I’ve recently had two consulting clients in the southeastern U.S. who’ve each lost thousands of dollars worth of canned freeze-dried and dehydrated foods to rusted-through cans, after three years and five years of storage, respectively, of unattended storage. You can spare yourself the same heartbreak by using moisture-resistant can repacking kits from RepackBox.com [1]. These cleverly-designed re-packing box kits are designed to tremendously extend the shelf life of storage food in sealed #10 steel cans [2]. (The kits come complete with plastic bags, silica gel desiccant packets, cable ties, cardboard boxes, and even a marker and packing tape. And since each box holds just one can, they are perfect for re-packing your six-can cases for barter or charity, or to take advantage of “nook and cranny” storage spaces where a six-can case won’t fit.
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The latest commentary from Patrice Lewis: Treason From Within [3]. (Her daily blog, Rural Revolution [4], is also excellent.)
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I often have questions from readers about charity [5]. Please be charitable today and prepare to be charitable in event of disasters, in the spirit of Tikkun olam [6]. (“Repairing The World”.) One charity that I can endorse wholeheartedly is Anchor of Hope [7], a growing Christian mission school and orphanage in rural Zambia. Their Linda Rawles Memorial Fund is in honor of my late wife. (“The Memsahib.”)
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Regular content contributor Pierre M. sent this: While the useless TSA harasses children, at John F. Kennedy International Airport Baggage Scandal; 200 Thefts Per Day by security workers [8]. And meanwhile: TSA Manager Arrested for Running Prostitution Ring [9]. (Thanks to Diana V. for the latter link.)
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Reader George S. wrote to mention that the recently-linked article about the top secret Visa data center [10] neglected to inform readers where the top-secret facility is located. So he found us a satellite view. [11] Thanks, George.