Month: June 2016

Letter: Discounted Freeze Dried Food Sources

Hugh, I’m reasonably sure lots of your readers are aware, but just in case… Costco (online) has lots of freeze dried foods at really good prices compared to other vendors online. Apparently they buy overstock from many suppliers. Anyway, I just got a case of six #10 cans of Mountain House Breakfast Skillet for $149 with UPS shipping included in the price. Also, I got a case of MH Chicken Stew for $139, with the same free shipping deal. The prices of these items are usually between $185 and $200 PLUS shipping at three of the popular online providers. (I …


Economics and Investing:

Coke Has Suspended All Production in Venezuela. The stoppage isn’t due to price issues. There is apparently a sugar shortage that is expected to last for months. – Sent in by RBS o o o It costs $150 to buy a dozen eggs in Venezuela right now o o o A bit heavy on the charts but interesting nonetheless: Gold Not Ready for a Final Intermediate Cycle Low o o o Mike Maloney’s analysis of “Brexit The Movie”: What You Need To Know About Brexit: The Movie – Mike Maloney (Part 1) – Sent in by M.T. o o o …



Odds ‘n Sods:

A couple of interesting wildlife videos to remind us that not all survival threats come from the two legged variety of predators: Golfers stand by as giant alligator disrupts their game – “Get next to it for perspective…” Thank goodness the fellow did not listen to that advice. – A.S. A cougar caught in a foot trap being released by a couple of brave rangers. – J.S. o o o Where Will You Be When The End Game Begins? – Cognitive Dissonance – Sent in by D.D. o o o From the “Reasons I hate social media” camp: Tenants angry …