Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Some still skeptical of beef checkoff changes. – K.W. o o o Rekindling the Flame After the Collapse by Bill Buppert. – T.P. o o o From www.drudgereport.com – Could this ALSO be practice for Martial Law being declared in the U.S.? Realistic military training coming to 7 states… Developing…. – H.L. o o o ICE: 167,527 Criminal Aliens Loose in U.S.A.. – B.B. o o o Will humans be BANNED from driving? Elon Musk says self-driving cars will spell the end of motorists because they are safer. – T.P.

So this is what transparency of government looks like: US sets new record for denying, censoring government files. – G.P. o o o Pam was so Big she….. – H.L. o o o This site is a bit alarmist, but the DEFCON level is real. As SurvivalBlog reader R.G points out – The last time we were at DEFCON level 3 was during 9/11. DEFCON Warning System Announced ‘Encounter With Russian Actors’ And ‘US Base Placed On Alert For Possible Incoming’ Last Night As WW3 Heats Up!. – P.S. o o o The Betrayal Papers: And the Press Says Nothing…B.B. …

EPA Wants to Monitor How Long Hotel Guests Spend in the Shower. – H.L. o o o EU Plan To Install A Tracking Computer In Every Car – To Tax Miles. – T.P. o o o Alibaba’s Jack Ma Demos Pay-With-Your-Face Technology. – RBS o o o Lawmaker calls for a rebellion against EPA pollution emissions for backyard barbecues. – M.B. o o o Gun Control Group Sets up Fake Store, Shames First-Time Buyers. – T.P.

SurvivalBlog reader D.D. sends us a reminder to use this respite from winter to take an evening, pull the 72-hour bag out of their vehicle, and make sure everything is still as you expect. He did so and discovered that his handheld transmitter was faulty (battery reported charged but would not last), 2/3 of his food was over a year out of date, and most of his meds were over two years “expired”. Also, he still had a 30-pin iPhone connector with his crank charger that won’t work with his newer phone. But, hey, his paracord still looked good! o …

Americans exposed to Ebola return from Africa for monitoring. – P.M. o o o Sanford airport police hold gun rather than arrest armed passenger stopped by TSA. – T.P. o o o Man gives change to homeless person, is handcuffed and held by police for an hour. – H.L. o o o Survivalblog reader M.B. suggested this article. It’s an older article, but well worth the read as it is still pertinent today: When The Music Stops – How America’s Cities May Explode In Violence o o o Police use stop and search powers on 300 toddlers . – J.C.

Meet the 19th Century American Who Warned About Big Government, Religious Liberty Assaults. – P.M. o o o Hertz installs in-car video cameras to spy on its rental customers. – T.P. o o o Obama Administration considers independent journalists to be ‘enemies of the state,’ warn reporters. – RBS o o o Putin vs. the preppies and the Ph.D.s: Outsiders, not insiders, change the world. – T.J. o o o Canadian Town Bans Spitting, Swearing And Gathering In Groups Of Three Or More. – H.L.

Bill restricting rights of citizens to videotape the police introduced in Texas House. – T.P. This is dangerous legislation, and it must be stopped. The importance of the right of American citizens to record video of our public servants carrying out their duty is explained at our spin-off web site, CFAPA.org, where we also offer press credentials to any literate adult citizen, free of charge. – JWR o o o Christian Life Church in Columbia, SC is having a one day Preparedness Conference on April 18, 2015. Please see website for details: www.leapcon.net. – M.H. o o o SurvivalBlog reader …

Mutating H7N9 bird flu may pose pandemic threat, scientists warn Special Note: Down in paragraph 8, is this nugget: “By collecting and sequencing a large number of samples, they found that the H7N9 virus is mutating frequently, acquiring genetic changes that might increase its pandemic potential.” o o o World record? 100 inches of snow may have clobbered Italy in 18 hours, review pending. – P.M. o o o A very neat DIY tactical shovel that would make a great addition to a B.O.B. o o o Mysterious spy cameras collecting data at post offices. – H.L. o o o …

Insect salads, sprouting seeds, dehydrated meats and canned cat food: The meals America’s ‘Doomsday Preppers’ will be eating on the day the world ends revealed . – JBG o o o Illegals to Get Social Security As Soon as 2017 o o o Safecastle has military surplus Beef Patties in stock along with 31-41% off on Mountain House foods. Great sales on Katadyn filters too. Check it out. Safecastle has also stated their intention to become a membership warehouse and are offering SurvivalBlog readers free memberships. o o o Professors: US flag symbolizes racism, should not be displayed on campus. …

Police lock up elderly in care crisis: Watchdog report reveals OAPs’ ordeal. – P.M. o o o 52 senators warn of sweeping ammo bans, say Second Amendment ‘at risk’. – H.L. It appears that the ATF is backing down, at least temporarily from their position. The official response is that the omission of the “green tip” from the guide was an oversight and was completely unrelated to their move to ban the ammunition. Astute readers will recognize this excuse for what it is – the ATF got caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Do not let your guard …

Vet Facing Life Sentence Found Not Guilty for Aiming Pistol at Cops Who Failed to Identify as Cops. – H.L. o o o FBI plans to expand Guardian system to include ‘Top Secret’ information, link up with ‘Sentinel’ system. – H.L. o o o SurvivalBlog reader J.K. wrote in to tell us: “For those needing the ultimate in protection for their BOV and have the funding, Brindlee Mountain has armored trucks for sale. None of them have seen combat and were used for securing nuclear facilities. Only four of the six are still available. They are built on a Ford …

The Leader of the Free World. – M.B. o o o “Top Secret” Turkey is No Secret o o o THE MOST IMPORTANT COM TOWER IN THE WORLD…..Meanwhile, Over At The “New York” Stock Exchange… Lasers. – RBS o o o Couple denied role as foster parents over permits to carry guns. – B.B. o o o Scotland Yard chief Hogan Howe calls for DIY surveillance to help police. – JBG

Food groups fear, protest Congress’ imposed fees for FY 2016 – RBS o o o U. California students remove offensive American flag from ‘inclusive’ space. – P.M. o o o US Soldiers Readying for Ukraine Deployment. – T.P. o o o Common AR-15 Green Tip Ammunition Already Banned in New ATF Regulation Guide. – J.L. o o o Video: Life, Liberty, and the Sociopaths that Rule Us. – B.B.