This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters.
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Video: Wagner Finds Antique Weapons In Ukraine’s Underground Weapons Cache. JWR’s Comment: Seeing those crates of mint condition lend-lease Thompson SMGs made my jaw drop. And seeing the two rusting Barrett .50 rifles made me wince. (Your tax dollars at work.)
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A snippet from JWR: Reader Ed S. wrote to ask me about my experience with the original Ford Broncos from the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as my opinion of the new 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport. I told him that sadly, the new-generation Bronco Sport design is not truly sturdy, and not easy to work on, like my old ’68 Bronco. In actuality, the new Ford Bronco isn’t much more than a tarted-up Ford Escape, in a retro costume. So what does that make their drivers? Cosplayers? (Sorry if I just offended any readers that own a 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport.)
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From the leftist MSN: Connecticut House passes most wide-ranging gun bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook. Note: Buried down at the very bottom of the article is mention of a ban on standard capacity magazines.
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Reader H.L. spotted this: State Farm to stop accepting homeowners insurance applications in California due to wildfires, construction costs.
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Reader T.R. wrote:
“I find this very disturbing; I have recently observed a number of observations including the Blog about our country’s government preparing for war, but not necessarily preparing the citizens for war. I agree with these observations. But if this government expects, and appears to be desiring war, why then are they purposely weakening our capability?
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Bobby G. sent this video suggestion: Shooting USA: USAMU ProTip: Tripod Techniques.
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A very interesting animated timeline chart: Largest Armies in the World 1820-2022 WW1, WW2.
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Dozens of new immigrants joining Chicago Public Schools as school year nears end. Here is the defining quote from the article:
“‘CPS aims to provide every student with a high-quality and holistic education which includes serving our diverse multicultural students,” the statement read. “We are well-equipped and committed to serving every new student, including those students who have arrived in recent months with their families.”
The statement added that students staying in temporary shelters can immediately enroll in CPS, “even if he or she lacks health, immunization or school records, proof of guardianship, proof of residency, or any other documentation normally required for school enrollment.'”
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In South Africa, the scheduled power blackouts, crime, and corruption have become so severe, that lots of families are emigrating or “semigrating” to the Western Cape.
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A snippet from JWR: This new-fangled Two Factor Authentication trend is driving me crazy. It seems to have been invented by Big City folks who assume that everyone both owns a smartphone and lives inside of cellular phone coverage. Arrrgh! Even my own insurance company (USAA) is now in on it. Making a 40-minute drive into town just to confirm my identity with my Dumbphone is maddening.
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And, lastly, blog reader C.B. suggested this: US research finds 1 in 10 adults get long COVID after omicron.
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