SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods— a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from “HJL [1]”.
The High Cost of Socialism
Reader H.L. sent in this article showing that under the guidance of Maduro’s socialism, over 40% of Venezuelan business have closed [2]. Maduro imposed a mandatory wage increase of nearly 60 fold, making it almost impossible for these businesses to survive. Adding insult to injury, Maduro has also imposed price controls so that the business cannot increase their prices to accomodate the wage increases or account for runaway inflation. This is minimum wage on steroids.
Mosquito-Borne Illness
Eastern equine encephalitis [3] is rearing its ugly head again. A Michigan resident has been infected with this deadly mosquito-borne disease. the CDC reports that nearly a third of those who are infected with the diseas end up dying. it is primarily tranmitted by mosquitos near swamps and wetlands, though it has been found in other places over the years. This is the first case in Michigan since 2016. While named after horses who are vulnerable, the disease is actually most often carried by birds. Human infections are pretty rare wiith only about 7 cases reported every year. Thankts to G.P. for the article.
Night Vision Sale
Ready Made Resources is having a sale on their Photonis White Phosphor PVS-14 [4]. The white phosphor allows a more natural looking image than the green phosphor units and the PVS-14 form factor allows the unit to be hand-held, helmet mounted or even mounted on your weapon behind your normal sights. You can also get either a 5 year or a 10 year warranty on the unit.
Mental Health Checks for Ammo Purchases?
Pat Cascio sent in this article on Detroit’s attempt to one-up California [5] in the race for gun control. Why bother with those pesky background checks when you can require a full on mental health check to to allow the purchase of a few rounds of ammo? Wayne County Commissioner Reggie Davis, who represents the 6th district, is announcing a new proposed bill that would limit the sale of ammunition and increase checks for people buying ammunition in Wayne County. In addition, the ammo would have to be purchased directly from a law enforcement agency (like they don’t have enough to do in Detroit already).
Tokyo Underground
Reader D.C. sent in this interesting video about Tokyo underground [6]. There is a significant underground infrastructure since the city has virtually no more room to expand above ground. The infrastructure is based around the subway system, but contains complete shopping districts. It’s an interesting concewpt that has far reaching implications for public safety.
Smart Pills
Medical technology has made remarkable progress in the last few years. One of those areas is in the realm of “smart pills”. these are pills that the person swallows, then they traverse the digestive tract of the person, recording as they go. This gives the doctor the ability to replace several other more intrusive methods of inspection (such as a colonoscopy) and the ability to view the entire tract. But what about patient privacy [7]? this is an are that needs further patient privacy development. Thanks to DSV for the link.
Survival Realty
Survival Realty has a new interesting listing near Bonners Ferry [8], Idaho. This is an unfisnished off-grid home on four acres that borders national forest land. The home is nearly finished and is listed for only $178,900.
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Please send your news tips to HJL. (Either via e-mail of via our Contact [9] form.) These are often especially relevant, because they come from folks who watch news that is important to them. Due to their diligence and focus, we benefit from fresh “on target” news. We often “get the scoop” on news that is most likely ignored (or reported late) by mainstream American news outlets. Thanks!
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#1 Comment By TK On September 20, 2018 @ 12:39 pm
Re: Detroit LEO’s selling ammo. So, tax collectors with guns….hmmm.
#2 Comment By John Lee Pettimore On September 20, 2018 @ 12:50 pm
My dad told me a story about smart pills.
This guy was selling bottles of Smart Pills, and this other guy bought a bottle and took them home. About a week later he came back and said, “I’ve been taking those pills for a week now, but you know, they kinda look like rabbit pellets.” “Now you’re getting smart,” was the reply.
#3 Comment By Rucksack Rob On September 20, 2018 @ 12:56 pm
Detroit Ammo Sales: The saving grace in this may be the Pro-Concealed Carry, Chief of Police James Craig. He has stated several times, on local TV that he supports CCW since his officers can not be everywhere all the time, so he may have a much different idea regarding his department becoming a retail ammo outlet. (but a sad caveat is, a Police Chief serves at the discretion of a Mayor, where as, a County Sheriff is elected by the people)
#4 Comment By Dan On September 20, 2018 @ 1:26 pm
Ammo and Gun Control…..
I saw taxing ammo as a gun control method a couple of decades ago. I guess they don’t think the police have enough to do, so you go see them to buy the ammo?
Tokyo…..
I have not been to Tokyo, but Singapore is like that. They have 2-3 levels underneath the skyscrapers, with their subway connecting on one of the lower levels. I thought that was strange to build underground levels on an island they expanded.
#5 Comment By fixer On September 20, 2018 @ 3:08 pm
Rochester Minnesota has quite an underground network of walkways and shopping.
#6 Comment By gman On September 20, 2018 @ 3:52 pm
“under the guidance of Maduro’s socialism, over 40% of Venezuelan business have closed”
the ones that closed are the ones not part of the “in” tribe and thus not subsidized. socialism is just tribal cronyism, always was.
#7 Comment By gman On September 20, 2018 @ 3:56 pm
“mental health checks for ammo”
“I want to buy some ammo, I’m an enforcer for the mayor.” “obviously you’re mentally healthy, here’s some ammo.”
“I want to buy some ammo so I can defend myself from criminal attack.” “obviously you’re mentally deranged, no ammo for you. step this way please ….”
#8 Comment By gman On September 20, 2018 @ 4:17 pm
“Here’s Something To Drink To – Gold Holds Purchasing Power Vs. Beer”
article over on kitco ….
#9 Comment By 3ADscout On September 20, 2018 @ 8:49 pm
My dad, who started to teach us kids about reloading at a young age, always stress why we should have a large amount of ammo for our guns. Said for get about “gun control” it is ammo control we have to worry about since with out ammo a gun is just a club.
#10 Comment By Will On September 21, 2018 @ 2:27 am
Absolutely. If you have a firearm then you better get familiar with reloading!
Best investment imho.
#11 Comment By Andy On September 21, 2018 @ 1:13 am
The ammo info is probably going to end up in lawsuits as the retail outlets. Will not want to lose their lively hood. This is just more guncontrolcrap from the commucrats. Be prepared and ready. Keep your powder dry.
#12 Comment By PlainJanePrepper On September 21, 2018 @ 4:40 am
Montreal has an entire underground downtown area. It hass been in existence for years. As I understand, it was built due to the extreme winter weather. You can read about it here:
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#13 Comment By VT On September 21, 2018 @ 7:18 am
Chicago has multiple underground systems;undergound Pedways to move without dealing with weather(has shopping too),also has a abandoned underground freight railway system that could reach almost any building in the downtown and shopping districts. Elon Musk now thinks he can”Boring”(his tunneling project) from downtown to the airport and ignore all current infrastructure
#14 Comment By cook On September 21, 2018 @ 8:44 am
I remember years ago they were driving some pilings along the waterfront in Chicago.1 pierced the tunnel and flooded the whole area.
Most building had the electrical and mechanical systems in the basement,they were shut down for quite a while.
#15 Comment By Anonymous On September 21, 2018 @ 11:09 am
Tokyo Underground:
Very interesting video, thanks for sending…
Underground cellar to protect valuables from fire…
I wonder what Musk is up to with The Boring Company, is it a business opportunity, a military sheltering opportunity, a transportation solution, or an urban overcrowding solution.
Will the technology will ever be economical enough for homesteaders, for storage and shelter?
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Remember all those sci fi films about the high speed intercontinental underground jet or rocket powered shuttles set in the future after a societal collapse.