Odds ‘n Sods:

Matt in Colorado Springs, Colorado sent us this: Can you survive if you’re YOYO? Commissioner preaching preparedness

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SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large Michael Z. Williamson wrote to mention that he will have eight tables at the Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show this weekend (August 27th and 28th) in Indianapolis. SurvivalBlog readers are welcome to drop by to chat. Look for 8 tables of swords, knives and other edged tools, toward the back right of the hall. I assume that he’ll have some of his notorious famous WWF Panda T-shirts with him.

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Richard S. recommended this video: Making a Knife.

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Mike B. spotted this: Coin dealer Steve Halfon robbed, slain near his Brooklyn shop. (Better situational awareness might have helped. So would a concealed weapons permit. Too bad that they are almost impossible for mere mortals to obtain in New York City.)

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I received an e-mail today sent by Nan from Seed for Security. She mentioned that her company is offering a gift to customers ordering $45 or more. It includes a free pint of Winter Rye and a 300 seed packet of Indian meal corn. Also, check out their newly-available seed varieties!

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The Lemonistas: Capitol Police arrest Lemonade Freedom Day protesters. (Thanks to Steve H. for the link.)