Category: Odds ‘n Sods

American knife collector “Stilletto” just posted a very positive video review of the Rawles XL Voyager Knife. He compares the knife to the earlier-generation extra large Voyagers, and shows some nice close up views. He also mentions that this limited edition knife with the SurvivalBlog logotype will probably never make it to Cold Steel’s regular catalog or to any stocking dealers. These will probably sell out quickly, so don’t hesitate. As I’ve mentioned before, all profits are going to two Christian charities. – JWR o o o Federal Agencies Fight for Warrantless Access to Emails – G.P. o o o …

Court Rules Police Can Use Volunteered DNA In Other Cases – G.P. o o o Mapping 1083 People Killed By Cops In The Last Year – GJM As usual, the Redoubt rates very well here, though the low population density probably has a significant impact. o o o Judges Can’t Use Freedom of Religion to Avoid Performing Same-Sex Marriages – D.S. o o o Not preparedness oriented, but I stumbled upon this: Riftworld. Quite entertaining! (But beware of some foul language.) – JWR o o o Europe Watches Nervously As NATO And Russia Ready For War With Each Other – …

Heavily armed ‘Oath Keepers’ inject disquieting element in Ferguson – C.L. “Disquieting for who?” might be the appropriate question. o o o Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: White House Aide Barvetta Singletary’s Ex – R. o o o The Stanford Prison ExperimentForty-four years later, a searing film starring Billy Crudup brings the chilling research to life – An interesting study on prison psychology – Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large. o o o ATF Denies Being an ‘Agency’ to Avoid FOIA Compliance Requirements – B.B. o o o Glenn’s list of 15 cities to avoid like the plague when …

Hackers can virtually kill people, manipulate death records, security expert says – T.P. o o o New Video of Ferguson – this guy obviously did not want his store looted – T.P. o o o ‘Preppers’ hone skills for coping with disaster and dystopia – GJM o o o FBI Says That Citizens should have no Secrets that the Government can’t Access: The Orwellian Cyber Police State has Arrived – D.S. o o o Russian Warships Dock In Iran for War Training – G.P.

Municipal Office Set on Fire, Trucks Looted in Western Venezuela – B.B. o o o Do You Have Change for a Bowie? The Advent of Artisanal Cash – JBG o o o How Facebook Tracks Messages and Photos For Crime, Reports to Police – D.S. o o o I described this scenario in one of my books, though it’s not a hard prediction to make. The danger of over-gadgeting your rifle – Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large o o o America Divided – Blacks won’t rebuke Farrakhan terror threats – MVR

‘Production Versus Plunder’ Part 19: Life in the New Empire o o o Transplanted Venezuelan patients resort to veterinary drugs – P.S. o o o Federal court: Drug dog that’s barely more accurate than a coin flip is good enough – T.P. o o o Google’s Search Algorithm Could Steal the Presidency – JBG o o o The Terrifying Dark Years Are About To Begin As The World Now Faces Greatest Downside Risks In History

Social Security Admin Ignores Congress on Gun Rights – G.P. o o o Denver DA Charges Man with Jury Tampering for Handing Out Jury Nullification Flyers – H.L. o o o Looting and violence on the rise in Venezuela supermarkets – G.W. o o o How to shake someone who’s tailing you – G.G. o o o How the way you type can shatter anonymity—even on Tor – G.G.

Learning along with Wranglerstar: Punching a Hole In Steel o o o St. Paul shooting leaves a clear lesson. But too late for one young man. – J.C. o o o The Slaughter of Babies – D.S. o o o EMP Trash Can Faraday Cage Testing in Lab – K.S. o o o Policing is Intrinsically Risky – B.B.

Middle Eastern Men Intimidating U.S. Military Families In Colorado & Wyoming – H.L. o o o Iran Warns of ‘Third World War’ o o o Chicago police detained thousands of black Americans at interrogation facility – G.P. o o o Shooter At Nashville Movie Theater Now Dead – T.P. o o o Rohnert Park Officer Pulls Gun On Man Recording Him On Cellphone – T.P.

This is why you don’t draw on a drawn gun! – JFJ This is an excellent short training film using actual security camera footage. Warning: Very Graphic! Very Violent, but it makes the point quite well. – HJL o o o 50 Reasons Why Preppers Need Vinegar in Their Stockpiles – D.S. o o o Former Merck Employee Targeted for Harassment, Intimidation After Speaking out Against Forced Vaccinations – H.L. o o o 35 acre farm in Virginia being raffled off for $200 and an essay. – J.C. o o o 2 immigrants in US illegally are named to city …

Many rely upon the Tor browser for anonymous browsing, but MIT researchers were able to identify 88% of anonymous websites – without breaking Tor’s encryption. Something to be aware of if you relying upon anonymous browsing. – S.C. o o o Former S.F. inmates file claim that deputies forced them to fight – T.P. o o o Report cites ‘Latinization of U.S.,’ warns of ‘backlash’ against whites – P.M o o o Feds charge three men accused of prepping for martial law When I first read just the headline, I was not sure what to expect. Were peppers being persecuted? …

Using Windows 10? Microsoft Is Watching – C.M. o o o UPDATE: Drone owner disputes shooter’s story; produces video he claims shows flight path – T.P. o o o Garland gunman bought gun through Operation Fast and Furious – D.S. o o o Heading Toward An EMP Catastrophe – B.B. o o o Four Boys in South Carolina Medically Kidnapped When Parents Ask for Second Opinion – D.S.

I don’t think I agree with the analysis, but it’s an interesting read on the breakup and reconstruction of the United States sent in by FEB o o o Windows 10 is spying on almost everything you do – here’s how to opt out -and- Windows 10: The first 5 things you need to do immediately after you install it – T.P. o o o Kroger Executive Stands Firm Against Group’s Demand to Ban Guns from Store – PJP o o o Messaging App Weaves Smartphones Into an Alternative Internet – G.G. o o o ‘Production Versus Plunder’ Part 18: …

11th Circuit: Law Barring Doctors From Asking About Guns Is Constitutional – JBG o o o Police State “Ministry of Truth” Hits Spain; Man Fined for Calling Police “Slackers” on Facebook – P.S. o o o Ministry of Education Worsens Actions against Christian Schools in Israel – C.S. o o o Rochester General Hospital in NY Newborn Policy Includes Medical Kidnapping – C.W. o o o From the nanny state of Australia: The letter that was sent to panicked parents at a primary school after a 10-year-old boy brought in a GUN for show and tell – A.S.

War drums beating: China, Russia to hold military drills in Sea of Japan – G.P. o o o Violent Street Gangs Launch Shocking Contest: “Kill 100 People In 100 Days” – B.B. o o o Michigan Officer Shells Out $35,000 For Open Carry Stop – D.S. o o o Dem Congressman: With Sanctions Relief, Iran Can Just Buy a Nuke from North Korea – B.B. o o o US military’s smart rifle can be HACKED to change weapon’s target and disable its scope – JBG