Odds ‘n Sods:

Bobbi-Sue spot what must surely be our cue to stock up before some hefty retail price increases: Rice to Return 100% as Typhoons, Drought Roil Asians

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Chalk up one minor victory for personal liberty: Airport rules changed after Ron Paul aide detained. (A hat tip to HPD for the link.)

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Straycat sent us this: Death Valley Bones May Solve Mystery of Missing German Tourists. The Cat’s Comment: “First rule of survival; Be prepared! Second rule; Don’t do anything stupid! “

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‘2012’ Movie Tops Box Office, Pulls in $225M Worldwide. (Thanks to KAF for the link.)

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CampingSurvival.com has announced that they’re giving away a free Nukalert every month!