Odds ‘n Sods:

Some post-Sandy updates: New Yorkers Hold on to Their Canned Goods in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy. Meanwhile, as some residents dumpster dive to survive, Mayor Bloomberg in effect declares: “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche!” by approving the running the New York marathon, on schedule. (Since he is so health conscious, I suppose that his next edict will be that if anyone resorts to cannibalism, that they must refrain from using table salt on their fellow New Yorkers.)

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Don’t miss out on the Ready Made Resources sale on Mountain House long term storage foods. They are offering 25% discounts and free shipping for Mountain House foods in #10 cans. The sale ends on November 5th.

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I heard that the because of the Hurricane Sandy sales rush, the American distributor for Berkey water filters has run out of the Big Berkey and the Crown Berkey Models.  But one of their dealers, Pantry Paratus, is offering a $15 off coupon code for the Royal Berkey model. Note that this offer applies to only the Royal Berkey model, and expires December 12th.  The coupon code is: “ROYAL“. 

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Regular content contributor J.B.G. sent this gem: Five Unusual Ways Sandy Victims are Charging Cellphones

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Freeze Dry Guy has announced a special for the month of November: a six-can dehydrated Dairy Unit, containing six #10 cans with milk, butter and cheese, all packed for long term storage. This case is priced at $191.95 shipping paid, and 15% back in “Survival Bucks.”