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Odds 'n Sods:
Susan Z. sent us this article about barter from Michael Panzner's blog: Cashless
Improvisation
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F.R. sent this: Brit Couple
Saved After 40 Days Lost at Sea
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The folks at Safecastle mentioned that their big 25%
off sale on Mountain House canned long-term storage foods is underway.
Safecastle Royal members who buy four cases or more (at 25% off and free shipping
of course) get a free
35 gram
pouch
of
CELOX
traumatic wound coagulant.
If
they
buy
12
cases
or
more, they
get a CELOX pouch and an Optimus
Crux lightweight backpacking stove (see further details at the
manufacturer's web site), and they
will receive rebate vouchers to use in subsequent transactions.
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A reader in Hawaii wrote me to ask: "I want to buy a 3
in 1 machine. Does
anyone have any experience with them? Perhaps a brand to recommend or stay
away from?" JWR Adds: Since I don't have a background
in machining, I'm hoping that someone knowledgeable will e-mail me
with some recommendations. Up until last year, I probably would
have recommended the Shopmaster.
But they recently transitioned the new "Patriot" model, which ironically is made
in Mainland
China! To the best of my knowledge, all the 3-in-1 machines marketed
by Harbor Freight are also made in China. Any suggestions, folks?
