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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:41:33 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/"><rss:title>Readiness Report Feature Articles</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-10T23:41:33Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/4/2/data-security-and-retention.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/27/standardization-as-part-of-readiness.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/26/the-personal-and-home-battery.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/26/picking-a-new-edc-sig-p220-carry-elite-sao.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/4/2/data-security-and-retention.html"><rss:title>Data Security and Retention</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/4/2/data-security-and-retention.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Garrett Lucas</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-04-02T20:13:32Z</dc:date><dc:subject>data encryption</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fpost-images%2FiStock_000000383788XSmall.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1244685320916',289,415);"><img src="http://www.readinessreport.com/storage/thumbnails/3359940-3314409-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1244685328102" alt="" /></a></span></span>Twenty years ago, this particular discussion would not be necessary for 99.8% of the population.&nbsp; We dealt with forms, statements, and everything was filed away in boxes or cabinets including our birth certificates and our family photos.&nbsp; Today, all of that has changed.&nbsp; The digital revolution has impacted almost every aspect of our lives.&nbsp; People now take digital photos instead of using film.&nbsp; Music is kept on the computer and on MP3 players instead of in a CD or cassette case.&nbsp; Bank statements, payment transactions, and all other types of information are usually available in some form of digital file whether Word, PDF, or something else.&nbsp; Digital is king, and it's time to accept it.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/27/standardization-as-part-of-readiness.html"><rss:title>Standardization As Part of Readiness</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/27/standardization-as-part-of-readiness.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Garrett Lucas</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-03-27T00:13:59Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the recent furor over the economy and other issues dealing with government control in all aspects of every day life, a lot of people have taken to getting themselves prepared for hard times in one way or another---or a lot of ways.&nbsp; Many of these people are just now getting into this way of thinking, so they've come to the party a little late, and it might take a bit of time and effort to catch up with others. But, a little forethought and organization might help them beat the clock if they have the ability to step back and get a "big picture" look at things.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/26/the-personal-and-home-battery.html"><rss:title>The Personal and Home Battery</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/26/the-personal-and-home-battery.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Garrett Lucas</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-03-26T22:08:23Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Firearms firearms preparations self defense</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The last few months have seen a dramatic increase in the number of gun sales across the country.&nbsp; The election of President Obama and some of the administration's comments recently have sent a chill down the spine of supporters of the second amendment.&nbsp; A lot of people believe the writing is on the wall, and if they don't buy their firearms now, they might be able to in the future.&nbsp; Even people who didn't previously own a firearm have gotten in line to make sure they have at least one should the need ever arise.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/26/picking-a-new-edc-sig-p220-carry-elite-sao.html"><rss:title>Picking A New EDC, Sig P220 Carry Elite, SAO...</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.readinessreport.com/readiness-report-feature-artic/2009/3/26/picking-a-new-edc-sig-p220-carry-elite-sao.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Garrett Lucas</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-03-26T14:58:52Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Firearms firearms security self defense</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[I originally thought I was going to do this article from the perspective of reviewing the fairly new Sig Sauer P220 Carry pistol.&nbsp; However, as I got to thinking about it, I decided I would make it a general article with observations on the pistol, but also to discuss some other thoughts that went into the decision-making process for me--particularly in the context of readiness which this site is all about.&nbsp; Additionally, much of the information is written with the thought in mind that some of our audience members might just becoming familiar with firearms, particularly pistols, and may not be aware of some basic information.&nbsp; In essence, it is written by the layman for the layman.&nbsp; The Readiness Report is not a site for gun enthusiasts, but a site to help educate and prepare people to elevate their own state of readiness should something dire occur.&nbsp; Besides that, there are numerous reviews of the Sig P220 pistol that have been written over the past two decades, and there's little techical information I could add that would make any substantive difference.]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>