Luebben dies in climbing accident
Wow, been working a lot, had not heard, really bad news. See you on the other side mate.

Article: Black Diamond Merger
Is it not the American dream to start a small business and suceed? I would say yes, but when it comes to my safety gear I buy it from companies that have a solid rep, and from countries who make rules and implement safety regulations for thier products as well for thier employees.
This being said, I will still buy products made in China, Taiwan, or any other backwater 3rd world country, I will not be buying safety related products from them. Imagine a buying a carabiner made from forced labor, hmmm not good karma, kinda like Omega does here in the US with prison labor?
I don't have any answers but Fish, Dmm, Petzl, Hilti, Yates, are just a few companies that I will continue to support with my greenbacks.