Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader Del R. sent word that because of new EPA regulations, this may be your last month to buy large-mouth steel Jerry-type fuel cans.

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Rob at MURS Radio (who also does business as Affordable Shortwaves) mentioned this in an e-mail: “For a limited time I am offering a free earbud microphone with the purchase of a Dakota Alert MURS handheld transceiver. The Dakota Alert Motion Alert Transmitters (MATs) are still at the special low price of $89 each (plus shipping).Also, if you plan on purchasing four or more items (you can mix and match), just mention that you are a SurvivalBlog reader and I can offer you an additional discount on your order. I have plenty of inventory in stock and can get your items shipped ASAP for Christmas delivery if ordered this week.” JWR Adds: We use Dakota Alerts in conjunction with matching frequency Kenwood MURS band hand-helds here at the Rawles Ranch on a daily basis. We have been very satisfied with their quality and reliability. In our experience, this combination makes the ideal “low key, low cost” retreat security solution for detecting intruders on likely avenues of approach.

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Just as I predicted, the Mother of All Bailouts (MOAB) continues to grow, and knows no limits. The latest word: Obama stimulus could reach $1 trillion.

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Barry in Upstate New York fund this site: I thought that your readers would enjoy CD3WD. It is a Third World Development private-sector initiative, mastered by software developer Alex Weir. Barry’s comments: “I’ve never seen so many survival downloads in one place. Farming, livestock, harvesting, renewable energy, health, and woodworking just to name a few categories.” There’s 13 gigabytes of free information available there. Check it out.