Our 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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This video illustrates the effect of panic buying: Italy Stripped of Food, Fuel in 4 Days as Diesel Protests Block Deliveries.
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10 Practical Lessons for Concealed Carriers From the Zimmerman Trial.
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US appeals court invalidates federal $9 billion telecom subsidy fund.
All eyes are on Alberta’s “Question 10” pre-separation referendum, which was held yesterday. (Monday, October 19, 2026.) The final vote tally should be announced tonight. Supporters of the movement are hoping for at least a 55% “Leave” vote. (This, despite the fact that their austere $1 Million CAD campaign budget was dwarfed by the $7 Million CAD budget in opposition, funded by the Alberta government.) If there is a majority, there would then be a second “Binding Referendum” on independence from the Ottawa, Canada government.
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As reported by the leftist New York Post: Inside the secret world of the AI apocalypse doomsday preppers.
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In the UK: Vegetables half as nutritious as they were in the 1960s.
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Wired reports: ‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs.
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In the UK Telegraph: DNA from world’s oldest tortoise may hold key to human ageing.
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Reader Bruce F. Wrote:
“I read Tom Christiansons review about the Granberg Clip-N-Trim, and though it would be perfect for some garden chores. Unfortunately, according to Granberg customer service, the Clip-N-Trim has been discontinued because it cost too much to produce. As of today, they only have the 14 inch model left in stock.”
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Reader D.S.V. mentioned this article at RedState: This Is Appeasement: Italy Removes Pork From Some School Lunches. JWR’s Comment: As I described in my novel Land of Promise, voluntary appeasement to the Islamists gradually leads to coercion, and eventually Sharia Law subjugation — with the Islamists dictating their New Normal of everyday life.
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SurvivalBlog reader Tim J. suggested this video: Running a 12V Fridge? Cig Plugs Are Worse Than You Think…
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Mercola: How Brief Breaks from Sitting May Benefit Cognition.
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