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Rice Price Up 141% Since January

April 23, 2008

Well, say what they will, Sam’s Club has begun to ration rice, limiting customers to 4 large bags per visit.  Costco has also limited quantities.  In coming days, it is possible (and probable) that our everyday grocery stores will begin to ration sales.  There are rumors but so far that is what they are.  However, [...]

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The Rice Crisis

April 11, 2008

And, this isn’t a Conde Rice, Secretary of State, crisis.  This is a crisis of the availability of rice, the kind we eat.
For many people, U.S. citizens among them, rice has been a staple that was easily affordable and always available.  I first noticed two weeks ago at the market that an ordinary bag of rice [...]

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