Category: Odds ‘n Sods

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.

Illinois oil train derailment involved safer tank cars – G.P. o o o These glow in the dark adhesive sheets from UV Paqlite are ideal for making light switch plate covers for houses. Also, if cut into strips, they have other home defense possibilities, for those who lack night vision equipment for every armed adult resident. o o o There’s a Major Difference Between Republicans and Democrats When It Comes to Surviving an ‘Apocalyptic Disaster’ – JBG o o o America On the Brink of Losing Constitutional Form of Government Forever – P.M. o o o The White House Blatantly …

Will Lehr of Perpetual Assets interviews James Wesley Rawles o o o A biosand-filter from commonly available materials. – MKP o o o You’re 55 Times More Likely to be Killed by a Police Officer than a Terrorist – H.L. o o o White US children will be minorities by 2020 after immigrant ‘baby boom’, Census reveals – P.M. o o o How to Create a Safe Room in Your House or Apartment. – D.S.

Language Warning: This guy pretty well sums it up. A Word or Two to Rioting Moronic Muslims – RBS o o o Ukrainian Food Riots . – H.L. o o o Person in custody in Maryland shootings; 1 damaged NSA – G.P. o o o AVG’s Invisibility Glasses Will Protect You against Facial Recognition Tech. – H.L. o o o SurvivalBlog reader J.M. wrote in to tell us that Gander Mountain in Charlottesville, VA had M855 in 320rnd cans for $199. Creedmoor Sports also stated they had 600rnd cans for $360.

How important is clean drinking water in an emergency? Safecastle has Katadyn filters up to 35% off right now. o o o Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large, recommended this link, if you are planning to live off of small animals (like squirrels) when the SHTF: Squirrels for SHTF? He also notes that there were no screams when this article was published in 1956: Portraits of Schoolkids Learning Firearm Safety in Rural Indiana, 1956. My, how times have changed. o o o SurvivalBlog Reader R.G. suggested this podcast on Islam: Exposing Islam Part 3 o o o Americans to Receive …

Our friend Tam over at the great View From The Porch blog mentioned this handy yet compact tool that should be on everyone’s EDC keyring. o o o Video: How to Make Aspirin If You Are Lost in the Woods. – P.S. o o o WH Plans to Develop a “Country Within a Country” of 15 Million “New Americans” . – B.B. o o o The Life-Saving ‘Survival Tree’ When You Need Food, Shelter Or Medicine. – D.S. o o o Deadly Bacteria Accidentally Released From Louisiana Lab. – H.L. o o o “World-Leading Economist” And Advisor To Chancellor Osborne …

Obama Threatened to Shoot Down IAF Iran Strike. – JMC o o o Private police carry guns and make arrests, and their ranks are swelling. – P.M. o o o Vandalism in Arizona Shut Down Internet, Cellphone, Telephone Service Across State. – J.G. While the reports suggest vandalism, accessing the cable required the use of power equipment and significant labor. This seems like something more than a bunch of delinquents causing a ruckus. My mind tends to run towards disgruntled employee sabotage or deliberate probing for weakness. – HJL o o o Loretta Lynch’s Secret Prosecutions. – P.M.

Veterans Place Corrupt County Board Under Citizen’s Arrest – They Laugh, Until the Sheriff Shows Up . – M.L. o o o Father Of Black Teenager Murdered By Illegal Alien Asks ‘Do Black Lives Really Matter?’ o o o SurvivalBlog reader H.E. writes in to say: “Here is what I discovered by accident. The silver heat shields for vehicle windows can also be used in your homes. Your body heat can’t be detected from outside. I was in fire department years ago. We used a scanner to find where people may be in building. Using this material can stop people …

I was doing some web wandering and discovered that my old friend Yasha at www.WhatACountry.com has some of the now quite scarce green tip SS109 5.56 ammo available. Theirs is Australian military M855, in 900 round cans. They also have some original “new old stock” MG-42 antiaircraft (AA) tripods available for just $269 each. These make great stand up range tripods for Class 3 shooters. Mount adapters are made for a wide variety of guns. It is hard to believe that there is still NEW WWII surplus equipment floating around! – JWR o o o I would suggest everyone watch …

The Mandatory Dash Cam Is Coming. – G.G. HJL adds: While I think dash cams are a great idea and truly believe that every car should have them, it’s the “mandatory” part that gets me. o o o Update: Charges Dropped Against 72-Year-Old NJ Man With Flintlock Pistol. – JBG o o o Language warning: U.S. Military Using Giant Blimp To Surveil Movements Of Maryland Residents. G.P. o o o The most mismanaged federal organization now has permanent seizure powers. What could possibly go wrong here: Quiet Change Expands ATF Power to Seize Property. – B.B. o o o Cell …