Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Central Florida leaders to vote on pay-per-mile study. – T.P. o o o From the local TV news out of Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, February. 10th: Major shipping company pulls out of Portland I’m sure you’ve all seen those shipping containers attached to semi-trucks with the words “Hanjin” written on ’em. Well, Hanjin is one of the biggest sea shipping companies in the world; cargo ships are absolutely loaded down with those shipping containers stacked high on ’em as they pull into port. Well, Hanjin announced yesterday that they will no longer pull into port in Portland, OR. No big …

If you go for a multi-fuel, never burn wood and coal at the same time. Even kiln-dried wood has some moisture in it, and it releases that moisture when it burns. Choosing The Right Solid Fuel Stove. – H.L. o o o French Government Declares Independence From Free Speech: Broad Internet Take-Down Powers Now In Place – H.L. o o o Onslaught of California Storms Fails to Provide Critical Relief for Reservoirs, Farmers. – M.F. o o o TSA Demands Internal Passport for Domestic Travel. InfoWars easily goes over the top most of the time, but on this topic I …

Old people auctioned off to care homes on the internet: Anger over ‘cattle markets for grannies’ as councils accept lowest bids to save cash o o o How to render lard, the easy way. – K.W. o o o Combat rations of 20 armies around the world revealed. – JBG o o o Although somewhat humorous, this event underscores a major problem as robots become more ubiquitous. They have no conscience, no sense of right or wrong, and no impenitence over causing physical or emotional harm. Robot vacuum cleaner ‘attacks’ South Korea housewife’s hair. – D.S. o o o NM …

SWAT raid on maple syrup tapping. This family’s neighbors reported that they had a suspected meth lab. It turned out that they were tapping trees for maple syrup. At least no one was hurt when DEA and police raided their house, but this is one more example where the governmental encouragement of “If you see something, tell someone” has turned us into a nation of tattletales. – J.C. o o o Venezuela to incorporate occupied grocery into state system. – H.L. o o o Today In Creepy Privacy Policies, Samsung’s Eavesdropping TV. – P.S. o o o Doctor That Said …

Planting season is nearly upon us. SurvivalBlog reader R.L. sent in this link to an article detailing over 230 Heriloom Seed Suppliers. You may want to print this article out for reference. o o o As the argument for mandatory vaccines heats up, SurvivalBlog reader D.C. sends in this article from ZeroHedge on How Vaccine Hysteria Could Spark A Totalitarian Nightmare o o o Why Experts Are Saying Your Personal Health Data Could Be at Risk – D.S. o o o As if you needed another reason, here’s one more for leaving Connecticut: CT Senator Says Anyone Wanting A High-Capacity …

While photographs do not make a completely realistic comparison to real life because you don’t get queues such as movement (or lack of movement in response to wind), this article sent in by SurvivalBlog reader P.S. has some excellent examples of natural camouflage: Can You Spot the Snipers Hidden in These Photos? o o o S.M. sends in this link from Zerohedge.com showing the weakness of just-in-time delivery. We may get a dry run on economic collapse: “Catastrophic Shutdown Of America’s Supply Chain Looms” As West Coast Port Worker Talks Break Down. o o o While those in the West …

ALERT! Hackers hit 80 million people. – D.S. o o o Octopus robot makes waves with ultra-fast propulsion. – P.M. o o o So, if there are no Ebola cases in the U.S., why so many treatment centers? I can only guess the U.S. news media has been ordered not to report on Ebola anymore… – D.E. o o o Harry Reid’s Brother Gun-Toting Brother Arrested For DUI, Assaulting Cop. – T.P. o o o Antipsychotic meds prompt zombie-like state among patients. – D.S.

CJL Enterprize has a new shipment of Tall .50 Ammo Cans and 25mm Hard Plastic Carry Cases. o o o SurvivalBlog reader T.P. noted that his local Radio Shack has many goods marked at 75% off and that the shelves looked like a tornado had blown through. Radio Shack stock has apparently been delisted. If you’re looking for simple electronic parts, you may need to stock up now. o o o Cop Who Held Wife & Children at Gunpoint in Standoff With Police, Gets to Stay a Cop. Unbelievable! – T.P. o o o From the BBC: How to survive …

Spokane Washington’s Spokesman Review newspaper recently ran an interview with JWR: Always Prepared. o o o 8 Unexpected Uses for a Mountain House Pouch . – J.C. o o o SurvivalBlog reader D.S. sent in this link about 4 big retailers accused of selling herbal formulas containing no herbs. This size of the “fraud” is scary and begs the question of who can you trust when buying these items? If you have a “safe” supplier, we would love to hear about it. o o o It’s always good to go over the basics. K.W. sent in these two links on …

For any readers located in or around Germany, you may want to look at Outdoor Army. Nice, easy to navigate website and a pretty comprehensive inventory. o o o Russian Bomber Over Channel Was Carrying Nukes. – RBS o o o Not Joking: 4th Grader Suspended for Making ‘Terroristic Threat’ with Magic Ring from ‘The Hobbit’ Movie. – H.L. o o o Squatters move in, stop home sale. – D.S. o o o An unbelievable violation of human rights: Mother-of-six with learning disabilities could be sterilised after authorities ask court for permission to force entry into her home . – …

The Curious Dramas of Bowe Bergdahl. – RBS o o o Anoka-Hennepin Schools May Start Depression Screenings – D.S. o o o Venezuela troops to use lethal force at protests. – H.L. o o o Police Dept. Lobby – a great place to buy an un-papered gun. – T.P. o o o Super-cookie crumbles: Verizon vows to kill off HATED zombie stalkers. – G.G.

Two More Bloomberglar Mayors Bite The Dust! Here is a familiar refrain, folks: Another two members of Mike Bloomberg’s anti-gun “Everytown for Gun Safety” statist cabal (formerly known as Mayors Against Illegal Guns) have been convicted. The first is Lucie Tondreau, the Democrat mayor of North Miami, Florida, “…on [felony] charges of participating in an $11 million mortgage fraud scheme. She faces up to 30 years in prison for conspiracy and wire fraud convictions when she is sentenced March 20.” The other recently-convicted mayor is Mount Vernon New York Mayor Ernie Davis, also a Democrat, who pled guilty to federal …

Sociologists Warn of ‘Christianophobia’ Among Progressive Activists. – B.B. o o o You would really have to want to work at this office: Office puts chips under staff’s skin. – D.S. o o o New Bill Would Let Cops Enter Your Home without a Warrant and Kill Your Dog. – H.L. Hugh adds: While unlikely to pass, the bill is a strong indicator of the relationship between the average members of the populace and the law enforcement world. o o o For those who like foraging or are learning about it, Kristina Seleshanko’s book The Ultimate Dandelion Cookbook is available …

From the weekly posting of the Conservative Cow Doctor: The Progressive Trinity. – Avalanche Lily o o o Adachi blasts deputy public defender’s arrest; police say arrest was lawful. – S.G. o o o Suspected Ebola patient admitted to California hospital. – P.S. o o o Drowning: A Deceptively Quiet Event. – D.C. o o o From Granny Miller: Survivalist, Prepper, or Housewife? . – J.C.

From Wranglerstar: More Power Puller + A Homestead Helper o o o A reminder to watch your security with the electronic gadgets we all have. – D.S. o o o I have always been intrigued by the survival uses of small airplanes, but this one really gets the imagination going: Short landing! – W.G. o o o If you like your raisins, you can keep your raisins. A story of a lunatic government going on a crime spree. – RBS o o o Seattle government now going through citizens’ trash for public shaming, revenue. – J.C.