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.

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Where Will You Be When The End Game Begins? – Cognitive Dissonance – Sent in by D.D.

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From the “Reasons I hate social media” camp: Tenants angry after apartment building orders them to ‘friend’ it on Facebook – DSV

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SurvivalBlog reader Mr. Natural writes in:

If you’re a Window 7 or 8 user, here are a few techniques to stop Microsoft from shoving a Windows 10 “upgrade” up your nose without your permission. Take heed. If you’re not already a victim, don’t get complacent. Microsoft is now pushing Windows 10 even harder. And sneakier. Why? Because they CAN. It all so … so Soviet!

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Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large, sent in this link to some Russian wisdom from the Soviet labor camps.