Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader H.L. recommended this at Truth Is Treason: 38 Survival Downloads and Handbooks – Pioneering, SHTF, Engineering, Urban Gardening, Defense, and More

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James C. spotted these DIY instructions over at the new EDC and Prepping Blog: Making a Bushcraft Knife from an Old Putty Knife

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Reader KAF sent this: Genocidal Sudanese regime’s appointment to UN human rights council all but certain, watchdog says. “It’s like putting “Jack the Ripper in charge of a women’s shelter.” Meanwhile, in Nigeria, more Islamic genocide: 19 killed in church massacre as gunmen go on the rampage during service in Nigeria. Please pray for the citizenry of Nigeria, Sudan, and South Sudan.

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Faith mentioned this: Ayn Rand’s testimony before the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities in 1947. Faith notes that her testimony describes what it was really like to live in Russia in the 1920s as compared to the propaganda.

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Craig J. mentioned that the People’s Republic of California is considering expanding its so-called “Assault Weapons” ban to include guns with semi-detachable magazines even if they have a “bullet button” or other form of magazine release lock.  For details, see: StopSB249.org. I’ve also heard that SB249 will be heard on August 16th. Gun Owner’s of California will be meeting on the North steps of the Capitol no later than 8:45 am before heading to room 4202 where the hearing will begin at 9:00 AM.